IPHC Communication Services October 26, 2010

The Church Survives on Communication The message, without communication, is confined to the originator. Multiple- mode communication was God’s idea first. –Prophets, Judges –Types in the OT –Jesus – The Word –The Holy Spirit (Direct, Personal Communication)

Our Communication Must Be... Relevant – pertains to the matter at hand; Pertinent Dynamic – vigorously active or forceful; Energetic; Effective. Demonstrative – serving to demonstrate; explanatory or illustrative. serving to prove the truth of anything; indubitably conclusive.

While the message remains constant, multiple media must be used to reach a diverse target audience.

In our time, the available means of communication and the technology related to those means are constantly changing. We are continually offered new ways to communicate an unchanging message.

The role of Communication Services is to remain knowledgeable of the available communications media and the related technology and assist ministries by making those media available.

Work in Progress Restructuring Personnel Restructuring Facilities Reallocating Resources Update on Communications Services

Website Redesigned Refocused Home Page on News Being ported to new site that supports newer technology. (temporary glitches until all moved) Many more functions and features to come. Extremely personnel intensive. More requests than can be handled with current personnel. (Reallocate positions)

Website – Changing Your Home Page (IE) Update to latest version of Internet Explorer Browse to Click on drop-down tab next to Home Page Icon Choose “Add or Change Home Page” Choose “Use this page as your only home page” Click “Yes”

Network Services Technology continues to change in this area (FO) To the amazement of my creative staff, I am now using a Mac laptop. Approach to computer applications has come full circle. More connectivity to come. Increased support for Out of the Office personnel Support for multiple browsers.

Video Technology continues to change in this area. Investing in state-of-art video equipment. Investment in personnel still needed. Video, in some form, has become main source of information for most people.

Video (cont’d) We are developing the capability to deliver video in multiple formats –Website –Smart Phones/Podcasts –DVD –Internet Broadcast/Streaming –Traditional TV –Video on Demand

Smart Phones/PDA’s/iPods Communication has definitely become personal. We are exploring the development of an iPhone app for IPHC news and announcements.

Communication Lists No longer just mailing lists. Always difficult to maintain ERS is our best chance at developing a system to keep our communication lists current.

Printing Even the age old communication method of printing is changing and adapting to the needs of our culture. Digital Printing Variable Data Printing Print on Demand (no inventory)

Branding the IPHC What is Branding? Branding should reflect reality. Initial Plan presented at the next COB meeting. Will include 30 – 60 second video segments suitable for congregations and local TV. Branding concepts?

Conclusion New methods and technology are on the way. We are still rebuilding our infrastructure and have many improvements to make. We are committed to continual improvement and to doing what it takes to make sure the message of the IPHC and the Kingdom of God reaches the intended recipients. We exist to serve you as you serve Him.