Hello, church communication leaders! It's incredible how swiftly Camp Meeting came and left, leaving us in awe. It was truly heartwarming to witness the presence of so many familiar faces. Returning to the serene surroundings of Beautiful Lake Junaluska was an absolute blessing. |
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🎥 2023 Camp Meeting Archives 🎧 |
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As in previous years, you have the convenience of accessing audio recordings of the seminars and video recordings of the main meetings online. Simply visit the Camp Meeting page on the Conference website, where you will find direct links to these recordings. Alternatively, you can search for "Carolina Conference Camp Meeting" on popular podcast platforms or search for "Carolina Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist" on YouTube to discover all the recordings of the main meetings. Additionally, you will have the convenience of accessing these recordings through the Conference App, Apple TV, and Roku channels. If you're interested in reading the recaps of this week's Camp Meeting TODAY, you can click here. |
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SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY FOR CHURCHES: The Definitive Guide |
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From our favorite Church Communication YouTuber: Brady Shearer This comprehensive video guide on developing an effective social media policy and strategy specifically tailored for churches. Throughout this video, you will gain valuable insights into a set of seven essential guidelines that will shape and guide your church's endeavors in the realm of social media. By adhering to these guidelines, you will enhance your decision-making processes and propel your church towards a positive trajectory on social media platforms, all with the ultimate goal of making a meaningful impact on people's lives. So, without further ado, let's embark on this informative journey. He's published the Full Article here. |
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During this quinquennium, the Administration aims to prioritize discipleship within our churches. It is not uncommon for individuals to initially join our churches, only to later leave not because they doubt the Adventist message, but because they feel disconnected. While we often hear claims that "our church is the friendliest church," it is crucial to evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts by considering retention rates and congregation size. As a Conference office family, we are undertaking a collective study of the Adventist Discipleship Handbook. We strongly encourage the leadership teams of all our churches, |
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including elders, deacons, Sabbath School leaders, praise team members, and communication leaders, to join us in this study. By focusing on discipleship, we can actively involve both our new and long-standing members, fostering stronger and more closely knit communities. |
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Low Country Harvest Impact Oct. 6-7 — Summerville. Carolina Women's Retreat Oct. 6-8 — Nosoca. * Remember to check our website for info on upcoming events. |
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Resources for Members Don't forget about Project: Refresh for your youth and young adults. We are committed to keeping this content coming to you.
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 newest 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. We most certainly need to find joy in the midst of this crisis.
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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