This document provides guidance on church communications and evangelism. It discusses communicating the church's mission both internally to members and externally to the community. Key topics covered include developing the church's identity and message, using various communication channels like newsletters, websites and social media, addressing challenges like competing for attention, and ensuring communications are concise, creative and reach the intended audiences. The goal is to effectively share the church's story and call people to faith through strategic and well-executed communications efforts.
How Mobile Apps Are Helping Churches GrowBizness Apps
Technology in church is nothing new. It was there when the overhead projector gave everyone the hymn words, and is now there in smart tech and sound equipment. It makes sense that mobile apps, the technology of today, are brought on board by churches too. Given that weekend worship attendance is dropping year on year, something definitely has to change if churches are to survive the seismic change of culture since the dawn of the mobile age.
The Fall 2014 Offerings newsletter from Cathedral Corporation includes good stewardship news about offering envelopes, eGiving, parish engagement communications, and putting the fun in fundraising, plus lots more. Connect. Learn. Share.
Marketing communications research report completed for Emmanuel Lutheran Church. The report measures the success of current communication tools; shares feedback gathered from confidential stakeholder interviews and suggests next steps.
Devon pcp monitoring march 2011 short versionDevonPCP
The Devon PCP Monitoring report provides an update on the team and progress of the Person Centered Planning (PCP) project. The team now has four facilitators working a total of 124 hours per week. While targets were not fully met by March, an extension to June will allow more plans to reach the stage of no longer needing direct support. The number of referrals has increased 27% to a total of 194 people. PCP has led to positive changes for individuals, such as increased social activities and identification of more appropriate support providers. A database has been created to track PCP plans but its long-term future is still undetermined.
The document discusses three precepts for increasing generosity in churches:
1. Simplicity - Make giving simple through multiple avenues like pew envelopes, text giving, online giving to accommodate all congregants. The process must be easy for people to give when ready.
2. Promotion - Asking for donations regularly from the pulpit and through various communication methods like bulletins, emails, texts, boards. Churches using multiple promotion methods saw a 37% increase in giving over those using just one method.
3. Appreciation - Expressing gratitude for all donations, no matter the size, and informing donors how their gift helped. Recognizing "good stewards" monthly can also
The document proposes creating a global online church called Cyber Church VIPMeetingHouse.org to build an interactive online community and congregation. The summary is:
1. Cyber Church aims to create an online global congregation of 2000 members within 12 months to participate in Hyung Jin Nim's ministry through an interactive website.
2. It will be modeled after a traditional church with worship, fellowship, small groups and pastoral care delivered online.
3. The financial plan projects 15% monthly membership growth to reach over 8000 dollars in monthly donations to support the church and its missions.
Online ministry allows a Unitarian Universalist congregation to extend its principles and activities online. It facilitates connection, care, discussion, transparency, and outreach. Members share their beliefs, engage in social justice work, and participate in religious education online. Visitors can learn about the congregation through its online presence. Usage data shows high engagement from members and visitors, demonstrating that online ministry effectively strengthens and expands the congregation's work.
How Mobile Apps Are Helping Churches GrowBizness Apps
Technology in church is nothing new. It was there when the overhead projector gave everyone the hymn words, and is now there in smart tech and sound equipment. It makes sense that mobile apps, the technology of today, are brought on board by churches too. Given that weekend worship attendance is dropping year on year, something definitely has to change if churches are to survive the seismic change of culture since the dawn of the mobile age.
The Fall 2014 Offerings newsletter from Cathedral Corporation includes good stewardship news about offering envelopes, eGiving, parish engagement communications, and putting the fun in fundraising, plus lots more. Connect. Learn. Share.
Marketing communications research report completed for Emmanuel Lutheran Church. The report measures the success of current communication tools; shares feedback gathered from confidential stakeholder interviews and suggests next steps.
Devon pcp monitoring march 2011 short versionDevonPCP
The Devon PCP Monitoring report provides an update on the team and progress of the Person Centered Planning (PCP) project. The team now has four facilitators working a total of 124 hours per week. While targets were not fully met by March, an extension to June will allow more plans to reach the stage of no longer needing direct support. The number of referrals has increased 27% to a total of 194 people. PCP has led to positive changes for individuals, such as increased social activities and identification of more appropriate support providers. A database has been created to track PCP plans but its long-term future is still undetermined.
The document discusses three precepts for increasing generosity in churches:
1. Simplicity - Make giving simple through multiple avenues like pew envelopes, text giving, online giving to accommodate all congregants. The process must be easy for people to give when ready.
2. Promotion - Asking for donations regularly from the pulpit and through various communication methods like bulletins, emails, texts, boards. Churches using multiple promotion methods saw a 37% increase in giving over those using just one method.
