Thank you to everyone who joined me for my workshop at this year’s session of the Rio Texas Annual Conference. It was a lot of fun and, as usual, I learned a lot from the conversations. Since it was a bit of a whirlwind, I have collected the links to all the resources I shared.…
Church / Tech / technology
“See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” …
Church / Communications / email / Tech
In part one of this series, I wrote about using forms and processes to be more effective and efficient in helping people. In part two, I took it a step further by writing about offering help on-demand, anticipating the help others might need and making it available 24/7 online. Now, I want to turn the…
Audio / Communications / SMS / Tech / technology / texting
In my last post, “How can I help you help me help you?” I wrote about using forms and processes to be more effective and efficient in helping people. That post was getting even longer than usual, so I decided to do a part 2. There is another way to be even more efficient and…
Automation / Church / Communications / discipleship / Tech / technology
Okay, you are going to have to read the title a few times. I had to write it a few times. I used to get a lot of emails (honestly I still do) looking for help. Part of my job is helping local churches use technology to more effectively reach the mission field. I get…
More and more churches are adding a whole new audience on Sunday morning through live streaming their worship services. Some churches haven’t considered the possibility or shrugged it off as being out of reach or unnecessary. Here are four reasons your church should be streaming worship services. 1. Live Streaming allows potential visitors to get…
It is that time of year. The bishop and cabinet are making new appointments. Pastors, Staff Parish Relations Committees, and congregations are learning about new appointments and churches are learning about new pastors. For many, this time of year is the beginning of a transition. Most annual conferences, Rio Texas included, have some policies and…
I try to make one thing clear on the blog, when I teach, and when I review church websites: the number one audience for your church’s website is those people who have never been to your church. Further, our websites should be focused on “conversions.” Not helping people to begin a relationship with God. (That…
Some people think I am rude. But I will get back to that. It was a chilly fall day, a rare event in Texas. I was on the very top of a 20-foot extension ladder. In one hand I was holding one end of a six-foot long piece of Hardie Plank trim. In the other…
I have a label on one of the monitors in my office that says, “Can this be automated?” This is a reminder to always be looking for ways to automate work that is being done manually. Seldom is there an application that will do my work outright, but automation allows me to organize work more…
In my last post, I wrote about how important it is for your church to be able to stream live. First thing this morning, I walked into the studio, turned on the lights and camera and started streaming live to YouTube Live. You can watch the live stream here if you want to but I…
I get a lot of calls, texts, emails, and Facebook messages from churches needing help. Often the help is needed right away. I don’t track this but one of the most common last-minute needs has to do with live streaming. There are two main reasons churches find it important to be able to stream live…
