Other organizations and churches are online
Other churches and ministry organizations in your community are online aggressively promoting their Web sites as member benefits and ministry outreach and evangelization efforts. They are putting their Web address in print, television, radio and newspaper advertising as well as on business cards, letterhead, printed brochures and handouts. What are you waiting for?
Church information is always available
Your Web site is always on and available to anyone looking for information about your church or ministry. Members and seekers can find the information they need when they need it without additional mailing costs, personnel to answer a phone or voice mail messages to be returned.
Members expect online support
Many members of your congregation use the Internet regularly and expect to be able to find information about their church online. They are looking for things such as a calendar, a way to make online prayer requests, find scripture, read sermons, find phone numbers and interact with staff members quickly and easily. In addition, a Web site can help people easily locate your worship schedules, address and directions to your church.
Web sites save you money
Internet information can greatly reduce printing and mailing costs. Information that you now distribute via handouts, brochures and newsletters is readily available online, avoiding print distribution costs.
Your Web site tells your members they're important
A Web site communicates positive values to your membership. It tells them that you care enough to provide current information and communicate with them at their convenience. It also shows that you want to hear from them and want them to be full participants in your ministry. |