Announcement Request – Salem Missionary Baptist Church

Ministry & Contact Information

Announcement requests must be submitted by the ministry leader or an authorized representative.

First Name *

Last Name *

You are submitting as *Requests must come from the ministry leader or someone authorized to act on their behalf.Ministry LeaderAuthorized Ministry Representative

Ministry / Department *

Your Role / Title *

Point of Contact Phone *

Point of Contact Email *

Announcement Details

Keep it clear and concise. Focus on essential information.

Event / Announcement Name *State the complete title exactly as it should appear.0 / 120

Type of Announcement *Select one of the following. Please note that community outreach, fundraising, and special recognitions require prior leadership approval.

Priority CategorySelect one of the following. Categories are used for scheduling when communication space is limited. Final placement is set by the Communications Team.

Announcement Description *750 characters max. Include only essential details — lengthy submissions will be condensed. Please include any themes, color schemes, or specific design details, if a graphic is needed for your announcement.0 / 750

Event Date, Time, & Location

If this is an announcement rather than an event, enter the date it relates to.

Event Date *

Start Time *

Hour

Minute

AM/PM

End Time

Hour

Minute

AM/PM

Location of the Event *Yes — hosted at Salem Missionary Baptist ChurchNo — hosted off-siteNot applicable — this is not an event

Room / Area on Campus

Off-Site Venue Name & Full AddressInclude venue name, street address, city, state, and ZIP.0 / 300

Is this a recurring or multi-week event?Multi-week campaigns must be submitted 6–8 weeks in advance.No — single occurrenceYes — recurring or multi-week

All Dates & TimesList every date and time for this recurring event or campaign.0 / 400

Registration Information

Complete this section only if the congregation must register or sign up.

Will members need to register? *Yes — registration is required, to be created by the church officeNo — open to all, no registration

Registration Deadline

Registration Instructions & CostHow to register, any cost or fee, and who to contact with questions.0 / 300

Publication Request

Disclaimer: Submitting by the deadline does not guarantee publication on a specific date or platform.

Requested First Announcement Date *

Requested Last Announcement DateVerbal announcements run up to 2 Sundays; digital screens up to 4 weeks.

Preferred Platforms *Select all that apply. Final placement is determined by the Communications Team.Verbal Announcement/Personal Appeal during Sunday ServiceChurch WebsiteSocial Media (i.e. Instagram and Facebook)Email NewsletterIn-Service Digital Display

Submission Deadline Category *Disclaimer: Requests that miss the deadline may be delayed or declined.Standard announcement — submitted at least 14 days in advanceMajor church event — submitted 4–6 weeks in advanceMulti-week campaign — submitted 6–8 weeks in advanceEmergency announcement — requesting case-by-case review

Reason for Emergency or Late Review *Emergency announcements are reviewed case by case. Explain the urgency.0 / 400

Graphics & Promotional Materials

All promotional materials must be submitted at the time of the request.

Promotional Materials *The Communications Team may redesign submitted graphics to maintain visual consistency. Please attach files, images, or materials that are needed.Yes — I am attaching a finished graphicNo — please have the Communications Team design a graphic with materials I will supplyNo — please have the Communications Team design a graphicNot applicable — no graphic needed

Upload Flyers, Logos & GraphicsHigh-resolution files only. Up to 16 MB per file.

Graphics ConfirmationConfirm each item that applies to your files.Files are high-resolutionMaterials follow church branding standardsAll dates, times, and locations shown are accurateFree of copyrighted material, or permission has been obtained

Approvals & Policy Acknowledgment

Final approval rests with church leadership and/or the Communications Team.

Prohibited Content Confirmation *All prohibited content statements must be true for the request to be considered.

This announcement contains no political endorsements or campaign materials.

This announcement contains no commercial advertising or personal business promotion.

The content is consistent with the church’s beliefs and mission.

Acknowledgments *

I understand the Communications Team may edit this submission for grammar, clarity, length, and consistency.

I understand submission does not guarantee publication on every platform or during every worship service.

I will notify the Communications Team immediately if the event details change, or if it is canceled or postponed.

I understand any fundraising associated with this announcement must be approved by church leadership.

Additional Notes for the Communications TeamAnything else we should know? Optional.0 / 500

Terms Agreement *By submitting, the ministry leader or authorized representative acknowledges they have read and agree to abide by this policy.Yes, I have read and agree to the Announcement Submission Terms & Policy.