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Free registration now available at official event web site January 18, 2000:News:A/G News Free registration for the Third Triennial World Assemblies of God Congress and 2000 Celebration, August 7-10, 2000 is now available online at 2000.agcongress.org, the official web site of the worldwide gathering. In exchange for having the regular $15 registration fee waived, registrants agree to answer a short online survey and accept e-mail regarding the gathering. The offer is only available online and requires a unique e-mail address for each free registration. The web site also allows visitors to reserve housing online through a link to the Indianapolis Housing Bureau's online reservation system. Forms for both the event registration and hotel reservations can also be downloaded from the site and mailed or faxed. Site visitors will find more than just registration and housing information at the site. Juleen Turnage, public relations director, says the goal has been to create an informative, content-rich site for event participants. "We are working hard to create a centralized point for all news and information so that fellowship leaders and event participants alike will be able to access the information they need," Turnage says. Brett Risner, web site project manager, adds that as the event gets closer he expects new content to be posted regularly. "The Internet is the most efficient and cost-effective way to reach the worldwide audience that will participate in this gathering. As news and information becomes available we can upload it to the site and within minutes it's available to everyone." While the emphasis is to focus church leaders and lay people to the web site, traditional means of communication will not be abandoned. "We really see the Web as one more tool in our toolbox and not a replacement for more traditional means of communication like newsletters, printed registration forms and news releases," Risner says. In addition to registration and event news, visitors can also read about the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, Kids Congress events, the latest schedule of events and other helpful resources like maps and travel information. There is also a list of frequently asked questions, a search function to help you locate a news or feature story that may answer your questions, and contact information if your questions are still not resolved. Risner says site visitors can expect to see other developments in the near future including audio and video downloads of promotional materials, and a press relations area for local, national, and international media. During the gathering, news will be reported on-site and uploaded daily for those unable to attend the event. The Third Triennial World Assemblies of God Congress and 2000 Celebration, will be an international gathering of the Assemblies of God August 7-10, 2000 in Indianapolis, Ind. This will be the first international gathering of this magnitude in North America. Event planners expect 50,000 participants, including delegates from 100 foreign countries. |