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The Technology Tools Every Church Needs

Author : Jack Hayhow
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780983197935
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (979 download)

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Download or read book The Technology Tools Every Church Needs written by Jack Hayhow and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's a challenging time for churches. Congregations are getting older and attendance is dwindling. Every week there are fewer people in the pews. It's not so much that there are fewer total members, it's that members are attending less often. Here's why. When we see someone we haven't seen for a long time, it's common to ask, "What's been going on?" Most often the answer is something like, "Oh, just busy, you know." And of course, we do know. We're working longer hours, the kids have soccer practice and music lessons and birthday parties - aging parents require more care, we have errands to run, our homes demand cleaning and maintenance - and on and on it goes. The pace of our lives is staggering, exhausting and too often, overwhelming. It's no wonder it's harder than ever for people to get to church as often as they once did. Our congregations face pressing questions: How do we communicate with members? How do we keep them connected and engaged even though they're present far less often than they once were? How do we make absolutely sure members continue to feel like they belong? Technology can help. Today we have some tools that when used properly can create and enhance a profound sense of belonging in our members. The Technology Tools Every Church Needs, provides straight talk and simple solutions for pastors and church leaders interested in using technology to strengthen their congregations and advance their ministries. In this book, you'll discover: * How to Get a Great Website for a Few Dollars Per Month * The 5 Things Your Public Website Must Include * Technology That Can Increase Average Weekly Attendance * The Best Way to Use Facebook for Your Church (And what to avoid) * How to Keep Members Involved After They Leave the Building * Why Email Isn't Enough - How to Communicate Effectively With Your Members * A Tool Guaranteed to Increase Prayer * The Secret to Fulfilling Your Volunteer Needs * A Simple Way to Find Out Exactly What Members Want and Need

Analog Church

Author : Jay Y. Kim
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830841989
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Analog Church written by Jay Y. Kim and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As our culture begins to reckon with the limits of a digital world, it's time for the church to do the same. In our efforts to stay relevant in our digital age, have we begun to move away from transcendence? Pastor Jay Kim grapples with the ramifications of a digital church, from worship and Christian community to how we engage Scripture.

High-Tech Worship?

Author : Quentin J. Schultze
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1585584606
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (855 download)

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Download or read book High-Tech Worship? written by Quentin J. Schultze and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increasing numbers of churches today use high-tech tools such as videos and PowerPoint presentations in their worship services. But without wisdom, those tools can turn their services more into entertainment than worship. How can churches use technology to communicate meaning instead of seducing people with special effects? How can technology be adopted to help people connect with God and each other to foster authentic worship? High-Tech Worship? takes a careful look at these issues, giving readers practical guidance on how they can best use the gift of technology in their churches. Both clergy and lay leaders will benefit from its creative suggestions as they seek to integrate technology wisely into their worship services. Written by nationally known communications expert Quentin J. Schultze, High-Tech Worship? addresses an important yet often overlooked issue that affects the quality of worship in every church.

Immeasurable

Author : Skye Jethani
Publisher : Moody Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0802496210
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Immeasurable written by Skye Jethani and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHRISTIANITY TODAY'S PASTORAL/CHURCH LEADERSHIP BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 “In my first seminary class, we were asked to introduce ourselves and say why we enrolled. I’ll never forget what one student said… ‘My denomination wants me to have an M.Div., but once they see I can grow a big church, I don't think they'll make me finish the program.’” The priorities of this future pastor were startling, but he’s not alone in them.In the years since that class, author and minister Skye Jethani has seen more and more pastors swallowed by the celebrity syndrome. Not long ago, ministers were among the most trusted and admired people in our culture. But not anymore. A 2013 study from Gallop revealed that Americans’ admiration for clergy has reached an all-time low. That, taken with reduced trust of institutional religion overall, makes it easy to see why ministers feel insecure about their calling. In response to this trend, some pastors have looked to emulate those who are praised by the culture—business leaders, entertainers, and social activists. This has led to a new understanding of what a minister should be. We’ve turned away from viewing our pastors as shepherds, and now expect them to be celebrities. Immeasurable will help ministers recognize the cultural forces shaping their view of the calling, and then reimagine what faithful church leaders can look like in the twenty-first century. Through short essays and reflections on the pastor’s soul and skills, this book will help prospective pastors explore their calling to ministry, and it will help veteran pastors reframe their vision for the work. Drawing on cultural dynamics, personal stories, and his own experience working in a church and with church leaders, Skye Jethani will address matters like ambition, anger, community, consumerism, fame, health, justice, platform, preaching, rest,simplicity, success, vision, and more. There are endless resources to help pastors do the practical work of ministry, but there are far fewer that speak to the pastor’s soul and spirit. Immeasurable provides affirmation and encouragement for church leaders faithfully serving God. It commends the true work of ministry—shepherding, teaching, encouraging—while redefining what we mean by success in ministry. It’s a book church leaders can return to again and again for insight and inspiration.

