May 2010
1 post
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Digging the Wii /Netflix Connection
A few weeks ago I heard that Netflix had worked a deal with the folks at Nintendo, and was offering it’s streaming video service via the Wii. For those who aren’t aware of it, Netflix, the DVD mail-order rental service, has been connecting to a variety of devices for live streaming of TV Shows and movies. The cost is reasonable — available with the low end $9 per month Netflix...
February 2010
2 posts
3 Ministry Podcasting Options with Wordpress |... →
@gavoweb pointed me to this great article on setting up Wordpress for podcasting. The article assumes that you are using your own shared hosting with the Wordpress.org software rather than the hosted Wordpress.com service, which isn’t free but can be obtained very cheaply. Check out this great article.
Google Buzz Explained →
Google hasn’t yet pushed Buzz to my gmail yet, so I can’t confirm whether this is useful or not, but it does have some interesting possibilities. Here is an overview while we wait.
December 2009
6 posts
Churches Doing Twitter Wrong →
Gavin offers some good insights on congregational use of Twitter. Enjoy.
Another Google Wave Ministry Use →
Here is another church group using Google Wave, this time in a youth ministry context. Thanks to Gavin for pointing me to this article.
Google Wave as Group Worship Prep Tool →
Tony Jones offers a great interview with the folks at Journey in Dallas on their use of Google Wave as a worship preparation tool. Wave is still very new and takes some getting used to, but the potential for group collaboration is great.
10 Tech Concepts You Need to Know for 2010 →
Okay, these may not be the hot things in 2010, but they should sound good in a sermon. Click on the title to go the article at Popular Mechanics.
Sharing with Google Groups →
I’ve been a long-time advocate of the Google Groups system for “listserv” e-mail applications. While there are several commercial e-mail blast systems (like Emma, Constant Contact, etc.) Google Groups is free and pretty much does everything I need it to do. What is happening now is that Google Docs, calendars, and other items can be shared with groups, not simply with...
The Complete Guide to Avoiding Online Scams (for... →
Of course anyone who would be part of the TechnoPastor audience would certainly never need this article, but I include this as a public service for our friends, neighbors, and church secretaries.
November 2009
3 posts
Top 10 Ergonomic Upgrades for Your Workspace -... →
We pastors spend way too much time at our desks writing sermons, newsletter articles, and counseling via e-mail. The good folks at Lifehacker have put together a good article on making your space a bit more ergonomically friendly and is worth checking out.
Gavin Richardson: churches doing twitter wrong :... →
Gavin is a social media guru and makes many good points in this article about church use of Twitter. Enjoy.
Making Yourself “Future-Proof” →
Technology moves fast. According to Moore’s Law, it doubles about every 18 months. This can be frustrating for those of us who try to stay on top of all the latest trends but don’t have disposable income. I have found myself in this predicament many times. The goal is to stay one step ahead of the game. This can be achieved by looking at current specifications and the history of specific...
October 2009
4 posts
Building an iPhone App in 5 Minutes (or Less) for... →
I’m not sure this is really worth the expense, but it is very interesting for larger congregations that have a high percentage of IPhone users.
5 Plugins To Make Your WordPress Blog Blazing Fast →
Wordpress continues to be a great content management solution for churches. Here is a way to optimize your setup.