How to Prepare a Church Bulletin

Church events can be included in the church bulletin.

The church bulletin is frequently viewed as the face of your church. It is a marketing tool that updates current members and keeps them active in the church. The bulletin attracts new members by exploring upcoming events and offering helpful advice. Preparing the church bulletin might initially seem a laborious task, but it becomes easier after a few have been completed.

Instructions

1. Pick your audience. Decide if your bulletin is for current members only, or for people you want to attract to the church. This concept guides your content.

2. Write your church bulletin in short and simple sections; don't overwhelm the readers. Pick five to seven key topics to explore. Cover each of them briefly.

3. Write the content, or delegate the responsibility to someone in the church with writing skills. Make a positive impression with your church bulletin by providing interesting, grammatically sound content.

4. Include contact information sections listing accessible church members and websites. These typically include the main church website, and the social networking pages of participating members. Encourage the congregation to offer feedback via these resources.

5. Design the church bulletin. Include pictures, and keep the layout clean and simple.

References

• Church Leader: Using Your Church Bulletin to Make a Positive First Impression
• Outreach: Creating a Church Bulletin That Gets Read and Used