Why work with us?
Executive-Level Communications Leadership for Churches
Most churches don’t struggle because they lack vision.
They struggle because no one owns the message from Monday through Saturday.
Creative Church Communications exists to solve that problem—without adding a full-time person to your payroll.
We provide strategic, done-for-you, digital communications leadership for Catholic parishes, schools, and faith-based nonprofits. We make sure your mission is clearly communicated, consistently delivered, and measurably effective.
Built by Someone Who Knows Church Life From the Inside
Creative Church Communications is led by Founder Dr. Carly McIlvaine, a results-driven communications strategist with over 25 years of experience serving churches, schools, and mission-based organizations.
Carly is not an outside marketer learning church culture from a distance. She has:
Served as a professional church staff member in the Diocese of Trenton for the past four years
Worked as a professional musician and ministry collaborator for Catholic and Protestant churches since 1995
Supported clergy, parish staff, school principals, volunteers, and Boards of Directors in real-world settings where time, budgets, and energy are limited
She understands the rhythm of parish life, the pastoral sensitivity required in church communications, and the reality that most churches do not have a full communications department—yet still need professional results.
Proven Results in Mission-Driven Organizations
“I wholeheartedly recommend her to any organization or client seeking a dedicated, results-driven professional who leads with both heart and strategy.”
— David Larkin, Executive Director, American Classical Orchestra
In addition to her church work, Carly served as Manager of Operations & Education for the American Classical Orchestra in New York City, where she was the organization’s sole manager of digital strategy, communications, and ticket operations.
According to the Orchestra’s Executive Director:
She significantly increased engagement and followers across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube
Drove individual and subscriber ticket sales to new heights
Secured a one-hour national feature on SiriusXM, reaching an estimated 1.8 million listeners
Co-designed and executed fundraising events that secured new donors and elevated organizational visibility
Deep Catholic Formation + Modern Marketing Expertise
Carly’s background bridges faith, formation, and strategy:
Doctorate in Education Leadership, Seton Hall University
Master of Arts in Liturgical Music, Catholic University of America
Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing, William Paterson University
American Marketing Association–Certified Professional Marketer
Search Marketing Specialist—Digital Marketing Institute
National Institute for Social Media – Social Media Strategist
Creative Church Communications is able to serve churches with theological sensitivity and operational excellence: without gimmicks, trend-chasing, or generic nonprofit marketing templates.