TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

• ChurchTrac: A recipe for a great church website.

• Church Tech Today: Church websites shifting from clicks to conversations.

• Church Leader: Secrets to live streaming success.

• Church Tech News: Using social media to support missions.

Recipe for a Great Church Website?

ChurchTrac shares “Want a Good Church Website? Here Are the Ingredients” (4‑minute read), highlighting six essential site elements—clean design, clear menus, concise content, authentic visuals, mobile responsiveness, and prominent call‑to‑actions—plus four advanced best practices: consistent branding, fresh updates, accessibility, and thorough testing. It also showcases real examples like Passion City Church and Red Rocks Church to illustrate these principles. Why now? These proven standards provide a clear pathway to elevate your small church’s online presence.

Church Website Shifts…Into Conversations?

Church Tech Today shares “7 Church Website Shifts That Turn Clicks into Conversations” (5-minute read), taking church website design even further, challenging churches to rethink their websites as outreach tools—not billboards. It recommends content that addresses real-life struggles like parenting and finances, uses low-friction engagement offers, and builds trust through follow-up. Why now? Summer is a prime season to meet visitors online before they step through your doors—especially those searching for help, not just a church.

Secrets to Live Streaming Success

Church Leaders shares “Secrets to Live Streaming Success” (6‑minute read), identifying six streaming pitfalls—ranging from low‑quality cameras and lighting to using shared internet connections and the best practices to address them. Why now? These practices ensure reliable, professional livestreams that strengthen online worship.

Mission-Driven Social Media

Church Tech News shares “Using Social Media to Support Church Missions and Outreach” (4‑minute read), emphasizing how platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube can boost awareness, rally prayer and giving, and amplify mission impact beyond local walls. It outlines creating goal‑driven content calendars, sharing compelling stories via visuals, engaging audiences with questions and polls, and collaborating with missionaries for authentic outreach.

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