In late August Decorah, Spillville, Elkader, and surrounding areas were hit with heavy rains that caused flash flooding. The onslaught was swift and unexpected but Northeastern Iowa Synod congregation leaders […]
Digital Ministry
It’s not too late to plan to be part of Sunday Social Media Sunday!
I know, Fall arrived sooner than you were ready and there were Rally Day and God’s Work our Hands Day, and a new Bible Study starting up and plans for […]
Why Your Congregation should be using an Email Marketing Program
For more and more folks, email is the preferred method of communication. You may already find that many of your members choose to receive their newsletters by e-mail when given […]
Let’s show our YAGMs a little love on Social Media Sunday, Sept. 25!
Last year on Reformation Sunday, Northeastern Iowa Synod members joined thousands of churchgoers across the country (and Canada) to check in, tweet, post, and Instagram what was happening at their […]
Pokémon GO offers opportunities for congregations to show hospitality
If you’ve managed to miss news of the latest craze of the Pokémon GO game app, you may be perplexed by the sight of people slowing down in front of […]
Digital Ministry – What is it and Why Should We be engaged in it?
When I came on board as Director for Evangelical Mission at the Northeastern Iowa Synod, I was all about Social Media. Social media is the new mission field and we […]