Anthony has recently joined the team at Fellowship Technologies, a web-based church management software & service company, as the Director of Communications. As a thought leader and catalyst for impact, Anthony's experience fits in perfectly with the culture of excellence and servanthood. The core principles of effectively caring for people, efficiently managing resources and enabling real growth are identical to the message that Anthony has been teaching, writing and speaking about for years.
A passionate leader in the church media ministry and technology circles, Anthony Coppedge is renowned for his technical and relational skills. His strong partnerships with manufacturers keep him “in the know” about the latest technological changes and developments, while his frequent work with churches provides invaluable real-world ministry experience.
Anthony is a prolific writer and public speaker. He frequently contributes to magazines and e-publications such as Sound & Communications Magazine, Pro A/V Magazine, Outreach Magazine, Monday Morning Insight, Technologies for Worship Magazine and is a featured columnist with Church Production Magazine and Worship Facilities Magazine. His blog and personal e-newsletter reach thousands of church pastors, worship leaders, media directors and countless church tech volunteers. Anthony has been teaching at conventions and expos since 1995 including Infocomm, N.S.C.A., N.R.B., N.A.B., TFWM and WFX as well as at a host of regional conferences.
Anthony's E-book (downloadable as a PDF file), "The Reason Your Church Must Twitter", was released in January of 2009. He has two new books currently in development. All of Anthony's writings are designed to help church leaders make wise, informed decisions about the usage and benefits of various technologies.
Highly sought after by today’s fast-growing churches, Anthony brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and practical know-how to ministries. Anthony has owned both consulting and PR companies, worked for three design/build A/V integration firms and been on staff at three different mega churches.
Anthony is a licensed Minister, and currently attends and volunteers at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas. Anthony, his wife and four children live in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. His life verse is Jeremiah 29:13 "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."