Creating effective communication in our associationforwed
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The document outlines the importance of effective communication within the Deep River Missionary Baptist Association, emphasizing its role in leadership and community engagement. It highlights various communication methods, especially the use of technology and social media, to connect with members and keep them informed. A structured process for communication is recommended to ensure information is shared predictably across the association.
Creating effective communication in our associationforwed
- 1. Creating Effective Communication in Our Association Deep River Missionary Baptist Association: One-Day Session –May 7, 2016 First Baptist Siler City Dr. Ophelia Livingston Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 1
- 2. Effective Leadership Requires Effective Communication Leadership is all about the process of leading others. This includes the way information is shared, how well others are communicated with, and how well the mission and vision is kept in front of the people. Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 2
- 3. Communication Two-way process of reaching mutual understanding in which participants not only exchange information, news, ideas, and feelings but also create and share meaning. In general, communication is a means of connecting people or places. Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 3
- 4. Why Communication? Communication is a strategic function necessary for the success of the mission of Deep River Missionary Baptist Association and of Deep River Missionary Baptist Union. Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 4
- 5. The Responsibility To Communicate Is Laid Upon: Every Association Moderator Every Union President Every Officer which holds a position Every Church Every Pastor Every Association Meeting Every Union Meeting Every Auxiliary LeaderDeep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 5
- 6. Technology in Communication Is Not Going Away It is not about technology, but about building relationships. Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 6
- 7. Benefits of Technology In Communication Technology enables communication Technology enables community. Social media is where the younger generation are interacting. It is the new marketplace Technology enables discipleship Technology allow openness: we are able to express ourselves more freely. Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 7
- 8. The Message Hasn’t Changed, The Method Has Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 8
- 9. Methods of Communication In a Digital World Web Technology Social Media ( Facebook, Twitter, Periscope, Email, YouTube, Blogging) Texting Electronic Mail Newsletter –time consuming Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 9
- 10. Social Media’s Number 1 Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 10
- 11. Create A Process For Communicating The process of communication is important because it sets the expectation for how information is shared. This process should be structured enough that those receiving the communication can reasonably predict how and when information will be received. Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 11
- 12. Smartphones Nearly two-thirds of Americans own a smartphone. (April 2015, The Pew Research Center) 64% of adults own a smartphone 14% of blacks depend on their phone for Internet usage (The Pew Research Center 12/18-21/2014) Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 12
- 13. Mobile Technology is No.1 There are now more mobile phone accounts than humans! Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 13
- 14. State “It” In Writing The Methods of Communication That Shall Be Used Snail Mail, requires stamps E-mail, requires the Internet Texting, requires the Internet Facebook, requires the Internet Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 14
- 15. E-mail E-mail is a great way to communicate with lots of people efficiently and cost- effectively Devotional by your pastor Events/information Photos/videos Link to relevant articles/things on your website. Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 15
- 16. Group Text Messaging The Best Way to Chat for Groups 1. Gather cellular phone numbers 2. Download the app GroupMe. (Groupme.com) 3. Add the phone numbers in the app 4. Send out one message Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 16
- 17. According to the Pew Research As of September 2014: 71% of online adults use Facebook 23% of online adults use Twitter 26% use Instagram 28% use Pinterest 28% use LinkedIn Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 17
- 18. What Should Deep River Use To Communicate Information Show of hands Email _______________ Text Message ________ Facebook Page _______ Robo Call ___________ (OneCallNow.com) Phone Call __________ Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 18
- 19. Reinforcement Add information in Church bulletins Create a flyer to upload to Facebook and then share Send out E-mails Send out text messages Monitor results for 1 year Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 19
- 20. Resources How to set up a group email account http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-live/groups-group-email http://email.about.com/od/gmailtips/qt/Set_up_an_Address_Book_Group_for_List_Mailing_in_G mail.htm Group Text Messaging Apps http://groupme.com Robo-Calling htttp://onecallnow.com QR Code Generator http://www.qrstuff.com/ Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 20
- 21. Are You Ready To Take Advantage of Technology? Establish a technology or communications team. Start with volunteers, but have a dedicated team. Make sure younger leaders are part of your communications team. Identify all relevant technology media channels and train all your leaders on how to use them. Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 21
- 22. QR Code for Slideshare www.slideshare.net/owlrisk Deep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 22