Welcome to the Digital Labs blog. Here you'll find resources and advice on design, photography, social media strategy and more. Aimed specifically at those running social and web projects in churches.
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Managing your church community's contact information
31/05/2023
One of the key parts of running a church is communicating with the individuals in your church community. You can save yourself a lot of time down the track if you take the time now to set up a contact management system that will grow and evolve with your church. This blog will provide some ideas to get you started.
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How your church can start getting ready for the Coronation of King Charles III
18/04/2023
The Coronation of King Charles III is fast approaching. It’s likely to be a once in a lifetime event, as the nation - and nations across the world - join in to witness the anointing of a new king. In this blog you will find out about the different digital resources available and the practical ways that you can use them to promote your coronation events and services.
4 min read
How to use content marketing to promote your Easter events
23/03/2023
This Holy Week, how will you invite your community to join the services and events you’re planning?
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Quick ideas for your church's social media this Lent
22/02/2023
Find out how you can use our Dust and Glory resources for your church's social media this Lent.
4 min read
Your Great Invitation: Get inspired by other churches
20/12/2022
Find inspiration for those last minute Christmas social media posts! See what other churches have been doing to offer ‘the Great Invitation’ to their community.
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Five digital ideas for inviting your community to church this Advent and Christmas
25/11/2022
Ideas for your church’s social media and for making the most of AChurchNearYou.com this December.
4 min read
How to use the #FollowTheStar Instagram Stickers
21/11/2022
This Christmas, we have a range of Follow the Star stickers for Instagram and Facebook stories. Add them to your stories in a few simple steps.
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Show your church is ready to welcome this Christmas: Join in on social media
18/11/2022
Encourage Christmas visitors to your church with this easy, engaging social media content idea. Share a picture of your church before and after adding Christmas decorations, with a welcoming message.
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Add and tag your Christmas services on AChurchNearYou.com
17/11/2022
Millions of people will use A Church Near You this December - and 80% visitors to the site are there for the first time. List and tag your Advent and Christmas services and events on A Church Near You this Christmas – all for free.
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Christmas graphic design tips: Using the Follow the Star logo effectively
01/11/2022
Christmas graphic design tips: Using the Follow the Star logo effectively
2 min read