FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MEDIA POLICY

Digital images enhance the quality of the information we provide to our members and give visitors an idea of what to expect when they attend our church. Sharing photos and videos of our events and activities is a privilege and we intend to respect and honor it. 

FBC often uses these images for church-produced materials, including, but not limited to, bulletins, posters, brochures, flyers, newsletters and other printed materials, social media sites and on the church website. Accordingly, participation in church activities implies permission for publication of any media recorded, unless a “Media Opt-Out Form” has been submitted to the church office (see below).

Media Use Guidelines

While we reserve the right to photograph and record church events, in an effort to respect your privacy, we will strive to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Any adult may complete the Media Opt-Out Form if they do not wish for media items in which they, vulnerable adults in their charge or minor children for whom they are the parent/legal guardian are prominently featured.

• We will not knowingly post anything that would be embarrassing, objectionable or hurtful to anyone in a photo or video.

• We do not identify children or youth by name or any other identifying information in the photos and videos we use in our online and printed publications.

• We will gladly remove any photo or video upon request from our online sites. If you see a photo that includes you or your child and would like it removed from the site please contact the church office.