Getting the Word Out About Your Congregation

 

Contributed by:

Dr. Robert Dealey, Maryville, IL

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GETTING THE WORD OUT ABOUT YOUR CONGREGATION

                  There are many ways in which your congregation can make its presence known in your community.  The following list contains some ideas and suggestions.  Place an X next to the items which your congregation currently uses.  Place an A next to the items which you could use.

  Media  Signage:

Radio 
Television
Newspapers
Billboards

Off-site to direct people to church

Yellow Pages Ad   Personal Visits
Brochures 
Posters
Hand-outs

Pastor(s)
Staff members
Lay people
Witness/Evangelism Committee

Mailings Telephone Ministry

Church newsletter 
Flyers
The Lutheran magazine
Devotional booklets

Community survey
Prayer chain
Crisis hotline

Ministry Programs Service Projects

Sunday School 
Soup kitchen
Vacation Bible School
Day care programs
Church socials
Choirs
Fellowship groups
Support Groups

Food Pantry
Homeless shelter
Literacy program
Hospice

What other methods not mentioned could you use?

 

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