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Melissa Anderson

About Melissa

Roles at Five Q

My primary role is to support our clients as an Account Executive...my secondary role is bringing a female presence to the Account Executive team.

Where do you live?

My husband and I just moved to central Massachusetts for his medical fellowship. Since both of us are from Atlanta, it's quite a change for us to be in New England. We are looking forward to (and slightly dreading) our first winter in Worcester!

What did you do before coming to Five Q?

I started my career in different sales and account management roles before deciding to leave the corporate world and go into ministry at Buckhead Church (a campus of North Point Community Church in Atlanta). After getting married and moving away from Atlanta, I had the opportunity to combine my business background and ministry experience by working with churches and ministries at a web firm in Washington, D.C. I am very excited to continue to support and partner with dynamic ministries here at Five Q!

What do you like to do outside of work?

I love to cook and open up our home to friends and family for special occasions...and for no reason at all! I am an avid reader and have been known to stay up into the wee hours when I'm absorbed in a good read. My husband and I love to travel and are currently exploring our new town.

What is it like to live in Central Massachusetts?

So far we have discovered a distinct lack of Chick-fil-A restaurants and knowledge of what "Sweet Tea" is, but also have rejoiced in the low humidity and fresh lobster! We are excited to live in a region that is completely new to us and getting to explore it together. We are hoping that we can learn how to ski this winter since one of the top ten ski spots in New England is 20 minutes away! Though, truthfully, the real answer to that question might not come until mid-February....

Advice From Melissa

Melissa's advice on what churches should consider concerning their web presence:

The online presence for your church should be thought of as an extension of your ministry, not as an online "billboard" that remains static and only has one purpose. This can be a dynamic and engaging way to connect with your members, visitors, and potential guests. First, a few things to consider:

• Is your website "on mission?" Is it helping to communicate and further the main focus of your ministry? What you choose for your content should have the primary intent of helping your website to stay "on mission."
  
• Is your content relevant? Does it make sense to have it on the website? Don't clutter up your site with unnecessary information – make sure that it has a purpose and an audience.
  
• Keep your content up-to-date. If you are going to be posting information about events and programs, make sure that you update your site after the date has passed. Nothing can make a website seem out of touch faster than old information that hangs around after the fact.
  
• Above all, be good stewards when it comes to the web side of your ministry. Just because you have the capability to use every new technology doesn't mean that you should. Be wise in how you allocate funds for your website and ensure that your investment in the online face of your ministry will be effective. Never take on a web project because it is new, cool or flashy. Ask whether it makes sense and isn't just change for the sake of change.