The Comm Department of Living Word Church disseminates information regarding
programs, events and activities of the church and other groups and organizations.
BULLETIN
Bulletin Announcements
• No communications form required
• Discretion of Church secretary and Communications Associate
• 25 word (optimal but flexible)
SLIDES
• 7-10 second showing
• Maintain format 25 word limit and one image block
Sunday Announcement Slides — Church Sponsored organization
• Communications Form Required - 2 weeks prior to first showing
• Approval of Communications Assoc
• Will appear no more than two Sundays before the event (exceptions can be made
for events that require pre-registration)
• Maintain Church branding of logo and/or swish
Sunday Announcement Slides — Non Sponsored Organization/Event
• Communications Form Required - 2 weeks prior to first showing
• Communications Assoc recommends, Senior Leadership must approve
• Will appear no more than two Sundays before the event
• Church branding is not permitted
VIDEOS
Sunday Announcement Videos — Church Sponsored
• Communications Form Required - 3-4 weeks prior to showing
• Communications Assoc recommends, Senior Leadership must approve
• Limited to 60 seconds
Sunday Announcement Videos — Non Sponsored
• Rarely permitted
• Communications Assoc recommends, Senior Leadership must approve
• Church branding is not permitted
LIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday Live Announcement
• Very limited
• Communications Form Required - 1-2 weeks prior to announcement
• Communications Assoc recommends, Senior Leadership must approve
• Limited to 60 seconds
Sunday Live Announcement — Non Sponsored
• Live announcements are not an option for non-sponsored events
Social Media Postings
• Communications Form Required - 2 weeks prior to first showing
• Communications Assoc approves
• Announcements will be limited to community outreach events
Sign-Up Sheets
• Communications Form Required - recommended 4 weeks prior to event
• Communications Assoc approves
• Church secretary formats and posts
• Template - adheres to all branding protocol plus organization’s contact person
• Can be displayed at the welcome center for 3-4 weeks
Flyers, Handouts, Pamphlets
• Communications Form Required - 4 weeks
• Must include expense approval
• Communications Assoc approves
• Adhere to all branding protocol - Contains prominent logo/swish
EXPENSES
When expenses are expected to be incurred, person submitting the Communications
Request Form must include source of funding. The organization’s budget will most likely
be the source.
When no funds have been allocated for a project, the form will be forwarded to
Treasurer Bill Kirker to see if contingency funds may be approved for the project.
