Create social media graphics specifications with these details:

Graphic purpose: [e.g., "Sunday sermon promotion" or "Event announcement" or "Quote graphic" or "Weekly encouragement" or "Announcement slide"]
Platform: [e.g., "Instagram post" or "Instagram story" or "Facebook" or "Multi-platform" or "Presentation slide"]
Content to include: [e.g., "Sermon title and date" or "Event details" or "Bible verse" or "Announcement info"]
Church brand context: [e.g., "Modern, minimal" or "Traditional, classic" or "Vibrant, young" or "Warm, family-focused"]
Available resources: [e.g., "Canva" or "Adobe" or "Stock photos" or "Limited budget"]

Please provide:

1. Design Specifications:
   
   A. Dimensions and Format:
   - Platform-specific sizes
   - Instagram Post: 1080x1080px (square)
   - Instagram Story: 1080x1920px (9:16 vertical)
   - Facebook Post: 1200x630px (landscape)
   - Presentation Slide: 1920x1080px (16:9)
   - File format (PNG, JPG, or both)
   - Resolution requirements (72 DPI for digital)
   
   B. Safe Zones:
   - Text boundaries (avoid edges)
   - Profile picture coverage areas (Instagram)
   - Interface overlay zones (Stories)
   - Mobile viewing considerations

2. Visual Hierarchy:
   
   A. Primary Message:
   - Main headline or title
   - Font size: [e.g., "80-100pt for title"]
   - Font weight: Bold or Heavy
   - Placement: Upper third or center
   - Color: High contrast for readability
   
   B. Secondary Information:
   - Supporting details (date, time, location)
   - Font size: [e.g., "40-60pt"]
   - Font weight: Regular or Medium
   - Placement: Below primary message
   
   C. Tertiary Elements:
   - Church name, logo, social handles
   - Font size: [e.g., "24-36pt"]
   - Placement: Bottom corner or margin
   - Should not compete with main message

3. Typography Guidelines:
   
   A. Font Selection:
   - Primary font (headlines): [Suggest 2-3 options]
     * Sans-serif for modern (Montserrat, Poppins, Gotham)
     * Serif for traditional (Playfair Display, Merriweather)
   - Secondary font (body text): [Suggest 2-3 options]
     * Readable, complementary to primary
   - Maximum: 2-3 font families per graphic
   
   B. Readability Rules:
   - Minimum 24pt for any text
   - High contrast ratios (4.5:1 minimum)
   - Line spacing: 1.2-1.5x font size
   - Avoid all caps except for short headlines
   - Left-align paragraphs, center short headlines
   
   C. What to Avoid:
   - Overly decorative fonts for body text
   - Too many font styles in one graphic
   - Script fonts in all caps
   - Low contrast text

4. Color Palette:
   
   A. Brand Colors:
   - Define 3-5 primary church brand colors
   - Include hex codes for consistency
   - When to use each color
   - Accent color for emphasis
   
   B. Color Combinations:
   - Background + text pairings
   - Ensure sufficient contrast
   - Test on both light and dark modes
   - Consider colorblind accessibility
   
   C. Suggested Palettes by Vibe:
   - Modern/Minimal: Navy + White + Gold accent
   - Vibrant/Young: Bright blue + Coral + Yellow
   - Warm/Traditional: Burgundy + Cream + Forest green
   - Fresh/Contemporary: Teal + Light gray + Orange accent

5. Image and Photo Guidelines:
   
   A. Photo Selection:
   - High resolution (minimum 1500px on longest side)
   - Authentic, not overly staged
   - Diverse representation
   - Emotionally appropriate for content
   - Proper lighting and focus
   
   B. Photo Sources:
   - Free stock: Unsplash, Pexels, Pixabay
   - Paid stock: Envato Elements, Adobe Stock
   - Original photography (preferred when possible)
   - Rights and attribution when required
   
   C. Photo Treatment:
   - Subtle filters or overlays only
   - Maintain brand consistency
   - Don't over-edit or distort
   - Test legibility of text over photo

6. Layout Templates by Purpose:
   
   A. Sermon Promotion:
   Layout:
   - Background: Engaging photo with dark overlay (40-60% opacity)
   - Top third: Sermon series logo or icon
   - Center: Sermon title (large, bold, white text)
   - Below: Date and time (smaller, lighter text)
   - Bottom: Church logo and website
   
   Example Structure:
   ```
   [Series Icon]
   
   "SERMON TITLE HERE"
   Big, Bold, Readable
   
   Date | Time
   
   [Church Logo]
   ```
   
