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VIBRANT Church Renewal Evangelism Ministries USA/Canada Region Church of the Nazarene

Being a Visible Church in a Visual Society The purpose of this module is: To encourage church leaders to regularly assess their church’s visibility in the community. The objectives for this module are: Learn why church visibility is important. Learn how to assess your church’s visibility in the community. Discover ways to increase your church’s visibility in the community. Create a practical strategy to increase your church’s visibility in the community.

Being a Visible Church in a Visual Society A. We live in a VISUAL society. B. Jesus’ MESSAGE was visual. Jesus himself was God’s visual representation to the world (Colossians 1:15). The parables of Jesus were visual (Matthew 13:1-9; 13:24-30; 13:44-46). The miracles of Jesus visually represented his compassion for people (Mark 5:21-43).

Being a Visible Church in a Visual Society C. Our message MUST be visible for everyone to see. “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16).

Being a Visible Church in a Visual Society D. We will ATTRACT more visitors to our services. A simple law of advertising states: the more people who know about your product, the more customers you will have. E. Church members will increase their CONFIDENCE in the church. As church members see their church advertised in pubic, they will experience a sense of excitement toward their church.

Being a Visible Church in a Visual Society A. Who is the congregation’s AUDIENCE? B. Is advertising and communication primarily for members, those in attendance, or for the UNCHURCHED community? C. Do you have statements of mission/PURPOSES for publications/public relations?

Being a Visible Church in a Visual Society D. Have you critiqued your recent PUBLICATIONS and other communications efforts? How effective were they? E. What does your church building/sign COMMUNICATE to the unchurched during the day and at night? F. Do you have a leader (laity or staff) COORDINATING church visibility in the community?

Being a Visible Church in a Visual Society G. Is your church ACTIVE in community events (e.g. carnivals, craft shows, blood drives, fundraisers)? H. Are your church facilities more of a country club for the members or a COMMUNITY center for the needy? I. How AWARE of your church is the average person in your community?

Being a Visible Church in a Visual Society Ideas for Heightening Visibility A. SIGNAGE B. Updated WEBSITE C. Attractive BROCHURE D. Business CARDS for all staff E. Invitation cards for LAITY F. COMMUNITY catalog/magazine G. PHONE listing and yellow pages

Being a Visible Church in a Visual Society H. RADIO ads I. T.V. commercials J. Community EVENTS K. NIGHTTIME lighting L. NEWSLETTERS M. Special event MAILERS N. INTRODUCTORY DVDs/CDs O. INTERNET-based broadcasting

Being a Visible Church in a Visual Society Where Do I Start? A. Create and propose a visibility BUDGET. 1. Be creative. 2. Think COST effective. 3. Start SMALL. 4. Discover a NICHE or need in your community.

Being a Visible Church in a Visual Society B. Develop Your STRATEGY. Three easy strategies for reaching out to your community from Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose Driven Church. These ideas are helpful where you can be effectively visual. 1. “Know What You are Fishing For” 2. “Go Where the Fish Are Biting” 3. “Learn to Think Like a Fish” (The Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren, pgs )

Being a Visible Church in a Visual Society C. Begin with INVITATION CARDS to hand out to your people. 1. Why? a. People love the PERSONAL touch and invitation. b. They are COST effective c. They give your people a TOOL with which to invite others. 2. How? a. They can be created through Microsoft Publisher or a similar program (at a low cost). b. They can be PRODUCED by a local printing company.

Being a Visible Church in a Visual Society 3. How to Construct an Invitation Card a. Include church name, address, phone number, fax number, website address; b. Select two or three attractive statements about your church; c. Describe ministries your church offers; d. List weekly service/activity times.

Being a Visible Church in a Visual Society Small Group Exercise Assess your church’s visibility in the community based on the assessment material we learned earlier. Break up into groups of three to four people. Be sure to assess your church using all eight questions. Record your answers in the space provided for you.

Being a Visible Church in a Visual Society Action Planning/Reporting Identify three cost effective ways to increase your visibility in your church. Create a strategy to make these things happen. Create a reasonable timeline to accomplish these things. Assign these responsibilities to a capable person.