3. Appreciation - Expressing gratitude for all donations, no matter the size, and informing donors how their gift helped. Recognizing "good stewards" monthly can also
The document proposes creating a global online church called Cyber Church VIPMeetingHouse.org to build an interactive online community and congregation. The summary is:
1. Cyber Church aims to create an online global congregation of 2000 members within 12 months to participate in Hyung Jin Nim's ministry through an interactive website.
2. It will be modeled after a traditional church with worship, fellowship, small groups and pastoral care delivered online.
3. The financial plan projects 15% monthly membership growth to reach over 8000 dollars in monthly donations to support the church and its missions.
Online ministry allows a Unitarian Universalist congregation to extend its principles and activities online. It facilitates connection, care, discussion, transparency, and outreach. Members share their beliefs, engage in social justice work, and participate in religious education online. Visitors can learn about the congregation through its online presence. Usage data shows high engagement from members and visitors, demonstrating that online ministry effectively strengthens and expands the congregation's work.
Rock bands, tattooed pastors, iPad Bibles—are these the things churches need to get millennials to show up to church? Millennials are growing up in the age of technology and can adopt new technologies at an amazing speed. Does the church need to get on the technology train in order to get millennials’ attention?
This second session of the the free seven-week online Church Communications Strategy Training Course focuses on Personal Profiles and how they are used in a communications strategy.
Spring 2012 conference inter chna packet materialsAndy Robinson
The document provides an agenda for the Spring 2012 Southeast Region Inter-CHNA Leadership Conference. The agenda includes morning and afternoon workshop sessions on marketing and branding, policy and advocacy, and social media. Breakout sessions during the workshops will provide more details on these topics. Biographies of the presenters are also included, describing their relevant experience in marketing, advocacy, and social media.
The document summarizes the goals and activities of the St. Monica, Berwyn Parish Pastoral Council. It discusses emphasizing ongoing pastoral planning to promote individual and communal renewal. It also reviews elements of pastoral planning like prayer, discernment and communication. The document outlines topics covered by the council including reviewing what the parish has done well, where it has struggled, and providing background on the parish transition. It proposes ideas for getting started with pastoral planning and council selection processes.
This document summarizes the planning process and goals of Princeton United Methodist Church (PUMC) for 2009 and 2010. It outlines the goal areas developed by the Church Council, including reaching people through membership and worship, nurturing people in the congregation, teaching God's people, and serving God's people. For each goal area, objectives and action plans were developed by committees at a planning retreat to tackle the goals. Next steps include taking the plans back to committees to complete objectives and actions, and reporting out on the retreat process.
Staffing Your Marketing and Communications StrategyLisa Colton
This document summarizes a webinar about staffing marketing and communications positions in synagogues. The webinar included presentations from synagogue staff about their models, a discussion of challenges and benefits, and reflections on developing strategies. Common topics were the need for dedicated expertise, coordinating volunteer and staff roles, and integrating communications planning into organizational efforts.
This document summarizes the results of a survey conducted by Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Raymore, Missouri as part of an "All In" campaign to understand members' needs and design their future ministry. Over 250 surveys were completed, with responses showing that members value fellowship, youth programs, and outreach. They prefer communication by email and want more small groups and Bible studies. The campaign engaged over 40 volunteers who made 1000 phone calls to members. Funds raised will help pay down the church's land mortgage of $27,000 annually.
Plum Communication Community Engagement for Libraries - Building a PlanLibmark
The document discusses developing a community engagement plan. It addresses defining the topic for engagement, identifying the target audience and how to reach them, anticipating any issues that may arise, and techniques for sharing information, gathering feedback, and bringing people together for the engagement process. The overall goal is to effectively involve the community in providing input to inform decision making.
This handbook provides guidance to assist parishes in establishing effective Parish Pastoral Councils. It covers topics such as the theological and legal basis for Parish Pastoral Councils, how dioceses can support their formation and operation, and provides practical tools and examples. The handbook aims to help priests and lay people work together to foster vibrant Christian communities through shared leadership and discernment of parish needs and goals.
New parter workshop powerpoint zug (03.11)GlobalGiving
This document provides an overview and agenda for an online fundraising workshop. It discusses what online fundraising is and why it is important, how to strategize and build networks for online fundraising, and how nonprofit organizations can join the GlobalGiving online fundraising platform. The workshop covers developing an online fundraising strategy, identifying networks and advocates, effective outreach methods, donor appreciation, and GlobalGiving's application process and open challenges. Attendees learn how online fundraising can help nonprofits increase awareness, engagement, and funds to support their missions.
