Grace Church Websites Is Helping Low-Income Black Churches Get Online

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 17; Red doors framed by red bricks provide entry at Mount Bethel Baptist Church in Washington, DC. on Jan. 17. (Photo by Bonnie Jo Mount/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Faith and technology are two worlds that don’t collide as often as they should. With the latter an integral part of our everyday lives, Black and Latino churches from all over the nation can now reach potential congregation members with a special initiative launched by Grace Church Websites. 

In a press release provided to NewsOne, the company announced that a hundred websites have been launched to represent low-income churches and non-profits in underserved communities since their inception last month. This online presence opens virtual doors for more fellowship, conversation, and tech education. Founded by philanthropist Don Vaccaro and Rev. Dr. Boise Kimber, the project has donated website assistance to churches like the TrueWorship Tabernacle in Texas, as well as other establishments in Kentucky, Georgia, Connecticut, and Florida.

Communications Advisor Rachel Noerdlinger tells NewsOne that Vaccaro and Rev. Kimber came up with the idea after noticing the large gap in technology in the church community. “I think one thing is trying to bring the older congregation members to speed with next generation technology,” Noerdlinger said. “A lot of the churches are legacy organizations, they’re traditional. It’s more of the [the churches making the leap] to get with the times.”

Pastor Ahmad Haywood of TrueWorship said the website has helped increase membership.

“We are truly blessed that Grace Church Websites has provided our church with a free website, including development of its content and hands-on assistance with the design,” Haywood said. “In a short period of time, we have gained membership and our doors have been opened to a new array of potential congregants.”

“When we launched Grace Church Websites, I knew churches across the country needed assistance with business development, but I was thrilled to see how quickly churches across the country completed registration forms on our website,” Vaccaro said. “I have devoted my career to giving men and women in the community the chance to thrive, and Grace Church Websites offer people an opportunity to connect directly with churches in their communities and to be given fellowship and access to empowerment.”

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Source: NewsOne | Desire Thompson