Facebook is widely popular. We all have accounts. It's a great way to follow friends (assuming you can get through all the frivilous stuff).
True, Facebook is where lots of people are gathering. So
in that sense you and your church should have a presence there. But
churches are quickly discovering that they need a safe, private and moderated community where your members can have intimate discussion. Click here to read our white paper, Why Facebook is not the right answer.
Consider how Facebook compares to CatholicBuilder. And take a look at all our features. You will see why over 600 faith-based organizations are trying CatholicBuilder.
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CatholicBuilder
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Facebook®
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Initimate, private community
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Your own site
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Another group
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Faith-based mission and vision
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Always
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Never
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Church-based workflow
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Around Church
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Around individual
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Reporting (activity, messages, etc)
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Yes
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None
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Online Donations
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Yes
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None
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Spiritual Aids to grow faith
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Yes
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None
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