You will be evaluating the websites of 3 churches using the accompanying Website Evaluation Form. The final section of the form is an application which must be 2-3 pages. Your evaluation is not simply technical and graphical. You are expected to observe the ministries of these churches and how they operate. The evaluation information and summary must be typed onto the form provided and that form is to be uploaded to Blackboard upon completion.

WEBSITE EVALUATION

Not every church will have every ministry. If they do not have a particular ministry, just indicate this in the space provided.

Church #1 Name:

Church #1 Website:

1. Ministry is...praying for others.

a. Does the church have a prayer ministry? What does it look like?

2. Ministry is...following Jesus' example by practicing spiritual mentoring and multiplying.

a. Does the church have a strategy for evangelism?

b. Does the church have a strategy for discipleship?

c. Briefly describe what they look like.

3. Ministry is...leading small groups.

a. Does the church have a small group ministry? What can learn about their small group ministry from their website?

4. Ministry is...biblically balanced preaching and teaching

a. Does the website exhibit that the church has a strong Bible base?

b. Are verses used throughout the website to support ministries, doctrinal statements, etc.?

c. Does the church have an organized Christian Education program? If so, what does it look like?

5. Ministry is...cultivating a culture of godly accountability for yourself and for those you serve.

a. Does the church have an organized accountability program? If so, what does it look like?

6. What do you feel is the church's priority?

Church #2 Name:

Church #2 Website:

1. Ministry is...praying for others.

a. Does the church have a prayer ministry? What does it look like?

2. Ministry is...following Jesus' example by practicing spiritual mentoring and multiplying.

a. Does the church have a strategy for evangelism?

b. Does the church have a strategy for discipleship?

c. Briefly describe what they look like.

3. Ministry is...leading small groups.

a. Does the church have a small group ministry? What can learn about their small group ministry from their website?

4. Ministry is...biblically balanced preaching and teaching

a. Does the website exhibit that the church has a strong Bible base?

b. Are verses used throughout the website to support ministries, doctrinal statements, etc.?

c. Does the church have an organized Christian Education program? If so, what does it look like?

5. Ministry is...cultivating a culture of godly accountability for yourself and for those you serve.

a. Does the church have an organized accountability program? If so, what does it look like?

6. What do you feel is the church's priority?

Church #3 Name:

Church #3 Website:

1. Ministry is...praying for others.

a. Does the church have a prayer ministry? What does it look like?

2. Ministry is...following Jesus' example by practicing spiritual mentoring and multiplying.

a. Does the church have a strategy for evangelism?

b. Does the church have a strategy for discipleship?

c. Briefly describe what they look like.

3. Ministry is...leading small groups.

a. Does the church have a small group ministry? What can learn about their small group ministry from their website?

4. Ministry is...biblically balanced preaching and teaching

a. Does the website exhibit that the church has a strong Bible base?

b. Are verses used throughout the website to support ministries, doctrinal statements, etc.?

c. Does the church have an organized Christian Education program? If so, what does it look like?

5. Ministry is...cultivating a culture of godly accountability for yourself and for those you serve.

a. Does the church have an organized accountability program? If so, what does it look like?

6. What do you feel is the church's priority?

Complete the following within 2-3 pages.

What 3 ministry ideas stood out to you and why?

Do you currently participate in these kinds of ministries? If so, how can your research help you enhance what you are doing? If not, how can you include these ides in your ministry?

What differences did you identify between these churches?

Do you think that size, geographic location or financial resources should influence your philosophy of ministry? If so, how? If not, why not?