Responsible Technology

Author : Stephen V. Monsma
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780802801753
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Responsible Technology written by Stephen V. Monsma and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 1986 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable. This book provides a multi-disciplinary Christian analysis of the forces shaping the operation of modern technology, and offers an alternative framework of biblically rooted normative principles. It argues that technology is a value- laden activity and presents principles for basing it on God's will.

Great Church Sound

Author : James Wasem
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780996642316
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (423 download)

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Download or read book Great Church Sound written by James Wasem and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second Edition

The Church and Technology

Author : Keith Knight
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (978 download)

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Download or read book The Church and Technology written by Keith Knight and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Church and Technology

Author : Linda L. Stewart
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (433 download)

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Download or read book The Church and Technology written by Linda L. Stewart and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Rings of Fire

Author : Leonard Sweet
Publisher : NavPress
ISBN 13 : 1631463942
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (314 download)

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Download or read book Rings of Fire written by Leonard Sweet and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2019 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Lies Ahead for Christians and the World? If you follow the works of bestselling authors Malcolm Gladwell, Faith Popcorn, Daniel Pink, and other trend forecasters, you'll appreciate learning about the more than 25 rings of fire that lie ahead for Christians and the world. In the face of eruptive and disruptive changes in technology, communications, bioethics, and beyond, how do we fight fire with fire, not only catching up to our culture but also leading our friends and neighbors toward God? No one has done more to startle the church from its slumber than Len Sweet, and no one has equipped the church as effectively. This is a benchmark book from a seminal leader of the modern evangelical movement. More than 25 game-changing and century-defining "rings of fire" Stimulating questions for reflection and discussion from scholar and pastor Mark Chironna

Digital Ministry and Leadership in Today's Church

Author : John Roberto
Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 0814668038
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (146 download)

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Download or read book Digital Ministry and Leadership in Today's Church written by John Roberto and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2022-10-02 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital Ministry and Leadership in Today's Church is designed for pastors and parish leaders who wish to initiate or enhance their use of digital tools and methods to further their mission and ministries. No matter your level of confidence, comfort, and competency in digital ministry, you will find ideas, strategies, and next steps for you and for your church community. Digital Ministry and Leadership in Today's Church provides concrete ways to create and foster digitally integrated ministry and faith formation, extending the ministry of the local church into online spaces and communities where more and more people gather to nurture, explore, and share their faith today. Digital Ministry and Leadership in Today's Church was created by a team of experienced leaders who bring years of experience in utilizing digital tools, methods, and media in church life and especially faith formation. Margaret Babcock brings a special focus and experience in curation and website development for a Catholic diocese. Deanna G. Bartalini is a parish minister and writes about how to use technology to spread the Gospel. Claudia McIvor is the cofounder of Digital Discipleship Boot Camp. Bill Miller brings decades of experience in faith formation at the local and national levels and is an author and spiritual director. John Roberto is an author, teacher, and founder of Lifelong Faith Associates, and he has over a decade of experience in applying digital tools, methods, and media in lifelong faith formation. Tim Welch is an author and has served as the specialist in educational media/technology for a Catholic diocese.

The E-Giving Guide for Every Church

Author : Richard Rogers
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1501822586
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The E-Giving Guide for Every Church written by Richard Rogers and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2016-12-09 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to help churches raise more money for ministry and mission by better using electronic media. Although philanthropy in the US is growing, churches continue to receive a declining portion of that philanthropy. Part of the challenge is that America is becoming significantly less dependent on paper currency (cash and checks) yet the church continues to count on paper currency as their primary media for donations. There have been warning signals for several years. Many churches face shrinking budgets and membership and are beginning to ask the right questions. The author's goal is to capture this teachable moment with a resource that will encourage pastors and church leaders to utilize tools already available to change the trajectory of their resourcing; because nothing is more important than what God has called them to do. The banking and electronic giving industries have not made it easy for churches to understand their services or fees. This book will take the confusion and fear away and open churches to new possibilities.

