Ministry and Technology
How can communications tools, from Facebook to projectors, enhance our mission work instead of being just another “to-do”? This section explores how churches can communicate wisely using online tools and physical technology.
Video for outreach
Have you considered the use of video in your outreach ministry? I suspect that for most parishes, the answer is an unequivocal “no.” After all, maintaining a simple website and changing the letters on the parish sign is time consuming enough, right? Continue reading
An interesting parish marketing resource
Have a read, and tell me: What do you think? Does it fit into your parish experience? How are you advertising for prospective members? Continue reading
Tin cans and generation gaps
On a good number of occasions, I have met with intergenerational groups to discuss church communications. Most of the time, these mixed groups have a wealth of ideas that range from forcing the Bishop to use Twitter to knocking on doors and handing out tracts. And most of the time, these mixed groups have reached an impasse by trying to be all things to all people. Continue reading
Lent studies from around the church
So I wrote a short web story for anglican.ca about good Lent resources that are available (in full or in part) online. Here’s a roundup of the top ones our web team found: Continue reading
From the web: 8 Things the Churches Could Learn From the collapse of HMV
An article came across my desk this morning which has been passing around my friends on Facebook, and I think it is interesting enough to share. Continue reading
How do churches use social media in Iceland?
Are you curious about how other Christians are using their screens and keyboards for the good of the world? If so, you may be interested in this Oct. 30 webinar about Icelandic churches’ use of social media. It’s organized by the World Association for Christian Communication, North America region. Continue reading
Focus for the tech-distracted
Pretty much everyone agrees that our technology use can be unhealthy these days. Most of us have either ranted about someone else’s unhealthy tech habits or recognized some of our own, whether it’s mindless TV watching, constant tweeting, or texting while walking. Continue reading
CLAY 2012: Day 2 Recap
Our second blog entry comes from Aidan, 18, from Edmonton, Alberta. Here at CLAY 2012, he is stage-managing the Large Group Gatherings, working with the band, the drama troupe and the technicians to ensure that things move smoothly. Continue reading
CLAY 2012, day one: What Kind of Story?
Our first blog entry comes from Hannah Shirtliff, a native of Starbuck, Manitoba. As a member of the specialist home team, she is focused on telling the story of CLAY through video, blogging, and social media. Continue reading
