Money Well Spent

by Rev. Bob De Moor

Last month I promised to answer the most frequently asked question readers sent in on the bounce-back cards to our very successful (thanks again!) annual campaign:

Are you sure that sending The Banner to every household in the CRC is a good idea; is it good stewardship? Yes! A comprehensive survey done by an outside firm last fall clearly confirms information we receive from our other feedback channels. In 2002, 58 percent of respondents claimed they read substantial portions of The Banner.

Now 86 percent do. In 2002, 5 percent of CRC respondents claimed to read the entire magazine. Now 19 percent do. Most gratifying to hear is how many readers remarked that The Banner draws them into the work of our denomination and how they consider it “value added” to their experience within their local church.

We promise to keep checking regularly to ensure the every household Banner remains a stewardly way of keeping us together in mission and ministry.

Author

Rev. Bob De Moor
Rev. Bob De Moor is editor of The Banner and pastor of preaching and administration at West End CRC, Edmonton, Alberta.

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Writers Needed
The Banner is seeking a news correspondent for northern Michigan (including classis Muskegon) to write about Christian Reformed people and activities of interest to our readers. If you live in the north half of Michigan and you like to write, we’d like to hear from you.

All expressions of interest should be addressed via email to Gayla Postma, News Editor, at gpostma@crcna.org. Please include a resume of your writing experience and some recent samples of news writing.

Calling all shutterbugs!
Pro or hobbyist, if you like taking pictures, we'd like to hear from you.

The Banner is looking for photographers, pro or hobbyists, willing to take occasional photos for the news section, in every region where there is a Christian Reformed Church.

For more information, please contact news editor Gayla Postma at gpostma@crcna.org.

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