These online tools support your local congregation’s marketing and communications plan. Start by updating your Great Plains clergy business cards, download photo and permission forms, explore marketing strategies and web design articles from United Methodist Communications and protect your computers from malware and viruses. Contact the communications team
Business cards are handled online. Templates for business cards have been created and are available for purchase through the online order form.
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The United Methodist Church logo may only be used by affiliated local churches and approved extension ministries. It may not be placed on merchandise sold for profit. Contact the communications office with any questions.
No matter how well we think we’re communicating, we may be able to do even better. How do we find out? We evaluate and we ask questions, evaluate again, and make changes as needed. That’s the basis of a local church communications audit.
The front door of your church is no longer a wood or metal structure that allows entry to a building. Instead, it is the church’s website, which allows people to see the ministry opportunities, inclusiveness and activities of the congregation in the community it serves.
Learn how to access your Great Plains email and connect to your mobile device and/or Outlook.
All parts of a video should support the story you’re trying to tell – from the lighting to the music to the font you use in the titles. How, in short, do you make a meaningful piece of video?
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When taking photos and videos to post online, the Great Plains Conference uses the following permission forms. Feel free to make the forms your own.
Copyright compliance is a huge area of responsibility and concern for most church music leaders and others who use copyrighted materials. Often, obtaining the proper licenses for compliance can be a confusing, difficult and time-consuming process. Learn more on the following web pages:
United Methodist Communications (UMCom) provides leadership for the denomination in communication, public relations and promotion of the general funds and worldwide programs of the denomination. UMCom also produces resources and communications-related services and training to support the ministries of clergy and lay leaders in local churches and annual conferences around the world in the field of communications. Search topics below or go directly to UMCom's website.
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In addition to the information found on our website, United Methodist Communications (UMCom) offers tips and services for local churches.
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