July 19, 2009
Once you start to understand the global and local reaches of the web, it can be difficult to fight the urge to try and reach out as far as you can. The internet allows vast amounts of information to be shared almost instantaneously across towns, states, countries and continents. But be careful not to put the horse before the cart.
Realistically as a faith based organization or church your “ministry” involves people, yourselves and God. Your site should be a carefully designed and purposed portal that connects All three of these together.
So who are your people? (more…)
June 26, 2009
or⋅tho⋅dox [awr-thuh-doks]
–adjective
of, pertaining to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc. -ref
One of the most complex aspects of the web is it’s fluidity. It never sits still, and if you feel like it’s not changing your already unknowingly falling behind. Keeping up with the ever-changing shifts and trends in the web can be extremely frustrating, and at times seem overly daunting. Especially for ministries where the focus is on people, it can be hard to properly draw the connection between a person and your web site.
However, this Orthodox Web series will help clear away some of the major misconceptions and shed light on strategies and tools from the web design industry. The goal isn’t to just give you the tools and resources to create and maintain your web presence, but also to teach you an Orthodox view of how to connect your ministry or organization with people. (more…)
