Technologies for Ministry: PollEverywhere.com
Description: Poll Everywhere is a simple text message voting application that works well for live audiences. People vote by sending text messages (or using Twitter) to options displayed on-screen. The poll that is embedded within the presentation or web page will update in real time.… READ MORE
Conference for Church IT Professionals
The Spring 2011 meeting of the Church IT Roundtable (CITRT) is February 23-25 at Calvary Chapel Melbourne (Orlando Area). Registration is only $75.00. If you are serving on staff or as a volunteer in IT at a church or Christian para-church organization, then you should really consider attending this event.… READ MORE
Technologies for Ministry: Fotobabble.com
Description: Fotobabble can be described in two simple words: talking photo. Simply add your voice to any photo and share it with whoever you like.
Ministry Application: Fotobabble is a great tool to make a highly personal touch.… READ MORE
Technologies for Ministry: Animoto
Description: Animoto automatically produces beautifully orchestrated, completely unique videos from your photos, video clips and music. You basically upload your photos and then elect background video and music from a large library and your done!… READ MORE
Technologies for Ministry: Xobni Inbox Organizer
Description: Xobni (‘inbox’ spelled backwards) is a major time saver for those who use Microsoft Outlook. It is an Outlook plugin that helps you search and organize your inbox. When you select an email it loads a profile of the email’s author/recipient and groups your conversations (date/time order), any files you have exchanged, and any links you have shared.… READ MORE
Technologies for Ministry: Podcasts
Description: A podcast a series of digital media files (either audio or video) that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication. As new episodes are released, they will be automatically downloaded to your iPod, iPhone, or similar device. Podcast is a type of RSS feed.… READ MORE
Technologies for Ministry: BatchGeo.com
Description: Batchgeo.com is a quick and easy tool to map multiple locations on a single map.
Ministry Application: This tool has come in handy more times than I ever expected. Here are some examples of how we have used it at Second along with some general ministry ideas:
- Great tool for Bible Study or Sunday School classes to develop home/small groups based on the geographic location of those in their class.
About Equip Them
Equip Them focuses on technology as tools for evangelism and spiritual formation in the church and family. It is the personal blog of David Drinnon, pastor and Director of Information Technology and Websites at Second Baptist Church, Houston, TX. The opinions and views expressed on this site are his own and do not necessarily represent those of his church.
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