Comments on: What Web 2.0 Means for Your Church http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/2006/04/what-web-2-0-means-for-your-church/ Frustrate. Educate. Motivate. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:01:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Elizabeth http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/2006/04/what-web-2-0-means-for-your-church/comment-page-1/#comment-3452 Elizabeth Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:46:48 +0000 http://cms.bigbadcollab.com/?p=537#comment-3452 I've found this site and many others like it through a wonderful Google search while looking for research for a Capstone project I'm beginning to work on for graduating with my Computer Science degree from a Baptist University. Naturally I like the idea of comparing the two things I've decided to devote my life to. I've found links to all sorts of things, and right now it's so much to sort through, having spent very little time studying this subject prior to this project, and I was wondering if you could assist me in narrowing my search for "scholarly/academic" literature, in other words I need some Church 0.1 material in the form of books, and was wondering if there were any authors you'd recommend. I will most definitely using this site and many other similar ones in my research. Thank you, Elizabeth I’ve found this site and many others like it through a wonderful Google search while looking for research for a Capstone project I’m beginning to work on for graduating with my Computer Science degree from a Baptist University. Naturally I like the idea of comparing the two things I’ve decided to devote my life to. I’ve found links to all sorts of things, and right now it’s so much to sort through, having spent very little time studying this subject prior to this project, and I was wondering if you could assist me in narrowing my search for “scholarly/academic” literature, in other words I need some Church 0.1 material in the form of books, and was wondering if there were any authors you’d recommend.
I will most definitely using this site and many other similar ones in my research.
Thank you,
Elizabeth

]]> By: Sarah http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/2006/04/what-web-2-0-means-for-your-church/comment-page-1/#comment-3451 Sarah Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:09:00 +0000 http://cms.bigbadcollab.com/?p=537#comment-3451 I work for a company that has been working on a way to bring the power of web 2.0 to the church. I think the church should use this technology. It is a way to stay connected and create strong communities, without the limitations of time and location. I work for a company that has been working on a way to bring the power of web 2.0 to the church. I think the church should use this technology. It is a way to stay connected and create strong communities, without the limitations of time and location.

]]> By: Center for Church Communication http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/2006/04/what-web-2-0-means-for-your-church/comment-page-1/#comment-3454 Center for Church Communication Fri, 19 May 2006 07:50:08 +0000 http://cms.bigbadcollab.com/?p=537#comment-3454 <strong>Church Marketing Sucks Web 2.0 Series</strong> Web 2.0 is yet another techno buzz term that's popping up everywhere. Our Church Marketing Sucks blog just finished a series exploring web 2.0, sorting out the hype and figuring out what it means for churches: What Web 2.0 Means... Church Marketing Sucks Web 2.0 Series

Web 2.0 is yet another techno buzz term that’s popping up everywhere. Our Church Marketing Sucks blog just finished a series exploring web 2.0, sorting out the hype and figuring out what it means for churches: What Web 2.0 Means…

]]> By: kevin http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/2006/04/what-web-2-0-means-for-your-church/comment-page-1/#comment-3450 kevin Mon, 01 May 2006 11:38:34 +0000 http://cms.bigbadcollab.com/?p=537#comment-3450 YouTube may have some junk on it, but so does the rest of the Internet. Comes with the territory, I'm afraid, as is something you'll have to address with most any web 2.0 community-driven site. I prefer Vimeo myself, but more because it has a much more aesthetically pleasing design. It doesn't feel so cluttered. YouTube may have some junk on it, but so does the rest of the Internet. Comes with the territory, I’m afraid, as is something you’ll have to address with most any web 2.0 community-driven site.
I prefer Vimeo myself, but more because it has a much more aesthetically pleasing design. It doesn’t feel so cluttered.

]]> By: ben http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/2006/04/what-web-2-0-means-for-your-church/comment-page-1/#comment-3449 ben Sat, 29 Apr 2006 01:34:33 +0000 http://cms.bigbadcollab.com/?p=537#comment-3449 YouTube has some trashy stuff on it. The online video-sharing service I find easiest and maybe a cleaner service is <a href="http://www.vimeo.com" rel="nofollow">Vimeo</a> I think for those venturing into sharing personal videos, this is the better option. YouTube has some trashy stuff on it. The online video-sharing service I find easiest and maybe a cleaner service is Vimeo I think for those venturing into sharing personal videos, this is the better option.

]]> By: mobius http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/2006/04/what-web-2-0-means-for-your-church/comment-page-1/#comment-3448 mobius Sun, 16 Apr 2006 14:16:38 +0000 http://cms.bigbadcollab.com/?p=537#comment-3448 i've been kicking this idea around for a while, but applied to the jewish community. check out my paper on <a href="http://www.orthodoxanarchist.com/2005/10/and-walls-came-tumbling-down-part-x.php" rel="nofollow">judaism + web 2.0</a>. i’ve been kicking this idea around for a while, but applied to the jewish community. check out my paper on judaism + web 2.0.

