Transcript Using Technology in Ministry

Using Technology in
Ministry
Edward Braithwaite
Seminary Student, NOBTS
Topics for Session
Email
ListServes (email
groups)
Databases
Networks
Presentations
Web Sites
Other Neat Gadgets
Using Email in Ministry
How much does it cost?
How do I get all those addresses?
What do I do with them now that I have
them?
ListServes (Email
Groups)
What is a ListServe?
What kinds of lists are there?
Where can I get one? How much do they
cost?
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Yahoo Groups (FREE)
injesus.com (FREE)
Host your own list
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Lyris ($)
What about SPAM?
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DON’T DO IT!!!
Very Important!!!
Be sure to have a good anti-virus program
running on the computer you using for
sending email.
Also, keep the virus database updated
regularly.
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McAffee
Norton Anti-Virus
PC-cillin
TrendMicro.com
Databases
A database is a storehouse for
information.
Keep up with student information
Use for tracking events
Picture Database
Use for mail merges
Databases
Access
Paradox
Approach
Servant Keeper Software
Church Membership System
Other Tips
Use good security on your computers.
Keep passwords a secret.
If you have a live connection to the internet,
use filtering software or some type of
measures to limit access to the internet.
Keep up to date with software patches and
security fixes…especially if you are using
Microsoft products  !!!
Networks
SOHO Networks
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Allow you to connect multiple computers
together to share information and
resources.
Linux Networks
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Samba Servers can act as a Microsoft
Domain Controller
Presentations
PowerPoint
Song Screen
Digital Cameras/Video Cameras
Newsletters
Websites
This is a whole seminar topic!!!
If you want to see some good examples
of Collegiate Ministry web sites, check
out student.org. It has links to many of
the Collegiate Ministries around the
country.
Other Neat Gadgets!
Cable Routers
PDAs
Laptops
PC-to-TV Converters
My Info…
If you would like to contact me about
anything covered in this presentation or
for more information about these topics,
email me at: [email protected]
I plan to put this presentation with some
additional links on my web site…(check
after Monday!) www.efbtech.com