The Need: Most churches now realize that a website is not just one of those things that would be nice to have, but a real necessity. A website can take on several basic forms:

• An "Online Brochure" to convey critical information.
• A "Communication Facilitator" to enable a church to interact with members and visitors.
• An "E-Commerce" site that facilitates event registration and payment as well as online giving.

The Warning: The website will be a direct reflection of the church and its mission. In fact, it will be the only impression that most people will ever get. A good website can help your ministry, but a poor website will inevitably cause damage. Furthermore, if you intend for people to use your website more than once, then the content must remain timely and relevant. When a person visits a website a second or third time and the information has not changed, there is no reason for them to ever go there again. 

Unfortunately, most churches do not have the time or expertise to build and maintain a website and the ongoing cost of a professional web developer can be formidable. Most turn to volunteers to build a website which is a hit or miss proposition. While members of a church might have the expertise to build a website, the timely maintenance proves very formidable. To remain timely, changes need to be made daily and this is beyond the ability of most volunteers because of their other responsibilities.

The Solution: Tech Tools For Ministry works with churches and ministries and helps them build a website that accomplishes their objectives. In all cases, this consultation uncovers new ways of communication that the church never thought possible. We offer two primary services related to website development which address the realities of building a site for churches and ministries.

TechTools SiteBuilder is an online website development tool that allows a church to use non-technical staff and volunteers to build and maintain their website. All site building and maintenance can be accomplished from any internet connection. ...learn more

Website Consultations involve working with ministry leaders to build an initial website that meets the objectives of the church. The staff and volunteers are then taught how to maintain and add content to the site. Usually the site is built on the TechTools SiteBuilder platform so that the maintenance is as easy as possible. Contact us to discuss your unique situation.