Congratulations. You have made it through the chaos of 2020 like a champ. You've added live-streaming and video archives to your website as well as Online Prayer Requests, Zoom bible study and Sunday School, and so much more. But, it's 2021 now and it is time to Clean...
We've all been doing online digital worship services for months now, and sometimes it still feels like a struggle. But what can you do to improve the digital worship experience for your congregation? Sometimes it is the behind the scenes planning that can make the...
Ever feel like social media is a waste of time? You painstakingly pick out the perfect images to reflect the message of your blog, and then for some reason, it doesn't magically pop-up when you post to social media. Why, oh, why? This 15 Minute Webmaster Class, "Blog...
Ever feel like you are sending those weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly emails into the void? Do very few people open your email, and then even fewer engage by clicking? Part of the problem may be to whom you are sending your emails. In this Webmaster Class, "Organize...
Almost all of us are now using video in one way or another to connect with our community. Whether it is a live-stream video or a pre-recorded worship service, you've jumped into using video technology. It's time to learn a few tricks to polish your video game. In this...
If you’ve been watching our 15-Minute Webmaster classes or reading our blogs over the past few months, you will have heard us talk about engaging your audience on Social Media. In today's world, social media, regardless of which platform you choose to use, is an...
Social Media is everywhere. Everyone is on one platform or another. And it seems to suck up all of your time. So, which social media platform should your ministry use? Learn what questions you need to ask yourself to set yourself up for social media success in this...
Just like you shifted to use live-streaming and video production tools to create online worship services, you probably want to consider revising how you approach online giving. It has been a year for the record books. A global pandemic, political unrest, and natural...
#Hashtags. What was once commonly called the pound sign, has been taken over by coders and the social media world. And you need to use them. In this Webmaster Class, you will learn why it's so important to use hashtags in your social media posts and how to use them....
You never want your people to miss out. It is so tempting to add every single event, notice, and volunteer opportunity to your weekly email, but the data says don't do it. Overloading a single email with all of the things, won't increase attendance or online...
True storytelling is an art: a craft handed down generation to generation. It is woven into the fabric of our lives. In fact, everything you put out into the world for your ministry is telling a story. It may be an aspirational story for the future, a life lesson from...
Have you ever googled your church and thought, "That's not quite right." Maybe there are strange photos, the website is non-existent or just wrong, no hours of operation, or maybe your church doesn't show up as a business or on google maps at all. Learn how to start...
Many churches proudly display a blog of their preachers' Sunday sermon on their website to share the joy of the Word. While we recommend having printed copies of the sermon available for people with hearing loss during worship, posting the text verbatim is not the...
Gravity Forms is one of the most commonly used online form platforms out there and the one we use on the Worship Times Network. Come learn some of the amazing ways this tool can be used for your ministry. In this short 15 Minute Webmaster Class taught by our founder,...
We live in a fast-paced, online, digital world. Gone are the days of effective advertising with the yellow pages and flyer mailers. If you are not online, you may as well not exist. So, why should your church, with its limited budget, pay for a website instead of use...
Covid-19 has changed everything in our lives. The Volunteer Roles you need to fill for your ministry to operate safely and within your local jurisdictions guidelines have also changed. Your ministry has always depended on the goodwill of volunteers. Depending on your...
It’s been over 100 days, and the world is still uncertain. Some states and counties are open, free and easy, others have mask requirements to be in public, still others recommend staying home. Everyone is in a different place of leaving quarantine, and there are even...
Did you miss the What to Bring out of Quarantine Webinar last week? We recorded the webinar presentation and the fruitful conversation that came out of the Q&A dialogue to share with you. Quarantine has been an interesting and life-changing experience for all of...
The only thing worse than throwing up at summer camp, is throwing up at home while you watch virtual summer camp. No one wants to give their campers motion sickness while watching virtual summer camp videos. Here are 5 simple rules to make great videos for your...
Online camper engagement is a vital component of a successful virtual summer camp. One of the best parts of summer camp are the amazing friendships you make. Don’t forget to include ways for campers to engage in your online portal. Here are a few things to consider...
In today’s world, using clear, bright, compelling photos on your website and in social media streams is essential. Creating content is a mandatory daily task. It also doesn’t need to cost you an arm and a leg or take all of your time. Believe it or not, great...
For many people, learning new technology is like learning a new language, with an entirely different alphabet. While kids have a tendency to pick up new programs and applications easily, their parents might have a harder time. Make it as easy as possible for your...
