Alliance for Christian Media/Day1

Technology Consulting Services

Why consult with churches on technology?

All too often churches grow to depend on volunteers as their connection to new media and technology, leaving their online and new media strategy in the hands of capable but short-term helpers. This creates confusion and discontinuity in your use of technology over the long haul in an age where it is incredibly important to your growth. We build a relationship with you and help your staff maintain a coherent strategy for the long term.

The Alliance hopes to become the bridge to a new future for your congregation. For 65 years we have focused on the importance of media technology to the work of the mainline church. Today we are a leader in online technologies in the church, having worked with denominations, churches and other organizations to move
forward in the technological arena.

We want to do the same for churches all over the country.

We help with:

• Everyday technology decisions
• Hardware and software advice
• Website and online marketing
• New technology consulting
• A “geek’s” perspective of the church
• Dedicated help with technology issues
• Hosting & domain management
• Social networking advice
• Organizational technology overview

Most importantly: when you need it, you’ll have someone to call!

Social Networking?
we can help.

Have you ever asked “What on earth is a twitter?” Or have you ever wondered why anyone needs a Facebook when it doesn’t even come in print?

If so, you should probably give us a call. Todays media is ripe with opportunities to reach out and embrace the world around you. However so many of the questions that surround this work keep most churches from moving forward:

• How will I manage so many different accounts?!
• Can’t this all get a little out of control?
• How do I know what is appropriate on social networks?
• Does our church really need to use social networking?
• Can we have a social network for my church?

We help you understand these questions and cope with a changing technology world.

Why call The Alliance for Christian Media?

A Technology Resource for the Mainline Protestant Church

Since the dawn of radio the Alliance has been serving the church by working to enhance the voice of the church through new technologies. Today we are working with all the mainline denominations to bring their voice into the mainstream dialogue through emerging and existing technologies. Our history as a ministry as well as a communications technology firm has given us incredible insight into the new world facing the church. We want to share that with you.

What we do:

• Work with you over a long-term period or for a specific project
• Offer advice on project specifications, converting your ideas into goals
• Offer advice on your choice of technologies to assure you have what you need
• Keep you informed of new media and technology
• Consult on staff arrangement and budget prioritizing to make your dollars effective
• Advice on the importance of brand and message discipline
• Long and short term goal prioritization and strategies
• Develop realistic expectations for technology
• Advise your staff on strategic plans for communications and technology
• Help you master the overwhelming world of social networks

Your on-call technology resource.

Contact information

Alliance for Christian Media
644 W. Peachtree St. Suite 300
Atlanta, GA. 30308

Office: 404-815-0640
Website: http://www.allianceforchristianmedia.org

Simon Cowart
Information Technology Coordinator
email: scowart@day1.org