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  Cartoons in church life can do far more than raise a smile. They can draw people to the notice that matters in the bulletin, or open a sermon. They can also brighten the weekly email, thank a volunteer team, get a small group talking or mark a season of the church year. This guide…
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  The best way to use cartoons in church bulletins is simple: one cartoon per issue, placed next to the item it supports, big enough to read and chosen to match the message. Do that and people start reading your bulletin all the way to the back page. This guide covers where a cartoon works…
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  Cartoons in church leadership training can make a session more memorable, more honest and a lot more human. Church leaders face situations everyone recognizes, from the meeting that runs an hour over to the budget nobody wants to discuss. A cartoon can name those moments with a smile and open the door to real…
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  Cartoons through the church year can help a church speak to each season in its own voice. In Advent, a cartoon can acknowledge the December rush. At Christmas and Easter, it can make an invitation feel warm rather than formal. And in Lent or at Thanksgiving, a gentle cartoon can open up reflection and…
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  Cartoon discussion starters can get a small group or youth group talking in seconds. A cartoon is open to interpretation, so everyone has something to say, whether they’ve been coming for years or this is their first week. This guide explores the different ways churches use cartoons to open up conversation, with question ideas…
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  Cartoons for church volunteers can make every stage of volunteering a little lighter. They can soften the ask when you need more hands. They can also turn a reminder into something people don’t mind receiving, and make a thank-you feel personal. This guide explores the many ways churches use cartoons to recruit, remind and…
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