Assessing Your Church Website as a Ministry Platform With our world increasingly moving toward digital, it’s imperative that churches have an effective online presence. By that I mean a dynamic, engaging church website that not only communicates what is happening at a church’s physical location but … Read more about Planning for your next church website
WordPress Security Talk at the Ft. Worth WordPress Users Group
I spent St. Patrick's Day in Ft. Worth with the Ft. Worth WordPress Users Group. We had a great time discussing securing WordPress websites. I have uploaded an audio recording of my talk and embedded my slides. The recording was made with my iPhone. So bear that in mind if the quality is lacking. … Read more about WordPress Security Talk at the Ft. Worth WordPress Users Group
When youth Wonder, They go to Google
I recently lead a workshop at the ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extraveganza in Anaheim, CA. I am thankful for the invitation from the network to present. It was also exciting to be in Anaheim as the network re-launched the new Martins List. Faith Growth was responsible for developing the new Martins … Read more about When youth Wonder, They go to Google
Social Media Sunday 2015: What is your church doing?
On Reformation Sunday, October 25, 2015, churchgoers across the country are going to be on social media, sharing something from church that day. It is no coincidence that this is occurring on Reformation Sunday. One of the key tenants of the Reformation was getting the word out about God’s grace … Read more about Social Media Sunday 2015: What is your church doing?
Pages vs Custom Post Types in WordPress
The images below will help you understand the difference between using a single page to add content and developing Custom Post Types or repeaters for your new website. WordPress WYSIWYG Editor This is an example of our team page. It is just data entered using the WordPress WYSIWYG … Read more about Pages vs Custom Post Types in WordPress
Harnessing the Power of WordPress for Church Websites
Over the weekend I saw a pastor post on social media that all the visitors to his church in the last year had perused the church website before visiting in person. Why? Because church websites are a congregation's new front door. So the question become this: Is your church website inviting? … Read more about Harnessing the Power of WordPress for Church Websites
Down and Dirty Intro to Live Streaming Worship
This week I am participating in the e-Formation conference put on by The Center for the Ministry of Teaching at Virginia Theological Seminary. Below are the slides and the audio recording of the workshop I led on live streaming worship and events in the church. I share my experience … Read more about Down and Dirty Intro to Live Streaming Worship
Reformation in the Digital Age
Editor's Note: This post is from a sermon preached by Jason on Reformation Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa City, IA. Scripture texts for the sermon are: Jer. 31:31-34; Romans 1:16-17, 3:19-31; Psalm 46; and John 8:31-36. Martin Luther nailed a document to the door of the … Read more about Reformation in the Digital Age
My Digital Journey, Part 2 – Social Media Benefits
Editor's Note: This is part two of Sherri's journey using social media. Read Part 1 here. Social media has provided these key benefits over the last three years: Buffer I’m a busy sales professional. My territory spreads across a large swath of the Southwest, including Texas. I spend an … Read more about My Digital Journey, Part 2 – Social Media Benefits
My Digital Journey, Part 1
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 Editor's Note: This is the first post in a series of two. Part 2 is here. Also, this post was updated at 4:45pm 6/21/12. The Journey … Read more about My Digital Journey, Part 1
Three Attitudes That Are Corrupting Your Twitter Feed (and Your Soul)
David Hansen (@Rev_David) wrote such a great post about Three Things That Are Killing Your Twitter Feed, I felt it needed some follow-up. When destructive and unproductive behaviors emerge, our interior lives may need an alchemical shake-up so attitudes spawned such bad behavior can be transmuted … Read more about Three Attitudes That Are Corrupting Your Twitter Feed (and Your Soul)
Street Corner Preacher, Circa 2012
Do you have a grand vision for digital ministry? This post is probably not for you. Do you seek a splashy color-coded spread analyzing the latest gadgets for your digital empire? This post is probably not for you. If you have a pragmatic approach to connecting with congregation and community, … Read more about Street Corner Preacher, Circa 2012