Dec 14, 2014
10 Ways to Use the Internet to Reach Your Community
Hosted byGeoff Blake
Associate Pastor, Paradise Valley
Adventist Church
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Our Webinar Presenter Lindsay Peterson is part of the Adventist Church Connect team supporting churches on their websites. She will complete her degree in marketing at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln in May 2011.
Jesus said……
Go into all the world and preach the good news to all
creation.
Mark 16:15
Websites
Adventist Church Connects’ goal is to encourage churches and schools in Bermuda,
Canada, and the United States to use the Internet to reach their communities.
What Should Be On The Website? - Easy-to-use navigation- Attractive Design- Communication- Interactivity
Good Examples
lafdenver.org
Oucsda.org
Edmondadventist.org
Adventistfellowship.org
Blog
What Do I Do With A Blog?
Blogs are available from these sources:
Video
People love a visual experience. Video gives a personal and visual touch.
WMA, FLV, and AVI, Oh My!
Resources- vimeo.com- Youtube.com- Ustream.tv- Livestream.com
- Embed video here
Giving people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.
Groups vs. Pages- Pages are for organizations- Groups are for several people with the same
interest
Twitter is a real-time information network powered by people all around the world that lets you share and discover what’s happening now
What Do You Do With A Twitter Account?
- Promote Events- Feedback – ask a question of the day
Easily Update FB & Twitter
- Hootsuite- Tweetdeck- Tweetie
FoursquareFoursquare is a mobile application that
makes cities easier to use and more interesting to explore. It is a social city
guide and a game that challenges users to experience new things.
Interactive Church- Create badges- At the very least have your church listed- Open doors
Webinars/Webcasting
It is short for Web-based seminar, is a presentation, lecture, workshop or
seminar transmitted over the Internet.
Grow Church Online- Prayer meeting online- Bible Study- Baptismal Classes
Email Newsletter
Reduce your church printing budget by updating members through their email.
Benefits of Email Newsletter
- Reduce printing costs- Members receive message sooner- Stay connected- Less management needed- Shorter lead times
• Show examples within email
RSS FeedsReally Simple Syndication allows users to subscribe and read when it is convenient
to them.
Creating A Feed• Usatoday.com• Church website • Blogs • Twitter• Facebook
Google Applications
Powerful, intuitive applications like Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Docs can help
reduce your costs and help people collaborate more effectively.
Available Applications
Adwords
Webmaster Tools
Site Search
Calendar
Email Addresses
Chat
Docs
All available @ google.com/services
Proving Online Ministry Is Worth It!
Google Analytics – google.com/services
- Use it on- Websites- Blogs
Bible Verse and Closing Thought
ResourcesQuick Start Guide to Tech MinistryAvailable from AdventSource at www.adventsource.org or 800-328-0525
ResourcesQuick Start Guide to CommunicationsAvailable from AdventSource at www.adventsource.org or 800-328-0525
ResourcesThe Blogging Church
Available from AdventSource at www.adventsource.org or 800-328-0525
ResourcesSign your church up for a free website
at http://adventistchurchconnect.com
Connect with LindsayFacebook – facebook.com/lindsayjoypTwitter – twitter.com/lindsayjoypWordpress –
lindsayoutlook.wordpress.com
ResourcesDownload the PowerPoint presentation and video from tonight’s webinar in 48 hours at http://webinars.adventsource.org
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Q & A with
Lindsay
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