Digital4Christ Social Media Conference

Online, July 28, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Digital4Christ is a non-profit organisation that aims to empower churches, ministries and other Christian based organisations to use social media to their advantage. Speakers include Andrè Britz, South African Administrator for Christ for all Nations; Nevelia Moloi, online content manager at Forgood.co.za and Japie Swanepoel, online marketing strategist and owner of Interactive Concepts.

Tickets can be purchased at R750 per person. This will include: a half day conference, a coffee break with snacks, free under cover parking and a scrumptious lunch after the conference.

"Just to say I really enjoyed the conference and learned a lot which has helped me in my youth ministry capacity especially." ~ Gaby Vassard; Somerset West United Church

The concept of such a conference was born in the second half of 2010 when Japie Swanepoel of Interactive Concepts felt compelled to share his knowledge and understanding of the Internet and Social Media. Japie specifically wanted to share this with Ministries; Churches; Christian Organisations and Christian Youth Groups. As a result, Digital4Christ came to light.

The internet is something that we see, hear and read about every day on television, the radio and newspapers. With 12 million people in South Africa online and close to 4.5 million on Facebook, we are bound to reach someone who is willing to listen. Many churches, ministries and NPOs are aware of this awesome tool but do not know how to utilise it.

What are the basics of Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube and blogging? How does one use it to make a difference in the lives of our communities? Starting up a Facebook page or Twitter account is easy - but it does not end there, it only starts. We need to communicate with our audiences in an effective way, but how does one do that and how do you make sure that your message is sent across properly?

We at Digital4Christ have a passion for the internet and social media and aim to inspire, encourage and empower fellow Christians to utilise this platform that is at our disposal.

"Immediately after the conference our staff had urgent meetings: our web-page had to change. I now read blogs...follow youth meetings on twitter...look out for 'postings on our youth week fan page'. It is amazing how much more connected I now feel to the young people I have been called to serve." ~ Rolf Weichardt; National Director at YFC South Africa

For additional information, contact us at (021) 556 3178, email us at [email protected] or visit www.digital4christ.co.za.