This week on WELSTech Martin and Sallie tackle texting and twittering as they discuss mobile technology and applications for future ministry. They also interview Pastor Hans Caauwe on his use of Apple’s new iPhone 3G.
The discussion:
Mobile Technology – “Texting and twittering and smart phones, oh my!” Martin and Sallie discuss the technology behind in-your-pocket, cell phone-based communication and how it will potentially affect our future ministry efforts.Twitter, Text Messaging, and Youth MinistryTexting EtiquetteTwitter in Plain English video from CommonCraftiPhone 3GT-Mobile G1 with Google AndroidThe interview:
iPhone in Ministry (17:40) – Pastor Johann Caauwe from Trinity in El Paso, TX joins Martin and Sallie to share his experience of using the new iPhone 3G in his ministry – a great example of technology as a servant in ministry.Pastor Caauwe’s blog – Tools of the TradeThe tidbits:
Picks of the week (35:15)SearchMe.com and SearchMe.com/lite – visual search engineCheck out the WELSTech Episode 043 StackThe Bible Experience – full cast audioOf interest (40:55)Live streaming of the Spanish Reformation ServiceOctober 31 @ 7 p.m. CDT from Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WICommunity feedback (41:38)Andy from Mt. Olive in Overland Park, KS suggested a future show topic on web site software optionsKevin Smith from Christ in Zumbrota, MN pointed us to ProCare Software for pre-school managementRyan Rosenthal from Faith in Fond du Lac, WI shared his experiences with introducing new technology in his classroom and congregationComing up on WELSTech (46:12)Episode 044 – Podcasting from the Wisconsin Teachers Conference with our semi-regular classroom technology correspondent, Gail PotratzThe featured artist:
We close with music of WELS artist, WendySue Fluegge (www.wendysue.com) – All from her CD titled The Instrument (47:30)Get involved:
Add a comment belowVoice mail: 414-375-2334del.icio.us tag: welstechJoin:WELSTech listserveWELSTech on facebook