This document provides an overview of online fundraising and engagement strategies. It discusses using online platforms like GlobalGiving to connect organizations to donors, telling compelling stories to attract donors, developing fundraising strategies and goals, identifying and engaging advocacy networks, and utilizing tools like social media, emails and events to recognize donors and keep them informed and engaged. The key is to strategize, identify networks, recognize donors, use outreach to promote the cause and engage networks to expand support.
If you want to effectively tell people your story, or convince a community to support your plans for action or change, this presentation will help you on your mission.
This third session of the the free seven-week online Church Communications Strategy Training Course focuses on Journey Maps and how they are used in a communications strategy.
This guide has been produced for Our Place areas who are implementing their Operational Plans, to support you to explore the reasons and uses for evaluation, and why it might help to add value to your work. It explores the principles that underpin robust (but realistic) evaluation, presenting guidelines that you can use to inform the development of your own evaluation plan.
This fourth session of the the free seven-week online Church Communications Strategy Training Course focuses on Content Maps and how they are used in a communications strategy.
How to set up, run and sustain a community hub to transform local service provision
This presentation contains:
An overview of Community Hubs
What they are and the benefits they bring
Examples of hubs in practice
Tips for setting up and sustaining community hubs.
Bright One is a volunteer-run communications agency that offers affordable communications programs and public relations services to nonprofit organizations. It helps nonprofits raise awareness of their initiatives through services like media relations, social media consulting, and event planning. Volunteers gain hands-on experience working with experienced communications professionals on client projects.
Mg project finalization form glenn vickers(2)Chris Corrado
Glenn Vickers from the Boys & Girls Club of Manassas completed a project to increase membership from the Georgetown South community. The project goal was to enroll 12 new children by February 2010, which was met. Objectives like creating bilingual materials and partnerships were also achieved. The project had positive impacts like training staff, educating the community, and bringing new energy from members. Vickers continues working to improve as a leader through goals, listening to others, and focusing on the member experience.
The document discusses strategies for reversing declining attendance in mainline Protestant churches based on research and recommendations from reports. It finds that growing churches focus on clarifying their mission, moving people through small groups and leadership roles, and aligning resources to children's/youth programs. While recommendations call for reform and measuring results, no implementation plan has been forthcoming from church leadership. The document suggests two books outlining effective church strategies focused on clarity, movement, alignment and focus.
GlobalGiving Online Fundraising Workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2017GlobalGiving
This document provides an agenda for a workshop on online fundraising. It includes introductions, discussions on crowdfunding basics and online fundraising strategies, activities on setting goals, network mapping and storytelling, breaks for networking, and an introduction to the GlobalGiving online fundraising platform and how to join. The workshop aims to equip participants with the skills and resources to effectively fundraise online.
This document provides an overview of strategic communications for Terra Nova Church. It discusses using an integrated approach across online and offline channels to achieve goals such as reaching prospective attendees, building community, and engaging in thought leadership. Specific tactics mentioned include developing the church's visual identity and web presence, using promotional media, direct marketing, media relations, events, and leveraging leadership publications. Priorities for 2009 include launching a leadership blog and engaging church planters around upcoming book opportunities.
Ready! Set! Convert: Open Leadership In Church CommunicationsMarvin Dejean
This primer on social media for churches and ministry is a step by step guide in developing a SM strategy for churches seeking to get engaged with Social Media
Rock bands, tattooed pastors, iPad Bibles—are these the things churches need to get millennials to show up to church? Millennials are growing up in the age of technology and can adopt new technologies at an amazing speed. Does the church need to get on the technology train in order to get millennials’ attention?
This second session of the the free seven-week online Church Communications Strategy Training Course focuses on Personal Profiles and how they are used in a communications strategy.
Spring 2012 conference inter chna packet materialsAndy Robinson
The document provides an agenda for the Spring 2012 Southeast Region Inter-CHNA Leadership Conference. The agenda includes morning and afternoon workshop sessions on marketing and branding, policy and advocacy, and social media. Breakout sessions during the workshops will provide more details on these topics. Biographies of the presenters are also included, describing their relevant experience in marketing, advocacy, and social media.
The document summarizes the goals and activities of the St. Monica, Berwyn Parish Pastoral Council. It discusses emphasizing ongoing pastoral planning to promote individual and communal renewal. It also reviews elements of pastoral planning like prayer, discernment and communication. The document outlines topics covered by the council including reviewing what the parish has done well, where it has struggled, and providing background on the parish transition. It proposes ideas for getting started with pastoral planning and council selection processes.
This document summarizes the planning process and goals of Princeton United Methodist Church (PUMC) for 2009 and 2010. It outlines the goal areas developed by the Church Council, including reaching people through membership and worship, nurturing people in the congregation, teaching God's people, and serving God's people. For each goal area, objectives and action plans were developed by committees at a planning retreat to tackle the goals. Next steps include taking the plans back to committees to complete objectives and actions, and reporting out on the retreat process.
