ways to effectively use new technology in the local church robert meade – gci it
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Ways to Effectively Use New Technology in the Local Church
Robert Meade – GCI IT
Hardware
• Mac vs PC• Laptop vs desktop vs netbook• Printers vs all-in-one• Projectors vs big screen TV• Audiovisual equipment (wireless mic change)• Sermon Recording devices
Software
• Office Suite @ Discount• Publisher• Open Source on gci.org
Web Site
• Free from GCI• Other free sources:– Ourchurch.com– Webnode.com– Via Blogger or WordPress
• Paid Options:– Cloversites, ourchurch,
Podcasting
• What it takes:– Recorder– Audacity freeware– Website w/RSS feed
• Services:– Sermons.net– ChristianArchives.com
Web Services
• Blogging• Video (Youtube)• Shared Calendars
Email Tips
• Safe emailing• Outlook vs Gmail web• Don’t send large files – use services – YouSendIt express– Dropbox
• “Zero inbox”• Mailing lists for your congregation
Final Questions?
