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Church Brochure

Up-Dated - Sunday, March 07, 2010

Table of Contents
* Service Times
* Ministry List
* Map
* Paper
* Nursery
* Pictures
* Obtain Help

They are usually to expensive to give out to everyone.
Make it as nice as you can afford.
Black and White is great if budget dictates it.

Service Times
Only put the times and days of regularly scheduled services which are open to the general public.

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Ministry List
The title of each ministry and a short explanation, very short should be delineated.

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Map
Use a map that is clear.  It may seem clear to the person making it, but try it out on people in the congregation.  Ask them to point to where the church would be and other landmarks.

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Paper
Use a paper with a slick finish and slightly stiff, but not a card stock.  Paper finish and weight lends taste and foundation to the church.

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Nursery
The nursery will be listed in the Ministry List, but make a point to inform separately when it is open and for what ages.  Mention training for its supervision and the routines followed.

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Pictures
1. Pastor and his family, actively serving the people or in an activity, not a formal portrait
2. Church building, as seen from the street while driving by
3. Church Sign, as seen from the street while driving by
4. Leaders in casual pose, some sitting, some standing or better yet, working at a project
5. Several SS classes in an activity or mission trip, not all in a group picture, but showing them working and enjoying it
6. New member being welcomed, but do not picture them standing up front or by themselves

Start at the Front Door, End up at the Altar
Number 6, above, gives the impression that new members are received at the door when leaving. Prospects will understand they can tell the Pastor they want to join. Of course this is not the way it works, new members are not brought into the congregation at the front door, but it shows them how to get started.  How to get the Membership Ball rolling. When the Pastor is approached at the door, he can make an appointment to visit, explain the process (they must be *Saved and *Baptized prior to membership and *Voted on by the congregation) and pastor can answer questions about the process, making the process seem a lot easier. With most un-churched people today, anything would be easier than standing up in front of the whole church without any prior explanation. Prospective members will still be received and voted on at the altar, but now they are prepared ahead of time and know what to expect and are willing.

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Obtain Help
Find a printer who can show examples of his work.  Look for lots of white space, good use of color and arrangement. 
* Some know the outline, but can't put it down
* Some know how to put it down, if given an outline
* Some know how to make it look good, if given the text to dress up
Assemble these people and allow them to put their talents to good use.

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G. Steven Andres
Psalms 45:17
Missionary Evangelist
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