wfn.org | Angela Bengtson to offer RCCongress 2010 Workshop: "Top-Notch Congregational Communication"

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Angela Bengtson Membership and Communications Office Support, Zion
Lutheran Church, Buffalo, Minnesota, to offer
RCCongress 2010 Workshop:

> "Top-Notch Congregational Communication"

Like many church secretaries, Angela did not plan to go into
communication ministry when she took a four-hour-a-week front office
position at her home congregation. She did not have a degree or
experience in either church work or communications. What she
discovered is a calling to help members of the congregation connect
with leaders and each other. Angela's responsibilities now include the
congregation's web site, church newsletter, email communication and
social media (Facebook and Twitter).
Top-Notch Congregational Communication

Local congregations need web sites and other communication tools that
are informational, appealing and engaging. They need to be able to
provide both answers that visitors are looking for and details that
members need. They should also help members make connections.
Unfortunately, most congregations have little time and less money to
invest in their communications.

Zion Lutheran Church had a web site that was essentially an
out-of-date billboard. It was hard for members to navigate, didn't
have the information they were looking for, and was difficult for
staff to update. In this workshop Angela will take you on a tour of
the features of Zion's current site, describing along the way what she
learned about top-notch congregational communications, and offering
insight into free and inexpensive tools and resources for help and inspiration.