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Some “Getting Started” Resources
As I prepare to begin my new role as Director of Communications and Media Support for the Rio Texas Annual Conference, I am getting lots of requests for help. I consider this a good thing. A lot of our churches know that they are not where they need to be in terms of technology, websites,…
Getting the House Ready for Guests – Prepare! Part 4 of Is it Too Early to Start Planning for Christmas Eve? Or, Is it Too Late
This is part 4 of the series, “Is it too early to start planning for Christmas? Or is it too late.” Feel free to start here. Or, go back to the beginning of the series. Just imagine that you have planned a big party at your house. You have invited all your family, your friends, and your co-workers. It…
E-Cultural Competency
Yesterday, I was leading a training event for one of the districts in The Rio Texas Conference. We were talking about how to get started in the world of social media. Where do you start when you are thinking about bringing your church into the world of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc? One of the…
Collaborating Over Distance and Time: The New Normal for Work
I was part of a meeting recently with participants from all over the Rio Texas Annual Conference. There were about six people in the room and around 35 on the screen. We were using Zoom video conferencing to gather with people from Austin, San Angelo, McAllen, Victoria and many points in between. Some participants on…
Tech Stuff We Use That You Can Use For Free
Here at the Rio Texas Media Center, we get to use a lot of high-tech tools to do our work. Some of these tools cost money, either to purchase or license. However, some of our tools are absolutely free or have free versions that your church can use. I know from experience that churches work…
Using Audacity to Improve the Sound of Church Sermons
Whether you are posting them on your church website or delivering them to people who can’t make it to church on Sunday, church sermon audio is a critical part of ministry outside the walls of the church. Often, when I listen to sermons online, I find that the quality can detract from the message. I…