Staffing Your Marketing and Communications StrategyLisa Colton
This document summarizes a webinar about staffing marketing and communications positions in synagogues. The webinar included presentations from synagogue staff about their models, a discussion of challenges and benefits, and reflections on developing strategies. Common topics were the need for dedicated expertise, coordinating volunteer and staff roles, and integrating communications planning into organizational efforts.
This document summarizes the results of a survey conducted by Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Raymore, Missouri as part of an "All In" campaign to understand members' needs and design their future ministry. Over 250 surveys were completed, with responses showing that members value fellowship, youth programs, and outreach. They prefer communication by email and want more small groups and Bible studies. The campaign engaged over 40 volunteers who made 1000 phone calls to members. Funds raised will help pay down the church's land mortgage of $27,000 annually.
Plum Communication Community Engagement for Libraries - Building a PlanLibmark
The document discusses developing a community engagement plan. It addresses defining the topic for engagement, identifying the target audience and how to reach them, anticipating any issues that may arise, and techniques for sharing information, gathering feedback, and bringing people together for the engagement process. The overall goal is to effectively involve the community in providing input to inform decision making.
This handbook provides guidance to assist parishes in establishing effective Parish Pastoral Councils. It covers topics such as the theological and legal basis for Parish Pastoral Councils, how dioceses can support their formation and operation, and provides practical tools and examples. The handbook aims to help priests and lay people work together to foster vibrant Christian communities through shared leadership and discernment of parish needs and goals.
New parter workshop powerpoint zug (03.11)GlobalGiving
This document provides an overview and agenda for an online fundraising workshop. It discusses what online fundraising is and why it is important, how to strategize and build networks for online fundraising, and how nonprofit organizations can join the GlobalGiving online fundraising platform. The workshop covers developing an online fundraising strategy, identifying networks and advocates, effective outreach methods, donor appreciation, and GlobalGiving's application process and open challenges. Attendees learn how online fundraising can help nonprofits increase awareness, engagement, and funds to support their missions.
This document provides an overview of online fundraising and engagement strategies. It discusses using online platforms like GlobalGiving to connect organizations to donors, telling compelling stories to attract donors, developing fundraising strategies and goals, identifying and engaging advocacy networks, and utilizing tools like social media, emails and events to recognize donors and keep them informed and engaged. The key is to strategize, identify networks, recognize donors, use outreach to promote the cause and engage networks to expand support.
If you want to effectively tell people your story, or convince a community to support your plans for action or change, this presentation will help you on your mission.
This third session of the the free seven-week online Church Communications Strategy Training Course focuses on Journey Maps and how they are used in a communications strategy.
This guide has been produced for Our Place areas who are implementing their Operational Plans, to support you to explore the reasons and uses for evaluation, and why it might help to add value to your work. It explores the principles that underpin robust (but realistic) evaluation, presenting guidelines that you can use to inform the development of your own evaluation plan.
This fourth session of the the free seven-week online Church Communications Strategy Training Course focuses on Content Maps and how they are used in a communications strategy.
How to set up, run and sustain a community hub to transform local service provision
This presentation contains:
An overview of Community Hubs
What they are and the benefits they bring
Examples of hubs in practice
Tips for setting up and sustaining community hubs.
Bright One is a volunteer-run communications agency that offers affordable communications programs and public relations services to nonprofit organizations. It helps nonprofits raise awareness of their initiatives through services like media relations, social media consulting, and event planning. Volunteers gain hands-on experience working with experienced communications professionals on client projects.
Mg project finalization form glenn vickers(2)Chris Corrado
Glenn Vickers from the Boys & Girls Club of Manassas completed a project to increase membership from the Georgetown South community. The project goal was to enroll 12 new children by February 2010, which was met. Objectives like creating bilingual materials and partnerships were also achieved. The project had positive impacts like training staff, educating the community, and bringing new energy from members. Vickers continues working to improve as a leader through goals, listening to others, and focusing on the member experience.
The document discusses strategies for reversing declining attendance in mainline Protestant churches based on research and recommendations from reports. It finds that growing churches focus on clarifying their mission, moving people through small groups and leadership roles, and aligning resources to children's/youth programs. While recommendations call for reform and measuring results, no implementation plan has been forthcoming from church leadership. The document suggests two books outlining effective church strategies focused on clarity, movement, alignment and focus.
GlobalGiving Online Fundraising Workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2017GlobalGiving
This document provides an agenda for a workshop on online fundraising. It includes introductions, discussions on crowdfunding basics and online fundraising strategies, activities on setting goals, network mapping and storytelling, breaks for networking, and an introduction to the GlobalGiving online fundraising platform and how to join. The workshop aims to equip participants with the skills and resources to effectively fundraise online.
