Communications Team Menu
This menu describes the various work you can commission the Communications Team to do for your congregation or ministry. While this list outlines the work we do on a regular basis, feel free to submit a request if you’d like help with something and can’t find it on this menu. We look forward to serving you and the people you serve through excellent communication!
Social Media 📱
| Project | What It Includes | Turnaround Time |
| Central Social Post - Assets Provided by Client | A post on the main feed of The Austin Stone. Client to provide copy and photo/graphic/video. | 4 weeks ahead of post time * |
| Central Social Post + Assets | A post on the main feed of The Austin Stone. Comms will create copy and content. | 4 weeks ahead of post time * |
| Social Strategy Build-Out | Strategy help for congregation or ministry social platform - brainstorming and high level planning. Doesn’t include gathering content or writing copy. | 3 weeks in advance of use of the strategy |
| Social Strategy Build-Out + Content Creation | Strategy help for congregation or ministry social platform - brainstorming and high level planning. Includes gathering content and writing copy. | 6 weeks in advance of use of the strategy |
| Paid Social Advertisement - Assets Provided by Client | Build an ad to run from The Austin Stone. Paid for by your budget. Typically costs at $20/day. Client to provide copy and photo/graphic/video. | 1 month in advance of the ad start date |
| Paid Social Advertisement + Assets | Build an ad to run from The Austin Stone. Paid for by your budget. Typically costs at $20/day. Comms will create copy and content. | 6 weeks in advance of the ad start date |
* Post not guaranteed at all or on exact date if conflicting with the overall strategic communication plan
Photography 📸
| Project | What It Includes | Turnaround Time |
| Find me a photo! | Are you looking for a photo for a social post, project, or website that already exists? We’ll find one for you. | 24-48 hours |
| Event Photography (3 hours or less) | Will take photos of desired shot list for the event or service. | 3-4 weeks notification in advance of the event |
| Promotional Photography - for an item |
(e.g. for a book or physical item) staged photos of the item only, not people using the item |
1 month ahead of promotional launch date |
| Promotional Photography - of people - speaker headshots |
(e.g. women’s retreat speakers need matching headshots) |
2 months ahead of event registration opening |
| Promotional Photography - of people - group |
(e.g. group of women hanging out to promote women’s retreat; people reading W4W book; students hanging out for SCL promotion) |
3 months ahead of event registration opening |
Website 🌐
| Project | What It Includes | Turnaround Time |
| “Get Involved” Updates | Events, classes, groups, mission trips, programs, volunteer opportunities | 24-48 hours |
| App Updates | Push notifications | 24-48 hours |
| Website Pages/Updates | Adding a specialty landing page, or reformatting an existing page | 1-2 weeks |
Content Creation 🖊️
| Project | What It Includes | Turnaround Time |
| Copy Edit Small Body of Text | Copy editing 6 paragraphs or less | 1-2 Days |
| Copy Edit Large Body of Text | Copy editing 6 paragraphs or more | 2-5 Days |
| Copy for an Announcement, Event, or Push Notifications | Short written blurb for requested announcement/event/push notification | 1-3 Days |
| Copy for Singular Email | Written content for one email including subject line, preview line, and body copy | 3-5 Days |
| Develop & Write Copy for Email Drip Campaign | 3-5 completed emails with copy and proposed dates to send | 7-10 Days |
| Write Copy & Design Layout for Brochure, Packet, or Smaller Deliverable | Complete layout/photography/copy for a deliverable less than 8 pages | 7-30 Days |
| Write Copy & Design Layout for Magazine or Larger Deliverable | Example | 14-30 Days |
Strategic Planning 📈
| Project | What It Includes | Turnaround Time |
| Communication Plan Strategy | Meeting to review project details and create a unique communication plan to achieve project goals. | 1-2 Weeks |