Creating a New Sermon

Objective

This SOP outlines the steps to create a new sermon on the church website using the CHMS system.

Key Steps

1. Log into CHMS 0:00

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  • Access the CHMS for the website.
  • Ensure you are on the correct campus for the sermon.

2. Navigate to Content Tab 0:16

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  • Click on the 'Content' tab.
  • Confirm that 'Sermons' is selected as the first type of content.

3. Create New Sermon 0:24

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  • Click on 'New Sermon' to start entering information.

4. Gather Sermon Notes 0:35

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  • Retrieve sermon notes from the email sent by Patrick.
  • Download the notes that contain blanks for uploading.

5. Enter Sermon Information 0:50

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  • Input the description for the sermon (e.g., "First part of Romans, Romans 9, 1 to 29").
  • Assign a tentative title (e.g., "God's Sovereignty, Our Responsibility").

6. Verify Title and Speaker 1:10

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  • Confirm the sermon title with the preacher if necessary.
  • Select the speaker (e.g., Patrick Shea).

7. Choose or Add Series 1:19

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  • Select an existing series or create a new one (e.g., "Gospel Life: Romans").
  • Set it as the current sermon series.

8. Add Topic and Passage 2:00

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  • If applicable, add a topic.
  • Enter the book of the Bible or specific passages (e.g., "Romans 9, 1 through 29").

9. Upload Media Files 2:39

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  • Add any media files related to the sermon.
  • Rename the downloaded notes file to match the format: "notes [sermon date]" before uploading.

10. Save as Draft 3:15

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  • Save the sermon entry as a draft.
  • Plan to return to add sermon video and audio files later.

Cautionary Notes

  • Ensure all information is accurate before saving the draft.
  • Double-check the sermon date and file names to avoid confusion later.

Tips for Efficiency

  • Keep a consistent naming convention for files to streamline the upload process.
  • Regularly check for updates or changes in sermon details to maintain accuracy.

Link to Loom

https://loom.com/share/e83caedf0bc54d41bda545b59133ba3c