“3 Quick Google My Business Tips to Boost Your Church’s Visibility”

Description:

In three minutes, JD Beacon shares three essential tips to make your church more discoverable online using Google My Business. Learn why claiming your profile, adding photos, and keeping your listing active can bring more visitors to your church. Ready to take it further? Download our Google My Business Checklist for Churches for a step-by-step guide! Get the checklist here.

Show Notes:

• [0:10] Introduction
  • JD introduces the quick tips to help your church get noticed through Google My Business.
• [0:30] Tip 1: Claim and Complete Your Profile
  • Brief explanation on why claiming the profile and adding essential info (address, service times) makes your church easier to find.
• [1:00] Tip 2: Add Quality Photos
  • Adding welcoming photos that represent your church community helps potential visitors feel more connected.
• [1:30] Tip 3: Keep It Active
  • Keeping the profile updated with events and responses shows your church is engaged.
• [2:30] Call to Action
  • JD invites listeners to download the Google My Business Checklist for Churches for more tips: https://profaith-branding-academy.ck.page/9abc744ff5.
• [2:45] Closing
  • Thank you and a teaser for the next episode.

In this episode of Branding Beyond Sunday, JD Beacon shares insightful tips on optimizing Google My Business for churches in three simple steps. JD emphasizes the importance of detailing crucial information such as the church's address, service times, and website, to enhance visibility in local searches. He further stresses the impact of visually appealing photos of the church’s interior and exterior to offer a glimpse into the congregation's atmosphere. To keep the profile vibrant and engaging, he advises posting regular updates with events or announcements and proactively responding to reviews. Lastly, JD provides a Google My Business checklist for Churches to simplify the process for listeners and announces the theme for the next episode, social media for outreach.

• Free Google My Business Checklist for Churches | ProFaith Branding Academy

Show Notes for Episode: "Branding 101: Setting Up Your Church for Visual Success"

Summary:

In this episode of Branding Beyond Sunday, JD Beacon shares the foundational elements of a strong church brand. From selecting the right logo and colors to maintaining visual consistency across platforms, this episode offers practical advice to set your church’s branding on the right path. JD also dives into the importance of correct social media image sizes to ensure your posts look polished and professional.

If branding feels like a mystery, this episode will help you break it down into simple steps and show you how branding is ministry.

What You’ll Learn:

• What makes up a strong brand identity for churches.
• Why visual consistency builds trust with your audience.
• Key social media image sizes to avoid pixelation and cropping issues.
• How to align your church’s brand with your mission and values.

Resources Mentioned:

• Holiday Outreach Strategy Guide: Download it here.
• Social Media Sizing Cheat Sheet: Get your free guide for quick reference.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction: Why branding matters for ministry
2:30 – What makes up a church brand
5:15 – Visual consistency and building trust
7:30 – Social media image sizes and quick tips
10:00 – Wrap-up and Holiday Outreach Strategy Guide CTA

Call to Action:

Don’t miss out on our Holiday Outreach Strategy Guide—packed with ideas to help your church engage with the community this Christmas. Download it now and start planning your outreach!

Episode Description for Transistor:

"In this episode of Branding Beyond Sunday, JD Beacon walks you through the basics of church branding. Discover how to create a consistent brand identity with the right logo, colors, fonts, and tone of voice. Plus, learn the key image sizes for Facebook, Instagram, and more to keep your posts looking sharp. Download our free Holiday Outreach Strategy Guide to prepare your church for impactful outreach this Christmas season."

In this episode of Branding Beyond Sunday, JD Beacon focuses on the importance of creating a cohesive and recognisable church brand. He identifies key elements of successful branding which include a simple and effective logo, consistent use of colors, a couple of fonts, and a distinctive tone of voice. JD stresses the role of consistency in building trust within the congregation and wider community. The discussion also includes practical social media tips, the importance of engagement and strategic use of hashtags, and he encourages the audience to use regularly scheduled posts to maintain an active, approachable online presence. Lastly, he highlights the value of the Social Media Sizing Cheat Sheet resource for creating professionally formatted posts.Show Notes for Episode: "Branding 101: Setting Up Your Church for Visual Success"

Summary:

In this episode of Branding Beyond Sunday, JD Beacon breaks down the key elements of church branding. From creating a simple, recognizable logo to selecting colors and fonts that reflect your ministry’s identity, this episode offers practical steps to get started. JD also shares quick tips for uploading images in the correct sizes on social media platforms to make sure your church’s posts look polished and professional.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by branding or wondered why consistency matters, this episode will guide you toward building a brand that reflects your church’s mission and engages your audience.

What You’ll Learn:

• What makes up a church brand (logo, colors, fonts, and tone of voice).
• Why visual consistency across platforms builds trust.
• The key image dimensions for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more.
• How to avoid pixelation and cropping issues with correctly sized images.
• Practical steps to start building your church’s branding today.

Resources Mentioned:

• Social Media Sizing Cheat Sheet: Download your free guide here.
• ProFaith Branding Academy: Explore more resources for branding your ministry.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction: Why branding matters
2:30 – The essential elements of a church brand
5:15 – How visual consistency builds trust
7:00 – Social media image sizes and uploading tips
9:30 – Wrap-up and CTA: Download the Social Media Sizing Cheat Sheet

"Planning Holiday Outreach Without Overwhelming Your Team"

Episode Summary:
The holiday season offers a unique opportunity for churches to engage their community, but it can also become overwhelming without a proper plan. In this episode of Branding Beyond Sunday, host JD Beacon shares practical steps to help churches plan impactful holiday outreach campaigns without burning out their team. From simplifying events to leveraging volunteers effectively, JD provides insights you can implement right away.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1️⃣ How to Focus on What Matters:

• Identify 2-3 key events that align with your church’s goals and vision.

2️⃣ Engage Volunteers Early:

• Tips for recruiting and training volunteers with clear roles.

3️⃣ Simplify with Templates and Automation:

• Use templates for email and social media posts to keep communication smooth and stress-free.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Download: Holiday Outreach Strategy Guide
• Tool: ConvertKit for email automation
• Pro Tip: Canva for creating branded graphics quickly

CTA and Wrap-Up:

🎧 Listen to the full episode and get inspired to make this holiday season impactful without the stress!
👉 Don’t forget to download the Holiday Outreach Strategy Guide to help your church get started: Download Here.

Engage with Us:

• Follow us on Twitter: [@ProFaithAcademy]
• Join the conversation: What’s your biggest challenge in holiday outreach? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Branding Beyond Sunday - Episode: "The Essential Elements of a Great Church Brand"

🎙 Host: JD Beacon
🕒 Duration: 5-7 minutes

Episode Overview:

In this episode of Branding Beyond Sunday, JD Beacon dives into the three core elements that every great church brand needs: Visual Identity, Core Message, and Personality. Discover why consistent branding across all touchpoints—whether in your church’s social media, signage, or website—helps build trust, foster belonging, and grow your community.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1️⃣ Visual Identity:

• The importance of a consistent logo, colors, and fonts.

2️⃣ Core Message:

• How to define and align your church’s mission with all communication efforts.

3️⃣ Personality:

• Why your church’s tone and style matter across every platform.

Actionable Tips:

• Use templates to maintain visual consistency.
• Align tone and messaging across emails, social media, and signage.
• Train your team to communicate the brand effectively.

Resources Mentioned:

📥 Download the Brand Guide Template here:
👉 Brand Guide Template

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➡️ Next Episode: Planning Holiday Outreach Without Overwhelming Your Team