Webservants
The Hightech Ministry Team exists to serve the Lord in all that we do. We are a family owned and operated business. The goal of our family and our team is Glorify God in our service and abilities to God and our Clients. As a family owned business, we were inspired to apply biblical principles of family life to the twenty-first century work environment. We pursue creative business solutions which foster freedom in Christ and multi-generational faithfulness by offering careers and futures to our children and other families who wish to honor God’s principles for family entrepreneurship. Our team consists of Dad’s, Moms, children and other friends of our family that provide a wealth of wisdom, practical advice and sound, proven business logic and inspiration.
MEET OUR TEAM
Our Founder: Mark S. Disbrow. His interest in the internet began in 1991 as a medium to market his loan brokerage. Quickly, the interest in the internet took over his attention and he dropped the loan brokerage and focused on computers and the internet. It was then that he and a colleague began Christian-Internet.com.
Two years later in 1993, Mark began HighTechMinistry.org in an effort to supply websites for American Churches. Little did he know he would be flooded with requests from 3rd world Countries. He has since visited Africa and India many times and has turned High Tech Ministry into more than a Website Design Co. It is now an International Ministry that provides websites and support to many African/ India Pastors and Ministries. Mark is currently relocated to Colorado and is Pastoring a Local Church.
Dave Hallahan
CEO and Director of Search Engine Marketing
dave@christian-internet.com
Providing website design services and internet marketing since 2004. When you are hiring someone and doing business online you need to know you can trust them. Who are they and how do I know what I'm getting into? Meet Dave Hallahan Located in Columbia, KY. CEO and Director of Search Engine Marketing for Christian Internet Design.
He has been Pastoring, Evangelizing and teaching the Word of God for over 25 yrs. He has planted 4 non-denominational churches in California, Colorado, Oregon and Idaho USA. He has been a Teen, Marriage and Pastors conference speaker and also been Bible College teacher. Pastor Dave also owned and Directed a Christian Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation ranch for 6 yrs in Gunnison Colorado. Dave has a beautiful wife and 7 children that they Homeschool. He and his wife Erin, have been married and ministry partners for 18 yrs.
Dave’s tent making skills changed from installing floors in the construction industry for 25 years to developing a passion for Designing Websites and SEO Consulting and Analysis. Pastor Mark Disbrow, the founder of Christian Internet Design and HighTech Ministry, handed over the website design companies to Pastor Dave in the fall of 2004. Dave, as CEO and President of Christian-Internet Design and Hightech Ministry, oversees every aspect of the work done by our team. He directs the Marketing Team in all SEO practices and builds up the Page Rank and Placement of our Marketing Customers.
Dave has owned 2 successful businesses in the past and has attributed his success to his pursuit of excellent Customer Service and his Lord Jesus Christ.
Dave has been working with search engines and optimizing web sites since early 2003. Originally utilizing time away from work to build and optimize websites for himself, his ministries and friends, Dave quickly found that through SEO, he was able to make a small living from several web sites that he started from scratch. Being able to ethically get all websites to rank for various keyword terms, Dave knew he was on to something valuable.
In 2004, Dave’s SEO knowledge landed him work as an SEO consultant for Christian Internet Design. The first high profile professional project was given to Dave, and a vision had quickly become reality. Dave succeeded in placing Christian Internet Design and High Tech Ministry on the first pages of the major Search Engines under several keywords within the first year. He continued his expertise with many more clients and now has a client base as varied and diverse as the internet itself.
Dave’s research into SEO and the search engine algorithms led to a deep understanding of how the search engines work. This knowledge, paired with his general knowledge of Internet Marketing has led to the success of several clients obtaining high ranking and positioning on the search engines.
Dave’s success in SEO, and other internet marketing techniques stems from his unquenchable thirst for internet marketing knowledge. He is constantly researching and testing new techniques in order to deliver the strongest results possible. Dave conducts a daily training meeting with the team in order to keep everyone fresh and up to date on the newest information regarding search engine optimization.
Dave has attended many global search engine marketing and search engine optimization conferences throughout the United States. He has been to many Search Engine Strategies conferences, World Marketing Association conference, Search Marketing Expos, and Web CEO Advanced Search Engine Conference. He has successfully been able to help his clients over the last several years achieve top ten rankings in the search engines and enjoys the constantly evolving world of SEO.
Erin Hallahan
Director of Sales and Business/Ministry Development
erin@christian-internet.com
"Need a website? Want to improve your existing site? Let's talk."
As Christian Internet Designs Director of Sales and Business/Ministry Development, Erin Hallahan wears many hats.
Even before you walk in the door, Erin has researched your company, your current web site (if you have one) and your competition.
When you first meet with Erin, you’ll find that she is a brilliant communicator and an even better listener. She takes the time to lay out Christian Internet Design offerings and expertise, carefully and clearly explaining complex technical processes in language that even the most technically unsophisticated client can understand.
