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Entries from July 2008

Free Video Calls over the Internet ~Made Easy

July 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Connecting with someone over the internet via “video chat” is way too easy, and fun. It can also be a great tool for your ministry or far-flung family…
This post shows you how EASY it is set up video chat. I use it to stay in touch with my college kids away at school. I use it to talk with an […]

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Tags: Tech Tips for Church Staff (and you)

Online Resources for Building a Better Church Website

July 12th, 2008 · No Comments

I’ll keep adding to this list…
http://healyourchurchwebsite.com/    A blog with some funny stuff, insight, and technical helps.
www.churchmarketingsucks.com/archives/web_sites/ This site is awesome, and it has edgy truth about Church websites too.
www.sundaysoftware.com/webpage.htm  “Building a Better Church Website”  …my main article on the subject. Read it.
http://www.greatchurchwebsites.org/tw_tips.php  70 Tips for Church Websites.
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Tags: Building a Better Church Website

Tech Tip #7: Save your Computer with a Vacuum

July 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Have you vacuumed your computer lately?
You really should, at least once a year.
I know, I know… you’re probably thinking “this is darn picky Neil.”  But trust me, it’s not.

Heat kills computer components.

Heat slows down your computer’s processor and harddrive.
Heat shortens the lifespan of your processor, harddrive and cards.

Dust and hair in your office WILL find […]

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Tags: Tech Tips for Church Staff (and you)

“The View from the Pew” …what every pastor needs to know

July 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Being a seminary-trained preacher and pastor IN THE PEW for the past 12 years has been an eye-opening experience.  The View from the Pew is different in so many ways.
From time to time I would share my insights with a pastor where I was worshipping. Often I was greeted with a quizzical smile and silence. Sometimes I […]

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Tags: Advice for Church Leaders & Staff

The Rising Cost of Driving to Church

July 1st, 2008 · No Comments

The cost of going to church has DOUBLED within the past 2 years because gas prices have doubled. And experts predict they’ll go even higher.
Imagine what that means for your members who don’t live close to the church. 
An example: Jane is spending close to $500 a year on gas to go to your church.
Here’s the breakdown: […]

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Tags: Green Jesus