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Vic ory Church. By Kaylin Kerstner. Public Relations Summer/Fall 2008. P. C. ampaign lan. K. &. Co. Public Relations - organizational - business - corporate Research Tools Relationships Strategies Goal - Turn better into best Journey. K. K. &. &. Co. Co.
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Vic ory Church By Kaylin Kerstner Public Relations Summer/Fall 2008 P C ampaign lan K & Co.
Public Relations • - organizational • - business • - corporate • Research • Tools • Relationships • Strategies • Goal - Turn better into best • Journey K K & & Co. Co. Vic ory Church
Educate • Energize • Empower • Elevate • Enrich Philosophy K & Co. Vic ory Church
Campaign Theme K & Co. Vic ory Church
U D PWAR Moving Believers Toward Him K & Co. Public Relations Campaign Plan Vic ory Church
The Current Scene K & Co. Vic ory Church
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1. How does Victory Church continue to be a spirit-led church that is sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading yet not compromise its core beliefs? 2. In areas of outreach and growth, how do we keep Victory Church in front of Waupaca Joe? 3. How can we provide worship that is filled with presence yet connect with people who are drawn to more traditional styles? K & Co. Vic ory Church
Research Findings K & Co. Vic ory Church
1. Sensitive and Spirit-Led with Values in Mind • Member Responses (Informal Survey) • Leadership seeking God • Testimonies show God is moving K & Co. Vic ory Church
2. Targeting Waupaca Joe • Approach to finding home church • Thought Process • Beliefs & Perceptions K & Co. Vic ory Church
10 Top Factors in Selecting a Church 5. Care for Community 76% 6. God’s Work 74% 7. Relationships 73% 8. Church Unity 71% 9. Biblical Truth 70% 10. Music 69% • Church Beliefs 89% • 2. Preaching 87% • 3. Authenticity 86% • 4. Worship Style 80% Barna Research Group K & Co. Vic ory Church
Finding a Church 5 in 10 - visit 4+ times before deciding 2 in 10 - decide after 1 visit 7 in 10 - church welcomes guests 8 in 10 - greetings positively impacted decision 8 in 10 – personal Pastor welcome positively impacted decision 5 in 10 - experienced Pastor welcome at current church Barna Research Group K & Co. Vic ory Church
Common Search Methods In-Person Visit 83% Recommendation 64% Invitation 32% Word of Mouth 27% Drive By 25% Website 21% Local Ad 19% Barna Research Group K & Co. Vic ory Church
The “Unattached” • ¼ American Adults • Not attended church in past year • Lacking spiritual/personal interaction • Most consider themselves Christians • 17% born again • Occasionally pray/read Bible • Single, male, divorced Barna Research Group K & Co. Vic ory Church
3. Worship Styles • Observe congregation • -During worship • Preferences • -Generational • -Cultural K & Co. Vic ory Church
It’s About Him • Back to the Basics • Perceptions of Outcome • -Member: personal benefit, don’t know • -Pastor: connect with God • Faith Community Church • Most satisfied • Quiet Time Barna Research Group K & Co. Vic ory Church
Campaign Goals K & Co. Vic ory Church
To be a spirit-led church that is sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading yet not compromise its core beliefs. • 2. To keep Victory Church in front of Waupaca Joe. • 3. To provide worship that is filled with presence yet connects with a variety of people. K & Co. Vic ory Church
Objectives • Seek God in everything. • Monitor and improve visitor, member, and community perceptions. • Keep members involved in and excited about church happenings. • Plan outreach events. • Maintain and increase interest in Victory Church. • Involve local media to promote Victory Church. • Offer variety in worship. K & Co. Vic ory Church
Strategies & Tactics • Approve important decisions and announcements with the elder board. • Create a consistent logo and theme. • Update publications and create needed ones. • Make an extra effort to recognize visitors. • Incorporate current technology. • Get the word out: billboards, magazines, press releases. • Integrate cultural, traditional, and contemporary worship. • Remind members of the purpose of worship. K & Co. Vic ory Church
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Budget Updating Publications $60/month Developing New Publications $100 Enhance Visitor Center $400 Web Technology $50 Billboard $950 Magazine/Newspaper Ads $350 Press Releases Free Worship music $60 Total: $1,970 K & Co. Vic ory Church
Calendar June 2008 - Worship study - Implement new worship structure July 2008 - Enhance Visitor Center August 2008 - Web technology - Billboard, Magazine/Newspaper - Press Releases (September 2008 – 25th Anniversary) November 2008 - Update and Develop Publications K & Co. Vic ory Church
Evaluation Plan -Word of mouth, buzz -Casual interviews -Sunday service attendance -Observing how people respond during worship -Media coverage -Event participation K & Co. Vic ory Church
Vic ory Church By Kaylin Kerstner Public Relations Summer/Fall 2008 P C ampaign lan K & Co.