The Digital Sanctuary

It’s a well known fact that my 3 favorite church info websites this year are:
1) Church Relevance
2) Church Marketing Sucks
3) Your site (obviously)
which is why I’ve had a keen interest in the recent developments within the LifeChurch.tv volunteer staff.  Kent Shaffer, long-time blogger/developer and the well-respected author of Church Relevance, is joining forces with LifeChurch.tv.
I [...]

In terms of leadership combining a scholarly approach to the evaluation of new media and the church, Dr. (to be) Mark Brown stands out.  His personal website, Brownblog, provides fresh thinking about Christian ministry.

Mark, who was the National Director of the Scripture Union in New Zealand for three years, is now the CEO of The [...]

There are growing numbers of people taking a scholarly approach to studying ministry & technology.  I have a larger and larger list of scholars appearing on my reader these days.
So I’ve decided that over the next few weeks, you’re gonna meet some of my brainest friends and check out what they’re studying, evaluating, testing, hypothesizing, [...]

There’s a good new example of experimental, online ministry launching at the site I am Second.com.
I am Second is designed to provide 24/7 connection points for those looking for meaning in life, rescue from addictions, hopelessness, etc.  Since one of the most popular uses of the Internet is search this just seems like a great [...]

Wish I had time to post all that is happening here at the Internet Ministry Conference.  I’m hoping to get some of my notes uploaded in the next few days.
I don’t know how you view conferences but sometimes I question the affordability of such events and wonder about long term gains for any one ministry.  [...]

It’s time to register for the Internet Ministry Conference in October.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity to absorb all there is to learn about ministry online if you’re anywhere near Grand Rapids, Michigan.  The speakers are amazing and literally I wish I could hear them all.
Some highlights will include:
Dr. Quentin Schultze (who I [...]

Although very few churches can afford to have a digerati team support their internet presence, most all can put up and maintain a web site online.  With some direction, every church can develop an internet strategy for beginning web-based ministry.  Here's a book for newbies.
Web-Empower Your Church: Unleashing the Power of the Internet for [...]

I finally finished the outline for my breakout session at the Dynamic Church Conference in Dallas which is now just a little over 3 weeks away.  In another week, I'll give it some final updating.  My session is Ten New Media Values Impacting Ministry. 
Because digital media operate differently than traditional media, they change what [...]