Podcast Episode #164

Lets talk church bulletin requirements. Not only should you have a bulletin, but it should have these nine things as well.

Some highlights from today's episode include:

* At sporting events or concerts, you typically have an informative program available to you. Why should churches be any different?

* Church bulletins should be geared more toward guests than members.

* I know of too many churches who people have emailed about the church and have gotten no response.

* Even the smallest church can have a dedicated prayer request line via email or phone.

* When everything is in the bulletin, people remember nothing.

* Perforated cards for guests have a much lower response rate than loose cards.

The nine things a church bulletin must have are:

* Worship times

* Physical address of church

* Website and social media links

* Email, and telephone contact

* Prayer request contact

* Sermon notes

* Major events

* Vision or mission statement

* Order of service

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Resources

* Nine Essentials for Guest-friendly Church Bulletins

* How to Make Announcements in Worship Services

* Church Answers Live