United Methodist Communications
United Methodist Communications
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Getting started with Communications
Visit here often for the latest in Communication Ministry Resources. Be sure to visit United Methodist Communications general church website for the latest articles on social media, planning, web and more.
If you need more assistance, please don't hesitate to contact Michigan Conference Communications using the link at left.
Communication Resources
Organized Alphabetically - by column
ACCESSIBILITY
Design standards to make your electronic publications and website accessible to those with disabilities. Includes Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) requirements click here
CMS- Content Management Systems WEBSITES
Paid design/hosting/support through United Methodist Communications click here
Hosting and design grants for local churches click here
Online web training click here
CONNECTIONAL GIVING
Promotional materials for Connectional Giving click here
CONFERENCE CALLING
The best way to reach those without technology in their homes is to offer conference call worship. This is a feature available through ZOOM if streaming online worship, or this option:
Calling Post: free conference calling click here
COPYRIGHT/LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Copyright & Privacy law click here
Copyright basics video
Read the conference policy here.
Streaming worship legally click here
Licensing options click here
CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS
Download media response guide click here
IMPORTANT: Contact your District Superintendent immediately during a crisis.
DATA MANAGEMENT
Software solutions Click here
E-MAIL NEWSLETTERS
Getting started click here
Top providers click here
Step-by-step screen cast click here
EQUIPMENT VENDORS
The Michigan Conference does not endorse vendors, however, these suppliers are used by the conference primarily due to their excellent customer service and advice.
FIND A CHURCH
Free national listing of your church click here
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Free online design tool Canva
Canva Design School
HEARING ASSISTANCE
Learn the basics click here
MARKETING PLAN
Church Marketing Plan tool from UMCOM click here
MUSIC - FREE
Over 100 instrumental hymns performed by Theresa A. Pash of Nashville MI UMC. click here
NEWSLETTERS
See - Email Newsletters
OTHER RESOURCES
Outreach Resources for Lent and Advent - click here
Cross & Flames logo - click here
Church Communications Facebook Group - click here
RECRUITING A TEAM
Having trouble keeping volunteers. Here's how to build a virtual team. Watch
How to run an effective small group click here
Resources for running an online small group click here
Avoiding the 4 pitfalls to losing team members click here
SOCIAL MEDIA
Getting started with Facebook click here
Facebook Worship - see STREAMING
Social media network tips click here
Twitter basics video click here
Instagram basics video click here
Getting started with You Tube click here
You Tube worship - see STREAMING
Hootsuite social media coordination click here
Alternatives to Hootsuite click here
Social media rules click here
SOUND SYSTEMS
We asked local churches who they worked with and could recommend. The Michigan Conference does not endorse these companies. Always get multiple recommendations and estimates.
Marshall Music Co Traverse City/East Lansing
Playford Music Jackson
Simoni Systems Saginaw.
Wave Solutions Grand Rapids
Mercury Sound & Lighting Detroit
VIDEO SYSTEMS
We asked local churches who they worked with and could recommend. The Michigan Conference does not endorse these companies. Always get multiple recommendations and estimates.
Wave Solutions Grand Rapids
Kevin Perberg
[email protected]
STREAMING/WEBCASTING
ONLINE COURSE: Excellent overview course provided by UM Communications on getting started in streaming and creating hybrid worship
On-demand course - enroll here
VIDEO: Streaming church services- click here
Webcasting, getting started - click here
Beginners guide to streaming worship services click here
ZOOM for worship click here
Free ZOOM for worship click here
Video and editing click here
Facebook Live for worship click here
Webcasting technical recommendations - click here
Secrets to great audio while streaming click here
WEBSITES
See CMS - Content Management Systems above
Last Updated on January 30, 2024