Our Mission
Websites connect churches with a large group of potential visitors, influencing their choice of whether to visit on Sunday morning. Five More Talents exists to provide maximum value web design services, web hosting plans, and assistance plans for churches and ministries. Specifically, we help established churches improve outdated websites, and we help church plants establish an effective web presence from the get-go.
Our Philosophy
We have definite opinions about how websites should be built and maintained. First, we are committed to using web standards when coding our websites. Second, we believe that organic growth is the best way to make sure that your website is optimized for search engines.
Web standards are the specifications, recommendations, and guidelines set forth by
the World Wide Web Consortium. Using web standards to build
websites allows us to create search-friendly sites that load faster, reach more users, and cost
less to design, update, and maintain
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Organic growth is the best and surest way to make sure that your site can be found. Organic growth simply means regularly adding content relevant to the subject of your site.
Our People
Douglas Vos - Chief Technology Officer
Over 25 years of experience in the information technology industry. Founded the Christian Computer Users Association in 1983 and served as editor of Christian Computer News. Worked for Electronic Data Systems from 1988 to 2008, gaining a broad range of experience of business and I.T. experience. BRE degree in Anthropology, Bible and Linguistics from Kuyper College in Grand Rapids, MI. Serves as a Deacon at Oakland Hills Community Church (OPC) in Farmington Hills, MI.
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Daniel Vos
Over 10 years of experience in professional writing and web site development. Has written content for numerous websites and regional print publications such as the Blue Ridge Business Journal. Web Programmer certificate from Virginia Western Community College. B.A. in Classics from Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA. Member of Christ the King Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Roanoke, VA.
The Story behind Our Name
The name Five More Talents
comes from the Parable of the Talents
which Jesus told his disciples. In this parable, Jesus condemns the slothful servant who tried to play it safe,
but praises the two diligent servants who took risks for the sake of the growth of their Master's estate.
We are convinced that the key to a effective church website is attention to detail and "faithfulness in a few things." Effective church websites reflect the ongoing vitality and life of a congregation. They are designed with a clear purpose and message. They are updated frequently. They support a church's existing outreach efforts. In short, because of a commitment to continuous improvement, they contribute to the growth of local congregations in both depth and breadth.