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2010’s Hot Technology
A few times each year Steve Hewitt, Christian Computing Magazine’s Editor in Chief and I have the privilege of speaking at conferences about what’s happening in technology. We talk about the trends and products we think are hot and those that are not hot. Here’s a recap of what I shared at a recent conference.
Read MoreThe Inseparable Bond of Technology & Mission
In a recent conference about technology in church ministry, Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church (Lake Forest, CA) said, “Every time there is an advance in technology, The Kingdom advances.” Technology has a huge impact on our mission– not the ‘what’ of our mission, but the ‘how’.
Read MoreIt’s Spring Cleaning Time!
It’s Spring, and to many of us that means “Spring Cleaning”. Computer data is one of those areas that needs constant grooming, and the payoff is big! But to some just thinking of it feels like a chore. In this article I’ll help you organize your data and delete unnecessary files easily.
Read MoreIT Proves King Solomon Was Right!
“Cloud computing” is the latest concept to capture Information Technology (IT)’s minds and imagination. Many are embracing it even though it is still in development; others are looking at it cautiously and with concern. Over the next few years we will all be basing our IT strategies on cloud computing. But what is it, and what does it have to do with Israel’s third king who lived nearly 3000 years ago?
Read MoreShould Your Church Be On Twitter?
Twitter is a text messaging technology that people use to keep up with each other. Someone observed that it’s useless, to which one of the founders replied, “So is ice cream!” But many companies are focusing on it; should your church? If so, how? And what can you hope to accomplish?
Read MoreCloud Computing
Sometimes a buzzword hits the Information Technology industry and really captures people’s attention and imagination. Cloud Computing is one of those buzzwords, so let’s look at Cloud Computing– what it is and whether it’s ready for primetime.
Read MoreTechnoTools for Ministry
Many people make one of two mistakes about church technology needs. They either underestimate the need and look for the cheapest possible solution (which often costs more because they are the wrong solutions), or they overspend on technology and overcomplicate the system. Let’s see if we can help find the right balance.
Read MoreMaximizing Your Network– Virtually!
There’s a new technology in town, and it’s a pro at helping you maximize your network– budgetarily and operationally. But there’s one catch: it’s free. Yup! Free! The first time I heard about it I asked, “Can it possibly be any good?” I think you’ll be just as surprised as I was.
Read MoreManaging Your Email Mailbox
While talking with a colleague I realized that many people don’t have a good email storage strategy; one that improves their productivity and avoids being an overwhelming distraction. While mine is not necessarily the best, it is a strategy that keeps my mailbox fairly lean. And it helps me be more productive and focused… maybe it’ll help you too!
Read MoreInternet Stability in 2009
It’s only February, and we’ve already seen more Internet problems this year than I remember in all of 2008! Yet many churches and ministries are deciding to put their most important data on the web… data that, if unavailable, could shut them down. Let’s talk about how to protect your ministry from Internet outages and the havoc they can wreak.
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