SUM Bible College Website Launch

 The School of Urban Ministry (SUM) Website:

We recently launched a phase one website project for the School of Urban Ministry in Oakland, California.  SUM is an accredited Bible College, with almost twenty co-hort campuses.  We were excited to give the website a brand new look. 

SUM Website Features:

We are really excited about the interactive map that we were able to intergrate on the front page of the SUM website.  We are excited for the easy access UI that this gives for SUM's several cohorts. 

We also implimented a standard schooling banner for SUM.

CMS Platform

The SUM website is built on the Squarespace CMS platform. We love Squarespace.

Shoreline Church Website Launch

Shoreline Church Wesbite

We had the opputunity of working with a church plant in Palm Beach Garderns, FL called Shoreline Church.  In contacting us, Shoreline Church, wanted to create a simple page that would convey the vision of their church pre-lauch.  As you can see, the design of this website is a-typical of other designs we have taken on in the past.  Since the needs of Shoreline were different, we wanted to approach design differently. 

Shoreline Church Website Features

Floating Navigation Bar: Since the design of this page is one page, vertical design we needed to think of a creative way to navigate this website.  This floating navigation bar, was the solution we chose.  When scrolling on the Shoreline Church Website, the floating navigation bar will follow your web cursor.  When you click on the navigation links, you will be automatically taken to the top of the corresponding category.

Custom Pay-Pal Buttons: We decided to make pay-pal look better by creating custom button. Very simple, but it changes the dynamic of the Partner section of this website.

Custom Connection Platform: We created a multi-layer connection platform for this website, which allows all of the social connection platforms to be integrated.  Sections include: Facebook & Twitter feeds, Mail Chimp Sign-up form, and Blog RSS feed. 

Shoreline Church Website CMS

The Shoreline Church Website uses the Squarespace CMS

Social Media In the Church

You can't deny the power of social media in todays culture.  The majority of people in our churches are using at least one form of social media.  Since social media is taking precedence in the church we need to approach it strategically.  It is easy to respond to the noise of social media by creating a page in Facebook or a church twitter account.  Before you start, ask yourself some basic questions to help direct your efforts.  We consult churches with their social media efforts and have an intensive process to ensure everything is aligned, but you can do a quick self discovery to point everything in the right direction. 

Before you start your church's social media ask your self some basic questions.  First, who is your audience and how are they currently using social media?  Second, what are you planning to use each social media platform for? Thirdly, what is your voice and frequency?  Normally we take anywhere from 5-30 hours to discover, create strategy, design and launch a social media plan, s don't be afraid to give your church social media some real thought.  If you need help in this process drop us an email. 

The More Conference 2011 Website

Sheepish Design finished up another Conference Website Design.  We worked with International Ministerial Fellowship to redesign and launch The More Conference 2011 website.  The conference will be an amazing time for IMF to gather and celebrate.  This website design is focused on communicating the event guest speakers like Jeff Deyo and Dr. Mark Rutland.  We are excited for the direction of this website design and all it communicates! 

David Horsager's Website Launch

We are excited to launch David Horsager's new website.  Together with their team we have developed a website that communicates the core message of Trust.  David Horsager is a author, speaker and consultant for companies that range from Wellsfargo to Medtronic.  He brings the positive message of trust through his book "The Trust Edge" and keynotes on "The Eight Pillars of Trust."  

Why The Trust Edge Video 

We also developed the video "Why Trust" for him to communicate the core message of trust.  This video builds the case for the book, workbooks, consulting and keynote speaking.  

The website leverages Jquery in some fun ways as well.  We created the secondary page with a drop-down feature which highlights his core offerings.  It was very fun to work with David Horsager and his team on their new website, social media strategy and website video. 

David Horsager's Landing Page

David Horsager's Secondary Page

David Horsager's Online Store