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Our church is interested in making a new church directory. What’s the first step? |
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Lifetouch would love to work with you on your project. We will be glad to have a local Lifetouch representative contact you to explain our program and offerings. Just click on the “Contact Info” button on the Lifetouch Church Directories and Portraits home page.
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We are two congregations sharing one pastor. Can we share a directory? |
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Yes, Lifetouch has a program designed especially for you -- our Multi-Church Option. This program offers a variety of paging options and designs.
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How do we know how many activity pages we get in our directory? |
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With our Fellowship Directory Program, the number of activity pages you are eligible for is based on the number of families photographed. The more families photographed, the more pages you receive. Your Lifetouch representative will be happy to share the activity page chart with you.
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When will our directories be delivered? |
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Lifetouch is the only company to offer 15/15 to qualifying churches -- in other words, your proof book is shipped to you in 15 working days and your printed directory in 15 working days. Lifetouch puts your production schedule in writing in your contract. Plus, you can check on the status of your directory 24 hours a day/seven days a week -- call 1-800-521-4611 in the U.S. or 1-800-553-8430 in Canada.
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What other products does Lifetouch offer to help our church grow? |
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We offer a full line of ministry support tools such as brochures, postcards and greeting cards. We have a helpful guide to assist your church in reactivation. In addition, ask your Lifetouch representative about Welcome Packets, Banners, Celebration Books, and other outreach tools.
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How many activity page layout designs does Lifetouch offer? |
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Lifetouch has over 50 pre-designed activity pages. However, with our option of swapping photos and caption blocks, the combinations are virtually endless.
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How do we get our photos to fit into your activity page designs? |
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Lifetouch cuts, crops, enlarges and reduces activity page photos for you at no charge. This ensures your activity pages will be professional and attractive, without any work or worry on your part.
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Can we submit our directory on disk? |
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Yes, Lifetouch supports and encourages your creativity! Our easy-to-follow Disk Submitted Guidelines sheet explains all our requirements. Ask your Lifetouch representative for a copy and let the creativity begin!
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What materials does Lifetouch provide the church to promote our directory program? |
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Almost everything you need!Lifetouch provides publicity posters, ad slicks for church bulletins, sample pastor announcements, photography appointment reminder cards, pre-printed letters from your church, and portrait sitting guides for your members -- all free of charge.
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Is it possible to use our directory program as a fundraiser? |
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Yes, Lifetouch has three fundraising options. Your church can earn up to 5 percent of all portrait and frame sales. Ask your Lifetouch representative for details.
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How do we submit our church roster? |
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Lifetouch offers two roster formats -- column roster or line roster. Your Fellowship Directory Program Binder has complete instructions and examples on preparing your roster. If after reviewing its contents, you still have a question, call our Directory Customer Service at 1-800-521-4611 in the U.S. or 1-800-553-8430 in Canada.
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