Last week I shared with you news of Vince Marotte’s new ebook Context & Voice: Communication Design in Our New Media Culture. If you haven’t read my interview with Vince, I encourage you take a look.
Vince was gracious enough to share with me a discount code for a free copy of his new book. I would like to giveaway a complimentary copy to one of my readers. To enter to win the free copy of Vince’s book, please do the following: Continue Reading…
Continuing in my series of free web buttons, I’ve created Florida Orange, as I’m calling it. It has a deep orange base with a thick tangerine border. The typeface has a letterpress effect to allow your button text to standout. You are welcome to download and adapt this work freely. Please do not redistribute. Continue Reading…
There was such an outcry concerning yesterday’s blog post I feel an obligation to continue the conversation. I recently learned that the Kentucky Annual Conference is requiring both pastors and ordination candidates to sign a social media disclosure statement. By signing the agreement, clergy and ordinands are agreeing to allow the conference to “examine” their social media accounts. Continue Reading…
I’ll be honest, I was shocked when I first read Shayne Raynor’s article Clergy Accountability Online. Raynor, managing editor for Ministry Matters, outlines how the Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church is requiring pastors and ordination candidates to sign a social media disclosure statement. In a time when mainline denominations are “Rethinking” how they grow new churches and recruit new leaders, why legislate rather than nurture? Continue Reading…
In the years I have worked as a church communicator or as a consultant, I have learned successful communications is measured in relationships. The better the relationships, the more effective the communications.
Relationships are nurtured when the flow of communication isn’t being obstructed by any number of barriers: physical, language, perception, emotional, cultural, etc. I’ve found that much of “the work” of church communications derives from better understanding the barriers. Continue Reading…
Best described as a tech-toting evangelist for web and social media, Matt Carlisle consults with non-profits and faith groups to make the necessary changes to fully embrace new media.
