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15 ways for churches to use Twitter Yesterday I came across "17 ways to use Twitter - a Guide for Beginners, Marketers and Business owners". The article is a good read for churches too, but I thought I'd add to the discussion with some more ideas for using Twitter for ministry. Here's 15, in no particular order, that I've sent out from my church's account...How is your church using Twitter?
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10 church welcome packs I’ve been brainstorming ideas for new welcome packs at Church by the Bridge (it’s been a while since we’ve had them). Below are 10 examples I’ve discovered – click on the images to enlarge, or ‘see more’ for other images of the packs. Seen any other good examples? What does your church provide? 1. Rock of KC (see more) Software & Services DEMO Discover how Infusionsoft's sales and marketing software helps small businesses just like yours. Infusionsoft is the only sales and marketing software built exclusively for small business. Whether your storefront is online, on Main Street, or a service that’s on the go, Infusionsoft can help. Use Infusionsoft to map out each step of your sales and marketing strategy and automate repetitive tasks like follow-up. With Infusionsoft, you can nurture leads, scale personal relationships with customers, and so much more. Experience our quick, yet informative, interactive product demonstration to find out how Infusionsoft can help you grow sales, get organized, save time and thrive like 25,000 successful Infusionsoft customers.
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