Resources for Your Communications Ministry

What We Learned Working a Day at Flourish!

August 12, 2026

Many churches have more building than they have Sunday. Rooms sit dark Monday through Friday. Parking lots stay empty. A campus that took decades of faithful giving to build gets…

Being Seen Beyond the Summary: What the New SEO Means for Your Church

August 5, 2026

Try something right now. Open a new browser tab and search for your church by name. What do you see at the very top of the page? If a paragraph…

Image Optimization & Accessibility: Making Your Website Welcoming for Everyone

July 29, 2026

When people visit your church’s website, you want them to feel welcomed. Whether they’re viewing on a desktop, scrolling on their phone, or using assistive technology. One of the simplest…

The Church Calendar Is a Theological Document

July 22, 2026

Your digital calendar is not neutral. It tells a story about who you are. Walk into almost any church office and you’ll find it: a shared digital, paper, or dry…

You Don’t Need to Be a Video Pro: A Simple Guide to Making Short Reels for Your Church

July 15, 2026

Why Short Videos Work Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok actively push short video content to new audiences. A 30-to-60-second reel can reach people who have never heard of your…

Domain and Hosting: What’s the Difference, and Why It Matters for Your Church Website

July 8, 2026

If you’ve ever been responsible for your church’s website, or tried to help someone troubleshoot theirs, you’ve probably heard the words domain and hosting used almost interchangeably. They’re not the…

What Church Communicators Google the Most

July 1, 2026

Churches most often google questions about their communications relating to defining their strategy, engaging their community, and using digital channels effectively. Many questions reflect a need for clear, consistent messaging…

How to Receive Prayer Requests During Your Church’s Live Stream

June 17, 2026

Connecting with your congregation in real time, even through a screen. One of the most meaningful moments in any church service is the time set aside for communal prayer. When…

What Your Church Needs to Know About Email Spoofing

June 4, 2026

*Warning: Please exercise heightened caution when responding to requests for member directories, particularly those received via email. Spoofers may send a general inquiry to an office administrator while impersonating a…

What should church communicators be asking AI?

May 28, 2026

We asked AI, “what are the three most common and frequent requests from church communicators?”: Social media captions Email rewriting Sermon series descriptions What should church communicators be asking ChatGPT…

How to Use Your Website and Social Media to Maximize Summer Ministry Engagement

May 19, 2026

Summer in ministry can be both exciting and unpredictable. With vacations, camps, mission trips, and weekend getaways, attendance patterns shift—but your mission doesn’t pause. Whether you’re planning VBS, outdoor worship…

Creating a Communications Strategy for Ministry

May 13, 2026

Creating a communications strategy for a ministry isn’t just about posting announcements or sending emails, it’s about intentionally shaping how your message reaches people and moves them toward deeper engagement,…

How, Why, and When to Use Emojis on Your Ministry Website

May 6, 2026

Emojis have become a natural part of digital communication. For ministries, they offer a simple way to connect with people in a warm, human way. When used thoughtfully, emojis can…

Guide to Ministry Newsletters That Engage

April 22, 2026

Church newsletters are not just announcements. They are one of the most consistent touchpoints you have to disciple, inform, and connect your community throughout the week. In 2026, attention is…

7 Habits of Highly Effective Church Communicators

April 15, 2026

Church communication has changed dramatically in recent years. Attention spans are shorter, digital noise is louder, and expectations for relevance and authenticity are higher than ever. Yet the mission has…

What To Do When the Post-Easter Slump Hits: A Communications Manager’s Playbook

April 8, 2026

Easter Sunday is often the Super Bowl of church communications. Weeks of planning. Packed services. Record engagement. First-time guests. High energy. And then… the week after. Attendance dips. Social media…

What’s a CTA and how to use it effectively

March 18, 2026

A CTA (call to action) is a short phrase, button, link, or prompt that tells people what to do next—like “Sign up,” “Donate,” “Learn more,” or “Join us this Sunday.”…

AI and Your Website: How to Protect Its Value

March 4, 2026

What happens if people get the information they need without ever visiting your website? That question is becoming increasingly important for churches and ministries. People are still searching for information…

Easter Is Coming: How to Communicate the Importance of Holy Week to Your Congregation

February 25, 2026

Easter is the most significant celebration in the life of the Church. Attendance rises. Guests return. Invitations are extended. Energy builds.But before Easter Sunday arrives, there is Holy Week.And how…

Are You in Need of a Communications Audit?

February 12, 2026

How to Tell If It’s Time to Review, Refresh, and Realign Your Church’s Message Communication is the heartbeat of ministry. Every Sunday announcement, email newsletter, social post, or website update…

Using Your Website as a Hub During an Emergency

February 6, 2026

In any emergency or unexpected disruption, your church website becomes one of your most important tools. When in-person gatherings are limited or paused, people will turn to your homepage first…

What Could a Custom Database Do for Your Ministry?

January 28, 2026

At Worship Times, we work with ministries every day who are deeply committed to serving their people—and quietly overwhelmed by their data. Parish records in one system. Ministry participation in…

Why Worship Times Is Participating in ICE Out of Minnesota

January 21, 2026

On Friday, January 23, 2026, Minnesotans across the state are being called to participate in “ICE Out of Minnesota: A Day of Truth and Freedom.” This is a statewide day…

Don’t Embed Everything!

January 14, 2026

In the digital age, ministry websites have become a central hub for communication, outreach, and spiritual engagement. They’re the new front doors of the church and are often the first…

The State of Church Communications 2026

January 7, 2026

Where Ministry, Message, and Media Meet The ways churches communicate have changed more in the past five years than in the previous fifty. From livestreamed worship and online giving to…

A True Partnership: How Worship Times Works with Automattic to Support Churches

December 23, 2025

At Worship Times, our work centers on one simple goal: helping churches and faith-based organizations communicate clearly, confidently, and reliably. Behind every website we build and every ministry we support…

2026 Top Ministry Website Trends

December 17, 2025

Design with Purpose, Communicate with Clarity, Connect with Heart The digital world moves fast, and ministry websites are keeping pace. In 2026, a church’s online presence isn’t just a support…

New Year, New Ideas, New Communication Opportunities

December 10, 2025

As the calendar turns and we step into a new year, many of us take a moment to reflect not just on what’s behind us, but on what’s ahead. In…

Understanding Caching Part 3: Content Delivery Networks and Global Performance

December 3, 2025

In Part 1 and Part 2, we explored how browser caching and server caching make your website faster and more efficient. Now, let’s look at one more piece of the…

Understanding Caching Part 2: Server-Side Caching and Beyond

November 26, 2025

In Part 1 of our caching series, we explored browser caching—how it works on mobile and desktop devices, and how it helps your website load faster for returning visitors. Now,…