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059 – Tough Times…No Problem

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This week on WELSTech the conversation focuses on tech tips for effective ministry in a challenging economy and Martin and Sallie talk with Pastor Daron Lindemann about the new Message from the Master web site.

The discussion:
  • Technology in Tough Economic Times – Martin and Sallie share a host of ideas for wise use of technology in the church and school setting to save money. From reducing paper printing and distribution costs to prolonging the life of hardware, there are many ways to carry out effective ministry in times of economic challenge.
    • How To Win In a Recession Like a Ninja by Chris Brogan
    • www.ShopWELS.net
    • www.OpenOffice.org
    • www.Picnik.com
      • The interview:
      • Message from the Master (20:14) – Martin and Sallie talk with Pastor Daron Lindemann from Grace in Milwaukee, WI about his work on the Message from the Master project and their brand new web site.
        • www.MessageFromTheMaster.com
          • The tidbits:
          • Picks of the week (39:40)
            • Online diagrams and charts – www.LovelyCharts.com
            • Micro-blogging mashup – www.Tumblr.com
              • Martin’s Tumblr site – spriggs.tumblr.com
              • Wikipedia on tumblelogs
              • WELS.net feature (44:55)
                • Parents Crosslink Podcast
                  • Listen on Streams – streams.wels.net/podcasts?series=parents-crosslink-podcast
                  • Read more on the Parents Crosslink web site
                  • Community feedback (46:50)
                    • Pastor Chris Koschnitzke from Christus in Delavan, WI recently added video sermons to his congregation web site
                    • The WELSTech listserve has been buzzing with discussion on electronic banking options and ideas for outreach in a digital world
                    • Join the #WELSTech Twitter conversation and follow Martin (@mspriggs) and Sallie (@welstechtrainer)
                    • Dan Smith from Holy Trinity in Des Moines, WA asked about our experience running a CafePress.com store. Anyone need a WELSTech coffee cup? :-)  www.cafepress.com/welstech
                    • Pastor John Borgwardt from Risen Savior in Pooler, GA is looking for solutions for mass e-mail.  Listen to WELSTech Episode 026 for ideas.
                    • Coming up on WELSTech (55:52)
                      • Episode 060 – Gail Potratz, our semi-regular classroom technology correspondent, joins us and we discuss setting up a School Technology Plan
                        • The featured artist:
                        • Revelation, a music ministry of Wisconsin Lutheran College, performs You are the God from their CD Led By The Light – www.revelationwlc.com (57:06)
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