When it comes down to it, the main purpose of a church is to build a sense of community through common worship. As such, the social aspect is very important to most churchgoers. Of course, it can be very problematic to maintain good communication among a large and diverse group of people. With that in mind, let’s look at the electronic message center (EMC for short) and how it can be used to help churches function better in every way.
Better Communication For Events
Most churches will organize events and gatherings for the members of their congregations. These might include anything from a “pot luck” dinner to a charity auction. Whatever your preference, an electronic message board can be a great way to inform all members of your church about your next event.
But, you might ask, why would you choose an EMC over a traditional sign? After all, traditional signs are much cheaper. The answer, in one word, is versatility. Your EMC can be altered at any time with a minimum of effort, and that means you won’t have to take the time and trouble of swapping out those little plastic letters.
Announcements Become A Breeze
From time to time, churches need to inform people as to important events or changes. For instance, sermon times are normally displayed on church signs, and these might change from time to time. Alternatively, you might want to instruct your congregation to pray for a member who has recently suffered a great loss.
Whatever the situation, preachers and pastors don’t really have time to fool with a sign every day. Thus, it is important to make sure your sign contains all the important announcements of the day. This will allow religious teachers to focus more on teaching the tenets of their faith because the mundane things will have already been made clear.
More People Will Read Your Jokes
We’ve all passed by a church and been amused at a funny one-liner displayed on the front sign. These little jokes have become somewhat famous, with some sporting dark humor like “Honk if you love Jesus: Text while driving if you want to meet him.” Others might contain inspirational messages or bible verses. Either way, these messages do no good if they aren’t noticed.
With outdoor message signs, your message (whether humorous or inspirational) will be displayed in bright electric letters that draw the eye more effectively than a normal sign. In most cases, an EMC uses scrolling text, which is also helpful. It is a scientific fact that motion draws the eye, so you might as well use that to your advantage.
You Can Prepare People For The Next Sermon
A lot of people go to church without actually learning anything. They show up and listen, but they don’t really think much about the lessons they are taught. In some cases, this is because people have a hard time following the subject matter. Religious subjects can sometimes be very subtle, so you need all the help you can get in this regard.
You can use your electronic message center to let people know about the topic of your next sermon. By doing this, you give them an opportunity to study their scriptures and come prepared. Obviously, not everyone will go that far, but it still helps to keep everyone informed. Think of it as a lesson plan, because that’s all it really is. As such, it helps to keep everyone on the same page.
You Can Incorporate Images Into Your Signage
Yes, those old-school plastic letters are a lot cheaper than an EMC. However, an EMC offers a lot more functionality, which is easy to see. The higher-quality models of EMC will be able to work with images as well as text. This makes it so that you can incorporate all kinds of imagery with your messages.
Obviously, your images should be of a religious nature, but don’t spare the bright colors! Moving images and dancing lights will always get more attention than a static sign, so get the most out of your investment! EMC signs are not cheap in the least, so you owe it to yourself to get the most out of this important tool. Yes, you will have to do some learning in order to use this feature, but your church probably has at least one person with tech skills!
EMC Signs Can Be Used To Direct People
Many times, a church is a big place. Although the majority of the space is taken up by the main congregation hall, there are bound to be many other rooms and spaces in the building. As such, it’s a good idea to let people know where they are supposed to go, where they aren’t supposed to go, and what they are supposed to do.
Obviously, you cannot afford to put EMC signs in every hallway, but you can put a few of them in strategic places to direct people in specific ways. For instance, if you want the entire congregation to get up and head toward the buses (for some kind of outing), you can use EMC signs to direct them toward the right exits. Yes, the preacher can just tell them where to go, but there will always be some people who miss those instructions for whatever reason.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are numerous benefits to a house of worship when it comes to outdoor electronic signs for churches. Just as they offer many unique advantages to businesses, they offer similar (but different) advantages for those who are running a church.
As you can tell by reading the above sections, all of this comes down to one basic point: Communication. An EMC creates a better system of communication between pastors and congregants, leading to a stronger community and a better church in general. If you have enjoyed this article and found it to be helpful, please fill out the contact form below.