Introducing the Digital Marketing for Progressive Ministries Resource Library
Digital Marketing for Progressive Ministries Resource Library
NOTE: Since I launched this, I decided to refocus my endeavor. Instead of tackling “digital ministry” resources, I will focus instead on building a library of materials to support “digital marketing for progressive ministries”. I apologize for any confusion.
This article is for those who work with churches, spiritual communities, organizations, or spiritual entrepreneurs who need to improve their digital presence in order to connect with their ideal audience more effectively.
If you prefer that Digital Ministry articles are not sent to your inbox, you can turn off notifications under your account “Settings” on Substack.
What I’m about to include in my newsletters may seem a little out of place at first. But, it isn't as odd as it might seem. Maybe it will make more sense after you hear some background about me that you probably didn't know.
Here's what you already knew…
As the founder of Evolving Christian Faith Network, I am all about the future of Christianity. In my articles I talk about Christianity, spiritual growth, and progressive/radical theology. On weekends, the community gathers for face-to-face events online.
Through the Religious, Reasonable, & Radical Newsletter & Community, I am actively building what I see as the future of Christianity in America.
Now, here's what you didn't know…
There are many churches, organizations, and spiritual entrepreneurs who want to get their progressive Christian voice out into the digital marketplace in a way that connects with and attracts those who are looking for what they have to offer.
The problem is, they have no idea how to do it.
(Okay, you probably actually knew all of this.)
Meanwhile (here’s the part you didn’t know), my background includes crafting websites and digital marketing. These are exactly the kinds of skills those progressive Christians need to access in order to accomplish their mission. And that's why I created Progressive Christian Websites a couple years ago. I wanted to offer my services to meet their needs.
It wasn't long after I created PCW that I began my Substack. I poured all my time and energy into building up my library and (for better or worse) neglected PCW.
Recently, in a conversation with one of my subscribers, she reminded me that there are many churches out there that desperately need exactly the kind of help I can give them. They know they have a problem, but they don't know who to turn to for a solution. She encouraged me to start promoting my digital marketing services.
So, here we go!
This is the plan
I want to build up a library of articles to help those promoting the progressive Christian voice by improving their digital marketing. This includes churches, spiritual communities, organizations, and spiritual entrepreneurs.
I hope to write one article every couple of weeks about marketing topics. Such topics include…
Websites
Copywriting
Design
Marketing strategy
Helpful tools
Mindset
I currently pour a lot of energy into the Religious, Reasonable, & Radical Newsletter & Community. That doesn't leave me with a ton of spare time. So, how often these articles go out may depend on how much time and bandwidth I have left to put into them. I hope to keep on a regular schedule, but I may miss an article here and there.
These are optional
If you only want to see the theological and spiritual articles I typically write (normal newsletter stuff) and don’t want to see these digital marketing emails, no problem. You can opt out of receiving them without disrupting the normal emails through your settings on Substack. Here are the illustrated directions for that. (Note that I’m showing my own settings, so I have to illustrate with another account.)
Go to your settings
Scroll down to “Subscriptions” and select “Religious, Reasonable, & Radical”
Scroll down to “Notifications,” find “Digital Ministry”, and turn the switch to “off”
My Overall Mission
My personal mission is to exercise my progressive Christian voice through this Religious, Reasonable, & Radical Newsletter & Community.
But, my overall mission is to help the progressive Christian voice in general to flourish. That means the success of your progressive Christian mission is important to me.
So, if you are interested in talking with me about how we can work together, all you need to do is get in touch. You can grab a spot on my call calendar (at the bottom of this webpage) and set up a video chat or phone call.
Meanwhile, if you want to see a website I have created, check out the one for Emanuel United Church of Christ, Hales Corners.
If you have a website already and would like me to do an audit of your design and copy, just go here. You can pay me whatever you want (typically these go for a minimum of $300).
Please keep in mind that I offer my services to those whose missions align with my own. I like to stay within my niche since that’s where I work best.
I hope you look forward to reading my Digital Ministry Resource Library articles and using what you learn through them to amplify your voice and connect with your ideal audience.
Peace, Bo
www.evolvingchristianfaith.net
PS: If you found this article valuable, please hit the "like" button. The more likes I have, the more likely the post is to be found on Substack by others.
Credits
Thanks to NightCafe for the cover art