Episcopal Church Foundation Vestry Papers - for leading congregations

Communications is Ministry

For the September Vital Practices Digest, we share five resources to support the ministry of communications in your congregation. Our fifth resource is to help congregations strengthen their practice of year-round stewardship.

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1. Newcomer Profiles

How can our communications programs facilitate introductions between members new and old? “Newcomer Profiles” shares an easy process for doing just that.

2. How to Write a Reflection

As a church leader, there is a good chance you’ll be asked to write a reflection. “How to Write a Reflection” shares some tips to make yours unique and memorable to your readers.

3. Websites and Hairstyles Is your church website fresh and inviting? Or so last year? “Websites and Hairstyles” shares practical tips for your website to look good and inviting every year and not get caught up in the biggest trends that could easily become outdated.

4. Facebook Evangelism: Don’t Just "Like"… "Share"! Facebook offers a huge opportunity for evangelism. “Facebook Evangelism: Don’t Just ‘Like’… ‘Share’!” looks at how congregations can promote the sharing great things at church.

THIS MONTH IN YEAR-ROUND STEWARDSHIP

5. Communicating Stewardship Year-Round

How can your congregation further its commitment to year-round stewardship? “Communicating Stewardship Year-Round” shares ways to build a fun, engaging, spiritual – and also practical communications plan.

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