This document provides an overview of strategic communications for Terra Nova Church. It discusses using an integrated approach across online and offline channels to achieve goals such as reaching prospective attendees, building community, and engaging in thought leadership. Specific tactics mentioned include developing the church's visual identity and web presence, using promotional media, direct marketing, media relations, events, and leveraging leadership publications. Priorities for 2009 include launching a leadership blog and engaging church planters around upcoming book opportunities.
Ready! Set! Convert: Open Leadership In Church CommunicationsMarvin Dejean
This primer on social media for churches and ministry is a step by step guide in developing a SM strategy for churches seeking to get engaged with Social Media
This proposal recommends that Jenkins Memorial CME Church purchase a color laser printer/copier. This would allow the church to produce professional, colorful brochures to advertise its programs like a before/after school program and summer camp. Color brochures would stand out and attract more community members, helping the programs continue and bringing in new members. Research showed a color laser printer would be more cost effective and efficient than alternatives like inkjet printing. The proposal was presented to church leadership for approval.
The document discusses how the Xaverian Missionaries can leverage various forms of social media and Web 2.0 technologies to expand their reach and communicate their mission. It outlines the congregation's current online presence including their website, newsletter, blog, Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube pages. The document also identifies both advantages and challenges to greater use of these technologies, such as the opportunity to engage more people cost-effectively but also the need for ongoing technical support and content creation.
This document provides guidance on marketing strategies for churches. It discusses defining the church's mission and message, understanding the target audience, developing marketing mixes for products, price, place and promotion, using various media for outreach, creating branding and logos, developing assimilation plans for visitors, and the importance of follow up activities to integrate new people. The overall goal is to effectively communicate the gospel message to attract and involve more people in the church's ministries and services.
The aim is to engage the Pastors in the Murewa UMP District in conversation for the purpose of informing, inspiring and engaging them to take an active role in building a robust communications ministry at the local church.
Darganfod eich Hoff Leoedd Newydd: [Darganfod Eglwysi]: Sarah Crossland (Ymdd...RCAHMW
What inspires you, what do you love to do?
Whether it is cream teas, architecture, calm spaces, rock climbing, family history, art, live music or something else; you can do, see, or experience it in a church building.
We just have to convince you that you can, and then encourage you to go!
There are over 40,000 Christian places of worship in the UK. Every single one has some aspect of architectural, cultural or social heritage significance. However, these buildings are a fragile resource, non-commercial and almost entirely dependent upon voluntary effort. If they are not supported and promoted a vital part of our culture and history could be irretrievably lost.
Until now, there has never been a professional, focused visitor facing tourism promotion scheme and associated marketing brand for churches across the UK. As one of the key heritage attractions in the UK, churches should be getting their share of tourism income.
So, we are at a unique point in time, with a huge opportunity available to us.
Digital technologies have created a revolution in tourism marketing and heritage interpretation. They inspire and provide us all with information about places, activities and events from service providers and from our peers through social media and user generated content. They also allow is to engage with the places we go, meaning that the relationship continues long after we have returned home.
Mobile devices are used by visitors whilst exploring. They allow us to find information ‘on the hoof’ and then share experiences through social networks and reviews.
Step up [ExploreChurches].
[ExploreChurches] is a NEW engaging, vibrant, easy to use and effective way for visitors to discover, visit and experience churches, chapels and meeting houses as treasure houses of heritage, history and community.
[ExploreChurches] is all encompassing, visitor focused and dynamic, telling the stories of churches, chapels and meeting houses, encourage people to visit and understand them, and share their experiences with others. We will also engage with them throughout the whole process, thereby increasing the chance that they will make a donation to maintain the heritage of the buildings they come to enjoy.
Such varied but interdependent goals, for 40,000 potential partners, could not be achieved using one traditional tourism marketing tool. But, by combining digital technologies available into one online platform we can truly offer visitors and churches a game changing solution.
Discover your New Favourite Places: [Explore Churches]: Sarah Crossland (Nati...RCAHMW
What inspires you, what do you love to do?
Whether it is cream teas, architecture, calm spaces, rock climbing, family history, art, live music or something else; you can do, see, or experience it in a church building.
We just have to convince you that you can, and then encourage you to go!
There are over 40,000 Christian places of worship in the UK. Every single one has some aspect of architectural, cultural or social heritage significance. However, these buildings are a fragile resource, non-commercial and almost entirely dependent upon voluntary effort. If they are not supported and promoted a vital part of our culture and history could be irretrievably lost.
Until now, there has never been a professional, focused visitor facing tourism promotion scheme and associated marketing brand for churches across the UK. As one of the key heritage attractions in the UK, churches should be getting their share of tourism income.
