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Network Design Update (Oct 2011)
In case you hadn't noticed The Network has a slightly different look. We changed the look and navigation at the top of the site plus we made a few font changes. Do you like it? Leave us some feedback.
Suggest a Blog Topic (ALSO: Guest Bloggers Welcome)
When cruising around The Network, have you ever thought: "They should really blog about ..." Now you can use this handy-dandy form to suggest a blog topic for one of our Network sections.
Apply/Nominate to Be a Network Guide!
Would you (or someone you know) make a great Network guide? Please let us know!
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Network Use
In my experience as an elder, not many of our members are aware of denominational agencies and activities. I think it may be necessary for someone to visit the churches and/or church meetings such as congregational and classis meetings and talk about The Network.
Job postings?
How to Turn Readers Into Commenters?
What does it take to turn a reader into a commenter? What ideas do you have for getting others to join the conversation?
THANK YOU!
I want to take an opportunity just to thank everyone who has worked on creating the Network, keeping it up and running, and those who take the time to serve as guides for all the rest of us.
Network Quiz
A New Look For The Network
Say "Welcome" to Jonathan!
Did you know The Network has a Community Manager? His name is Jonathan Wilson and he joined us in October. He's here for you!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Network!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Network! Thanks for helping to make this a meeting place for those who love Christ’s church and want to grow in service to Him through its ministries. Some highlights of the past year include...
NEW: Two Newly Created Discussion Networks
We are excited to announce two newly created discussion forums on The Network: Hospitality and Young Adults. So start or join a conversation in our latest discussion forums.
A Name to Call You for All You Who Write To/In a Forum
Just after my last comment in the Worship Forum, it popped into my head that you all could be called "RE-FORUM-ERS, how about it?
The Organ and the Praise Team
Does any organist or praise team member have any suggestions on improving the way we present our musical offerings in the Worship services?
NEW: Profile Progress Meter
We've been busy adding new features. A couple of weeks ago we launched the 'am I subscribed?' feature. A few days ago we launched our expanded Top 10 listing. And last night we introduced another new feature ... a profile progress meter.
I Have a Question, Where Should I Put It?
I'm interested in resources and ideas to help us do better at our greeting and ushering ministries.
Young Leaders Say: "Promote the Network"
At the end of August, a diverse group of 30 young adults gathered to discuss the CRC, its future, and the role of young people in our denomination.
NEW: Am I Subscribed?
Email notifications are a great way to get alerted to new content on The Network. You can subscribe to any network, forum, or user. Or you can subscribe to receive all new comments added to a specific post.
See Who's Here From Your Church!
As we were developing The Network, someone suggested including a "My Church" feature where you can see a list of other Network users from YOUR own congregation. It's fun to browse questions and comments from people you know in real life.
Search Everywhere, Easily
I think it'd be very helpful if you had a search box up in the header, or at the top of the page every page.
Our Email That You (Probably) Missed
Last Wednesday we sent an email to all CRC pastors and church offices. It's something we do very judiciously — in fact, it was our first email to pastors about The Network since the launch last February. Here's a copy of the email we sent.
How Annoying Is the Captcha?
Over here Randy asked a really good question: Why does every comment require a Captcha response (that's the little thingy where you type text that's hard for spam robots to read)? Here's why.
NEW: Sharing (Etc.) Sidebar
We finally got our new sharing sidebar live. And just in time for the fall ministry season so you can share Network pages with ministry leaders in your church