Comments on: The New Traditional Church: Web Strategy http://tonymorganlive.com/2009/05/23/the-new-traditional-church-web/ Trying to be strategic. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:56:19 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Upgrading Our Church Website | Graham Brenna http://tonymorganlive.com/2009/05/23/the-new-traditional-church-web/#comment-58087 Upgrading Our Church Website | Graham Brenna Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:57:07 +0000 http://tonymorganlive.com/?p=4117#comment-58087 [...] guy I’ve found extremely helpful when it comes to thinking strategically for the church is Tony Morgan. He’s written a book called Killing Cockroaches (which I’ve mentioned numerous times on [...] [...] guy I’ve found extremely helpful when it comes to thinking strategically for the church is Tony Morgan. He’s written a book called Killing Cockroaches (which I’ve mentioned numerous times on [...]

]]> By: Scott Fillmer http://tonymorganlive.com/2009/05/23/the-new-traditional-church-web/#comment-53508 Scott Fillmer Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:01:28 +0000 http://tonymorganlive.com/?p=4117#comment-53508 Tony, hands clapping, standing ovation for this post... so well said and right on the money. We are looking at our next major redesign as a chance to incorporate rich media and user interaction, but I would say the church in general fights to get away from the digital bulletin but there is a lot pulling it back in the opposite direction of current media content. Tony, hands clapping, standing ovation for this post… so well said and right on the money. We are looking at our next major redesign as a chance to incorporate rich media and user interaction, but I would say the church in general fights to get away from the digital bulletin but there is a lot pulling it back in the opposite direction of current media content.

]]> By: Our “Traditional” Church Web Site « Web Ministry Thoughts http://tonymorganlive.com/2009/05/23/the-new-traditional-church-web/#comment-48622 Our “Traditional” Church Web Site « Web Ministry Thoughts Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:29:05 +0000 http://tonymorganlive.com/?p=4117#comment-48622 [...] “Traditional” Church Web Site By Daniel Pedersen In Tony Morgan’s The New Traditional Church: Web Strategy he fairly characterizes how most church web sites are formulated: as bull horns.  He then states [...] [...] “Traditional” Church Web Site By Daniel Pedersen In Tony Morgan’s The New Traditional Church: Web Strategy he fairly characterizes how most church web sites are formulated: as bull horns.  He then states [...]

]]> By: Michael http://tonymorganlive.com/2009/05/23/the-new-traditional-church-web/#comment-48519 Michael Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:20:36 +0000 http://tonymorganlive.com/?p=4117#comment-48519 Excellent thoughts on this, but I have run across many situations where devout people say the Internet is the devil. This mentality will be hard to change with the "old school" thinkers, unless there is tangible evidence that it provides a benefit (probably money in most cases). I feel, though, as the younger generation takes over at these churches or builds churches of their own, the web and social media will be viewed as more of way to build community and branch out much easier. Allow people to tell stories and get real-time advice without going to the church. There could be excellent value in streaming your mass or sermons live. It allows your followers to never miss a Sunday and gives potential followers a flavor of what you have to offer. Could even make it subscription based where people get five free viewings and then need to donate to be able to continue viewing. The bullhorn will be turned off when people start showing how they have added or created value. It may take a bit longer than the other niches and industries, but it will happen. Excellent thoughts on this, but I have run across many situations where devout people say the Internet is the devil. This mentality will be hard to change with the “old school” thinkers, unless there is tangible evidence that it provides a benefit (probably money in most cases).

I feel, though, as the younger generation takes over at these churches or builds churches of their own, the web and social media will be viewed as more of way to build community and branch out much easier. Allow people to tell stories and get real-time advice without going to the church. There could be excellent value in streaming your mass or sermons live. It allows your followers to never miss a Sunday and gives potential followers a flavor of what you have to offer. Could even make it subscription based where people get five free viewings and then need to donate to be able to continue viewing.

The bullhorn will be turned off when people start showing how they have added or created value. It may take a bit longer than the other niches and industries, but it will happen.

