Church Communications Conference 2023
A NEW ERA IN CHURCH COMMUNICATIONS
Join the Church Communications team, fellow church leaders, and experts in September!
We’ve designed this gathering to guide your church in ushering in the next era of communications. You’ll walk away with the tools you need to refresh, revitalize, and reset your strategy.
A must-attend for church leaders who are working to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of communication in the modern world.
Come ready to transform your church’s communications and propel it into a new era of growth and engagement.
The Church Communications Conference is coming live this year to the Greater Nashville Area.
REGISTRATION LAUNCHING SOON
Early bird registration will be available for a limited time. Premium Registration will includes special pricing for the Exclusive VIP Experience with the hosts Katie Allred and Jason Hamrock.
Be sure to join the Church Communications Facebook Group, and follow Church Communications on Instagram for the latest updates.
REGISTRATION IS HAPPENING NOW
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section or email us at info@churchcommunications.com with any questions.
Early Bird Registration is available now until June 30th and includes your ticket to the two day event plus a virtual ticket for the replays of the Keynotes and sponsor discounts.
Basic Ticket Registration begins on July 1st and includes a ticket to the virtual Church Innovation Summit | Artificial Intelligence. (You can purchase that separately, here).
Premium Ticket Registration is limited to the first 25 people that choose to join Katie and Jason at an exclusive Six Working Geniuses Workshop from 10am-12pm on September 21, 2023. Attendees will receive the assessment, the book, and a workshop in how to use this knowledge with their teams.
Be sure to join the Church Communications Facebook Group, and follow Church Communications on Instagram for the latest updates.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
DAY ONE | SEPTEMBER 21
- 10-12pm | Exclusive Six Working Geniuses Workshop*
- 12pm | Main Event Registration
- 1pm | Keynote #1 & Table Discussions
- 2:45pm | Keynote #2 & Table Discussions
- RealThread Screen Printing
- 4pm | Networking Games & Time
- 5pm | Evening Close Up and Hang
DAY ONE | SEPTEMBER 22
- 8am | Day Two Registration
- 8:40am | Marketing Mix Up!
- 9:20am | Break out sessions
- 11:20am | Speed Dating
- 1:25pm | Keynote #3 and Table Discussions
- 2:45pm | Panel
- 4:30pm | Close Out
The first 25 registrants at any level get a free Messenger Bag!
Early Bird Ticket (Pricing ends June 30th)
- One Ticket to the In Person Event in Nashville | Sept 21-22
- Full Replay Access to Conference Keynote Sessions
- Two Full Days of In Person Networking
- All Access Pass to the Church Innovations Summit Ticket
- Free Church Communications Conference T-Shirt
- Awesome Swag and Discounts from our Amazing Sponsors
- Tons of Comms Resources
Basic Ticket (Pricing begins July 1)
- One Ticket to the In Person Event in Nashville | Sept 21-22
- Full Replay Access to Keynote Sessions
- Two Full Days of In Person Networking
- All Access Pass to the Church Innovations Summit Ticket
- Free Church Communications Conference T-Shirt
- Awesome Swag and Discounts from our Amazing Sponsors
- Tons of Comms Resources
Premium Ticket
- One Ticket to the In Person Event in Nashville | Sept 21-22
- Full Replay Access to Keynote Sessions
- Two Full Days of In Person Networking
- Team All Access Pass to the Church Innovations Summit (up to 5 log ins)
- Attendance to Exclusive Six Working Geniuses Workshop*
- 2 Full Months of Church Comm Pro for Free
- Awesome Swag and Discounts from our Amazing Sponsors
- Free Church Communications Conference T-Shirt
- Tons of Comms Resources
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
As SVP of Growth at Leadr, Holly’s passion for developing others is brought to life as she pours into the growth of the Leadr staff and shares the value of people development with organizations around the country.
Holly’s favorite candy is M&Ms.
Holly’s talk is entitled:
For over two decades, Jason Moore has been on the forefront of incorporating technology into the church. He wrote the book on it titled, Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences for In-Person and Online Engagement.
