D373

16/01/2025

Friendly Reminder:
You can remove your Christmas Service info from your Facebook Cover now. It's time.

07/01/2025

Happy New Year! Let's Start with a Ridiculous Deal!

https://mailchi.mp/fd5290ccd7c0/we-heard-you-were-a-rockstar-at-church-comms-17986751

16/09/2024

Comms directors are one of the most important positions in a church. And yet, they are also the most underrated or misunderstood, as well.

Most Comms Directors are spinning more plates than you can possibly imagine. They are pumping out social media content, website content, internal design requests, graphic design for the entire church, and weekend slide designs for the sermon series. That’s not even a comprehensive list.

If you have a Comms Director in place, you should value them insanely. They are the unsung heroes of the Church, especially in today’s digital culture.

But do you know the single most difficult thing for them? You may think it’s time management. Nope. You may think it’s the rat race of hitting home run after home run. Not that either. Or maybe you think it’s feeling like they are on an island by themselves with no support. Incorrect. While all of those things may be issues for some, the single most difficult job of a Comms Director is managing the expectations of staff and pastors.

You see, most of the people in that position that we talk to often say that they don’t have the authority to say “No, I can’t do that in that time frame.” Yet, because they feel and experience that, it actually makes their job of doing all of the other things listed above MUCH more difficult.

If they could say no to unreasonable timelines or requests without the fear of getting reprimanded or, worse, fired, they would be able to actually accomplish WAY more on a weekly basis.

So thank them and give them the authority to create margins and boundaries so they can do what they are called to do…serve your church.

And if you are a Comms Director, thank you. Thank you for ALL you do. We know it’s hard. We know there aren’t enough hours in the day to do the things you need to do. Breathe. Get rest. You got this!

And as always, we are here to help if you would like. Or even for a Zoom call to talk about what you struggle with the most. We’re here to support YOU.

08/08/2024

Simple measuring stick for fueling the engine to get more reach on your church social platforms.

10/07/2024

We are confident in what we do and how we do it, because we’ve seen it work hundreds of times! But, please, don’t take our word for it…👇🏼

26/06/2024

You are reading that correctly. We have seen SO MANY churches lately that still have their Easter Service (or any outdated event for that matter) info post pinned to the top of their page. It’s time to unpin. We love you!

25/06/2024

HOT TAKE 🔥
Pages vs Groups: We address this topic at least 4-5 times a week with churches around the country. And when every ministry has its own page (disconnected from the umbrella of the church), it creates silos and disconnect. Migrating to Ministry Groups offers a win/win scenario for everyone because you create Cross Generational Influence.

1. It tears down ministry silos.
Think about all the different groups within your church—Students, kids, young adults, seniors, and probably so many more. Cross-generational influence helps break down these walls. When people of all ages work together, everyone benefits. It creates a stronger, more united church.

2. It cultivates unity among all age groups.
Imagine a church where everyone feels connected, regardless of their age. That's what cross-generational influence does. It brings people together, fostering a sense of unity and belonging. When different generations interact, it builds stronger relationships and a more cohesive community.

3. It makes communication for any event much easier.
Planning an event? Cross-generational influence can simplify things. When all age groups are on the same page, communication flows more smoothly. It ensures that everyone knows what's happening and feels included, making events more successful and enjoyable for everyone.

4. It optimizes the algorithms to work in your favor, helping you reach more people in your community.
In today's digital age, reaching more people online is crucial. By embracing cross-generational influence, you're not just connecting within your church but also extending your reach in the community. It boosts your online presence, making it easier to spread your message and engage with more people.

Cross-generational influence helps different generations learn from each other, grow together, and share useful ideas and information. It's about building a church where everyone feels valued and connected, no matter their age.

03/06/2024

Exciting news alert! As of the end of May, we bid farewell to one of our incredible clients. Since September 2022, we've forged a dynamic partnership that's left a significant mark. We took a comprehensive look at what we have accomplished in our time together, comparing our entire journey with the church to the equivalent period preceding our collaboration Your church shouldn't miss out on this kind of opportunity—act now, and let's see what your church is capable of!
More stats from this particular church include:
Content Interactions increased +815% (read "Engagement on the content")
Link Clicks up +942%

13/05/2024

And it's been dead for a good while...😬

Incoming hot take, and it may be an unpopular Church creative opinion…so buckle up.

Unless you are a big brand, Fortune 500 company, artist, or band…the grid is dead, and I would almost argue it's dead for them as well, but "only mostly dead".

This will inevitably upset church creatives who value the aesthetic and beauty of the grid, and I get that. However, for a church— to the people that you are trying to reach, it matters not. In fact, with current algorithms leaning into Discovery “mode”, posts and content have a much longer shelf life, so the need for the grid has decreased significantly. Trust me, I hate to burst that bubble that you are so convinced is needed…but most people are not going to your Instagram profile on the regular (if at all), even if they are seeing and engaging with your content.

It’s time wasted. Focus on good content rather than trying to make your grid pretty and cohesive. That’s manufactured energy that doesn’t need to be expended any longer. 

HOWEVER, if you just want your profile to look pretty, you do you. Just don’t have the expectation that a lot of people will appreciate it the way you do.

13/05/2024

The day was crazy long with delays but we finally got home 6hrs late. When you do life with this much travel, you sleep when you can. Our fearless leader crashing in the floor of New Orleans airport.

11/04/2024

Exciting things happening at D373! We are beta testing Social Media Workshops (4 seperate Zoom sessions) with some churches and it is going incredibly well! We will be launching this worldwide in the coming weeks, so stay tuned! Screenshots from our first two sessions this week.

20/03/2024

Our job is so much fun.
This weekend we were at a church training a team of about 25 church members on how to use their social media platforms to expand the reach of their church and the Kingdom. We love watching the light bulbs go off around the room when they start to understand the power they have!

We always do an experiment to show them. Less than 24 hours later, that experiment post became the most successful post for the church in the last 3 years, reaching thousands of people. It's insane to watch that! And it works every time.

And since we were there for the seminar/workshop, we got to sort of be a mystery guest in their services. And Nathan Gaddis, our president, made the church's photos from the weekend they posted on their social feed! Beanies unite!

If your church would like to know more about what we just described, hit us up! We have something for all sizes of churches.

09/02/2024

We filmed a video for a conference we were sponsors for this week that we couldn't attend in person, and our President, Nathan Gaddis, brought the 80's vibe in full force with the opener. We won't bore you with the 15-minute video, but here is the intro that's worth a look.
😂🤣😂

16/12/2023

Our President was the featured guest on a great Podcast this week! The amount of conversation, topics, and good nuggets of truth that they crammed into 47 minutes is astounding! Check to out! 👇🏼

🚨 NEW PODCAST ALERT! 🚨

In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Gaddis, President of D373 and we discuss:

• Engaging your community through social media.
• Why you may need to pivot your social strategy in 2024.
• Pitfalls of comparative social media strategies.
• Utilizing social media beyond advertising.

Listen/watch here:
🎧 Apple: https://apple.co/3RavYsM
📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JwFnsP
🎙️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3H6a0Ct