Watermark Church, a Dallas, Texas congregation, currently building a permanent facility, is pushing the front edges of the traditional, static website by employing some Web 2.0 social technologies in the development of their site. They intend to use social networking, user commenting, create online music playlists, and invite members to participate in digitally streaming their testimonies and personal stories, etc.
Basically, they're moving towards providing heightened levels of interactivity, networking and feedback for website visitors. Their approach is a welcome alternative to the view that social technologies are inherently polluted, dangerous, a waste of time or an expense rather than an investment.
To preview an example of their excellent use of technology for individuals to tell their life changing stories click here.
Also, Cory Miller at Church Communications Pro just posted in January about a handful of Web 2.0 based ideas here. It's his view (and mine) that the Internet provides untapped ministry potential. Rather than resisting technology, we could exploit it's potential for the Kingdom.
Cynthia, thanks for the post. I’m glad more and more people are seeing how to use technology to advance the mission. And I’m glad you are part of the ChurchBIT team!
Drew, I’m looking forward to being able to participate more frequently in the future. Thanks for the feedback.