Good morning Fr. Bob,
I'm sorry that it feels overwhelming, it really isn't meant to be! An important thing to remember is that no one's website is ever truly "finished," and even if we were to launch your new website right this moment, it would already be better than what you currently have.
If you'd like your website to only have the basics, that's perfectly okay! The top three things people are looking for is still there: location, Mass times, and the bulletin. There are actually several parishes that I've worked with that don't bother using ministries or faith formation. They know that if someone is truly interested, they'll call the parish, pick up a bulletin, or ask someone after Mass.
So there is no need to feel like you have to get all this information before launching, if at all.
In terms of training, I always think that breaking it into two parts works best. While we make the website as straightforward as we can, it can still be a lot to take in. We do also have step-by-step help articles on how to do the most common editing tasks available to you.
Last, if you'd like me to add others to the Basecamp project/email chain, simply let me know their names and emails.
Have a wonderful weekend, Fr. Bob,
Veronica Alvarado
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
