Classes

Due to the importance of the WEC Core Classes, they are available in four different formats:

1. An online class with the steps detailed in text and the option of viewing animated screen shots using Flash movies. Please see the About Classes instructions below.
2. The same online class as above except with only the animated screen shots using Flash movies.
3. A PDF document that you can print out
4. Live training sessions using a PowerPoint presentation containing the same Flash movies. Please monitor the Workshops page for training times and locations.

You will get the same information in the same order using any of the three formats. Here is the current class:

• WEC 101: Getting Started - Flash Only, PDF Document
• WEC 102: Backend Basics - Flash Only, PDF Document
• WEC 103: Rich Text Editor - Flash Only, PDF Document
• WEC 104: Administration - Flash Only, PDF in Development
• WEC 105: Getting Assistance - Flash Only, PDF in Development

Note: You need the free Adobe Reader to view or print PDF documents.

We are in the process of splitting the original "Getting Started with the Web-Empowered Church" document into multiple "WEC Core Classes." This document is being phased out, but it is still a valuable training document. This document has about 60 page and many graphics. As a result, the file is over 4 MB in size.

Classes are made up of a logically ordered sequence of selected WEC How-Tos. Each How-To can be thought of as a "mini-class."

Instructions: To follow the steps in the class, please click on each link in sequence. When you click on a link, the How-To corresponding to that link will appear below the list of How-Tos. You have the option of reading the steps in text form or following along in the Flash movie. The Flash movie walks you through the process with a series of screenshots. To view the movies, you must have Flash installed and you may need to allow popups if you have them blocked.

Once you have completed the core WEC 100 series classes above, you are ready for Topical Classes. Pick whatever topics you are interested in and in any order you choose. Since Topical Classes are designed to be taken any time, some of the How-Tos may be repeated; so feel free to skip past anything you are already familiar with.

WEC Extensions

• Devotional Journal Extension: Add the Devotional Journal to your website, configure it, and add content to it.
• Flash Player and Presentation Extensions - Using the Flash extensions.
• Prayer Connector Extension: Add the Prayer Connector extension to your website and configure it.
• Sermon Management System Extension - Using the Sermon Management System.
• Servant Matcher Extension: Add the Servant Matcher extension to your website and configure it.

Other Extensions (not developed by WEC)

• Calendar Base Extension here - Using the Calendar Base Extension.
• Direct Mail Extension: Add the Direct Mail extension to your website to send out an HTML e-mail to a mailing list.
• News Extension: Work with news stories on your website after the News extension is installed.
• TIMTAB Blog Extension - Setting up and using the TIMTAB Blog extension.

TYPO3

• Templates: Installing and modifying templates.
• TYPO3 Extensions:  Installing and Configuring TYPO3 Extensions.
• Common Features:  Add other common TYPO3 content elements and features.
• Frontend User Accounts: Add and edit frontend user accounts and frontend user groups.
• Backend Users Accounts: Add backend users that can edit all or some on your website.
• Additional Languages: Adding other languages to your website.
• Debugging and Repairing: Addressing various issues with TYPO3 and extensions.
• Upgrading from TYPO3 3.x to 4.1: The process for upgrading from the older versions of TYPO3 to version 4.1. This process is a little tricky in a few places because it was a major upgrade.
• Upgrading from TYPO3 4.x to 4.2: The process for upgrading to the new version TYPO3 version 4.2. This upgrade requires PHP 5.2 or higher on your web server.