Importance of a website

The Power of Connection

ICPC 2012 ATS Class E9Media Support for the Proactive Chaplain

Dan Cooper & Chaplain Mike DismoreCentral Oregon Police Chaplaincy

Importance of a website

• Does it work for you?• Shares your culture• Connects you to people• A major resource• How it should be used

A website works for you• A website is like having a street

address. It says: – Where we are– Who we are– What we have to offer you

• Open 24/7 and always available.• Is able to provide information to

people who are in need when you’re not available.

Shares your culture• Your website should reflect and explain your

culture. • People should be able to go to your website

and instantly recognize you and what you do.• Creates a welcoming and friendly presence

before meeting in person.

Connects you to people• Keeps people updated with what’s going on.• Allows people to find you and contact you.• Reach a few or thousands with newsletters & emails.• Share success stories and inspire people.

A website is a major resource• Provides downloadable documentation to

people who are in need.• Has the ability to securely receive donations

and create fundraisers.• Links chaplains to other chaplains and

chaplaincies, to other agencies and departments.

How to use your website• Keep content fresh and updated

weekly or at a minimum monthly.– Blog– News– Events– Video or audio

• Keep everything clean and neat so things are easy to find. Clutter will turn people away.

Can a website enhance effectiveness of a chaplain and chaplaincy program?

You betcha. Your chaplaincy is busy taking care of people, building relationships, serving agencies, training for the future …

How do you create an engaging website presence?

A comprehensive and customizable website is a strategic tool to help you build and maintain your chaplaincy and communicate what’s important for your chaplaincy and community

A great website will include credible, original content. The information will be timely, kept up to date and well edited. Keep your design creative. Include media galleries of video, pictures, and audio. You might include a blog site or social networking accounts, and others.

10 Reasons Chaplains Should Have A Website

Credibility Contact Convenience Content Continued Training

and Education

Change Creativity Community Culture Compliment

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Q&A

Chaplain Mike DismoreCentral Oregon Police Chaplaincypastordiz@juno.com541-788-3364www.copchaplain.com

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