All-New Social Media Hub to Give Churches Tools to Create Effective Communications Strategies
Worship Facilities Conference & Expo and Center for Church Communication Partner for WFX Dallas November 9-11 Event
Framingham, MA – May 26, 2011 – Worship Facilities Conference and Expo (WFX) announced today a partnership with the Center for Church Communication (CFCC) to establish an immersive learning environment to demonstrate and educate churches on social media technologies, techniques and communication strategies at WFX Dallas 2011, taking place November 9-11 in Dallas, Texas. In addition, CFCC will provide content support and outreach for the live internet video broadcast during the event on November 9-10.
“WFX is singularly focused on equipping church teams to utilize their resources, talents and technology to advance the kingdom of God,” says Jim Wagner, General Manager, EH Events. “In a media-rich world, churches are actively seeking methods to more effectively communicate to both the churched and the un-churched in ways that are routed in sound Christian teachings. This partnership with CFCC strengthens and advances our efforts to educate churches on the use of social media tools and communication strategies that can support the vision and ministry efforts. CFCC is uniquely qualified to help and we are privileged to partner with such a talented and experienced organization.”
CFCC will lead two consecutive days of live internet video broadcasts from the WFX Expo Floor. Broadcasts will feature educational sessions and live panel discussions from church leaders, highlighting communication strategies that have worked. Video viewing will be available online during scheduled event times. Thousands of church leaders and their representatives will convene in Dallas for the face-to-face event, with more expected to view these special broadcast sessions online.
November 9, 2011 – Multi-Site Churches
November 10, 2011 – Social Media and Church Communication
"The Center for Church Communication is thrilled to partner with WFX for this incredible opportunity to share our experience and learnings from helping churches around the globe communicate more effectively," said Tim Schraeder, Co-Director, CFCC. "As the way our culture communicates changes, the way churches communicate is changing, too. Oftentimes, those changes begin on Sunday mornings in worship spaces, as more churches are learning to leverage new media like texting, twitter, and other forms of social media."
Now in its seventh year, WFX is presented by Church Production and Worship Facilities Magazines and EH Events in conjunction with The American Institute of Architects Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture Knowledge Community, and sponsored by Christianity Today International. The event brings together thousands of church and industry leaders and hundreds of exhibitors from around the world to guide facilities and technology investments and opportunities for houses of worship.
WFX Dallas 2011 will offer two dynamic keynote presentations, more than 45 Conference sessions, over 40 Hands-On Training classes, over 200 exhibitors on the expo floor, behind-the-scenes church tours, and invaluable networking opportunities.
Registration for WFX Dallas 2011 will be available in June. Click here to be notified when registration opens and to receive show updates.
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For exhibiting and sponsorship information, please contact Laura McDermott at 508-663-1500 x267 or lmcdermott@ehpub.com.
About Worship Facilities Conference & Expo – http://www.wfxweb.com
Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) is the leading event for church facilities and technology teams presented by Church Production and Worship Facilities Magazines and EH Events in conjunction with The American Institution of Architects Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture Knowledge Community, and sponsored by Christianity Today International.
About Production Media Inc. – http://www.pmipub.com
Production Media Inc. (PMI), publishers of Church Production and Worship Facilities Magazines, and presenters of WFX, is a full-service media company specializing in the house-of-worship market.
About Center for Church Communication - http://www.cfcclabs.org
The Center for Church Communication (CFCC) is a firebrand of communicators, sparking churches to communicate the gospel clearly, effectively and without compromise. CFCC is a nonprofit organized by communications professionals who have been serving the church and mainstream clients since 1998. We help local churches communicate better with our various Labs and associated projects.
About AIA IFRAA – http://www.aia.org/ifraa
The AIA Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture (IFRAA) Knowledge Community encourages and supports excellence in the design of worship spaces and their accoutrements. The IFRAA Knowledge Community is an association of professionals whose primary interest is religious facilities in a broad array of traditions. We value an interfaith forum for the exchange of ideas relating to religion, art, and architecture.
About Christianity Today International – http://www.christianitytoday.com
Christianity Today International is a not-for-profit Christian media ministry founded by Billy Graham in 1956, with nine publications and an award-winning website reaching more than 2.5-million unique visitors monthly.
About EH Publishing, Inc. & EH Events – http://www.ehpub.com
EH Publishing, Inc. is a leading media company specializing in technology-based markets. EH offers integrated media solutions including e-media, print, event, research and custom products. Key market segments include custom electronics, professional sound, house of worship, and robotics.
Media Contact:
Jessica Camerato
508-663-1500 x296
jcamerato@ehpub.com
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