   B. Event Announcement:
   Layout:
   - Split design: Image left, text right (or top/bottom)
   - Event name: Prominent and clear
   - Essential details: Date, time, location, cost
   - Call to action: "Register at..." or "More info..."
   - Visual interest: Icons for date/time/location
   
   C. Quote or Verse:
   Layout:
   - Clean background (solid color or subtle texture)
   - Quote: Centered, well-spaced
   - Attribution: Smaller, below quote
   - Decorative element: Simple line or shape
   - Minimal church branding
   
   D. Weekly Encouragement:
   Layout:
   - Eye-catching background
   - Short, inspiring message
   - Conversational tone
   - Easy to read at small sizes
   - Shareable and relatable

7. Design Best Practices:
   
   A. Composition:
   - Rule of thirds for photo placement
   - White space is your friend
   - Balance visual weight
   - Guide eye flow intentionally
   - Less is more (don't overcrowd)
   
   B. Consistency:
   - Use same fonts across graphics
   - Maintain color palette
   - Similar layouts for series content
   - Recognizable brand style
   - Template-based approach
   
   C. Accessibility:
   - High contrast text
   - Readable fonts
   - Alt text for social media
   - Consider colorblindness
   - Test on mobile devices

8. Platform-Specific Considerations:
   
   A. Instagram Feed:
   - Square format (1:1 ratio)
   - Cohesive feed aesthetic
   - High-quality visuals
   - Balance photo and text posts
   - Consider carousel for more info
   
   B. Instagram Stories:
   - Vertical format (9:16)
   - Interactive elements (polls, questions)
   - Thumb-stopping first frame
   - Text in safe zones (middle 1280px)
   - Maximum 15 seconds per slide
   
   C. Facebook:
   - Horizontal or square works well
   - More text acceptable than Instagram
   - Eye-catching thumbnail for link posts
   - Community-focused messaging
   
   D. Multi-Platform:
   - Design for smallest platform first
   - Resize and adapt for others
   - Keep critical info in center
   - Test across all platforms before posting

9. Creating Graphics in Canva:
   
   A. Setup:
   - Use correct dimensions from start
   - Create brand kit with colors/fonts/logos
   - Save templates for recurring posts
   - Organize designs in folders
   
   B. Design Process:
   - Start with template or blank canvas
   - Add background (color, gradient, or photo)
   - Insert text with hierarchy
   - Add brand elements (logo, colors)
   - Apply effects sparingly
   - Download in correct format
   
   C. Time-Saving Tips:
   - Duplicate and modify existing designs
   - Use elements library for icons
   - Save frequently used combinations
   - Batch create similar graphics
   - Schedule directly to social media

10. Quality Control Checklist:
    
    Before Publishing, Verify:
    - [ ] All text is spelled correctly
    - [ ] Dates and times are accurate
    - [ ] Text is readable at mobile size
    - [ ] Colors match brand guidelines
    - [ ] Image is high resolution
    - [ ] Logo is visible and correct
    - [ ] File is correct dimensions
    - [ ] Safe zones respected
    - [ ] Accessible contrast ratios
    - [ ] Consistent with other graphics
    - [ ] Call to action is clear
    - [ ] Links/handles are correct

11. Common Mistakes to Avoid:
    
    - Using too many fonts (stick to 2-3)
    - Poor photo quality or resolution
    - Text too small or hard to read
    - Overcrowded design with too much info
    - Inconsistent branding across posts
    - Ignoring platform specifications
    - Not testing on mobile view
    - Forgetting to update dates/details
    - Overly complex designs
    - Copyright violations with images

12. Content Ideas for Graphics:
    
    - Weekly sermon promotions
    - Upcoming event announcements
    - Bible verse of the week
    - Encouraging quotes
    - Service time reminders
    - Staff introductions
    - Volunteer spotlights
    - Ministry updates
    - Prayer requests
    - Community impact stories
    - Behind-the-scenes moments
    - Testimony highlights

Important Principles:
- Clarity over cleverness
- Consistency builds recognition
- Mobile-first design approach
- Accessibility matters
- Quality over quantity
- Brand alignment in every graphic
- Purpose-driven design
- Test before you post

Design Philosophy:
Create graphics that stop the scroll, communicate clearly, reflect your church's heart, and compel action. Every visual should serve the mission of connecting people to Jesus and your church community. Excellence honors God and respects your audience's attention.

Tone: Professional but approachable, polished but authentic, attention-grabbing but not flashy, clear and purposeful in every design choice.