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.

Three church members chatting with speech bubbles showing churchy words like “liturgy,” “benediction,” and “narthex,” while one bubble says “Welcome!” illustrating how to make church language clearer and more inclusive.

Church Jargon and Communication: How to Avoid Confusion 

By Stephanie Martin | November 19, 2025

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 

By Stephanie Martin | October 21, 2025

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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