]]> By: Sarnaa Archie http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/2006/04/what-web-2-0-means-for-your-church/comment-page-1/#comment-3447 Sarnaa Archie Thu, 06 Apr 2006 12:05:41 +0000 http://cms.bigbadcollab.com/?p=537#comment-3447 Web 2.0 presents opportunity to expand the walls of fellowship and community and gives us an opportunity to engage the outer community surrounding the church. I think it could be used as a way to engage the community into dialouge as visitors come to the site and can actually engage in dialouge with say the Pastor, the elders and the other congregants before venturing into the building for worship services. It can serve as a nice ice breaker as newcomers will feel as though they already know you...or at least get a sence of you. Web 2.0 presents opportunity to expand the walls of fellowship and community and gives us an opportunity to engage the outer community surrounding the church.
I think it could be used as a way to engage the community into dialouge as visitors come to the site and can actually engage in dialouge with say the Pastor, the elders and the other congregants before venturing into the building for worship services. It can serve as a nice ice breaker as newcomers will feel as though they already know you…or at least get a sence of you.

]]> By: Ken Yarmosh http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/2006/04/what-web-2-0-means-for-your-church/comment-page-1/#comment-3446 Ken Yarmosh Wed, 05 Apr 2006 14:29:07 +0000 http://cms.bigbadcollab.com/?p=537#comment-3446 Kevin, it's funny you started this series because I just wrote about "Church 2.0" ideas <a href="http://www.technosight.com/blog/silas-partners-and-web-20-in-the-christian-community/" rel="nofollow">the other day</a>. In regards to defining "Web 2.0", it's a touchy subject. I don't really like to define it per say but <a href="http://www.technosight.com/blog/why-web-20-matters-to-your-business-first-steps/" rel="nofollow">as I have written in the past</a>, I believe <b><i>Web 2.0 is an attempt to build the web around people instead of technology</i></b>. I'm excited that you have initiated this discussion and hope to participate in it going forward. Kevin, it’s funny you started this series because I just wrote about “Church 2.0″ ideas the other day.
In regards to defining “Web 2.0″, it’s a touchy subject. I don’t really like to define it per say but as I have written in the past, I believe Web 2.0 is an attempt to build the web around people instead of technology.
I’m excited that you have initiated this discussion and hope to participate in it going forward.

]]> By: Nate K http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/2006/04/what-web-2-0-means-for-your-church/comment-page-1/#comment-3445 Nate K Wed, 05 Apr 2006 06:25:28 +0000 http://cms.bigbadcollab.com/?p=537#comment-3445 Web 2? What about Web 3.0? Hehe. I have mixed feelings about it all - especially when its blended together with creating usable and accessible websites. As with flash, it is a tool, and when used wisely can create a GREAT application. All of the 37signals tools are excellent. Friends of mine just created chalksite.com for teachers - its very quick and intuitive. Oh, and that ekklesia site looks very nice (to the above poster). I am excited to see what happens - especially with the use of googles applications, and now microsofts (as sad as they are). Desktop applications are moving to the web at a rapid pace, and many people are jumping on the train. I guess I am still waiting at the train station. I watched alot of this same hype with flash, then watched people abandon that as it just wasnt accessible in all instances. Good read nonetheless! Web 2? What about Web 3.0? Hehe. I have mixed feelings about it all – especially when its blended together with creating usable and accessible websites. As with flash, it is a tool, and when used wisely can create a GREAT application. All of the 37signals tools are excellent. Friends of mine just created chalksite.com for teachers – its very quick and intuitive.
Oh, and that ekklesia site looks very nice (to the above poster).
I am excited to see what happens – especially with the use of googles applications, and now microsofts (as sad as they are). Desktop applications are moving to the web at a rapid pace, and many people are jumping on the train.
I guess I am still waiting at the train station. I watched alot of this same hype with flash, then watched people abandon that as it just wasnt accessible in all instances.
Good read nonetheless!

]]> By: Rob Childs http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/2006/04/what-web-2-0-means-for-your-church/comment-page-1/#comment-3444 Rob Childs Wed, 05 Apr 2006 02:30:12 +0000 http://cms.bigbadcollab.com/?p=537#comment-3444 You ideas about using the church website as a comunity portal is one I've been trying to get running on our own church site, we're a small Uk based church in a small town and I've had very little response from the congregation. The technology is all there but there's no 'buy-in' as yet. We're a pretty active church for such a small congregation (about 30-40) yet I still the only person who posts anything on the site. The idea is probably right but perhaps the implementation is wrong, I'm not sure. You ideas about using the church website as a comunity portal is one I’ve been trying to get running on our own church site, we’re a small Uk based church in a small town and I’ve had very little response from the congregation. The technology is all there but there’s no ‘buy-in’ as yet. We’re a pretty active church for such a small congregation (about 30-40) yet I still the only person who posts anything on the site. The idea is probably right but perhaps the implementation is wrong, I’m not sure.

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