Ministry Content Creation (Canva and CapCut)

Mastering Canva and CapCut for Ministry Content Creation

Overview
This 4-6 week training program is designed to equip your church staff with the skills needed to
create engaging and professional visual content for in-person events and online social media
platforms. By focusing on two versatile tools, Canva and CapCut, participants will gain the
knowledge to design graphics, edit videos, and collaborate effectively to establish a consistent
and impactful church brand.
Training Details

Duration: 4-6 Weeks
Participants: church staff members
Goal: By the end of the program, participants will confidently navigate Canva and CapCut,
create brand kits for the church, and collaborate on projects to produce high-quality visual and
video content.

Program Outline
Week 1: Introduction to Canva and CapCut
Objective: Familiarize participants with the interfaces and functionalities of both programs.

Topics:
• What is Canva? What is CapCut?
• Account setup and tool navigation.
• Exploring Canva templates and CapCut video editing basics.
Week 2: Basics of Design and Video Editing
Objective: Learn the foundational skills to create simple designs and edit short videos.

Topics:
• Canva: Adding text, images, and shapes.
• CapCut: Trimming, splitting, and merging video clips.
• Saving and exporting projects in both programs.

Week 3: Creating a Church Brand Kit
Objective: Establish a cohesive brand identity for your church.

Topics:
• Canva: Designing a brand kit (logos, colors, and fonts).
• CapCut: Adding branded intros and outros to videos.
• How to apply brand elements across all content.

Week 4: Designing for Social Media
Objective: Tailor content for social media platforms.

Topics:
• Canva: Creating social media posts, stories, and event flyers.
• CapCut: Editing reels, transitions, and captions for short-form videos.
• Understanding aspect ratios and platform-specific requirements.
Week 5: Advanced Features and Collaboration
Objective: Dive into advanced tools and learn to work as a team.

Topics:
• Canva: Using animation, effects, and team collaboration tools.
• CapCut: Adding music, effects, and dynamic transitions.
• Sharing and reviewing projects with team members.
Week 6: Content Creation and Presentation
Objective: Apply all skills to create real-world content.

Topics:
• Designing graphics and editing videos for a live church event.
• Presenting completed projects to the team.
• Feedback session and final tips for ongoing content creation.

Included Resources
• Access to Canva and CapCut accounts (if not already provided).
• Worksheets and checklists for each week’s training.
• 1-on-1 support during training sessions.
• A final resource guide for future reference.

Key Benefits
1. Empower your staff to create professional, branded content in-house.
2. Build a cohesive and consistent online presence for the church.
3. Save on outsourcing design and editing services.
4. Foster collaboration and creativity within your team.

Instructor Lisa Chambers