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Online social networking sites focus on building online communities of people who share interests and/or activities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others. [...] Read more

Why social media and other communication technologies are critical to the success of youth conferences and events. [...] Read more

With corporate and leisure travel in the tank, resorts are jumping on faith-based meetings – and there are advantages for planners beyond the special deals.
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With kids increasingly turning away from church as they grow older, churches struggle for a better way to reach youth – including creating meetings that change lives.
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Companies report that good environment choices often make the best financial sense. Organizations committed to sustainability say that their bottom line is better, employee retention is increased, and consumers want to do business with them, according to Meeting Strategies Worldwide, which specializes in the meetings and hospitality industries. [...] Read more

Women’s events are designed to refocus attention on the individual and encourage women to empower themselves, often in part by renewing their faith. They represent a chance, [...] Read more

Today’s faith-based music can take many forms, from an all-volunteer choir specializing in hymns to professionals who run the gamut from gospel music to rap. Here we take a look at how music transformed two very different events but functioned in a similar way, enhancing the message and the experience. [...] Read more

Forty years down the road, Aglow International is reaching toward the future with a rebranding effort that targets young women. [...] Read more

The life of a meeting planner can take a toll on one’s body, mind, and spirit, especially if you’re a planner who needs to spend more than a little time on the road doing site inspections, attending meetings, and traveling for other work reasons. Here are a few simple tips for keeping yourself fit — and for eating well — when you’re away from home. [...] Read more

For many religious groups, concern for the environment has become an issue of “creation care,” an ethic that has led some to take a new approach to their meetings. [...] Read more