So, we are at a unique point in time, with a huge opportunity available to us.
Digital technologies have created a revolution in tourism marketing and heritage interpretation. They inspire and provide us all with information about places, activities and events from service providers and from our peers through social media and user generated content. They also allow is to engage with the places we go, meaning that the relationship continues long after we have returned home.
Mobile devices are used by visitors whilst exploring. They allow us to find information ‘on the hoof’ and then share experiences through social networks and reviews.
Step up [ExploreChurches].
[ExploreChurches] is a NEW engaging, vibrant, easy to use and effective way for visitors to discover, visit and experience churches, chapels and meeting houses as treasure houses of heritage, history and community.
[ExploreChurches] is all encompassing, visitor focused and dynamic, telling the stories of churches, chapels and meeting houses, encourage people to visit and understand them, and share their experiences with others. We will also engage with them throughout the whole process, thereby increasing the chance that they will make a donation to maintain the heritage of the buildings they come to enjoy.
Such varied but interdependent goals, for 40,000 potential partners, could not be achieved using one traditional tourism marketing tool. But, by combining digital technologies available into one online platform we can truly offer visitors and churches a game changing solution.
Community Comms 26th Oct First Session Finalsounddelivery
The document discusses community communication tools and strategies for community groups. It provides an overview of how the communications landscape has changed with new social media tools and the importance of using a mix of traditional and non-traditional methods. Key tips discussed include listening to your target audiences, being innovative yet authentic, and creating a communications strategy that considers goals, messages, and audiences.
CONTENT CREATION & STRATEGY AS A VITAL TOOLdantj007
This document outlines a presentation on using content creation and strategy for digital evangelism. It discusses digital evangelism as sharing the gospel through digital media like social media and websites. It recommends creating relevant content that meets people's needs, using tools like websites, social media, analytics tools and email marketing. It also discusses benefits like reaching wider audiences, mistakes to avoid, and trends like using video, user generated content and livestreaming. The overall message is that digital evangelism can help religious organizations connect with more people and adapt to their changing preferences.
A New Approach To Communication And Pastoral MinistryGarage Jescom
A presentation made by Fr. Jerry Martinson, S.J. at the EAPI's Social Communications in Pastoral Ministry workshops in 2009. Includes "The Church & Communications", "Mass Communication: Bringing God to Masses of People", "The New Areopagus", "Training for Ministry in the New Areopagus", etc.
Attracting more visitors to your church - ACR straegiesDon Koehler
The document discusses how churches can attract more visitors by focusing on building relationships. It emphasizes that relationships are key, both in developing a personal relationship with God and connecting with others through small groups. While evangelism used to happen primarily through face-to-face interactions, many now build relationships online through social media. The document recommends that churches identify their strongest "relationship builder" like music or a pastor's sermons, then promote this on social media groups and platforms by engaging people who share related interests and driving them to the church website.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective church website that engages both visitors and members. It outlines strategies for optimizing the website URL, utilizing members to promote the site, keeping the site simple, creating a strong first impression, clearly communicating basic information for visitors, introducing the pastor, including essential elements like worship times and location, and giving a clear invitation. It also discusses ways to engage members by giving them exclusive access, sharing relevant content, encouraging participation in groups, and personalizing mass communications. The overall message is that an effective church website needs to have a clear audience and purpose in its communication.
Communications is a ministry driver for the 21st century UMC. The document explores how communications can help drive ministry in the UMC and inspires the Harare West District to use available resources for effective communication. It defines key terms like communications, ministry, and driver. The UMC has a mandate to communicate both internally and externally using appropriate means to inform, inspire, and engage others. Various communication tools that the UMC can utilize are discussed from traditional tools like pen and paper to modern tools like social media and audio/visual equipment.
The document discusses communication and developing an effective communications plan. It defines communication as the exchange of information between individuals through symbols or behavior. When creating a communications plan, the primary questions to consider are what message to communicate, who the audience is, and how to deliver the message. The audience can be internal, consisting of church members and families, or external, including neighbors, seekers, visitors and the press who are unfamiliar with the church. The communication plan should be tailored based on the audience.
This document provides guidance on conducting research to support the evangelizing mission of parishes. It discusses the aims of applying lessons from previous modules to analyze parish work and conduct an original research project, such as a survey. Examples of research methods like statistical analysis and qualitative reflection are provided. The document also explores the concepts of mission, parish, and evangelization in order to help students articulate a concise mission statement for their own ministry.
This document discusses public relations (PR) and its importance for Rotary clubs. PR involves managing information between an organization and the public using communication channels to cultivate favorable relations. It helps plan and organize events, create an image, differentiate from others, and promote activities. Regardless of culture, Rotary clubs should communicate with media, leaders, members, and people interested in programs. The document outlines PR components like understanding news, writing releases, media relations, external relations, and non-traditional media. It provides tips for maximizing websites, social media, and external relations to promote Rotary clubs and programs.
