THE MII BLOG
IS DIGITAL OVERLOAD CREATING A DESIRE TO CONNECT?
As people become more dependent on digital communication, the quality of their interactions often diminishes, leaving them craving the depth and authenticity that only in-person connections can provide.
HOW TO ANALYZE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA AUDIENCE
Directing your digital ministry team to analyze your social media page audience effectively involves several key steps to ensure you're reaching the "right" people. Here’s a detailed guide based on various insights and best practices.
THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING YOUR PERSONA TOP OF MIND IN DIGITAL MINISTRY SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES
In the dynamic field of digital ministry, keeping your persona top of mind as you change social media strategies is not just beneficial—it’s essential. It ensures that your content remains relevant, your engagement meaningful, and your resources well-used.
WHAT IS A MARTECH STACK: HOW SHOULD MINISTRY LEADERS THINK ABOUT SOFTWARE
A martech stack might sound complex, but it's actually just a collection of tools and software that marketers use to make their jobs easier and more effective. (By the way, “Martech” is the combination of “marketing” and “technology” for those who are wondering.)
YOUR COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR LAUNCHING NEW FACEBOOK PAGES
Ministries have a unique opportunity to reach and engage with individuals seeking spiritual guidance and community online. We all know this to be true, but often ministry teams will jump into new campaigns without thinking critically, and carefully about how to position a new effort for maximum ministry impact.
LAUSANNE STATE OF THE GREAT COMMISSION REPORT
Last week the Lausanne Movement published the “State of the Great Commission” report. The State of the Great Commission report by the Lausanne Movement is a comprehensive document prepared with insights from over 150 global mission experts.
WHY FACEBOOK VIDEO ADS ARE SO POWERFUL
Today, we're talking about every marketer's most feared and most favorited - Facebook ads. We'll discuss the benefits of using video in your Facebook ads, show you the results of a video advertising experiment, and decode Facebook ad objectives.
HOW TO REFRESH YOUR OUTREACH STRATEGY THIS SPRING: LESSONS FROM MII
Spring is the perfect time to revitalize our outreach efforts. The new season brings new opportunities to connect and engage with seekers in innovative ways. At MII, we're always looking for methods to enhance our outreach strategies, and we’d love to share some insights that have been particularly effective.
A DUAL ACCOUNT STRATEGY TO MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
A strategic approach to digital ministry involves leveraging both business and personal accounts, each serving distinct purposes while working in tandem to support the ministry’s overarching objectives.
THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
For our team at MII, the recent journey of refining our customer journey stands as a testament to the power of agile problem-solving and the profound impact it can have on gospel outreach.
KEY INSIGHTS FROM THE 2024 STATE OF MARKETING REPORT
Building effectiveness in digital marketing is an exercise in learning. 2024 is already proving to be a pivotal year for innovation, efficiency, and a more human-centric approach to marketing strategies, and keeping pace with this change is more important than ever.
ELEVATING OUR A/B TESTING GAME
This week we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing some insights from a recent MII digital ministry team discussion regarding A/B testing.
HOW TO LEAD YOUR FOLLOW-UP TEAM
The goal is not to reply to every message in the shortest amount of time as possible - the goal is to see lives changed and transformed by a relationship with our Lord. How can leaders help their teams break out of the mindset that follow up messages are a task to be managed, and keep responding to questions and critiques with the understanding that someone on the other side of the conversation is exploring potentially life changing questions about faith and God?
NAVIGATING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: INSIGHTS FROM MII’S MINISTRY CONFERENCE
Many ministries are grappling with the complexities of digital engagement. Here are the top five questions being asked today in digital ministry.
EXPLORING OVERLOOKED DIGITAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
This week we’re asking marketing experts the right questions to uncover hidden gems in digital marketing.
NAVIGATING DIGITAL SPACES: THE DILEMMA FOR FAITH-BASED CONTENT CREATORS
The world has regularly seen people “de-platformed.” Should Christians be concerned about ours becoming the next de-platformed conversation?
UNLOCK THE POWER OF REPURPOSED CONTENT
As teams make video content, they should do so with “repurposing” in mind - taking existing content and adapting it for various platforms/formats.
THE PERFECT BLEND OF ART AND SCIENCE
Digital marketing teams are the unsung superheroes of the modern ministry, finding themselves at the unique crossroads of art and science.
YOUR AUDIENCE WANTS TO WATCH VIDEOS
If your ministry isn’t actively creating and releasing video content, it is now clear in 2024 that you’re missing a huge opportunity.
YOUR 2024 PREDICTIONS ARE WRONG: WHAT YOU SHOULD BE THINKING ABOUT IN THE NEW YEAR
Here’s why all of the 2024 predictions from marketing experts are likely to be wrong and why focusing on the fundamentals can set your ministry apart.
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