Comments on: Creating a Ministry Theme/Logo

By: Michael Moyer

Michael Moyer — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:02:11 +0000

Hi Kate, I’m glad you enjoyed the article. I try to get as much direction as possible before I begin the design process to make approval much easier. I also have been working at the ministry here for about 9 years, so I have a pretty good idea of the pastors likes and dislikes. That said, sometimes it takes a few iterations before I get the final logo approved. I would just suggest getting as much direction and input before you begin designing. That will make your job much easier.

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:58:53 +0000

Good description of process! Quick question: how do you address/deal with the “speculative” aspect of your process (“Sometimes I get “the nod” on the first try. Other times I have to submit many ideas before we have the logo/theme we use.”)? Do you receive better vision/info up front on the designs that “the nod” right away? Or are you designing throughout a “vision development” process?

By: Michael Moyer

Michael Moyer — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:10:05 +0000

Pastor Hite, You have to start somewhere. North Valley has not always had such nice material; we’ve had to grow. If you have a mac, there are programs to make designing easy for “newbies” like iWeb and Pages. You can always try to find someone with experience that has a bit of time on their hands. If you want to learn to do it yourself, it will take time. You can start by doing tutorials online. There are many great resources available online. I hope this helps!

By: Brother Hite

Brother Hite — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:11:15 +0000

Brother Moyer, How should a newbie get started? I want to incorporate the North Valley level of sophistication into what we are doing here at Calvary First, Baptist Church in MS, but it is only me and I have no experience in design, adobe, iterations, etc. but I need to start. I want church calendars and tracts and the bulletins and themes and bookmarks and invitations and conference themes and such. But I don’t want it as a black and white text only.
What are your suggestions for the novice? How/Where do I begin?

Yours in Christ,
Brother Hite

By: Michael Moyer

Michael Moyer — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:51:37 +0000

John, thanks…That particular design went through many different iterations before we found a design that worked well. I’m afraid a tutorial of it may be a bit too long.

By: John Burkholder

John Burkholder — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:24:24 +0000

I love your Compassion design. I design all the banners etc. for our small church but I can see that you are a few steps above my level of experience. How about a “tutorial” on how you designed that one? I have Adobe Master Suite CS4 (for 1 year only), but there is still so much I don’t know how to do.

By: Michael Moyer

Michael Moyer — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:06:33 +0000

@Chris: Thanks, I wrote this because you asked for it. I don’t feel like I’m very good at it, but these are the things that have helped me.

@Robert: Thank you for the kind words and the link to Von Glitschka’s site. I’m looking forward to learning more about this subject!

By: Robert Lane

Robert Lane — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:44:36 +0000

I like the compassion logo’s simplicity. The other anniversary logo is a nice crest and makes a formal appearance. Great job!

For designs that are a little more illustrative I use a process by Von Glitschka outlined here: http://www.illustrationclass.com/ His logos are also a great inspiration as well.

By: Chris Adkinson

Chris Adkinson — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:20:19 +0000

Bro. Moyer You are the man. No better way to say it. Thanks for the tips and info, and taking time to help brothers in need!