Social Networking

Jeff Wilson Director of Communications and Technology Henderson Hills Baptist Church
Edmond, OK
MinistryTECH 2009 Keynote
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MinistryCOM 2009 Breakout Session

Presenters:

Eric Murrell
Cleve Persinger
mediasalt.com

Session Description:

Your visitors aren’t looking to be impressed by your awesome design, but to get the information they want, and delivered how they want it. Your website is the best way for folks to stay informed, but not the only way; there’s a world of untapped potential online waiting just beyond your domain name.

About the Presenters:

Eric Murrell has been creating websites since he first discovered HTML on his Geocities site in 1996. After working for a large publishing company and a well-known design firm, he is now on staff at Long Hollow Baptist Church where he serves as the Interactive Communications Manager.

When he’s not writing code or fuming about page rendering in Internet Explorer, Eric can be found reading, camping and watching LOST. He and his (beautiful) wife Lauren live just North of Nashville, where they own and operate a small design company together.

Cleve Persinger is the Executive Director of Web and Community Engagement at The Chapel where he’s tasked with helping folks “Rediscover God” by creating compelling experiences within the context of web and all external communications/marketing including community events, print, word-of-mouth, and advertising.

Prior to his current role, Cleve served as web designer for LifeWay Christian Resources, in Nashville, TN where he supported numerous web initiatives including the LifeWay Worship Project.

Off the clock, Cleve has a passion for church planting, leading worship, summer beach trips, mountain cabin retreats, Dallas Cowboys football, Atlanta Braves baseball, and rockin’ the title of “BBQ Connoisseur.” (Keep in mind he was born and raised in North Carolina.)

Cleve and his incredible wife, Katie, reside in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with their children, Cy and Charlotte.

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Steve CatonVice PresidentChurch Community Builder Inc.One of the greatest challenges that churches face today is developing a committed, well-connected, growing community. In his latest book “Tribes”, Seth Godin talks about the difference between a crowd and a tribe. Tribes are committed to a common idea, a leader and to each other. They are involved, passionate and eager to share their zeal with others. Do you lead a tribe or a crowd? How do you connect with your tribe? How does your tribe connect with you? How do you know if your tribe is even connected at all? Come learn about tools and tactics that will help turn your crowd into a committed and loyal tribe.About the Presenter:Steve Caton has an extensive background in technology and ministry. He served in key leadership roles with OnlineGiving.com and Christianity.com, which launched a networked content management system for the church and nonprofit community. He then led the institutional client development efforts for CapTrust Asset Management, which focused investment/planned giving solutions for Christian organizations and philanthropists. As the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for CCB, Steve leverages this unique experience to help local churches strengthen community, empower connectedness and improve communication.Includes audio (MP3), slides (PDF)Electronic download only (48Meg)