Thursday, May 2, 2024
What’s Next in Church Communications
The landscape of church communications is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead means leveraging the latest technologies. This keynote will focus on the forefront of this evolution, particularly the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming how we connect and minister online. We’ll cover AI's impact on content creation, data analysis for better audience understanding, and the ethical considerations of using such technology in a church context. Prepare for a thought-provoking session that will equip you to lead your church into the future of digital ministry.

Katie Allred, Director of Curriculum and Co-Founder of Church Communications
Katie Allred, founder of ChurchCommunications.com, leads an online community of 30K+ church leaders from all over the world. She previously oversaw faith partnerships at Meta. When she isn’t doing that, you can find her teaching at different universities, speaking at conferences, doing improv, and writing at KatieAllred.com. Katie is a thought leader in marketing, business, and Christian leadership. Connect with her on Instagram @katiejallred.

Thursday, May 9, 2024
50th Anniversary Keynote Panel: On A Foundation of Rock

You will not want to miss this special 50th anniversary keynote session exploring the strong foundation on which Episcopal Communicators was built as we take steps into the future. For the past fifty years, Episcopal Communicators has played an integral role in expanding the ministry of communications throughout the Episcopal Church and beyond. This panel is a chance to celebrate and honor this work with deep gratitude.

Join this panel of communications champions as they explore this history and the impact our organization has had on the church so far. Building our understanding of our origins, how we have built community, and why this work is so critical to the mission of the church will equip us for the challenges of today as we lean into the future.

Moderator:

Dustin Jesudason
Director of Communications & Board Member
Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church
Houston Texas

Panelists:

Melodie Woerman
Freelance Reporter & Former Board President
Episcopal News Service

Sarah Bartenstein
Director of Communications & Former Board President
St Stephen's Episcopal Church, Richmond Virginia

Heidi Shott
Former Communications Director & Former Board Member
American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem

Dan Murphy
Director of Communications & Former Board Member
The Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta Georgia