How-To Tips
How to Use Text Boxes and Rule Lines in Church Newsletters
Boxes and rule lines help church newsletter editors organize pages and layouts, guiding readers’ eyes to important announcements. But overuse of these design elements can lead to a cluttered look. And that can confuse the very people you’re trying to reach. When you experiment with tools to provide visual balance, keep the tools themselves in…
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How to Communicate Sensitive Church News with Grace and Clarity
Churches strive to be places of spiritual refuge, but they aren’t necessarily havens from bad news or hardships. Staff members and congregants are sinful human beings, which means churches sometimes face conflicts, struggles, and even crises. That’s why church leadership and newsletter editors need to know how to communicate sensitive church news with grace and…
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How to Create and Share Engaging Church Images on Social Media: A Guide for Ministry Leaders
Social media platforms are valuable tools for church communication. They connect congregants, engage visitors and help spread the Gospel. Visual content plus your church’s branding equals more attention, well-informed members and well-promoted events. Let’s look at practical suggestions for how to create and share engaging church images on social media accounts. Read on to learn…
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Tips for Daily Bible Reading + FREE Bible Reading Tracker
In our busy lives, forming a daily Bible-reading habit can be challenging. But with intention and creativity, regular time in Scripture can become an established spiritual discipline. Pastors, teachers, parents, and anyone seeking to strengthen their faith can try these tips for a daily Bible reading plan. The suggestions will help individuals and families stay…
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Solve Common Newsletter Problems in a Snap
Looking for ways to improve your church newsletter and maximize its impact? You’d be surprised at how making some minor visual fixes can lead to major improvements for readers. The quality of most church publications is quite impressive, especially considering that many church staff members and editors lack a design background. But based on the…
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Using QR Codes to Promote Your Church Event
Thanks to digital innovations, churches now have many creative ways to engage with congregants and the broader community. Using QR codes is a powerful tool for enhancing your publicity and outreach efforts. First, let’s look at what a QR code is and how to use a QR code generator. Then we’ll explore various uses for…
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Choose colors to match your artwork in Microsoft Publisher
In a previous blog post, we explored how to spruce up your color palette for spring. To make your pages’ color scheme harmonious, use colors that match specific ChurchArt.com images that you’ve inserted into your publication. But how can you be sure you’ve got an exact match? With Microsoft Publisher it’s easy to find and use an…
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How to Properly Exit a Staff Member From Your Church
Personnel shifts are common in all types of work settings, yet employee exits can be awkward or uncomfortable. This may be especially true in church settings, which some people consider to be more like families than businesses. Having a process in place will smooth out the path and make the experience less emotional for everyone…
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How to Create Effective Sermon Presentation Slides for Your Church
PowerPoint slides are no longer relegated to boardrooms and classrooms. Thanks to easy-to-use technology and the proliferation of screens, presentation slides have become valuable worship aids in many churches. Pastors and Christian education leaders use PowerPoint slides to display pre-service announcements, hymn lyrics, sermon notes, prayers, portions of the liturgy, communion distribution instructions, Bible study…
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Creative Tips to Promote VBS in Your Community
For many churches, vacation Bible school is a highlight of every summer. VBS programs teach and delight children, provide a wide range of fun volunteering opportunities and help create vibrant faith and lasting memories. VBS also offers huge outreach potential for your church and its neighboring community. Parents and other caregivers seeking wholesome summertime activities…
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