July 2012
Communications: Tried, True, & New
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Communication Tune-Up
By Bob Williams
Do your congregation’s communication tools need sharpening? Maybe you’d like to get on track for fall and the new program year? Here are suggestions from the Media in Ministry class at Bloy House, the Episcopal Theological School at Claremont, California.
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Cuando Menos es Suficiente
By Mary Kay Thompson
Cuando nuestro presupuesto requirió que el puesto de comunicaciones se redujera a la mitad, el director que había puesto tanto empeño y dado tanto de sí mismo renunció.
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Encontrar una Iglesia
By Nancy Davidge
Pat y Bárbara estaban buscando una iglesia. Su tienda de café, su familia y sus amigos les llenaban la vida, pero seguían sintiendo un vacío espiritual.
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Find a Church
By Nancy Davidge
Online listings offer churches the opportunity to tell their story 24/7, with capacity to include far more than name, address, contact information, and worship times. Learn about what's available and how to get maximum (free) exposure for your congregation.
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Lights. Camera. Action.
By Terri Mathes
What if you’re a small congregation with limited resources? Does video make sense for you?
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Newsletter Makeover
By Susan Elliott
We’re all familiar with Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, where every curious critter has its own take on logic and language. It’s not a lot different from the current environment for communications.
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Poner las Comunicaciones a Punto
By Bob Williams
¿Le hace falta afilar las herramientas de comunicación de su feligresía?
¿Tal vez le gustaría prepararse para el otoño y los programas del nuevo año? Aquí tiene sugerencias de la clase Media in Ministry (Medios en Ministerios) en Bloy House, la Escuela Teológica Episcopal en Claremont, California.
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The How and Why of Press Releases
By Mary Ann Patterson
You have a wonderful church community. You know it, the members of your congregation know it, but how do you let others know about it?
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The Promised Land?
By Sharon Richy Turner
Is the Internet the 'Promised Land' for congregational communication? Sharon Richy Turner explores how churches are using Internet based resources to share the Good News.
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Transformación del Boletín
By Susan Elliott
Un boletín de la iglesia con historias bien redactadas y buenas fotos crea datos vibrantes de la historia en formación de una feligresía.
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Using Video
By Terri Matthes
Do you need a video for your capital campaign? Maybe you've had your heart strings pulled by glowing shots and the stirring soundtrack of your alma mater's video or the local hospital's. But is something that flashy appropriate for a church institution? And aren't those videos expensive? Not necessarily...
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When Less is Enough
By Mary Kay Thompson
Having fewer resources doesn't have to mean lower quality. Grace Episcopal keeps its communications strong by successfully re-tooling from full time to part time staff.