Summary

The relationship between churches and the news media is too often one of mutual indifference or mistrust. This session explores practical ways of connecting with local reporters and maintaining healthy and beneficial relationships with the media.

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The relationship between churches and the news media is too often one of mutual indifference or mistrust. Having the stories of your congregation or organization told in the news media is an important way to communicate your mission and service to a wider audience and to have a public presence in your community. This session explores practical ways of connecting with local reporters and maintaining healthy and beneficial relationships with the media.

Presented at the 2007 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

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