We become the communications partner churches wish they had in the room. Helping pastors and ministry leaders plan strategically, communicate clearly, and execute consistently without carrying it all themselves.
A Few Of The Churches We Are Trusted By…
We Support Churches in Three Clear Ways
Outsourced Weekly Communications:
You get a full communications and marketing team for one monthly price.
We run your weekly communication rhythm: social, email, Sunday content, website updates, graphics, and project management - so nothing falls through the cracks, and your staff gets their time back.
Consulting for Churches Who Want Strategy + Systems:
If your church needs clarity, alignment, and a communication system, we provide consulting that helps you define your message, organize your workflows, and build a plan your staff can follow.
Workshops & Courses for Church Teams:
Teach your team the proven communication system used by growing churches. Our workshops and courses give your team the tools, templates, and confidence to communicate clearly every week.
Training includes:
Weekly planning rhythms
Messaging clarity
Social media & email strategy
Website workflows
Real church examples
Step-by-step templates they can use immediately
Your staff leaves equipped, confident, and ready to communicate with clarity and consistency.
Real Results From Real Churches
Jill Carter
Executive Creative Director
Christ Church, IL
“It has been an absolute privilege to work alongside Kim Tarlton and her team on communications and marketing projects. Her strategic insight and exceptional consulting advice have been invaluable in shaping impactful strategies and plans. Kim has a remarkable ability to navigate complex challenges while keeping a clear focus on mission-driven outcomes.
Beyond her expertise, Kim excels at developing and empowering teams, fostering collaboration, and driving results. Her work is truly Kingdom-expanding, and her influence extends far beyond individual projects—leaving a lasting, far-reaching impact. Any organization or team would be fortunate to be guided by her leadership and vision.”
Outsourced weekly comms & strategic marketing support for growing churches.
If communication in your church feels last-minute or disconnected.
You don’t need more platforms; you need a system.
Story & Stone becomes the operational backbone of your church’s communication:
Weekly content planned and created
Clear, consistent messaging
Branded visuals & Sunday support
Project management & structure that your team can follow
A communication rhythm that works every single week
No more doing it all yourself.
No more scattered messaging.
Just clear, consistent, strategic communication,
finally off your plate.
Ready for a system that actually works for your church?
No pressure. No commitment. Just a clear walkthrough of how Story & Stone can take church communication off your plate every week.
Your Church Does Not Need More Communication.
It Needs Better Systems.
FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE
The Church Communications
Reset Guide
If your church’s communication feels like the never-ending scramble of last-minute graphics, overwhelming inboxes, and everyone asking for “just one more announcement,” you’re not alone.
The Church Comms Reset Guide will help you finally get organized and focused. Inside, you’ll uncover what’s really working (and what’s not) in your church’s communication strategy, so you can spend less time putting out fires and more time connecting with people.
It’s the first step toward building a system that feels simple, strategic, and sustainable week after week.
I’m Kim Tarlton
Founder of Story & Stone
Hi, I’m Kim. I’ve spent nearly three decades in church ministry helping teams move from communication chaos to clarity. I’ve served churches of every size, from smaller congregations to multi-campus ministries, and I know firsthand what it’s like to wear all the hats, juggle all the requests, and want to do it all with excellence.
Today, through Story & Stone, I help churches simplify their communications with proven systems that save time, reduce stress, and grow engagement.
If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be an easier way to do this,” you’re in the right place. Let’s start by bringing clarity to your church communications, one simple step at a time.
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Coach
Helping churches cut through the communication chaos with clear systems, practical coaching, and decades of ministry experience that make strategy simple and sustainable.
Team Building
strengthening church teams through Working Genius workshops and strategic leadership sessions that bring clarity, alignment, and a healthier, more effective communication rhythm.
Speaker
a conference and podcast speaker, equiping church leaders with real-world communication frameworks that inspire action and create immediate, lasting impact.Church Communications Outsourching FAQs
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Outsourcing your church communications means having a trusted partner who helps manage your messaging, branding, digital presence, and weekly content—without adding to your staff payroll. We become an extension of your team, bringing clarity, strategy, and creative support so your communication flows smoothly and aligns with your mission.
When we step in, we assign a Consultant & Project Manager to your team from the start, to keep the lines of communication open and make sure everything moves smoothly from the start.
As the content creation team executes the content strategy, your Consultant will be your primary point of contact, sharing your vision with the creators. -
We don’t just give you advice and walk away. Story & Stone offers hands-on, custom support from a team that understands church life from the inside. We combine strategic consulting, creative execution, and communication coaching—built specifically for ministries—so you can stop guessing and start leading with clarity.
Our consulting is relational, actionable, and ongoing. You’ll get practical next steps, built-in support, and a partner who walks with you every step of the way.
We work within YOUR needs and timelines. We show up on our calls prepared and ready to support you.
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Yes! We work with churches of all sizes and budgets. From small teams with big vision to multi-campus churches needing support across departments & locations. Our packages are scalable, and we tailor solutions to fit your needs and your budget without compromising excellence or effectiveness.
Schedule a Free Church Communications Call to learn more and to customize a package fit just for your church size & budget.
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Absolutely. Story & Stone is a fully remote team serving churches and nonprofits across the U.S.
We collaborate through Zoom, shared workspaces, and cloud-based tools to stay connected and aligned, no matter your location or time zone.
We also offer in-person workshops, site visits, audits, and strategy sessions.
Wherever your church is located, we’re ready to serve. -
No problem. Whether you need short-term support for a campaign, a rebrand, or a specific season of ministry, we offer flexible, project-based options alongside longer-term partnerships. We're here when you need us—and you can scale up or down as needed.
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Once we have a discovery call and align on your goals, we can typically begin within 1–2 weeks. We’ll guide you through a simple onboarding process to get aligned on strategy, tools, and timelines—so you can start seeing traction fast.