News
Is your church Web site accessible for all?
Matt Carlisle | "Interpreter Magazine" | September 2007
My daughter recently turned 5. To her father's delight, she started to appreciate computers and the Internet this
past year. Kid favorites like Disney and PBS make it easy for parents by offering highly interactive, easy-to-access Web sites. They make navigation especially easy for children who aren't reading by relying heavily on imagery.
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Commentary: Are you ready for the revolution?
Matt Carlisle | United Methodist News Service | June 2007
Throughout the summer of 2005, I traveled with researchers to meet with members and leaders of The United Methodist Church. Our purpose: to gain a deeper understanding of the people of this storied global denomination; learn how you use and don't use the Internet; and, ultimately, pinpoint what you wanted from your denominational
Web site, UMC.org. Read more
Church’s new Web site fosters online community
United Methodist News Service | January 2007
UMC.org, the Web site of The United Methodist Church, has been retooled to incorporate innovative technologies
to bring together people around the world in new ways. Read more
Locust & Honey: Profile of Matt Carlisle
LocustandHoney.blogspot.com | August 2006
When weblogs first started to surface a few years back, I freely admit I didn’t see the point of online journals. I was awakened to their critical importance when I started seeing people use the medium as a resource. The primary
focus of my blog is to discuss Web-based ministry. I am one of the lucky people that is allowed the opportunity to
help spread the Message and work in a field that I love. Read more
Givin' the people what they want ... online
Matt Carlisle | "Interpreter Magazine" | May 2006
Ministry via the Web is difficult for some to grasp. We understand ministry that happens face-to-face, during a
mission trip or on Sunday morning. But for many people, the introduction to a congregation’s ministry will come
online. Read more