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Effective Communication

A guide for ELCA congregations

Basics

Foreword and introduction, including basic essentials for congregational communications
A communications audit
Bibliography / resources
"Communication 101" and Marketing and Promotion
Creating a congregational mission statement
Sample Position descriptions: congregational communicator
Setting up a public relations committee

Audio Communications

Audio recordings
Radio ministries
Telephone ministries — incoming and outgoing

Electronic Communications

Email
Using visual media in the congregation
Developing your own congregational website

Print Communications

Bulletin boards
Design tips for congregational communicators
Direct mail as a public relations tool
News releases — print and electronic
Newsletters — print and electronic
Still Photography — taking Photos, composition and publication, equipment

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