No matter how you slice it, content is king! And the content in a church bulletin is important. But can errors and faux pas make them unsafe? That was my thought as I drew this safe church bulletins cartoon.
When it comes to church communications, always test them first. All it takes is one typo to throw the congregation into a tizzy. Remember, it only takes one letter to turn “singing” into “sinning!”
Church Bulletins Tips
Besides that, “safe” can mean there is nothing controversial or interesting in the bulletin. I’ll admit, church bulletins aren’t meant to scream headlines about breaking news or the latest sound bite. They are meant to convey helpful information. They need to be:
- Organized
- well-designed
- clear
- accurate
- have a cartoon (Okay! I may be biased about that one!)
Here are some tips from other websites:
- Church Bulletins at ChurchMarketingSucks.com
- 9 smart tips for improving your church bulletins
- 5 tips to improve church bulletins so they’ll read it
Print or Electronic?
But what about the electronic age? Should church bulletins still be printed? When the COVID-19 pandemic hit us, I notice many churches using QR Codes that allowed congregants to go to an online version.
While online versions are a viable option, printed versions of church bulletins still can be more effective for several reasons:
- Are older members of your congregation tech-savvy enough to use their smart phone in church?
- Besides, don’t smartphones distract from the service?
- If you aren’t tech-savvy or have someone to help you, your electronic bulletins may not be ready for prime time.
So may your congregation enjoy their safe church bulletins this morning. And if they giggle as they read it, may it be because it contains a cartoon rather than a glaring error.
Editor’s Note: I originally published this blog on October 6, 2015. I revamped and updated it for timeliness and comprehensiveness.