This document discusses effective communications strategies for ministry. It introduces the "Communications Tripod" approach of informing, inspiring and engaging others. It also proposes a 3D approach to setting up communications teams that discover, develop and deploy talent. Specific examples are provided about how improving communications, from signage to multimedia resources, can help "rethink church" and make ministry more inviting and impactful in sharing information and the gospel message.
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
My other free eBooks can be obtained from the following Links:
https://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/presentations
https://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/documents
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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2. Welcome!
Matthew 28: 19 –
“Go therefore and
make disciples of all
nations...”
“The Great
Commission”
3. Getting started
We‟re all called to His service.
Communicating the good news of
Jesus is part of our mission as
Christians.
People are hungry to know about
God, and how God‟s love and grace
is active in the world.
As a member of a church, you are
called to support this mission.
4. Getting started
Think about your church’s
mission and evaluate needs:
Where do you stand?
What are some realistic goals?
What are your opportunities for mission
and ministry?
How is your church presently
witnessing, working and serving?
5. Key Questions
Who are we trying to reach?
What are the challenges?
What‟s our identity and
message?
What are some basic
communications principles?
7. Church Communications
… is a broad field with many interconnections:
Public Relations (projecting an accurate image
of your church and its ministries to others);
Internal Communications (ways you
communicate within the church);
External Communications (with outside world,
through the media, the Internet, advertising);
Promotion (helping people know what‟s ahead);
Interpretation (explain what‟s happening, how
programs perform, how money is being spent).
8. Getting started
Seek our expertise within the church
(with the Web, computers, photography,
video production, sound board …
Create a „talent bank‟
Get input and ideas from others
Work within the church budget
Form a committee or a team
Build a list of media contacts
Pray for guidance
11. Your
„audience‟
Are current communications methods
reaching their target audience?
What might you need to do
differently in your communications
efforts to reach these various
groups?
12. Reaching your „audience‟
-20% of church members attend
worship every Sunday
-30% are there 2-3 Sundays a month
-20% are there one Sunday a month
-30% of church members cannot be
there on any Sunday
13. Most churches conduct their
communications efforts as if everyone
attends church every Sunday.
Attendance assumptions do not reflect
current reality, and many messages are
printed and delivered so infrequently
that much of the intended audience
never sees them.
26. Identity and Message
• How would you describe
the
essence of your church?
• What‟s it known for among
the
membership?
• What‟s it known for in the community?
• What would be lost if your church ceased
to be? (Who particularly would feel the
impact?)
27. Identity and Message
• What process could you
put in place to help your
church think about these
issues?
If members feel good about
their church, they’re more likely
to be receptive to its ministries
and its communication.
28. Identity and Message
What are seekers seeking?
A church that…
-Accepts you no matter where you come from,
what you‟re wearing or what you look like
-Active in helping those who are in need
-Filled with people who care for one another
-Believe God‟s love is available to everyone
-Ministers to children, teens and young adults
-Has a passion for the community
32. Internal communications
Bulletins – Yes, it is the order of worship, but it
can also be one of your best tools for
communicating announcements, upcoming
schedule, special events, members‟ health
concerns, etc.
Spend some time on it and don‟t just crank out the
same material each week. Try to make it eyecatching. If you do not have a newsletter, mail
or deliver bulletin to those people who cannot
attend worship.
34. Internal communications
Website – Fastest growing area.
More and more churches are
establishing a website, and more and
more organizations are offering web
hosting for free
or very cheaply.
Many are
‘church-friendly’.
35. Internal communications
E-mail and e-mail lists – More and more
of use are using e-mail as our primary
communications. There are many in your
congregation who would rather receive
information via e-mail than any other
format. Develop lists of addresses so that
you can communication
information quickly. This
can save the church
money as well.
36. Internal communications
► Bulletin
boards – Can be done very well
or can often get neglected. Seek those
members (usually teachers) who have
experience creating neat bulletin boards.
► “News”
board – Post clips from local
newspaper articles that relate to your
members on a bulletin board that‟s in a
prominent location.
37. Internal communications
• Posters and flyers – Can be done in a
unique way to help promote special events.
Try to use bring colors to call attention to
them.
• Displays – Exhibits can be very effective
in educating people about specific
programs or ministries. Set up in
fellowship hall or other well-traveled areas.
• Church pictorial directory – Great tool
for newcomers! Helps foster a sense of
community and friendliness. A list of
addresses can also be helpful to all
members.
38. Internal communications
Video and audio taping -- Tape services
and provide to shut-ins. That can make it
an external form of communication.
