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Designing a newsletter’s back page
The front page and back page of your church newsletter are prime real estate because those are the pages that most people see first. In magazines, the back cover is often the most expensive ad space. The back pages of many newsletters have a mailing panel on the top half and other information on the…
Designing Special Issue Newsletters
For most designers and editors, newsletter templates are a familiar, handy tool of the trade. As a church newsletter professional or volunteer, you likely already use a customized document for your publication’s front page, back page, left- and right-hand pages, calendar page, and so on. The same is probably true for your church bulletin and…
Free Printable 2024 Church Calendar
As the new year approaches, it’s time (no pun intended) to sit down and get your 2024 yearly calendar ready — both for your desk and for your congregation. With church staff and members alike, we’d all be lost without a 2024 monthly calendar. Christmas is an easy day to remember but when does Advent…
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…
Kick off fall programming for Sunday school and small groups + a FREE flyer to use
As a new church-education season approaches, it’s time to consider effective ways to launch new classes and studies for people of all ages. With summer winding down and back-to-school season in full swing, schedules are shifting toward autumn. Every September, church pews fill up with more people, and the education wing bursts with energy. So,…
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…
