National Religious Vocation Conference

Communications articles EDITIONSHORIZON 2001 Theme: Vocation Communications2001 HORIZON No. 4 -- Vocation communications

HORIZON 2008 Theme: Communicationshttps://nrvc.net/243/publication/2008-horizon-no-2-2396

HORIZON ARTICLESSubscribe to HORIZON here.Create a vocations communications plan, by Cheryl AughtonUse your time and resources wisely by planning ahead what you want out of social media use and how you can get it.https://nrvc.net/publication/5078/article/12598

Six tips for using Snapchat in your ministryThe “stories” featured on Snapchat let you give regular updates on life as a sister, brother, or priest. https://nrvc.net/publication/5676/article/14487-six-tips-for-using-snapchat-in-your-ministry 2017

Develop high quality social media content, by Father Larry Rice, C.S.P.Once you’ve moved into this world, how can you organize what you’re doing, and what kind of material should you be posting? What is the strategy behind it all?https://nrvc.net/publication/5078/article/12604

From Facebook to face time, by Siobhan O’Neill MelusoA systematic overview of how to use social media to create face-to-face encounters.https://nrvc.net/publication/5078/article/12606

Go pro: work effectively with a communications staffVocation ministers can stretch their communications dollars and get more impact out of their efforts when they team up with a communications professional. Read more...https://nrvc.net/243/article/go-pro-work-effectively-with-a-communications-staff-3817

Tap your Web site's potentialA strong Web site with fresh, ever-changing content is essential in vocation ministry. Careful planning, good design and vigorous marketing are among the secrets to success. Read more...https://nrvc.net/243/article/tap-your-web-site-s-potential-3824

Four secrets to great presentationsConnect better and communicate better with these tips from a presentation expert. Read more...https://nrvc.net/243/article/four-secrets-to-great-presentations-3829

Help the media to help youYour community is doing good things, and you want the public to know. Here are valuable tips for working with the media to get positive stories circulating. Read more...https://nrvc.net/243/article/help-the-media-to-help-you-3832

Anatomy of a news releaseSee the elements that you need for a successful news release. Read more...https://nrvc.net/243/article/help-the-media-to-help-you-3832

Present your community to the world with Internet video and audioWith podcasting, religious communities have a vast and low-cost resource for sharing their good news. Read more...https://nrvc.net/243/article/present-your-community-to-the-world-with-internet-video-and-audio-3872

Five tips for starting in social media 2014 HORIZON No. 4 Fall By Carol Schuck Scheiber https://nrvc.net/member/index?return_url=/243/article/five-tips-for-starting-in-social-media-5691

NEWSLETTER Hover with your mouse over items on this list to find links.Social media is everywhere: steps to using it in vocation ministry 2012 HORIZON No. 2 Spring By Father James T. Gallagher, CSC

Social media: an invitation rooted in the gospel 2015 HORIZON No. 3 Summer By Sister Julie Vieira, I.H.M.

Use hashtags ## Communications tip of the month May 2015 newsletter

Make use of InstagramCommunications tip of the month June 2015 newsletter

Post your event on the VISION websiteCommunications tip of the month November 2015 newsletter

3 Must knows for responding to inquirersCommunications Tip of the Month August 2014 newsletter

VISION’s digital guide to growing your community in the digital ageLink to online or full guide here.

May 2017 Prepared by Carol Schuck ScheiberVISION , HORIZON, NRVC newsletter editor (567) 288-2255 cscheiber@nrvc.net