Hey, church communication leaders! We cannot believe that we are a few weeks away from Camp Meeting at Lake Junaluska! It seems like yesterday that we were counting down the New Year. We cannot wait to see you all there. |
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📸 Camp Meeting Photo Scavenger Hunt 📸 |
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This idea came to us via one of our local church communication leaders: Huguet Valladares. We are having a photo scavenger hunt at Lake Junaluska Camp Meeting. We will be featuring photos in the Camp Meeting Today, the Carolina Action blog, and on the Conference Facebook page. Use the hashtag: #LJCM2023 for us to easily find your photos. Remember the photos have to be taken that week. We will be posting that day's specific category by 9am on the Conference Facebook page and sending a notification out via the Conference mobile app, but any of the above categories can be submitted at any time that week. |
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The Church Website Organization Checklist |
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From our favorite Church Communication YouTuber: Brady Shearer "Browsing a church website shouldn't be a chore - not if it's well organized at least. So together we’re going to declutter and organize your church’s website using what I call The Kitchen Principle and 5 easy checklist items. And by the end of this video, your website is going to feel refreshed and rejuvenated - plus, I've put the checklist into a handy downloadable PDF. Let's dive in." |
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During this quinquennium, one of the primary goals of the Administration is to help our churches prioritize discipleship. It is not uncommon for individuals to join our churches, only to leave later on not because they do not believe in the Adventist message, but due to a lack of connection. While we often hear that "our church is the friendliest church," it is essential to consider retention and pew numbers to assess how effective our efforts truly are. As a Conference office family, we are collectively studying the Adventist Discipleship Handbook. We also encourage the leadership teams of all our churches, including elders, deacons, |
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Sabbath School leaders, praise team members, and communication leaders, to join us in studying this handbook together. By focusing on discipleship, we can engage all of our members, both new and seasoned, and work together to build stronger, more connected communities. |
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Click Here or on the Image Below for More Information |
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Retiree Retreat September 17-21 — Nosoca Carolina Men's Retreat September 22-24 — 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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