NEW: Leading Congregations Monthly LIVE

By: Peter Bowden — 24 December 2018 at 15:04

Friends, my new LIVE monthly training program has launched!

Join us to participate in monthly live trainings sessions designed to help you lead and grow your congregation.

Access session recordings and supporting materials in our member area.

It has never been easier to infuse your congregation with new ideas, strategies, and energy!

Learn more and enroll

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Here are our upcoming Leading Congregations Monthly training topics:

Video Message Bootcamp

January 9th, 7:00 – 8:30pm EST

That’s right! We’re going deep into strategies for using video to communicate, engage, and inspire.

We’re talking simple videos anyone with a smartphone can make.

Facebook Strategy

February 13th, 7:00 – 8:30pm EST

Facebook has made massive changes which have hit congregational pages hard. From prioritizing groups to new policies on issue advertising.

In this session we’ll cover Facebook strategy best practices, as well as look at emerging challenges — like the balance of using pages versus groups.

Learn more about Leading Congregations Monthly

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Helping website visitors have that "These are my people!" experience

By: Peter Bowden — 25 October 2018 at 20:42

In this UU Planet Facebook live session, I share a brief case study on tweaking congregational website text to help people have that “these are my people!” experience.

Recently I visited two UU congregational websites back to back. The difference between them was staggering.

One was “Eh….” The other? I was instantly drawn in, inspired, and had a deep sense that “Ahhhhh, these are my people….”

There are lots of little adjustments we can make online which can impact whether people stay on your website or immediately bounce. We don’t want potential visitors bouncing off your site, we want them to stay, to learn, to connect, and eventually, to visit.

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SAVE THE DATE: Dec 8, 2018 Webinar for Canadian Unitarian Congregations

By: Peter Bowden — 17 October 2018 at 15:45

SAVE THE DATE

Dec 8th, 2018 I’m leading a special webinar for Canadian Unitarian congregations, sponsored by the Canadian Unitarian Council. We’re talking congregational social media strategy, outreach, and membership growth. Registration is open. If you register now, make sure to put it on your calendar. You’ll get an email reminder as well.

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Grounded in core concepts from my Church Social Media and Membership Growth trainings, this webinar will be customized based on a review of CUC congregational websites and social media channels.

Sponsored by the Canadian Unitarian Council

Church Social Media and Membership Growth

Presentation by Peter Bowden, a Unitarian Universalist consultant specializing in congregational growth, outreach, and media. Peter has trained thousands of leaders across the United States and globally through his online programs.

Social media is fundamentally changing how people connect, learn, and make important life decisions. This includes how digitally oriented people are trying to connect with, research, and join congregations. This challenges us to integrate social media with our membership development efforts. On December 8th, Peter Bowden is offering a free webinar for Canadian Unitarian Council member congregations based on his popular Church Social Media and Membership Growth trainings. Peter is a Unitarian Universalist consultant specializing in congregational growth, outreach, and media. Over the past 15 years he’s trained thousands of leaders across the United States and globally via his online trainings. This program will include a 45-minute presentation followed by 30 minutes for questions. Everyone who registers will receive a link to the recording of the presentation.

Join us for this free webinar for CUC congregational leaders!

Further information and registration: Register for this webinar

Peter Bowden

Known for his work with congregational growth, outreach, and media, Peter is a popular Unitarian Universalist speaker, trainer, and coach. He has lead trainings across the United States and globally through his online programs. In addition to his work with congregations, Peter frequently consults with denominational leaders, nonprofits, and independent justice leaders.

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