Communication
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Posted on April 15, 2013, 11:03 am
Topics: Church Websites, Communication
Visiting your website should feel like stepping onto your church’s physical property. This is especially true when you’re thinking about catering to a first time visitor.
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Posted on December 26, 2012, 1:26 pm
Topics: Communication
We may be doing everything right in terms of good communication, great Sunday worship and connecting people with the community, yet personal preference may keep someone from making a first (or return) visit to your church. It’s the classic relationship line, “It’s not you, it’s me.” So if we know that people’s preferences play a role in determining where they go to church, there are a few things I think we should always keep in mind ...
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Posted on September 26, 2012, 1:31 pm | 1 comment
Topics: Church Websites, Communication
We often talk about the importance of a website acting as your church’s front door. It’s a way to make a good first impression about who you are and what you believe. Yet often times our websites are full of barriers that keep people from fully being a part of our congregations.
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Posted on July 11, 2012, 8:30 am
Topics: Communication
Church Juice, a project of Back to God Ministries, is giving away two $2,000 grants to churches that have great vision for effectively using communications tools to reach their congregations and surrounding communities. We know communications can be the thankless job in a church. So we want to stand up and say “You’re doing an awesome job! Now, here’s some cash for your next great idea.”
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Posted on April 12, 2012, 2:52 pm | 1 comment
Topics: Church Websites, Communication
For those of us involved in working on web stuff for our churches, I think we often times forget about the importance of good writing. Yet without solid writing, lots of the other work you do becomes less effective.
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Posted on March 14, 2012, 12:53 pm | 6 comments
Topics: Communication
Google has lifted the ban on churches meaning you can now connect your church to great tools Google has to offer. Here are some reasons why you might consider moving your church to Google so you can embrace the convenience of Gmail, Google Docs, Calendar and more.
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Posted on February 24, 2012, 8:44 pm | 6 comments
Topics: Communication
“How time do fly,” my dad sometimes jokes. It’s been a year since I started as the guide for The Network’s Church & Web section, and I will be saying so long, until we meet again -- which I’m sure we will, right here in The Network.
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Posted on December 13, 2011, 7:50 am | 1 comment
Topics: Communication
Today I'd like to direct you to an article from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship called "Technology that Redeems Downtime." The article gives examples of the ways you and your church can use technology to "support a lifestyle of worship."
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Posted on November 3, 2011, 1:59 pm
Social media isn't just a fad anymore. If used right, it can enhance your church’s online presence with both visitors and members. But in the constantly changing social media world, it can be tough to know what technology to use and how to utilize it well. We’ll dive into the best practices for using Facebook, Twitter and other social media tools as a way to enhance your ministry online.
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Posted on October 25, 2011, 1:16 am
Topics: Communication, Getting Started
We’ve talked a little in the past about back-up, but there’s another side to file storage - just plain storing files in order to share them with others. How do you easily share large files among yourselves in the church, and others with whom you interact?
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Posted on September 25, 2011, 5:21 pm | 11 comments
Topics: Communication
Can technology be a tool to increase your devotion to God? Have you ever signed up for a thought or Bible verse a day? Did it help you spiritually? Have you ever developed or experienced a system using technology to increase your own or others’ devotion?
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Posted on August 29, 2011, 3:22 pm | 2 comments
Topics: Communication, Social Media
Some things never change. Fostering relationships involves building trust, developing rapport, and sharing experiences. But some of the tools for accomplishing this have changed. This is especially true when using technology and the web to accomplish this with kids and young adults.
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Posted on August 15, 2011, 11:07 am
Topics: Communication, How-To
More and more committees, businesses, and organizations are going paperless. This is great for many reasons such as: using less resources (paper, postage, and staff), great portability, and faster distribution. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as your church disseminates information via email, their website or any other electronic means.
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Posted on August 8, 2011, 8:41 am
Topics: Communication
How do you connect with church family members? With the missionaries you support? With other partners in faith? We have Skyped with our missionaries several times. They also blog so we can keep up with their doings. Many churches use Twitter, stream their services, post online videos, and more. It makes me wonder, what's next?
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Posted on July 27, 2011, 8:38 pm
Topics: Communication, Media
Livestream is a program for streaming video.
Livestream, formerly known as Mogulus, is a live streaming video platform that allows users to view and broadcast video content using a camera and a computer through the internet. -- Wikipedia
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