Getting Started with Instagram
If your parish is ready to expand to a second social media platform in addition to Facebook, consider Instagram. Instagram has taken off in the… Read More »Getting Started with Instagram
Advent Week 3: Lighting the Way for Joy
As we start the third week of Advent, Rejoice, we are Lighting the Way for Joy! We’ve created this Advent series to help you prepare… Read More »Advent Week 3: Lighting the Way for Joy
The 80/20 Rule of Social Media
If you review your parish finances, it’s likely that 80 percent of your offertory comes from 20 percent of your families. Likewise, 80 percent of… Read More »The 80/20 Rule of Social Media
Has Your Parish Become A “Museum”?
“Churches changed during the pandemic and many aren’t going back” we read in the Wall Street Journal and other publications. Leaders like Dan Cellucci from… Read More »Has Your Parish Become A “Museum”?
Advent Week 1: Lighting the Way for Hope
Advent starts Sunday. Rejoice! And to help prepare, we’ve created an Advent series for you and your family! In this first week of the Advent… Read More »Advent Week 1: Lighting the Way for Hope
Getting Started with Facebook Insights
Since founding Prenger Solutions Group in 2017, my team and I have helped thousands of parishes across North America with their social media presence. One… Read More »Getting Started with Facebook Insights
How to Grow Your Parish’s Social Media Following
I mentioned earlier this month that my organization, Prenger Solutions Group, ran a nationwide research project with parishes that use the eCatholic web hosting platform.… Read More »How to Grow Your Parish’s Social Media Following
Doubling Your Year-End Giving? Is That Even Possible?
Last autumn, my organization, Prenger Solutions Group, was approached by the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan. The Diocese wanted to see what would happen if we… Read More »Doubling Your Year-End Giving? Is That Even Possible?
Follow the 8:1 Communications Rule at your Parish
In my 20 years as a Catholic development professional, I’ve seen dozens upon dozens of parish communications plans. However, these plans often become rote or… Read More »Follow the 8:1 Communications Rule at your Parish
Parishes that Post Daily on Facebook Report 44% Higher Household Giving
In 2018, my organization, Prenger Solutions Group, ran a nationwide research project with parishes that use the eCatholic web hosting platform. We sent a 40+… Read More »Parishes that Post Daily on Facebook Report 44% Higher Household Giving
Understanding Stewardship through the Bishops’ Pastoral Letter
“Christ has no body now on earth but yours.” St. Teresa of Avila Sometimes our parish stewardship efforts focus primarily on getting parishioners to sign… Read More »Understanding Stewardship through the Bishops’ Pastoral Letter
Teaching Stewardship as We Approach Advent Season
“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied Grace” 1 Peter 4:10 I was… Read More »Teaching Stewardship as We Approach Advent Season