Telling the Story of God's Work Across the Southwest Region
The Communications Department of the Southwest Region Conference serves as the voice of God's work across our five-state territory. Through digital media, print publications, social platforms, and ministry partnerships, we connect, inform, and inspire the Adventist family of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Our mission is to communicate the gospel and the good news of ministry happening throughout the conference with excellence, accuracy, and purpose. We partner with local churches, departments, and ministries to amplify stories of transformation, service, and faith—sharing them with our conference family and beyond.
"We connect, inform, and inspire the Adventist family across five states — amplifying every story of transformation and faith."
What We Do
The Communications Department is responsible for a broad range of functions that serve the conference and its member churches:
- Producing and distributing the official Conference eNewsletter in English and Spanish
- Managing the Conference website and digital platforms
- Publishing and curating the Conference News Blog
- Supporting media coverage of conference-wide events and initiatives
- Coordinating photography, videography, and graphic design for ministry use
- Maintaining the Conference's social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Flickr
- Serving as the official liaison to the Southwestern Union Record magazine
- Providing communications resources and training for local churches
- Supporting departments and ministries in telling their stories effectively
- Managing media requests and press relations on behalf of the conference
- Coordinating audiovisual needs for conference events and programs
Stay Connected
Explore the ways you can stay up to date with news, stories, and resources from the Southwest Region Conference.
Conference News Blog
Read the latest stories, announcements, and ministry highlights from across our conference territory. Updated regularly with news from departments, churches, and events.
Read the BlogConference eNewsletter
Our official digital newsletter is delivered in both English and Spanish. Subscribe to receive conference news, ministry updates, event announcements, and inspiring stories directly in your inbox.
Southwestern Union Record
The official publication of the Southwestern Union Conference, the Record covers Adventist news across the region including stories from the Southwest Region Conference.
Visit SWU RecordFollow Us on Social Media
Stay connected throughout the week with updates, inspiration, and ministry stories from the Southwest Region Conference. Follow us on our official social media channels.
Share Your Ministry Story
Every church, ministry, and department across the Southwest Region Conference has a story worth telling. The Communications Department invites you to share what God is doing in your community so that we can amplify those stories through our official channels and inspire the broader conference family.
Conference News Blog
Stories submitted for the Conference News Blog are published at southwestregionsda.org and shared across our social media platforms. We welcome stories about baptisms, community outreach, youth programs, evangelism initiatives, and ministry milestones.
Submission Guidelines
- Articles should be 150–200 words in length
- Focus on the ministry impact and the people involved
- Include the date and location of the event or activity
- Submit 3–10 high-quality photos (JPG or PNG, at least 1MB each)
- Include captions describing what is pictured
- Identify the photographer's name for photo credit
Southwestern Union Record
The Southwestern Union Record is a professional magazine serving Adventist communities across the region. Stories from Southwest Region Conference churches and ministries are regularly featured. Submissions are reviewed by both our Communications Department and the Record editorial team.
Submission Guidelines
- Articles should be 200–300 words in length
- Focus on ministry impact and transformation
- Submit 5–15 high-resolution photos (at least 300 DPI)
- Include captions for each photo
- Identify individuals pictured by name (left to right)
- Include the photographer's name for credit
- Provide author contact information for editorial follow-up
Submission Options
- Email your story and photos directly to our Communications team at news@swrgc.org
- For large photo files, use a file-sharing service (Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer) and include the sharing link in your email
- Please allow 2–3 business days for review and response
We encourage all pastors, church communication leaders, and ministry directors to develop a habit of documenting and sharing ministry moments. You don't need to be a professional writer—just share what happened, who was involved, and what God did.
"Every ministry has a story. Every story has the power to encourage, inspire, and lead others to Christ. Our privilege is to help tell stories with excellence."
Communications Team