Dear Friends, Just as when we headed into quarantine, we’re here to support you and your ministry as we slowly emerge from isolation. Every state, city, and county is handling re-emergence differently, so every ministry will have different considerations to make....
As a nation, we are in a moment that will be remembered throughout history. In these United States, we are coming out of a quarantine caused by a global pandemic and into the throes of an anti-racism revolution. If your congregation wants to learn more about systemic...
Last week, Worship Times and PCCCA announced a unique partnership. Together, they offer an opportunity to bring the summer camp experience online and into homes across the country through a Virtual Camp Portal. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, many camps and...
For Immediate Release Name of Press Contact: Michael Gyura Date: Friday, May 22, 2020 Phone: 877-464-0535 Email: [email protected] Worship Times and PCCCA Announce Online Summer Camp Portal Many Summer Camps will not open this summer season due to...
Quarantine has been an interesting and life-changing experience for all of us. Much like a journey, the people who went into quarantine are not the same as those who will come out. Our society, our communities, and our churches will be forever changed. However,...
Summer is coming and it is time to plan for Vacation Bible School. Unfortunately, Vacation Bible School in full quarantine may be your only option. However, every state and local government is handling Covid-19 differently. You may be in a state that has started...
Communities across the country are teetering on the edge of fear and uncertainty. From food insecurity, to economic depression, to coming out of quarantine too quickly, people are scared and unsure. How will you lead your church to support your broader community as we...
With a little creativity, and low-fi technology solutions, you can reach your technology averse and bandwidth starved congregants. There are a variety of reasons that live-streaming your worship service just isn’t going to work. You may live in an area where hi-speed...
The financial effects of Coronavirus on your ministry are probably sinking in. Not as many people are able to give their offerings. Payroll for your staff may be getting tight. As a small business, we understand the implications all too well. To that end, we wanted to...
You have made it through Easter. The joy of the Risen Lord is present. Hopefully, you feel like your feet are beneath you, even if it's taken a few weeks to find your footing. As we transition for socially-distanced ministry, our online presence needs to step up....
What does a Virtual Easter and Holy Week look like? We are in the home stretch of Lent. The last week before our Lord will rise to conquer death is here. Hope springs eternal, and we are at home. How do we celebrate this most joyous Sunday socially distanced from our...
So, the world has changed. Stay home, stay safe is our new mantra. But, what do you do about your upcoming events? No one wants to cancel the chili cook off or the annual clean up the park event, but what do you do? How can your church continue with its event planning...
We know this is a challenging time. There are so many unknowns that it is easy to become overwhelmed. As we all navigate this new normal, Worship Times wants to be there for all of our partners and friends by offering a free website consultation. In an effort to help,...
Did you miss the Webinar: Optimize Your Homepage for Covid-19 Isolation? Never fear! We have the instant replay for you right here. There was a great turnout with amazing questions from everyone in attendance. Your ministry’s homepage has become an even more vital...
Zoom is a cutting edge meeting and webinar tool that may help your congregation move into virtual worship services and meetings with ease. Worship Times created an integration that allows you to embed your Zoom meeting, webinar, or live feed on your website. When you...
During this uncertain and unprecedented time, your ministry's homepage has become an even more vital link for your now virtual community. It is critical to optimize your website by updating the information on your homepage to reflect the new, essential information for...
If you are among the many American churches who have been thrust into virtual community due to Coronavirus (Covid-19), you might be wondering about the legality of Live Streaming worship music. You are not alone. Please know that we are not lawyers, and it is always...
Dear Friends, We're here to support you and your ministry during these uncertain times. Worship Times is hard at work building tools that will allow you to optimize your homepage and reach your community during social isolation. Already we have tools for sermon.net...
Does your ministry already use sermon.net for sharing weekly sermons? You are in the perfect position to embed a live stream with sermon.net on your Worship Times website. The following video tutorial takes you step-by-step through the set up process. Whether you use...
If you are looking to use YouTube to live stream your worship service or event, you are in the right place. The following video tutorial takes you step-by-step through the set up process. You can also use these same steps to share previously created YouTube content on...
Contact: Michael Gyura Worship Times 970-457-4389 [email protected] Press Release For Immediate Release Worship Times Announces Strategic Partnership with Episcopal Diocese of Maryland January 21, 2020: Worship Times, a full-service ministry digital...
It's time to tidy up. There was a time that your storefront was on main street and the folks passing by would be intrigued by what was in your front window display, and then step inside. You’d have time to chat and get to know them and find out what they are looking...