Jason’s talk is entitled:
Lisa is the Executive Director of Dream of Destiny where she helps churches and Christian organizations nationwide grow cross-culturally to reach and influence a more diverse community for Jesus Christ.
Lisa’s favorite candy is Peanut M&Ms.
Lisa’s talk in entitled:
WORKING GENIUS WORKSHOP - EXCLUSIVE EVENT
- The Six Types of Working Genius Overview
- Guilt and Judgment /
- Responsive Geniuses vs Disruptive Geniuses
- Training on the Three Stages of Work (The Altitude of Geniuses)
- Understanding Your Genius (this will be a hands-on debrief with a few workshop attendees on their profile)
- The Working Genius and Your Team
- The Genius of Meetings
- Understand why they have been successful or unsuccessful in past endeavors.
- Clarify which types of work give joy and energy and which types are draining and difficult.
- Avoid making unfair and inaccurate judgments about one another’s motivation.
- Alleviate guilt about struggles people have with certain types of work.
- Improve dialogue and directives in team meetings.
- Make quick and concrete adjustments to roles and responsibilities to better tap into one another’s strengths, and avoid one another’s weaknesses.
- Get more done in less time.
MEET OUR Presentors
Joanna la Fleur is a speaker, podcaster, TV host, marketing and communications consultant who is passionate about communicating the BEST news in the world.
Joanna is presenting a workshop on Project Management Systems at the Church Communications Conference | The Next Era!
Darrel serves as the Communications Director for Brentwood Baptist Church. Brentwood Baptist Church has eight locations throughout the Nashville area and is in the top 100 Outreach Magazines’ fastest-growing churches.
Darrel’s favorite candy isn’t candy at all. It’s protein bars!
Darrel is presenting a workshop on Building and Leading a Creative Team in a Digital World at the Church Communications Conference | The Next Era!
Shayla Kenworthy is a Partner, and the Director of Marketing & Business Development at Fishhook, a communications/marketing agency that partners with churches.
Shayla’s favorite candy is Peanut Butter M&Ms.
Shayla is presenting a workshop on uncovering and sharing your church’s distinct story through your branding efforts and why it matters at the Church Communications Conference | The Next Era!
Early Bird Ticket (Pricing ends June 30th)
- One Ticket to the In Person Event in Nashville | Sept 21-22
- Full Replay Access to Conference Keynote Sessions
- Two Full Days of In Person Networking
- All Access Pass to the Church Innovations Summit Ticket
- Free Church Communications Conference T-Shirt
- Awesome Swag and Discounts from our Amazing Sponsors
- Tons of Comms Resources
Basic Ticket (Pricing begins July 1)
- One Ticket to the In Person Event in Nashville | Sept 21-22
- Full Replay Access to Keynote Sessions
- Two Full Days of In Person Networking
- All Access Pass to the Church Innovations Summit Ticket
- Free Church Communications Conference T-Shirt
- Awesome Swag and Discounts from our Amazing Sponsors
- Tons of Comms Resources
Premium Ticket
- One Ticket to the In Person Event in Nashville | Sept 21-22
- Full Replay Access to Keynote Sessions
- Two Full Days of In Person Networking
- Team All Access Pass to the Church Innovations Summit (up to 5 log ins)
- Attendance to Exclusive Six Working Geniuses Workshop*
- 2 Full Months of Church Comm Pro for Free
- Awesome Swag and Discounts from our Amazing Sponsors
- Free Church Communications Conference T-Shirt
- Tons of Comms Resources
MEET OUR HOSTS
Katie Allred
Katie Allred is a marketer, social media strategist, and professor. She is an expert in online communities for nonprofits, churches, and businesses of all sizes. Katie believes that no matter the needs of her clients, there are always new ways to connect with their community through websites and social media. Her passion lies in helping other church leaders effectively communicate their message on the internet, and she does this through ChurchCommunications.com, which offers resources such as podcasts and articles about best practices.
