Category: Ministry Tech
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An interesting observation….
I visit many churches as part of my role with NNYM. They have been different denominations and sizes, but a pattern emerges as churches adopt technology such as PowerPoint and other presentation software. The really small churches tend to have the pastor running it from up front, while seeking others to operate it as they…
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Microsoft Will Never Call You…
Microsoft will never call you about a virus, lottery, or your upgrade options. They have said as much.Right Here. They do not have the time or staff to do so. I say this as a public service to you the reader. Trust me, I see what happens several times a week, when customers bring in…
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Four Social Media Tools I Use…
Every once in a while, I get asked the question “who has time for social media?”. The answer to that is “nearly everyone”, you just have to use the right tools and manage your time . There are some great tools you can use to both get the information you’re looking for without all the…
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Four Things Cryptomining Can Teach You About Ministry
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The people who have not heard of Cryptomining are in the majority, so lets begin here. To give a very simple definition, Cryptomining is using the processing power of your video card and/or CPU to solve complex algorithms in the attempt to uncover parts of digital currency. The algorithms both identify and protect the authenticity…
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The Blogging Congregation…
I attend a small church in a rural community. I’m talking less than 150 on Sunday morning small. Yet, I see two trends in our church that I hope speak to the future of growing churches. The first is that the fastest growing and most engaged group is shifting from those in their 50’s amd…
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MinistryPlace.Net On the Road: General Baptist Mission & Ministry Summit
This week, Brent will be representing NNYM and presenting four workshops at the General Baptist Mission and Ministry Summit in St. Louis, Missouri. If you are attending the conference, be sure and stop by the NNYM table in the exhibit hall and say hello!
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Digital Shadow.
Everything you do online is, for the most part, permanent. Go back and re-read the previous sentence. People and companies are tracking what you do online. Usually it is not for your benefit or gain, its for theirs. Some are legally and ethically ok, others are not. This concept of a “Digital Shadow or Footprint”…
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Protection.
Im many parts of America, you wouldn’t leave your front door unlocked at night. You also wouldn’t leave your keys in your car in the driveway, either. This is why it is such a shame to see the things I do as an IT Professional. You see, I see people taking little or no precaution…
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MinistryPlace.Net and Flipboard….
Many of you that use mobile devices use Flipboard. It is a well designed tool for consuming content that you choose. In the short time Flipboard has been available, there have been several improvements, including a web app, and the ability to “create your own magazine”. We have done that here at MinistryPlace.Net. You can…