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…
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…
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…
If you’ve ever pulled up your website to find a “malware detected” notice from Google, you understand the importance of protecting yourself from infections and possible hacks. There’s nothing worse than knowing a malware notice is sending your customers or readers running for the hills. Continue Reading…
I am proud to announce the launch of WisdomThinkers.org, the official website of the Wisdom Thinkers Network. Wisdom Thinkers Network believes that stories have the power to change the world, and by reweaving the wisdom of our traditional stories, both sacred and secular, and new understandings into education and public life we will be able to strengthen our social fabric and foster a more compassionate, inclusive, civil society. Along with my team from Big Heart Design, we created the site-wide architecture and visual design, as well as development.
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.