39. External communications
Examine your signs inside and
out … Do a sign survey:
Are they effective?
Do they direct visitors to
important areas from outside
entrances?
Are classrooms clearly marked?
Nursery? Sanctuary?
Is there a sign directing people
how to find the church from
the highway?
Is there a sign telling people
when your services are held?
The pastor‟s name?
40. External communications
Advertising -- Benefits:
Target your audience; tell
information exactly as you
want it told. Drawback:
Billboards can be expensive.
Direct mail – Select a specific area that
you want to target. Some churches have
used this very successfully.
41. External communications
“Free” media – Is often more powerful than
paid advertising. Build a relationship with the
media.
Develop a list and
send everything you
produce to the names
on this list. Ask for
submittal guidelines
and deadline information.
42. External communications
News Releases
Learn the basic mechanics of a news
release: Who? What? When? Where?
Why?
News releases should provide basic
information but not tell the whole story.
Pique people’s interest. It’s like a resume,
which is meant to secure a job interview,
not the job. Try to keep it to one page.
43. External communications
Brochures
– Great tool
for visitors and those
considering membership.
Important and easy to do.
Can be created on your PC
and printed, so it can be
easily updated. Or you can
do a fancy, glossy version
that is printed
professionally.
45. Print Media Tips…
Publish regularly
Lead with the most important news
Have stories about people
Get the facts straight and people‟s
names correct (proof-read carefully!)
Set deadlines and stick to them
46. External communications
Website – Fastest growing area of
church communication. Be sure to keep
updated. Find members of the youth
group. New area of expansion are
interactive websites, where people can
post prayer concerns
and other information
on a “blog” or forum.
47. External communications
What makes the Internet a key tool?
Gets your message directly to the publics you
serve
Has a potential audience size that exceeds the
reach of other media and communication tools
Is a powerful tool, combining visual and text
Allows for interactivity
48. External
communications
How do you make the Internet work
for you?
Create a visually compelling site
Tell a story
Use simple, intuitive navigation tools
Invite your visitors to communicate back
with you
49. Website content essentials
Pastor and staff profiles
„About us‟ section (welcome)
Theology („what we believe‟)
Worship/regular event schedule
Current events/calendar
Directions to the church
Contact information
Relevant domain name
52. External communications
Social Networking
Use sites like
Facebook and
Twitter to keep
members updated on
what’s going on in
your church, and to
attract visitors!
Blogging
Great tool to stay
connected!
54. Other external communications
Radio/TV –Radio can be done at a
reasonable cost. Broadcast ads (radio
spots and TV commercials) can be very
effective and reach a large audience.
Bumper stickers – Still popular, since we
are such a car culture.
T-shirts, mugs, etc. – A good
way to mark special occasions.
55. “Public relations”
What is the image of your
church?
What image do your own
members have? Guests?
The community at large?
Is your church “old and
dying”? “Rich and
exclusive”? “Behind the
times”?
Can that image be changed?
56. “Public relations”
Surveys: Survey members
and ask them what they
think. Ask inactive members
what kinds of things they
need to become active.
Quiz your guests: How did
they hear about the church?
What about the church did
they like/dislike? Will they
come back? Why not?
57. “Public relations”
Fix problem areas. Example: People don‟t
know about the many programs your
church offers. Solution: Create a simple
brochure that lists all these programs.
Identify good ushers
and greeters – They are
a key part of the team.
58. “Public relations”
• Cultivate a relationship with the local media.
• Be intentional. Ask “what can we do better?”
“What can we do to grow?” “How can we better
tell our own story?”
Remember: Studies prove
that „word of mouth‟ is the
most effective type of
advertising.
60. Crisis communications
Thinking about your responses to situations such
as these can help you brainstorm about the
categories of people to whom you would need to
communicate, crisis management team
composition and drafting a public statement.
The goal in a crisis is to respond quickly,
accurately and openly to your members, the
media and the general public.
61. Resources
Your Virginia Conference
Communications office
Virginia Conference Website
www.vaumc.org
Neighbors direct mail piece
Apportionments guide “Mission Opportunities”
(included inside August Advocate)
Your Virginia United Methodist Advocate magazine
Sunday Advocate weekly bulletin insert
Denomination Website www.umc.org
UM Communications: www.umcom.org
62. Questions?
Neill Caldwell, Editor of
The Advocate
United Methodist Center
10330 Staples Mill Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
neillcaldwell@vaumc.org
(804) 521-1110, ext. 113
Editor's Notes
The green blocks are the traditional ways we’ve communicated things that are happening at the church. Now look at all the new “platforms” we have to take advantage of!
The United Methodist Church now relies heavily on the Internet and Social Media tools. Here’s the new homepage for the Rethink Church movement. Notice the interactive elements on this web page.