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
Three Things That are Killing Your Twitter Feed
1. True Twit (or any other validation service/platform) If people have to jump through an extra hoop to connect with you, they’re not going to do it. These validation services set up a wall around your Twitter account. Yes, you’re keeping out spam. You also risk keeping away people you want to … Read more about Three Things That are Killing Your Twitter Feed
Considering Barriers to Social Media Ministry
“What do I do if people in my congregation don't use social media? I get tired of the resistance to new things in the church.” This is a common question for congregations struggling to gain traction in social media ministry. Roadblocks to social media ministry can come from many different … Read more about Considering Barriers to Social Media Ministry
The Communication Reformation
Welcome to the re-launch of Faith Growth. We have been working hard on a new look and producing great content to aid your ministry in a digital world. We have assembled a team of talented writers who will share with you their insights about ministry and technology. Our team of writers are actively … Read more about The Communication Reformation
Relaunch Coming Monday, June 4th
We have been working hard the last month to refocus this website as a place for great content to aid ministry in a digital world. We have lined up a great group of writers and will be publishing fresh content to aid your ministry. … Read more about Relaunch Coming Monday, June 4th