🌟 Hello, Church Communication Leaders, Pastors, and Teachers! 🌟 As we step into April, a sense of renewal and springtime celebration permeates the atmosphere, inviting a fresh burst of energy and communal joy. In this issue, we present new tips and ideas designed to simplify your tasks. Your commitment to serving the Lord through this ministry is deeply valued and appreciated! WOULD YOU LIKE US TO COME TO YOUR CHURCH? We are adding dates to our schedule this year to help Carolina churches with their communication and AV needs. If you would like to get on that schedule, please contact us with the reason for your request and what needs you have. We will do our best to help! |
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In an era where digital presence is synonymous with visibility, the desire of local churches within our Conference to craft their unique online spaces is something we fully support! Many of you have requested assistance in navigating the process of creating, updating or changing your website. |
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While we wish we could take a more hands-on approach, our department time and manpower limits us to only Conference endeavors. However, not all is lost! Below are some alternative options: 1. Third-Party Website Builders: Many user-friendly website builders, such as Wix, Weebly, Squarespace, or the option from the NAD (Adventist Church Connect, www.adventistchurchconnect.org), allow for easy website creation without much need for technical expertise. We personally use Wix for our website and have been happy with it for years. If you are concerned about the unavailability of someone to manage your website, the Adventist Church Connect option is a good one since it does not require a lot of updates. 2. Local Web Developers: Consider hiring a local web developer or engaging a tech-savvy member within your congregation who might be willing to volunteer their skills. This would provide a customized solution that caters specifically to your church's preferences. Please feel free to contact us if you have further questions about starting or updating your web presence. We will help as much as we can! |
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Stop Saying “Link In Bio”! Say This Instead… |
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From our favorite Church Communication YouTuber: Brady Shearer After a lengthy period of ubiquity, the phrase "link in bio" has become obsolete. Brady Shearer is poised to present an alternative, driven by the promising results he has observed. #ChurchSocialMedia #ChurchDesign |
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*FREE* Royalty Free Stock Images |
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If you have attended one of our workshops in the past you will have heard of Unsplash, and if you haven't attended...here you go. Unsplash is a service that hosts "non copyright pictures." However, you can, if you so choose, tip the photographer. They have a fantastic database of images that you could use for your announcement slides, bulletin inserts, or advertising for upcoming health seminars. Check them out: Click Here |
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President's Prayer Partners, Praises and Petitions (P5) |
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Do you subscribe to or read the P5 when it's posted on Facebook? If you have not, you do not want to miss this monthly eNewsletter from our President. Elder Louis shares various items of interest happening around the conference, the Southern Union and the North American Division that God has placed on his heart to uplift in prayer. Join us! | | |
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Welcome to the Family April 26-28 — Nosoca Register PowerPoint Graphic: Download Lake Junaluska Camp Meeting May 26-June 1 — Informations PowerPoint Graphic: Download Master Guide Expedition June 7-9 — TBA Master Guide Camporee July 19-21 — TBA |
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Bike For Life to Gillette, WY July 22-August 4 International Pathfinder Camporee August 5-11 — Gillett, WY VLP Training Weekend August 16-19 — NPR Adventurer Leadership Council August 23-25 — NPR |
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* Remember to check our website for info on upcoming events. |
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Resources for Members Kathy's Kids Storytime is more popular than ever! We are excited to announce that we have passed the quarter of a million download mark, with listeners from around the world! Available on all major podcasting outlets.
Joy in the Weeds: This is our podcast hosted by Beth Grissom and Kim Cove. It's brought to you by Women's Ministry, but men are welcome to listen as well. This, too, is available on all major podcasting outlets.
Don't forget to download the Conference App (available on Apple, Google and Amazon Fire devices) to stay connected with the Conference during this time. Make sure notifications for the app are turned on so that we can push information out when there are urgent updates.
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Article Submissions As always, we want to hear your stories! We have made it easy for you to submit articles for publication. Every article that is submitted is used, either in the Carolina Action, in the Southern Tidings, on the conference website or on the conference Facebook page. Where the item is published is at the discretion of the Conference Communication Department. | | |
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PLEASE tell us what you, our local church communicators, want in next month's e-newsletter. These publications are meant to help you with your responsibilities in the local church, and we would be happy to cover any topic you have questions about. Let us know what you want to learn! |
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