Prepare for What is Ahead

Most parishes will admit that they cannot easily reach all the people they need to in a moment’s notice. This is a function of two things: not having the right contact information and not communicating where people are paying attention. When you combine these two factors you come to understand your potential reach. When you think about it, everything you do depends on your reach. If you cannot communicate it, you cannot get people to engage. When considering what you need to do after welcoming people back, I recommend working diligently on these two things to increase your reach. I’ve listed some suggestions below for you to consider implementing now so you are ready for whatever lies ahead.

Four Key Actions

Ask for Permission to Send Messages

Ask parishioners to sign-up for Evangelus, and choose whether they want to receive emails or text messages. Let them know this is the easiest way for them to receive last minutes changes.

Tell Parishioners to Stay Connected

Emphasize the importance of staying connected with the parish. Make this a front-and-center action for these first months as people return. If your Pastor stresses how important this is, people will respond.

Promote Signing Up Frequently

This could mean week after week on various platforms. If you are streaming events – remind people to opt-in to Evangelus after every event. If you post to social – ask people to follow, like, and share. Remind newcomers and visitors to join your platforms at every Mass.

Continually Engage with Parishioners

Communicate consistently across all of your channels. We built Evangelus to specifically make this easy for parishes with the least amount of time and the most affordable price.

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