]]> By: JB http://tonymorganlive.com/2009/05/23/the-new-traditional-church-web/#comment-48234 JB Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:38:35 +0000 http://tonymorganlive.com/?p=4117#comment-48234 Great post. I think one of your next posts should tackle why some churches look and feel like the lines at the DMV and how to get out of that cycle. Great post. I think one of your next posts should tackle why some churches look and feel like the lines at the DMV and how to get out of that cycle.

]]> By: marty voelker http://tonymorganlive.com/2009/05/23/the-new-traditional-church-web/#comment-48213 marty voelker Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:35:02 +0000 http://tonymorganlive.com/?p=4117#comment-48213 Although I do agree with some of your posts and find it helpful, where are the churches that are doing it 'right' or examples according to you. What about your church? I would think with all this insight and opinion, that the church you serve would be an example. Although I do agree with some of your posts and find it helpful, where are the churches that are doing it ‘right’ or examples according to you. What about your church? I would think with all this insight and opinion, that the church you serve would be an example.

]]> By: Steve Fogg http://tonymorganlive.com/2009/05/23/the-new-traditional-church-web/#comment-48207 Steve Fogg Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:01:10 +0000 http://tonymorganlive.com/?p=4117#comment-48207 I'm not sure I agree. Like any organisation a church has to tell it's own story which can only ever be a one way conversation - unless you open that up for comments. That could get very interesting! I totally agree that LifeChurch.tv are leading the innovation wave with online services. Tony, it would be a huge help to provide some concrete examples of what you think is working! Thanks for all you do! I’m not sure I agree.

Like any organisation a church has to tell it’s own story which can only ever be a one way conversation – unless you open that up for comments. That could get very interesting!

I totally agree that LifeChurch.tv are leading the innovation wave with online services.

Tony, it would be a huge help to provide some concrete examples of what you think is working!

Thanks for all you do!

]]> By: Vin Thomas http://tonymorganlive.com/2009/05/23/the-new-traditional-church-web/#comment-48085 Vin Thomas Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:45:13 +0000 http://tonymorganlive.com/?p=4117#comment-48085 Yes! There are so many websites that think it's about spewing out information. That isn't what people want. They want connection and genuine community. When will the church jump on this bandwagon? Give it a few years. We're always about a decade behind. Yes! There are so many websites that think it’s about spewing out information. That isn’t what people want. They want connection and genuine community.

When will the church jump on this bandwagon? Give it a few years. We’re always about a decade behind.

]]> By: Kim Hogue http://tonymorganlive.com/2009/05/23/the-new-traditional-church-web/#comment-48072 Kim Hogue Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:32:27 +0000 http://tonymorganlive.com/?p=4117#comment-48072 Hey Tony! love our church...hate our website! but you are right when you say it takes a shift in our thinking, and 4 sure its not easy! Can't believe how many times I've heard, "our" people are not on the web, most of them don't even have e-mail. "Our" demographic is different. Its not a part of "our" culture." Like if you looked at us on a map, we live in the "stupid" region of the country or something? Don't believe that is our reality but its perception is keeping us from engaging in some real community that is happening outside of our building walls. Hey Tony! love our church…hate our website! but you are right when you say it takes a shift in our thinking, and 4 sure its not easy! Can’t believe how many times I’ve heard, “our” people are not on the web, most of them don’t even have e-mail. “Our” demographic is different. Its not a part of “our” culture.” Like if you looked at us on a map, we live in the “stupid” region of the country or something? Don’t believe that is our reality but its perception is keeping us from engaging in some real community that is happening outside of our building walls.

]]> By: Gary Reed http://tonymorganlive.com/2009/05/23/the-new-traditional-church-web/#comment-48067 Gary Reed Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:24:04 +0000 http://tonymorganlive.com/?p=4117#comment-48067 Tony, your dead on here. I believe churches tend to come across selling their product, which is church attendance. Churches with good intentions use church advertisements (like the web) to get people involved at their campus, then to share the Gospel. They can have the right intention, though a capitalistic or Corporate America means to an end. I like your ideas here and pray we, the church can incorporate them. Tony, your dead on here. I believe churches tend to come across selling their product, which is church attendance. Churches with good intentions use church advertisements (like the web) to get people involved at their campus, then to share the Gospel. They can have the right intention, though a capitalistic or Corporate America means to an end. I like your ideas here and pray we, the church can incorporate them.

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