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Free websites for local Seventh-day Adventist Churches: |
AdventSource
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Simple Updates |
AdventSource is partnering with SimpleUpdates to provide churches in the North
American Division with a variety of options for their own websites, including a free version. The Adventist Church Connect
system will provide each church with a web address that is automatically updated with information from the division, including
church location, service times, pastor, and other pertinent information. In January of 2006, The North American Division will
provide this basic web site free for every church in North America. |
Free
Modules |
AdventSource is adding, at no charge, the online calendar and pastor’s message modules to the
Basic Edition of Adventist Church Connect for churches who request this option. Churches can also upgrade to several different
levels of service that include sending church newsletters via email, forming an on-line church directory, podcasting,
streaming audio and video, and other progressive technology. Details are available at
Adventist Church Connect. |
Simple
Updates |
“SimpleUpdates brings their experience of setting up and supporting more than 200 local church
and ministry web sites,” says Brad Forbes, director of AdventSource. “They have been refining their superior content
management system while working with local churches to fulfill individual web ministry goals.”
Darryl Hosford, president of SimpleUpdates says, “We have had an enthusiastic response from churches who have lots
of people working to keep their site updated. The SimpleUpdates content management system makes things easy, and the streaming
information that appears automatically on their site several times a week keeps the page looking fresh.”
“We talk with leaders at local churches every day and know that every church has different needs. One size does not fit
all,” says Forbes. “AdventSource is committed to providing web ministry options that fit the needs and the budget of each
local church. Using an advanced version of Adventist Church Connect, a congregation may choose to have their own unique
design. But they will still reap the benefits of being able to update things themselves quickly, and receive up-to-the-minute
streaming content from the division.”
SimpleUpdates has been providing local Adventist churches with high quality web design and secure hosting for the past ten
years. The SimpleUpdates content management system is used by more than 200 churches and organizations such as Adventist
Review, Pacific Union Conference and the Hope Channel. |
Advent
Source |
AdventSource is the resource center for local churches in the North American Division. In
addition to launching the Adventist Church Connect for the North American Division, they are merging with PlusLine, the
information and registration organization for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, to create a seamless resource
center for local church leaders.
Carrie Purkeypile is director of Marketing and Public Relations for AdventSource. Phone: (402) 486-2995 |
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