Automations and Ministry – What is it good for? Absolutely something. I hate ads, but I have to pay bills. If you would like to help support me and my family financially please check out these companies that I have an affiliate relationship with (means that buying their services won’t cost you extra, but will… Read More The post Automations and Ministry – What is it Good for? appeared first on Bible-Tech.

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I hate ads, but I have to pay bills. If you would like to help support me and my family financially please check out these companies that I have an affiliate relationship with (means that buying their services won’t cost you extra, but will pay me a little money). Bluehost web hosting, 8×8 VOIP phone… Read More The post My Church’s New Streaming Video Setup Review + What You Need to Know 10/23 appeared first on Bible-Tech.

Tech News that Impacts the Church There are two headlines over at the Verge that I think show a shift in our culture. I think it’s one that churches should watch. The first headline has to do with the global reach of Overwatch League. The second has to do with Elizabeth Warren wants to hire… Read More The post Taking Church Tech to the Next Level appeared first on Bible-Tech.

I’ve started teaching online recently, and I’ve been impressed with the approach that MBTS takes toward online learning. Some Strengths of Online Courses for Teaching the Bible Flexibility of Schedule Clarity Self-Paced Frequently Available Some Weaknesses of Online Courses for Teaching the Bible Can be impersonal Tendency to become abstractly focused and not practical Can… Read More The post Online Course at Church to Teach the Bible appeared first on Bible-Tech.

Today I want to share a sermon that I preached a few weeks ago at my church, Greenwood Baptist Church, in Weatherford Texas. Based on the stories of Enoch and Elijah, I discuss 3 marks of a faith that inspires people even after your life is over. First, a regular daily devotion to God that… Read More The post 3 Marks of a Legendary Faith appeared first on Bible-Tech.

Let’s talk about technology that can help you teach others about the Bible, or whatever else you are teaching! When you’re teaching you definitely don’t want to lose the notes that you’ve prepared! Using Carbonite Online Backup solutions will eliminate that risk by backing up your documents to the cloud in a secure way. Find… Read More The post Teaching with Technology appeared first on Bible-Tech.

Let’s talk about technology that can help you teach others about the Bible, or whatever else you are teaching!

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Presentation Software

I’ve used Powerpoint, Google Slides, and Prezi. They all have their advantages and disadvantages. But you need to pick one. You will have people in your audience who are visual learners and they need to see something to help anchor what you are teaching.

Memory Work – Repitition

I suggest using Quizlet to build flashcards for whatever it is that you are teaching and then make those flashcards publicly available. The quizlet app is free in the app store and community created flashcards can be used free of charge.

Evaluation

You can use some sort of online form, or paper test, or something in between. The point is that people will want to see that they really have learned something.

News and Notes

ArsTechnica has an article called “New ransomware infections are the worst drive-by attacks in recent memory.” Bottom line, you should have a firewall of some kind and a password changing guideline in place for your organization.

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No matter what size church you are, or how many TV’s, computers, and printers you have, you need to be planning to replace church technology. 8×8 can provide your church or business with a quality phone system within your budget needs!! Use my affiliate link to get a free quote today and help me feed… Read More The post Planning to Replace Church Technology appeared first on Bible-Tech.

No matter what size church you are, or how many TV’s, computers, and printers you have, you need to be planning to replace church technology.

8×8 can provide your church or business with a quality phone system within your budget needs!! Use my affiliate link to get a free quote today and help me feed my kids.

I’ve included links to the average lifespan of some items below:

TV’s last 7-10 years (https://www.reviewed.com/televisions/features/how-long-should-a-tv-last)

Computers (Mac or PC) last about 4-5 years (https://www.bustle.com/p/when-is-it-time-to-buy-a-new-computer-these-are-the-tell-tale-signs-you-need-to-say-goodbye-6457626) Interestingly, hard drives tend to fail after about 3-5 years. So sometimes you can get by with a simple hard drive replacement.

Projectors last about 7-10 years, but you’ll replace bulbs more frequently (https://smallbusiness.chron.com/lifetime-projector-72221.html)

Networking Equipment lasts about 5+ years (https://info.hummingbirdnetworks.com/blog/how-often-should-i-replace-my-networking-devices)

A/V Equipment probably lasts about 5-7 years depending on the use case.

NEWS AND NOTES

You might really want to stay away from Huawei products… Reuters reports that Huawei employees worked with Chinese military employees on research projects.

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