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Communications Workshops

 

Using social media in your local church

Download printable slides of the social media workshop

Download handouts:

  • Content calendar by Catalyst Creative
  • 2020 church calendar

 

How to design your church website

Download printable slides of the church website workshop

Download handouts:

  • Church website checklist
  •  Example of communications request form
    • View communications request online (via Topeka First UMC)
  • View sample church website

 

Using multimedia tools in your worship service

Download printable slides of the multimedia worship tools workshop.

Links to popular software companies

  • EasyWorship
  • MediaShout
  • ProPresenter

 

Bulletins, newsletters, signage and more

Download printable slides of the multimedia worship tools workshop.

Download handouts:

  • Insert with announcements and calendar
  • Single-sheet with discipleship opportunities
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