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Creating EffectiveCommunication in Our
Association
Deep River Missionary Baptist Association:
One-Day Session –May 7, 2016
First Baptist Siler City
Dr. Ophelia Livingston
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Effective Leadership RequiresEffective Communication
Leadership is all about the process ofleading others.
This includes the way information isshared, how well others arecommunicated with, and how well themission and vision is kept in front ofthe people.
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Communication
Two-way process of reaching mutualunderstanding in which participantsnot only exchange information, news,ideas, and feelings but also create andshare meaning.
In general, communication is a meansof connecting people or places.
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Why Communication?
Communication is a strategicfunction necessary for the successof the mission of Deep RiverMissionary Baptist Association andof Deep River Missionary BaptistUnion.
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The Responsibility ToCommunicate 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
Technology in CommunicationIs Not Going Away
It is not about technology,but about buildingrelationships.
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Benefits of Technology InCommunication
Technology enables communication
Technology enables community. Socialmedia is where the younger generation areinteracting. It is the new marketplace
Technology enables discipleship
Technology allow openness: we are able toexpress ourselves more freely.
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The Message Hasn’t Changed,The Method Has
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Methods of Communication In aDigital World
Web Technology
Social Media ( Facebook, Twitter,Periscope, Email, YouTube, Blogging)
Texting
Electronic Mail
Newsletter –time consuming
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Create A Process For Communicating
The process of communication isimportant because it sets theexpectation for how information isshared.
This process should be structuredenough that those receiving thecommunication can reasonably predicthow and when information will bereceived.
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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 phonefor Internet usage (The Pew Research Center
12/18-21/2014)
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Mobile Technology is No.1
There are now more mobile phoneaccounts than humans!
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State “It” In Writing The Methods ofCommunication That Shall Be Used
Snail Mail, requires stamps
E-mail, requires the Internet
Texting, requires the Internet
Facebook, requires the Internet
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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 yourwebsite.
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Group Text MessagingThe 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
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According to the Pew Research
As of September 2014:
71% of online adults useFacebook
23% of online adults use Twitter
26% use Instagram
28% use Pinterest
28% use LinkedInDeep River Missionary Baptist Association One-Day Session 17
What Should Deep River Use ToCommunicate Information
Show of hands
Email _______________
Text Message ________
Facebook Page _______
Robo Call ___________ (OneCallNow.com)
Phone Call __________
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Reinforcement
Add information in Church bulletins
Create a flyer to upload to Facebookand then share
Send out E-mails
Send out text messages
Monitor results for 1 year
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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_Gmail.htm
Group Text Messaging Apps http://groupme.com
Robo-Calling
htttp://onecallnow.com
QR Code Generator http://www.qrstuff.com/
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Are You Ready To Take Advantageof Technology?
Establish a technology or communicationsteam. Start with volunteers, but have adedicated team.
Make sure younger leaders are part of yourcommunications team.
Identify all relevant technology media channelsand train all your leaders on how to use them.
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