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Resources for the 121st Council of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas: February 20-22, 2024

Congratulations on being selected as speaker or workshop leader for the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas Council 2025. We look forward to hearing about the great work you are doing. To assist you with your presentation and to ensure that visuals are engaging, consistent, and clear, we have provided an approved Diocesan Council 2025 PowerPoint template and requirements/recommendations for presenting.

Presenters  |  Workshop Leaders  |  Worship Leaders

Resources for Presenters

Presentation Template

Click here to download the 2025 Diocesan Google Slides Template.

Once completed, upload your presentation here. Your final presentation slides and script must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24.

Speaker Rehearsal and Reporting for Presenting

A Rehearsal for Speakers is being held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20 in the Embassy Suites, SanMarcos Conference Center, Veramendi A-E.

On the day of your presentation, you will report to dispatch for instructions for where you will be stationed and at what time you need to be ready and in place. It is important that we have your cellphone to be able to communicate with you. Please ensure you have provided this information on the presenter form.

Submit your Presentation

Use the links below to submit a presenter form and presentation no later than Friday, January 24, 2025

Click here to complete the presenter form.

Click here to submit your Council 2025 presentation.

Guidelines

Length: Communicated in your invitation to speak.

Opening: Begin your presentation by addressing “Right Reverend Sir, and Bishop Elect

Conclusion: Conclude your presentation with “Right Reverend Sir, this concludes our report on _______.

Formatting: Keep main messaging succinct and limit copy. Engage with audience in conveying your primary message and don't read the copy off the slides.

Recommendations

Keep your presentations succinct and focus on the highlights.

Report on 2024

  • Recap your 2024 accomplishments.
  • Share how your ministry or committee is positively impacting lives and communities.
  • Include engaging photos. Choose photos that include smiling, joyful scenes. Make sure your photos are clear and individuals can be seen. (No far away photos with unidentifiable subjects).
  • Recount a memorable story that demonstrates how God is working through your ministry.
  • Describe any challenges you encountered.

Transition to 2025 Plans

  • Highlight your focus for the coming year.
  • Announce upcoming events.
  • Share requests for support.
  • Close with a takeaway you want to be remembered.

Contact Information

Please do not hesitate to reach to the Communications Office at communications@dwtx.org if you have any questions.

Resources for Workshop Leaders

Presentation Template

Information to come.

Submit your Presentation

Information to come.

Guidelines and Recommendations

Information to come.

Contact Information

Information to come.

Resources for Worship Leaders

Presentation Template

Information to come.

Submit your Presentation

Information to come.

Guidelines and Recommendations

Information to come.

Contact Information

Information to come.

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