Hello, First UMC!
Some things are better seen. I’m Rob Webster, and this is a page I’ve set up be a supplement to my printed résumé. Hopefully this provides you a glimpse into some of the things I feel very privileged to have been a part of.
First, though, here is a link to my résumé, in downloadable PDF form. This establishes the who, what, and where of things. Below, I’m providing some writing samples, website samples, and video samples, showing some of the creative breadth of my communications career.
-Rob Webster
WEB DESIGN
I’ve designed many websites, some simple, and some vast. Web content must be engaging, visually compelling, and mobile-ready. Below are three very different sites I’ve built. Just click the logo to open in a new tab.
WRITING SAMPLES
Although my blog has been dormant as my writing has moved in other directions, there are some things that reflect my written communication style.
Lessons for my Church from the Wonderful World of Disney
I just went with my family for a trip to Disney World a couple of weeks ago. It has been a while since I’ve visited there, but I was quickly reminded of why it is such an amazing place. And as I looked around, I realized there are a lot of lessons that local churches can learn from how Disney World does things. So here are ten things that I learned that I know we can use at my own church. Maybe you can use some of these ideas at your church, too.
A New Logo
I'm very pleased to reveal a new logo for the church where I work, Covenant United Methodist...
How to Win Friends and Influence Bachelorettes
Remember The Truman Show? The Jim Carrey movie from 1998? In it, Jim Carrey's character, Truman...
FILM SAMPLES
I’ve enjoyed getting to conceptualize, script, film, edit, and sometimes even be in various film projects. These are some of my favorites.
Love, Sex, and Marriage Promo
What It Is:
A stop-motion animation of Legos to promote a series on love, sex, and marriage.
Why I’m Including It:
This was a video our communications team got behind, and had to sell to the senior leadership. It was a huge team effort, and the most fun I’ve ever had creating a video. It was broadcast widely on television, had matching print ads and a social media campaign, and became the best attended series in the history of the church, with more than 8000 attending weekly. An entertaining behind the scenes / how-to video is here.
Youth Handbells
What It Is:
I was asked to promote something that’s honestly hard to promote. So this humorous video that came from the question, “What if we succeeded beyond our wildest dream?”
Why I’m Including It:
I was asked to make an announcement. Instead, I told a memorable story.
Interviews
What It Is:
I was asked to interview new pastors talking about their decision to go into ministry.
Why I’m Including It:
Being able to conduct, film, and edit a good interview is a critical communication skill in our visual culture. I also animated the opening and designed the titles.
Ballpark Announcements
What It Is:
I hijacked an announcement video.
Why I’m Including It:
I’m a good spokesperson, comfortable in front of people and in front of a camera. And I love doing things in a way that people will remember.
Bed Start Story
What It Is:
I made a video for a non-profit that provides furniture for people coming out of homelessness in Collin County.
Why I’m Including It:
I love my community and the ways we care for one another. It’s great work that Bed Start does.
Parent World
What It Is:
An animated promo for a series on parenting.
Why I’m Including It:
I wanted to also show animation and scripting.