Next week I will be traveling to Springfield, Illinois to lead a social media ministry training event for the Illinois Great Rivers Conference of The United Methodist Church. If you live in the area, I encourage you to join me. Continue Reading…
Archive - September, 2011
Archiving Church History Forever
At the heart of any web development project or communications strategy are the stories. Stories of how the church is reaching out in ministry to the community, member testimonials, as well as the history. Often times these stories are lost because they aren’t passed down to the next generation, or no one has taken the time to keep a record.
Church Web & Social Media Training this Saturday
This weekend I will be traveling to Hutchinson, Kansas to lead a web and social media ministry training event for the Kansas West Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. If you live in the area, I encourage you to join me. Continue Reading…
Resource: Religion Stylebook
If you are a traditional journalist or blogger reporting on topics of faith, you may find yourself in need of a stylebook. I personally use The Associated Press Stylebook. If you are like me, you will appreciate this free online supplement — The Religion Stylebook is an easy-to-use, authoritative guide created for journalists who report on religion in the mainstream media. Produced by the Religion Newswriters Association, the Stylebook is intended to compliment the AP Stylebook. Continue Reading…
Outspoken: Conversations on Church Communication
If you are church communicator or are interested in learning the craft from some of the top communication evangelists, Outspoken: Conversations on Church Communications may be of interest. A collection of essays from over 60 people, the book’s contributors represent some of the leading minds that are changing and shaping the way churches and ministries communicate. Personally, I can’t wait to receive my copy in the mail. 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.