JASON HAMROCK
Jason guides the vision for how Missional Marketing can best serve our clients and church partners. He leads our coaching team as they serve our clients. He has met with and consulted hundreds of churches all over the country. He was a Communications Director for 11 years at a megachurch named Central Christian Church of Arizona. He speaks at conferences throughout the year and on our podcast. From 1991-1995, he played football on a scholarship with Northern Iowa where he studied communications and marketing. He joined Missional Marketing in 2015 and was named CEO in July, 2017.
Connect with a community that is ready to invest in you and cheer you on.
Our team will provide you with space and time for community connection and personal development.
You’ll learn from the experts and have conversations about implementing new strategies in your life and your work.
Registration is launching soon!
JOIN KATIE LIVE
And get all the super fun details!
Katie’s going live in the Church Comms Facebook Group on June 24th at 1pm ET | 12 pm CT for a Q&A to tell you all about the event and share some exclusive details– don’t miss it!
At the Church Communications Conference we prioritize our community.
We Believe that the most fruitful we can be in when we join in this Kingdom work together!
We are thrilled to network with you and your team!
OUR PARTNER
Our Amazing Sponsors
Sponsor with us
Join us as a sponsor for the Church Communications Conference and showcase your brand to a highly engaged audience of communication practitioners and church leadership. By partnering with us, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact in the Church Communications community. We develop a close relationship with all our partners to ensure you get the most out of your sponsorship. The Church Communications Conference is one of the many opportunities for you to personally connect with our audience of 32,000 highly-engaged members.
You've got questions,
we've got answers.
You've got questions,
we've got answers.
Is this an in-person event?
Yes! The Church Communications Conference 2023 is happening in person in Franklin, TN on September 21-22, 2023. More details to come on hotel suggestions and things to do while you visit this amazing town!
Do I get the replay with my All Access Ticket?
Yes! If you purchase an in-person event ticket and attend the live event in Franklin, you’ll also get access to the online replay when it is available. You will have access to the presentations for six months following their upload.
What is the Six Working Geniuses Workshop?
The Six Working Geniuses Workshop is a two hour workshop taught by a Certified Genuis. Working with a Certified Facilitator can transform work for people by helping them:
- Understand why they have been successful or unsuccessful in past endeavors.
- Clarify which types of work give joy and energy and which types are draining and difficult.
- Avoid making unfair and inaccurate judgments about one another’s motivation.
- Alleviate guilt about struggles people have with certain types of work.
- Improve dialogue and directives in team meetings.
- Make quick and concrete adjustments to roles and responsibilities to better tap into one another’s strengths, and avoid one another’s weaknesses.
- Get more done in less time.
This event will take place on campus from 10-12pm on September 21, 2023 and is limited to the first 25 people that sign up.
Can we register as a team?
We love to help teams together! Please understand that each ticket is per person. If you are looking to send 5 or more people from your church, please email us at info@churchcommunications.com for information on group discounts.
What is Church Comm Pro?
When you register for the Premium Ticket, you’ll also receive the new, Church Comm Pro membership for 2 months. This membership includes the cornerstone course based on the book, Church Communications: Methods and Marketing, and the course, ChatGPT for Church Communications.
The membership has many benefits that you can discover here.
Have another question?
Send us your question and someone from our team will send you an email! Complete this form and we’ll be in touch asap: churchcommunications.com/conference-contact
Join us for this event and you’ll find yourself surrounded by a community that understands and supports you, because no one should be doing ministry alone.
About the event
The Church Communications Conference Virtual Experience is a live, virtual event on November 3, 2022. You will have replay access to the keynotes and other bonuses with your ticket regardless if you are able to join that day.
Our focus will be connecting with one another and learning from each other, sharing the best of ourselves, and enjoying our community!
WHERE
In your living room!
WHEN
Thursday
November 3, 2022
and beyond!
SCHEDULE
The schedule is forth coming but please know that you will have replay access past November 3rd with your ticket!
Schedule subject to changes.