She then listens to the client’s side of the story. What is the current state of the client’s business? What are the client’s short-term and long-term goals? What specific solutions are they looking for? E-Commerce? Branding? Marketing?
Armed with this information, Erin puts together a detailed proposal; outlining the specific services and deliverables CID can provide to help the client achieve their goals.
Once the client is on board, Erin works closely with clients on their projects from start to finish. Her proactive and aggressive approach has helped clients such as Broadmoor Baptist Church and Freedom Farm Ministries to family friendly startups like The Potters Heart enhance their online presence and grow their business, church and/or ministry.
Erin came to CID with prior experience in both the private and public sectors. Armed with a several years of experience in the Hotel and Resort Sales Industry and a passion for business, Erin has both the experienced background and the practical “real world” experience to get the job done. She has been a Pastor’s wife for 18 years and has 7 beautiful children. She is a wife, mother, keeper of her home and friend to many. She has the skills to manage several tasks at once and takes pride in the administration gift God has given her.
“I know what it means to be a member of a successful team,” Erin says. “At CID, we consider it a great honor and blessing to be able to serve the Lord and our clients by being a part of their team and completing their vision for their project. We believe we are to serve our clients for the Glory of God. Working closely together we can achieve all of your business and/or ministry goals.”
Josh Hallahan
Director of Operations and Project Manager
josh@christian-internet.com
"Good business is a combination of problem solving, creativity, and integrity."
Josh Hallahan is a technology industry veteran with a rare combination of business acumen, technological expertise, and problem solving capabilities. He leverages these proficiencies to help his clients achieve their business and/or ministry goals by planning and executing design, development, business, and online marketing strategies.
His experience extends into operations management, front and back end development, quality assurance management, user interface design, and team leadership. This experience affords Josh a perspective of his client’s projects from all sides of the equation. An excellent project manager and problem solver, Josh works closely with Christian Internet Design graphic design, development, marketing, and operations teams to ensure that all projects are completed successfully, economically, and in a timely fashion. He takes on every project as though it is his own and does not leave it alone prior to its completion.
“I am most satisfied when the results of my efforts end in my clients success as a business,” Josh says. “More importantly, I am in a position at CID where I can build genuine relationships with people, many of whom are putting everything they have into their businesses and or ministries, and work with them to achieve their goals. At the end of the day, seeing people succeed and seeing their dreams realized adds a lot of value to my life. I love my job.”
Dawn Burian
Senior Web Designer
dawn@christian-internet.com
Dawn has been doing web design for approximately ten years, enjoying both designing and the html / css coding aspects of web design.
Jared Lindsey
Web Developer
jared@christian-internet.com
Jared has an extensive background in management, customer service, web development, and information management. With a background in HTML, CSS, PHP, MYSQL, ASP, and Javascript, Jared brings to Christian Internet Design a complete package of coding needs, while striving to meet and exceed client expectations. Jared enjoys being a musician in his spare time.
Ben Lindsey
Graphic Designer and Artist
ben@christian-internet.com
Ben discovered his passion for web design while being Homeschooled here in Central Kentucky. He enjoys designing and coding web pages and challenging himself with new projects. He is constantly learning and interested in the ways that varying web programming languages can be used together to create dynamic and enjoyable sites. He brings to Christian Internet Design fresh and innovative ideas for culturally relevant designs that will increase our client’s online presence.
Ben is a technology gadget geek and loves being a part of the cutting edge. He has lived in Kentucky for six years.
Lisa Hallahan
Office Manager
lisa@christian-internet.com
Lisa ensures that all the office policies are properly communicated to the staff. Lisa is a good communicator and decision maker. She also has strong communication skills. Lisa is good at multitasking and confident in project management. She is Knowledgeable of all the office software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) and keeps good communication between all offices from sales and marketing, to the tech dept. to design. Lisa is An efficient office manager that provides a strong foundation to Christian Internet Design. She oversees the working of the staff and ensure that the budget and records of the office are managed efficiently.
Caleb Hallahan
Director of High Tech Ministry
caleb@hightechministry.org
Caleb has a passion and desire to help churches and ministries create or maintain websites, respond to God's call on missions, help send and host missionaries, help create relationships, be a 'bridge' builder, plant bible colleges, and engage in charitable good works.
Caleb says, “It is our goal to help churches achieve the following results with their new internet ministry aka website.”
Ken C. Cross located in Frisco, TX,
Content Writer
ken@christian-internet.com
Ken's writing credits include a published novel and numerous magazine/e-zine articles. He also has extensive experience writing for the Internet and is committed to delivering quality content designed to inform and enlighten visitors to your website. Ken always keeps in mind the words of 1 Corinthians 10:31 ("whatever you do, do all to the glory of God") and his Mom ("Anything worth doing is worth doing right").