Here I'm sharing some of the lessons I've learned as I prepare videos for this training site.
I used to think that since the final result would be shared online, I could save the images at a low resolution--wrong conclusion as this video shows.
The Effective Church Communication ministry from Yvon Prehn provides inspiration, training, and resources to help your church create communications that fully fulfill the Great Commission. It focuses on Bible-based and timeless principles and strategies that work no matter what digital or print channel you use to create your communications. The site has links to many free TEMPLATES and other resources, plus links to free TRAINING VIDEOS, and a RESOURCE LIBRARY for church communicators.
Here I'm sharing some of the lessons I've learned as I prepare videos for this training site.
I used to think that since the final result would be shared online, I could save the images at a low resolution--wrong conclusion as this video shows.
With over 130 videos created over 3 years time, it can be difficult to find videos on similar topics in church communications from Yvon Prehn's Effective Church Communications YouTube channel. To help you focus on whatever it is that you want to learn, I have organized the videos into Playlists that group the similar videos together and that you can watch together.
Some of the current playlists are:
MS Publisher Uses, Examples, Templates & Tips
How to create websites with WordPress
FREE Clip art Image Resources--video reviews
How to write for the web
I will continue to organize the videos into topics, please SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel and that way you will know when new things are added.
Check out how the Playlists work here:
Ed. Note: Although I am always encouraged and motivated by the articles Gayle shares with us, this one is especially appropriate for the vision and ministry of Effective Church Communications. My goal is to equip you to share the Words of Eternal Life and as Gayle shows to do that best is not so much about what tools you have, but about YOU, your training, insight and use of the skills you bring to the church. Read on and be encouraged that the time you spend learning will give you a mastery far beyond your expectations!
“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord…” —Colossians 3:23
When it comes to getting the job done, it’s all about knowing what to do with what you have. The church with the most equipment does not necessarily produce the best looking publications. The one with the priciest management software does not automatically have the accurate and usable records. Nor does having an elaborate phone system guarantee the church’s calls will be handled properly. [Read more...]
You know the group, the newly graduated from high school, the ones you are glad to see off to college. You might be happy you don't need to deal with their questions, challenges, and whining anymore, but somebody has to.
Fortunately USAToday (8-21-2012, by Mary Beth Marklein) just published an article, "What makes cyber-weaned college freshman click?" that provides some insight into these thorns in your flesh and how we can keep their disruptive influence out of our churches.
According to the article, here are a few phrases that describe them:
Therefore, following are 5 ways you can use this to your advantage to keep them out of your church: [Read more...]
As summer draws to an end (or winter progresses if you live in that hemisphere...forgive the mixed up seasons), we sometimes feel like we are in a storm of things that need to get done. Life seemed to be sailing along smoothly and then BAM! We get hit with waves we didn't expect.
If we are following Jesus, we need to remind ourselves that though He never promised smooth sailing He does promise to bring us safely home. Though we know our ultimate safety is assured, it helps to be reminded that the shorter journeys on the way are also under His control. To help you remember and be encouraged, I created this video for you.