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Is Your Church Invisible to AI - How to Get Found on Google & ChatGPT
When someone in your neighborhood asks ChatGPT or Google for church recommendations, does your congregation show up? In this episode of Smarter Church Communications, Zack Esgar unpacks how digital discovery is evolving and why AI search engines pull from third-party directories rather than just your homepage.
We explore practical, low-stress strategies to claim your directory citations, gather meaningful member reviews, target hyper-local neighborhoods, and remove firewall blocks keeping AI crawlers away. Learn how to transform search engine visibility into genuine digital hospitality and make it simple for new visitors to walk through your doors.
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28 Jul 2026
Is Your Church Ready for the #1 Family Re Engagement Season of the Year?
Is your church missing the #1 family re-engagement season of the year? In this episode, host Zack Esgar shares practical social media strategies and content ideas to help churches welcome families back this fall — right as school routines kick in and community connection matters most.
We cover what to post, when to post it, and how to make your church feel like home to families who've been away all summer. From milestone celebrations to fall event promotions, these are the moves that actually work.
🍂 Key Topics:
Why back-to-school season = church growth opportunity
Social media content that resonates with parents and families
How to showcase your church's community impact online
Building a consistent digital presence without burning out your team
🌐Back to School, Back to Church — Webinar Overview, Checklist & Social Media Ideas: https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1lNLNEneAhwJoQ8mJzRe5lbrzVSvijjSH-ciyFU0ZWK8/copy?pli=1🌐 More resources: https://tentapps.com/resources/ (https://tentapps.com/resources/)
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12 Feb 2026
Free Easter Outreach Resources 2026
Easter is the biggest opportunity of the year for your church to reach people in your community with the life-changing message of Jesus. In this webinar replay, the Tent Apps team walks through the exact strategy we are implementing for our Church Growth Package members in February and March.
We’re diving deep into the "Big Three" of digital outreach:
Easter Landing Page Optimization: How to make sure your church shows up when people are searching for "Easter services near me."
Hyper-Targeted Google Ads: Using the Google Grant and sponsored search to get your service times in front of seekers.
Social Media Ad Strategy: How to use authentic video content to connect with your neighbors as they browse.
[Action Needed for Members]
If you are a Church Growth member, please remember to:
✅ Reply with your Easter service details (Times, special focus, etc.)
✅ Upload your creative assets to your shared Google Drive.
✅ Record your video ads using our free scripts!
📅 DEADLINE: All content must be submitted by March 10th to ensure our team has time to produce and launch your campaigns for maximum impact.
Resources Mentioned:
👉 Free Easter Outreach Resources (Scripts & Tips): https://tentapps.com/free-easter-outreach-resources/ (https://tentapps.com/free-easter-outreach-resources/)
About Tent Apps:
We help churches get all of their communications under one roof. From smart church websites that sync your announcements everywhere to comprehensive marketing strategies that help your church grow, we’re here to help you reach your community more effectively.
Connect with us:
🌐 Website: https://tentapps.com (https://tentapps.com)
📱 Instagram: @TentApps
👥 Facebook: /TentApps
#ChurchGrowth #Easter2026 #ChurchMarketing #TentApps #ReachYourCommunity #ChurchCommunications
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