by David Nielson | Jun 20, 2008
In looking at some research data from a recent Pew study, I concluded that we’ve got a lot of work to do in clearing up misconceptions about the Church and just generally making people aware of what we actually believe. According to this study of 1,461 American...
by Larry Richman | Jun 9, 2008
Social media sharing tools have been added to the story pages of the Newsroom Web site of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, allowing visitors to easily share Newsroom content on other sites like Digg, Delic.io.us, Facebook, Reddit, Newsvine, Google...
by Larry Richman | Apr 29, 2008
Please note that the LDS Online social network was discontinued on May 10, 2010, after growing to over 800 members. We invite you to participate at LDS.net. A few days ago, I blogged about creating social network called LDS Online at LDSonline.ning.com. It’s...
by Larry Richman | Apr 25, 2008
Please note that the LDS Online social network was discontinued on May 10, 2010, after growing to over 800 members. We invite you to participate at MormonHub.com. I have launched a social network called LDS Online at LDSonline.ning.com. (Ning is an online service that...
by Larry Richman | Apr 23, 2008
On April 19, 2008, Elder M. Russell Ballard gave a speech at the Brigham Young University Management Society in Washington, D.C. Most of his speech was about using the Internet to share information about the Church. He said that many people go to the Internet to find...
by Larry Richman | Apr 18, 2008
I just visited a great site, ReflectionsofChrist.org, which is a good example of a worthwhile project that can touch lives and testify of the Savior. The project is intended to cast new light on our perceptions of Christ–to inspire though beautiful images and...
by Larry Richman | Apr 14, 2008
More than 1,400 Brigham Young University-Idaho graduates were urged to make their influence felt in the digital world in an address given by Elder M. Russell Ballard, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at...
by Larry Richman | Apr 9, 2008
There is an interesting article in today’s USA Today about religious podcasts. “…podcast technology is opening the doors to a wider variety of religious teaching than ever before, available on demand and delivered automatically to the computers of a...
by Larry Richman | Mar 14, 2008
I am often asked whether individuals should update entries about the Church on Wikipedia, or if the Church will take care of it. Wikipedia is written collaboratively by volunteers from all around the world. It is not intended that an entry about the Church be written...
by Larry Richman | Mar 7, 2008
BYU NewsNet has published a great article with ideas on sharing the gospel online. It also mentions the great work of the More Good Foundation.
by Larry Richman | Feb 29, 2008
Read the Newsroom story about the new Church Web site JesusChrist.lds.org.
by Larry Richman | Feb 28, 2008
The Church’s new Web site about the Savior Jesus Christ has been recognized at Best Web Gallery, which is an inspirational gallery site that features quality Web sites (Quality Design = Visual + Technical + Creativity).
by Larry Richman | Feb 27, 2008
The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life just released an extensive new survey about religious affiliations of the American public and explores the shifts taking place in the U.S. religious landscape. There are some cool interactive maps on that site. It was also...
by Larry Richman | Feb 26, 2008
See the new website about Jesus Christ and His essential role in our lives. JesusChrist.lds.org is the newest Web site sponsored by the Church. Using the words of latter-day prophets and apostles as its foundation, the site focuses solely on the life, teachings, and...
by Larry Richman | Feb 21, 2008
The two fastest-growing churches in the United States and Canada are Jehovah’s Witnesses and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to the National Council of Churches’ 2008 Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches. Although...