August Newsletter 

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!

Transform Your Church: How to Turn First-Time Visitors into Lifelong Members with 'UnWelcome'

Creating a welcoming atmosphere for first-time visitors is crucial for any church aiming to grow its congregation. In "UnWelcome: 50 Ways Churches Drive Away First-time Visitors," author Jonathan Malm delves into the subtle yet significant mistakes that can turn newcomers away. Drawing from his extensive experience, Malm identifies 50 common pitfalls that churches often overlook, offering practical advice and actionable steps to address them.

This book is an essential read for church leaders and volunteers who are committed to fostering an inclusive and inviting environment. Malm's insights help churches recognize and rectify issues ranging from unwelcoming greeters to confusing signage and uncomfortable seating. By implementing the strategies outlined in "UnWelcome," churches can significantly improve their first impression and encourage visitors to return.

 

Transform your church into a warm and inviting haven with Malm's expert guidance. "UnWelcome" is your roadmap to creating a more inclusive community.

 

#ChurchGrowth #VisitorExperience #WelcomingChurch

 

This book is available at Amazon: Click Here

The Truth About the YouTube Algorithm

From Church Communication YouTuber: Brady Shearer

 

YouTube is an excellent archive for your church’s sermons, but the algorithm may not promote them effectively. With a few tweaks, you can change that. Here are four steps to get it done. Let’s dive in with Brady!

#ChurchSocialMedia #ChurchCommunications #ChurchOnline

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President's Prayer Partners, Praises and Petitions (P5)

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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Upcoming Events

International Pathfinder Camporee

August  5-11 — Gillett, WY

 

​VLP Training Weekend

August 16-19 — NPR

 

Adventurer Leadership Council

August 23-25 — NPR

 

 

Master Guide Backpacking

Sep 6-8 — TBA

 

Men's Ministry Retreat (Eng & Sp)

Sep 27-29 — Nosoca (Register)

 

English Women's Ministry Retreat

Oct 4-6 — Nosoca

* Remember to check our website for info on upcoming events.

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. 

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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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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