New church Web developments

I don’t know if these online opportunities were specifically timed to come out around general conference, but there seems to be a flurry of new developments and websites originating from the church. Here are some:

The Leadership Training Library. Have you checked out this incredible new resource for leaders? First watch the introductory video, then find your specific leadership group in the top menu, be it bishopric, Primary, Sunday School, mission leader and more. Clicking will open new videos and links on the main portion of the page with lots of information and counsel to help you in your calling. Or scroll through the “Leadership Principles” on the sidebar for even more spiritual sustenance. Magnificent!

The FamilySearch Youth and Family History site. Piggybacking on Elder David A. Bednar’s talk to youths on how they can be huge asset in the family history program, this new site describes how youths and leaders of youths can delve into family history. It has an introductory video and links to getting started as well as resources for how the youths can “discover” “serve” and “experience” all that family history has to offer. As Elder Bednar suggested, click in and explore!

I just had to highlight this incredible resource for “Interacting Online as a Member Missionary,” especially on the heels of conference counsel to positively interact online. LDSTech writer Beth Kirby jumps into how blogging can be a wonderful example of doing just that.

She says, “I decided to start a blog to record my experiences with the gospel. When I feel moved, I write entries on things that have powerful meaning to me. You can read my blog here.” She goes on to describe how she uses Good Reads and Mobile apps to dialogue as an online member missionary. Check the entire article out as it is full of great how-to information!

And finally …

Speaking of conference, I always look forward to linking to the semi-annual “General Conference Highlights” video that summarizes the best of the best from each general conference talk. Enjoy!

Now let me point out other exciting Web moments from this last week in the Bloggernacle: