CENTER FOR ONLINE EVANGELISM
Adapted to the specific needs of Seventh-day Adventist churches, schools and ministries.
Grow and hone your online ministry—
Make it more visible & shareable for your target audience.
Find information on content marketing, social media, search engine optimization, online reputation management and web development. It’s our ministry to keep current in these areas so your ministry can reach more people more effectively.
Content Marketing for Churches, Schools and Ministries.
Whether you have a blog, online magazine, newsletter, forum or series of videos, seminars, ….
Online Reputation Management (ORM)
Anyone can post something online, regardless if it is true, good, or helpful. Because of this increased accessibility for sharing information across a broad online audience, Online Reputation Management (ORM) has become a primary business focus in the commercial world as misinformation and biased opinion content abounds. And unfortunately, our denomination can also be on the receiving end of unfair or derogatory content. Individuals or groups that hold grudges against a church, school or ministry can spread their toxic message all over the internet.
But there are time-tested business practices that can smother this negative content while elevating positive, high-quality messaging that speaks the truth.
. >> Here’s how it works <<
Online Reputation Management (ORM)
Anyone can post something online, regardless if it is true, good, or helpful. Because of this increased accessibility for sharing information across a broad online audience, Online Reputation Management (ORM) has become a primary business focus in the commercial world as misinformation and biased opinion content abounds. And unfortunately, our denomination can also be on the receiving end of unfair or derogatory content. Individuals or groups that hold grudges against a church, school or ministry can spread their toxic message all over the internet.
But there are time-tested business practices that can smother this negative content while elevating positive, high-quality messaging that speaks the truth.
. >> Here’s how it works <<
The Online Mission Field
The Internet as an Online Mission Field and your ministry websites as online mission stations. This is an accurate, big-picture way to truly view the vast ministry opportunities available online. The primary goal of missions is to go where the people are, mingle with them, and guide them to Christ. And with people today spending 5-10 hours online per day, regardless of age, we need look no further than this. Here’s how to…. >> Learn More <<
About Us
The Center for Online Evangelism is a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity that helps train and equip ministries of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to better utilize online outreach and communication techniques and stay up to date with current best practices.
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Latest News
Google’s rules can change by the day. What used to work in search engine optimization (getting your website or social media profiles to show prominently in search results) is not always today’s best practice. Subscribe to our online ministry blog to keep your ministry current, getting it in front of the eyes that need it the most.
Online Training
Even if you’re starting your online marketing efforts from scratch, we’ve got you covered. Learn the essentials for a stable, functional website, how to create and manage social media accounts, and several other foundational skills that help you reach the online mission field.
Message Development
To make sure your content marketing efforts are as effective as possible, it helps to create Key Message Platforms that guide the execution of social media, email, blogging and online reputation management efforts. Find tools, samples, templates and guides to help prime your message for the seekers who need it.
Checklist for Creating a Church Online Ministry
Who forms the Online Ministry Team? Team Leader Social media coordinator Web designer Photographer Graphic designer Video editor Audio editor Host (video and/or audio) What are my First Steps? Know the reason behind your online ministry (your WHY) Get your church...
Turn Livestreams into “Evergreen” Content
Live streaming church services and special events is a fantastic way to engage your audience. Kick it up several notches with these tips for making your livestreams CONTINUE engaging your audience well after the event is over.
How to Respond to Negative (and Positive!) Online Reviews
Review sites like Yelp, Google, YP, Facebook, etc. are great for local SEO, advertising, approachability and credibility. But sooner or later, every organization gets a bad review. Here’s how to handle these appropriately, and even how to turn these situations into opportunities.