Mission statement
The Media Ministry was set up in 2006 to help GSLC improve its communication of activities, events and programs at Good Shepherd. These goals are achieved by:
- Evaluating media/publications to ensure that information is communicated in a timely and concise fashion.
- Evaluating alternate means of disseminating information (e.g., email, website – instead of paper form)
- Evaluating the communication needs/preferences of the congregation Establishing media guidelines
Ministry team members

1st Row L-R: Kerstin Kaiser, Jeanne Van Divender - leader
2nd Row L-R Paul Phillips, Mary Beth Neuhaus, Paul Holzworth
2008 Goals
Based on the results of the Communications / Media Survey, the Media Ministry Team has identified these areas as priorities for 2008:
- Improve communication timeliness of GSLC Council and Ministries (work up guidelines for posting information on website)
- Wittenberg Wall – address the use and presentation of information (e.g., add lighting, set up information around the 5 liturgical areas, sign-up shelf)
- Welcome Center Kiosk – set up computer
- Church Organizational Cross – as a way to promote the 5 liturgical areas of GSLC, we are considering commissioning the building of this cross for display in the Narthex
- Preschool Website – promote the Preschool organization and its activities on the website, coordinate this with Preschool Director and Board
- GSLChurch.org Website – establish guidelines for posting information on website; identify key areas that are missing on website
- Feedback mechanism – considering a mechanism for folks to voice their concerns/comments
2007 Highlights:
- Conducted Communication/Media Survey
- Improved the way Pewsletters and Newsletters are displayed on the website (direct result of survey comments)
- Implemented email alerts to notify folks when the weekly Pewsletters and monthly Newsletters are available for viewing on the GSLC website
2006 Highlights:
- Streamlined the layout of the weekly Pewsletters to have fewer (and more clearly defined) sections – Announcements, Activities, Sunday Morning Education &Music, and Youth Activities
- Introduced Weekly Calendar for Pewsletters
- Created Web-based submission forms for Pewsletters and Newsletters
- Provided guidelines (length, timeliness, section placement) for Pewsletter submissions
- Pewsletter changes became effective January 2007
Meetings
As needed
Contact
Jeanne Van Divender, leader
Recent Meeting Minutes
- February 28, 2008
- February 7, 2008
- November 28, 2007
- November 7, 2007
- July 18, 2007 Minutes (pdf)
- January 31, 2007 Minutes (pdf)
- January 17, 2007 Minutes (pdr)
- November 15, 2006 Minutes (pdf)
- November 1, 2006 (pdf)