Contact: Michael Gyura Worship Times 970-457-4389 [email protected] Press Release For Immediate Release Worship Times Announces Andrew Yeager-Buckley as New Director of Operations December 9, 2019: Worship Times, a ministry communication platform and...
Take a moment and imagine all of the different people that visit your ministry’s website each day. Now think about the number of people who visit your website every week. What about every month? That figure can grow quite large, very quickly. Now, take away your...
We're Hiring! Interested in working with an amazing crew who will appreciate you? Love working with people? Love turning ideas into action? Look no further, we may have a place for you. Bonus points are being given to anyone with Worship Times experience. Posting:...
Newsletters contain the amazing email marketing statistics that are just too good to ignore today. Whether it’s that every $1 spent on email that turns into $44 in value, or that 59% of business-to-business marketers claim email marketing is their most effective...
The Internet is a big place today – with over 2.77 billion social media users and almost half of the world’s population in ownership of a smartphone, you can find just about anyone sifting through website pages, social media posts, articles, and so forth. That means...
Did you know as of this month, 2.77 billion people worldwide use social media on a daily basis? And the vast majority of those social media users are signing onto their accounts and sifting around content for more than 2-hours. Social media is here, and it is a...
As we all know at this point, social technology is here to stay, which is why digital marketing services are more relevant than ever for churches, congregations, and organizations today. Thanks to the various metrics, social media platforms, website tools, and video...
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” 1 Timothy 6:10 The Bible makes it clear that tithing is an important part both for personal selflessness, as...
Google is one of the most recognizable brands on the planet. When you need to know what the weather is going to be like, how many ounces are in a pound, or what time your grocery store closes chances are you open up Google and get an answer. Have you ever noticed the...
Happy New Year! We might only be a few weeks into 2019, but change is in full swing. The WordPress community has had an extremely busy couple of weeks with the introduction of WordPress 5.0, also known as Gutenberg, and all of the changes that have come with it. Don’t...
Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of getting “organic” traffic from search results on search engines. All big search engines (including Google, Yahoo, and Bing) rank web pages and other content in their results based on what – according to the search...
Getting your church to appear on Google’s first page might not be as hard as you think. Firstly, make sure your church website has been indexed by Google by typing site:yourdomain.com into Google’s search bar. If you see your website listed, that means your site has...
Human beings are visual creatures. While it is important to have some text on your website to explain who you are, your mission, what you do, and when you do it, too much text can drown out your story. Pictures and video help out, but you also want the pictures on...
For the third year in a row, Worship Times has been named Worship Leader Magazine Editor’s Pick for Digital Worship Resources: Web Development! Meeting the digital needs of ministries and non-profits is our call and passion. We love helping our members discover new...
A month ago, Worship Times flew home from the 222nd PC(USA) General Assembly in Portland, OR, tired but delighted. We were able to speak to hundreds of people, many of whom are longtime members we have only met by phone or email that we finally got to meet in person....
Worship Times was founded in order to help ministries tell their stories through digital media. We created a platform that was easily accessible to users – both technologically and financially – but also provided the highest quality websites and digital...
We are delighted to announce that, for the second year in a row, Worship Times has been named as a 2015 Worship Leader Magazine Editor’s Pick for Web Developer! Our passion for digital ministry comes from our excitement in working with customers who are passionate...
Here at Worship Times and Poka Yoke Design we are excited to let you know that our current Director of Operations, Susan Gyura, has taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer of Worship Times. Since March 2015, Susan has been central in guiding the day-to-day...
The team at Worship Times is dedicated to empowering congregations developing their church websites and digital presence. On November 1 Worship Times was named one of Worship Leader Magazine’s Editor’s Pick for web development (read more here). So for the next couple...
Worship Leader Magazine has named Worship Times as one of its 2014 Editor's Pick for web development. Worship Times is a team of congregational leaders, and we are honored to be featured in this trusted resource for congregational leaders. Several team members have...
When was the last time you saw an ugly website? Like, a really ugly website? What was the website for? A business? A community event? Maybe a church? Let me tell you, there are a lot of ugly church websites. Outdated, stagnant, rotating gifs, you name it. It’s a...
You are cordially invited to like Worship Times on Facebook! facebook.com/worshiptimes We're dedicated to creating quality websites for ministries by ministers. We know that many churches are looking to expand their presence in social media. We're doing the same. Each...
You may ask, what is all this chatter about Worship Times? Simply put? Worship Times is a revolutionary new approach for Church Ministries to establish their presence on the internet. Corporations spend hundreds of thousands of dollars employing entire design teams to...