You’re super busy leading your church and you already don’t have enough time to do everything on your plate! So we get why it’s tempting to want to just type something once, then copy and paste the same thing into all your communication channels (using the same message for email, text message, app, social media, bulletin, website, announcements!). Here’s why taking this shortcut is a really big mistake.

A lot of churches now know they should be using text messaging as part of their communication strategy. However, they’re still hesitating or aren’t quite sure of the best ways to do it. In this episode, we give twelve powerful and safe ways to start texting your flock!

To text or not to text? That is the question some churches are still wondering about! Maybe your church leadership thinks they don’t have anything to text about? Maybe they think it’s not helpful? Maybe they think there are simply newer and better ways to reach people today? Either way, they’d be wrong on all counts.

Text messaging is the most powerful communication channel a church can use. Here are 3 reasons your church is missing out if you’re not using text messaging yet.

Should churches really be using images in their email? And if so, when and how should it be done? Check out this episode to learn the main mistakes churches make, and how to make sure the images you use are helping — not hurting — your message.

You may be tempted to send the same message to the whole church to make sure everyone is on the same page, but this method could be seriously hindering your communication efforts. In this episode, you’ll learn how to properly segment your lists to improve overall morale and engagement.

When it comes to sending email, how often should you be sending it? What time of day and week is the best? And how do you strike that balance between sending too much and not communicating enough?

Curve ball, the answer might not be what you think. Join Matt and Matt in this week’s episode as they navigate these burning email questions.

Links from this show:

• “The Office” episode Matt and Matt mention is Season 7 Episode 10
• We found Uno in San Francisco, CA at the collaborative of St. Peter, St. Anthony and St. Charles
• Submit a question to Matt
• Did you find Uno? Send us a photo at howdy@findinguno.com.

So much of the subject line advice that’s floating around on the internet is for marketers trying to sell a total stranger a product. Eeek! Does that sound like the mission of your church? We didn’t think so either.  

Tune into this week’s episode of The Finding Uno Show as we discuss 9 tips to write a great email subject line for churches who are trying to build and maintain a relationship with their members. It’s part three of a three-part series on improving your email open rates. Check out part one here and part two here.

Most churches want better open rates on their emails. You probably worry about things like how often should I send my church email newsletter, how long should it be, what type of graphics I should use, or how should I make my email look? But maybe, just maybe, you’re missing the most important reason people want to even open your email in the first place. 

Tune into this week’s episode of The Finding Uno Show as we discuss what’s at the heart of getting someone to open your email. It’s part two of a three-part series on improving your email open rates. Check out part one here.

Do you ever feel like no one is reading your emails anymore? Does it make you a little sad inside? It’s making me a little sad inside thinking about you being sad. The madness has to stop! The good news is, there is a LOT of things you can do to improve your email engagement and most importantly your relationship with your church or ministry members.

In this first episode of The Finding Uno Show we talk about all things email. It’s part one of a three part series on improving your email open rates. 

Links from this show:

• Wall Street Journal Article on the “Hot New Channel” for reaching people.
• We found Uno at the Amazing Parish 2.0 Conference
• Submit a question to Matt!
• Did you find Uno? Send us a photo at howdy@findinguno.com.