https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:52:17 +0000 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:22:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/building-relationships-technology 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. David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/building-relationships-technology Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:22:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/special-deals-churches Who doesn't love a good deal? There's that shirt you found hidden on the clearance rack or the coupon you used at the restaurant for dinner. In the same way your church can get deals on technology services and software. David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/special-deals-churches Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:06:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/stepping-my-soap-box Over the last year I have had the chance to share with you what's on my mind, write some useful how-to guides, and even almost go off on a couple of rants. I've enjoyed the chance to share these items, hear your feedback and try some of your suggestions myself! David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/stepping-my-soap-box Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:53:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/email-lists-avoid-headaches-postage-stapling-and Years ago my church switched from mailing church items (newsletters, flyers, forms, and more) to putting mail in a mailbox at the church with the idea that each home could pick up their mail each Sunday. David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/email-lists-avoid-headaches-postage-stapling-and Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:48:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/drawing-attention-facebook-status-updates-and While it is easy to debate the importance of some social media sites like Linkedin, Myspace, and Last.FM for connecting with your community, I believe it's almost impossible to argue that Facebook is an important platform to use in communicating and connecting.  Church Marketing Sucks expl David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/drawing-attention-facebook-status-updates-and Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:40:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/neither-rain-nor-sleet-nor-snow-church-services If you have any doubts that technology is helping people and communities in ways that haven't been done before, check out this story. A preacher cancelled the Sunday worship service because of inclement weather. David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/neither-rain-nor-sleet-nor-snow-church-services Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:14:23 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/need-some-advice-check-out-these-great-resources An advantage to working in a large office or in a large company is that you are usually part of a team that has overlap in responsibilities or knowledge. David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/need-some-advice-check-out-these-great-resources Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:58:18 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/advertising-your-churchs-website Imagine having an additional source of funds to help your church. On top of that, imagine you don't even have to do anything once it's set up in order to receive a check each month. David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/advertising-your-churchs-website Tue, 11 Jan 2011 03:16:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/choices-phone-systems-your-church My previous blog post focused on using Google Voice at your church to minimize costs, and provide important features, especially in sma David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/choices-phone-systems-your-church Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:45:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/how-use-google-voice-your-church If you are part of a small church or even run one, there's many ways that you can leverage technology to save money, be more efficient and provide consistent service at the church. This is part one of a two part blog post focusing on telephones and telephone service to help your church. David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/how-use-google-voice-your-church Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:33:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/whats-going-using-google-calendar-your-church There is a feature that almost every church has on their website, is difficult to navigate and doesn’t integrate into other services easily. This feature is a calendar or listing of events. David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/whats-going-using-google-calendar-your-church Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:48:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/other-great-resources-and-posts-network I'm sure at some point various titles of blog posts or articles on different Networks have piqued your curiosity and caused you to click to read the full post; it has for me. David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/other-great-resources-and-posts-network Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:57:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/feature-focus-site-search Do you expect your website visitors to know how to do Boolean searches? What about expecting them to search your site using the built-in search tool of your CMS (content management system)? David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/feature-focus-site-search Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:04:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/feature-focus-online-local-listings David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/feature-focus-online-local-listings Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:29:34 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/how-record-sermons-digitally Even if your church doesn't have a website or will never start using Twitter or Facebook, I'm sure your church records sermons. With tape players obsolete and CD players common, it would be good to make the switch to recording your service digitally if you haven't yet. David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/how-record-sermons-digitally Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:42:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/what-impression-does-your-website-give-visitors A while ago I wrote an article detailing several items that every church website should include no matter the size of their church or website. David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/what-impression-does-your-website-give-visitors Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:21:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/using-quickbooks-online-your-church More and more software programs are becoming available online or 'in the cloud'. David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/using-quickbooks-online-your-church Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:34:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/feature-focus-email-addresses-your-domain Another simple and quick way to add value to your church is to have email addresses at the church’s domain. Many times church staff or leaders create email accounts with the provider of their internet service, or through free providers like Yahoo (Yahoo email), Google (Gmail), or Microsoft ( David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/feature-focus-email-addresses-your-domain Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:57:12 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/your-churchs-online-presence-get-past-planning Over two decades ago Nike coined the phrase "Just do it". While this has taken on numerous meanings, the original meaning still rings true: even if it's not going to be perfect or close to perfect, just do it anyways. David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/your-churchs-online-presence-get-past-planning Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:45:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/feature-focus-short-descriptive-urls Look up; at the top of the window. Up in the address bar is the URL of this website. Have you looked at the addresses that your website is using? David Teitsma https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/feature-focus-short-descriptive-urls Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:01:27 +0000