Communication and Nurture Committee
Website Newsletter Technology Members Responsibilities
The Communication and Nurture Committee of Presbytery works with people and programs to provide printed and on-line communication, community building, and leadership development among pastors, elders, congregations, and the presbytery.
Our current projects include working to expand the Presbytery web site, publish a quarterly newsletter, and maintain a referral source for technical projects such as using multimedia in worship.
Website
We currently have one web site with two domain names: www.eastminsterpresbytery.org and www.faithfulness.com, (the version of the eastminsterpresbytery name ending in .com is no longer used)
The web site currently is “in house” designed primarily for the needs and ease of use of those active and involved in Eastminster Presbytery. The committee is considering using the “faithfulness.com” name as an outreach web site for those seeking a Presbyterian congregation in the area or those new to the Presbyterian Church.
Evangel Newsletter
The Presbytery Newsletter is published electronically quarterly focusing on various themes. Congregations are asked to get their copy from the web site or via email and make copies of the one sheet bulletin formatted newsletter for insertion into their bulletins or newsletter.
All articles in the newsletter should be “lifting up” and should answer the question “why is it great to be a part of Eastminster Presbytery?"
Articles Welcomed |
Articles Declined
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- Mission stories
- Successful congregational events
- Regional events of interest to many
- Congregational lifePresbytery life
- Highlighted Congregation
- About candidates under care
- Executive Presbyter’s travel notes
- Eastminster Mission dollars in action
- Resource center helpfulness to congregations and individuals
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- Social issues
- Sermons
- Advocacy group articles
- Local event announcements
- Overture pros or cons
- Policy discussions
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Articles may be mailed to the Presbytery office or the editor, Trella Johnson johnsontjp@aol.com.
Technology
Communication and Nurture committee has consultants it can refer to congregations in the area of worship technology. Send an email to the Presbytery office or contact the moderator, currently Christy Ramsey pastor@christyramsey.com
Equipment
The committee also has data projectors for borrowing by congregations. A policy is being formed for their use. Currently, they are available at no charge for periods of up to two weeks by reserving them through the Presbytery Office.
Members
9 members: one of whom is elected from among the committee members to serve as moderator. In accordance with the Book of Order G-9.0501b, at least one half the members shall be laypersons.
| Class of 2007 |
Class of 2008 |
Class of 2009 |
Rev. Jeanine Haven |
Elder Henry Pearce |
Elder Bob Gillette |
Elder Trella Johnson |
Rev. Christy Ramsey |
Elder Shirley Bullis |
Rev. Burt McGlawn |
Elder Kerry Price |
Rev. Brian Nutt |
Responsibilities
In consultation with the Mission Visioning Council, this committee will seek to support the Presbytery's vision by:
- Communication
- Multiple functions of Presbytery Web site
- Provides timely information about the Presbytery's role, structure and activities
- Two way communication with churches and interested parishioners
- Coordination of online and printed publications
- Helps congregations in need of computer equipment and skill
- Community Building
- Installation services
- Social events
- General Presbyter & minister gatherings
- General Presbyter & congregation gathering
- Nurture local church and Presbytery leadership
- Nurture and support for pastors
- Leadership development
Note: This committee is expected to use Task Groups to fulfill the responsibilities listed. |
