Telling the Story of God's Work Across the Southwest Region
The Southwest Region Conference Communications Department exists to connect, inform, and inspire by sharing how God is working throughout our conference. Through storytelling, publications, digital communications, photography, and media, we highlight the ministries, churches, schools, and people who are advancing the mission of the gospel across our territory.
We also serve as a communications resource for our churches and schools by providing guidance, training, and support that helps strengthen communication throughout the conference while maintaining a consistent conference identity.
What We Do
The Communications Department is responsible for:
- Conference-wide communications
- Conference website maintenance
- Social media management
- News and ministry storytelling
- Conference News Blog
- Photography and videography
- Conference event communications
- Branding and visual identity
- Communications consulting and training
- Media relations
- Conference news submission to the Southwestern Union Record magazine
Stay Connected
Keep up with the latest news, inspiring ministry stories, conference events, and important announcements by exploring our official communications channels.
Conference News Blog
Read the latest stories highlighting ministry, outreach, education, evangelism, and community impact from across the Southwest Region Conference.
Read the BlogConference eNewsletter
Stay informed with conference news, ministry updates, upcoming events, and special announcements delivered directly to your inbox.
Southwestern Union Record
Explore the Southwest Region Conference section of the Southwestern Union Record, where selected stories from throughout our conference are featured alongside news from across the Southwestern Union.
Read the Latest IssueFollow Us on Social Media
Stay connected throughout the week for ministry highlights, conference news, inspiring stories, videos, photos, and important updates:
Share Your Ministry Story
Whether God is working through evangelism, community outreach, education, youth ministries, health ministries, or another area of service, we invite you to share those stories with us. Selected submissions may be featured on the Southwest Region Conference website, conference social media platforms, conference publications, and considered for submission to the Southwestern Union Record.
Conference News Blog
Our Conference News Blog shares current stories and ministry highlights from across the Southwest Region Conference. These articles celebrate how God is working through our churches, schools, and ministries while keeping our conference family informed and inspired.
Submission Guidelines
- 150–200 words
- Focus on ministry impact and outcomes.
- Include the event date and location.
- Submit 3–10 high-resolution photos.
- Include photo captions identifying individuals from left to right when appropriate.
- Include photographer's name.
Southwestern Union Record Submissions
The Communications Department also prepares and submits selected conference news stories for publication in the Southwestern Union Record, the official magazine of the Southwestern Union Conference.
Articles considered for submission should highlight ministry impact, evangelism, education, community outreach, and significant events taking place throughout the Southwest Region Conference.
Recommended Submission Guidelines
- 200–300 words
- Emphasize ministry impact and outcomes.
- Include 5–15 high-resolution photographs.
- Provide captions for all photos.
- Identify individuals left to right when appropriate.
- Include photographer's name.
- Include author or ministry contact.
Please note that publication in the Southwestern Union Record is determined by the magazine's editorial staff and available space.
Submission Options
You may submit:
- A 150–200-word version for the Conference News Blog
- A 200–300-word version for consideration in the Southwestern Union Record.
- Or simply one 200–300-word article, and our Communications team will adapt it for the Conference News Blog as needed.
Churches and schools are encouraged to submit stories throughout the year. Weekly submissions are welcome, as timely stories help us keep our conference family informed and celebrate God's ongoing work across the Southwest Region. Please send your submission to news@swrgc.org
Communications Team
