Brand New Church just launched a facelift on it’s website (check it out here) The message section is AWESOME, the new big viewing screen is great, but the COMMUNITY tab is THE BOMB! As a relational, church leader I am always looking for ways to build commUNITY within our congregants and this community tab is BIG. The genius Jon Dale (@jondale) got me turned on to this great tool for our church. The software is called NING and here is the best part RURAL PASTORS…IT’S FREE!
Here are just a few benefits of this addition to your site (from a web laymen):
#1 New Daily Content at your church or organizational website.
#2 Connects your church with it’s members in a “real” way with family photos, videos, blogs and more.
#3 Content placed on your NING page is able to be shared with your already existing social networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
#4 Mulit-Site Churches can develop a greater connection with other campus attendees.
#5 Events can be posted to the site for more face time to your members.
#6 Content is moderated and safe for all ages of the family.
#7 You can invite your church via any contact group that you already have established (gmail, yahoo, etc.).
#8 Once a member, you receive a personal email address that you can use to send your photos and videos from your mobile phone.
#9 No Technical skill is required!
#10 Members can create their own forum and blogs.
#11 Personalized page options are available for community members.
#12 Just a reminder…IT’S FREE!
You can find out more about NING here. Check out our new facelift and join us at our community page today!
Tori says,
I LOVE the “brand new” website!! Who wouldn’t want to visit it? It’s Amazing!
The best part is being able to connect w/ other church members! We are ONE CHURCH-MULTIPLE LOCATIONS now with ONE “fresh” website!!
on 13 March 2010 / 1:20 AM