Stephanie Martin
Stephanie Martin is a senior editor at Communication Resources, producing monthly issues of The Newsletter Newsletter and ChurchArt Online. For more than three decades, she has written and edited materials for Christian congregations and ministry leaders. At her Denver-area church, Stephanie has volunteered in a variety of areas, from Sunday school and VBS to finances and administration.
Reuse and Rejoice: How to Repurpose Christmas Content for the January Church Newsletter
December is a whirlwind at church, with Christmas worship services, programs, parties, and outreach events. As a result, church staff and volunteers get stretched pretty thin. If you produce a church newsletter or email newsletter, you also know that December issues are filled with festive photos, devotions, and event announcements. But as the new year approaches, you…
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Church Jargon and Communication: How to Avoid Confusion
Every Christian church has a communication mission: sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. But the terms we use to communicate about God can become an obstacle, sometimes making people feel left out. Pastors and church people — those who’ve grown up in the faith or attended church for years — might be familiar with words used…
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Choosing the Right Paper Stock for Church Communications
If you work in a church office or help design materials for the congregation, you probably have questions about choosing the right paper stock for church communications. Although general office stock is truly multi-purpose, it isn’t ideal for every use. For example, photos don’t reproduce well on matte finishes or uncoated paper. This is especially true if you’re printing on both sides of the paper.…
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