Church Administration and Finance Manual

Author : Otto F. Crumroy
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1640655654
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Church Administration and Finance Manual written by Otto F. Crumroy and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A field-tested guide to the management and finance of church congregations, revised for a new generation. Clergy are generally equipped to preach and provide spiritual care. But when it comes to budgets, insurance, fire safety, and church management many find themselves at a loss. The Church Administration and Finance Manual is the classic guide to running a church, written to answer key questions for clergy and lay leaders. Not simply a theoretical resource, the Manual provides suggestions for almost every aspect of parish administration: position descriptions, financial forms, materials for stewardship and Christian education, building use and safety issues, employee record keeping, and much more. This revised edition offers guidance on many new topics that are of vital importance to churches, including protecting children, information security, approaches to preventing and responding to violence, planned giving, social media, and hybrid work and worship. Whether clergy are just out of seminary or well-seasoned in parish life, the Manual is full of excellent guidelines, tools, and forms for improving the management of the parish.

Smart Church Management: A Quality Approach to Church Administraton

Author : Patricia S. Lotich
Publisher : Bowkers
ISBN 13 : 9780991645022
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Smart Church Management: A Quality Approach to Church Administraton written by Patricia S. Lotich and published by Bowkers. This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Church leaders understand that managing the day-to-day operations of a church can be challenging because of limited resources, managing volunteer labor, and supporting the needs of the congregation. Smart Church Management: A Quality Approach to Church Administration, Third Edition is an updated guide for managing the resources of a church - which is people, time and money. This book provides tools and examples for decision making and problem-solving for church administration that is easy to understand and more importantly, quick to implement! This book also includes discussion questions to provoke thought and discussion for church teams. This book is ideal for ministry students, church boards, church leadership and church administrators.

New Tools for a New Century

Author : John P. Jewell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780687045471
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (454 download)

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Download or read book New Tools for a New Century written by John P. Jewell and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Churches know that if they are to reach people raised in an electronic culture, they must use the tools that this culture makes available. For people accustomed to checking their e-mail hourly, surfing the Internet daily, and receiving most if not all of their information through electronic media, our customary reliance on the printed page and the spoken word will no longer be good enough. Yet, recognizing this, where do you start? How does a congregation with little or no experience in the daunting world of the Web, projection technology, and computer presentations begin? Faced with too many choices and too little prior knowledge, congregations are opting not to use the new tools that electronic culture makes available, hence bypassing opportunities to spread the gospel and make disciples. John Jewell studies the issue confronting most congregations: the crucial question of knowing the appropriate ways to begin to use the new electronic media. In this helpful and practical guide, he offers simple incremental steps that churches can take to expand their ministries through electronic media. He outlines basic tools that are required to set up the congregational web page, focusing on software and designs that those with little or no experience in Web artistry can employ. He reviews different kinds of projection systems, understanding that most church budgets are not capable of purchasing the largest, most state-of the art equipment to start with. He explains how PowerPoint [MicroSoft trademark] and other presentation software can greatly enhance and extend the teaching and preaching ministry of the church, laying down fundamental principles for clean, simple, effective presentations. Animating all of the author's discussion is his concern that people start where they are, rather than insisting on an 'all or nothing' approach.

154 Steps to Revitalize Your Sunday School

Author : Elmer L. Towns
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780896934467
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (344 download)

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Download or read book 154 Steps to Revitalize Your Sunday School written by Elmer L. Towns and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Windows PCs in the Ministry

Author : Steve Hewitt
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1418560472
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (185 download)

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Download or read book Windows PCs in the Ministry written by Steve Hewitt and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2010-02-21 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use your Windows computer to its full potential in your ministry! Church leaders know that ministry demands time, energy, creativity, passion, and commitment. Windows PCs in the Ministry helps instruct time-constrained ministers to better and more efficiently use a tool you already have: your computer. The book provides tips and direction on: Preparing your sermons with online tools and Bible software. Creating presentations and accompanying visuals with multimedia tools. Publishing your sermons and blogs online and on DVDs. Connecting with your congregants and other colleagues in ministry. Using Social Networking, such as Twitter, for more dynamic community outreach. The ministry of the church has not changed over the centuries, but the methods and tools to accomplish ministry have. Windows PCs in the Ministry shows readers how to harness the programs they already have while making recommendations on new resources, helping church leaders in nearly every aspect of their ministries.

Report to the 76th General Convention

Author : Church Publishing, Inc. (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 089869616X
Total Pages : 1177 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (986 download)

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Download or read book Report to the 76th General Convention written by Church Publishing, Inc. (New York, N.Y.) and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 1177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document includes the reports of the Committees, Commissions, Agencies and Boards of the General Convention of the Episcopal Church to the 76th General Convention, in Anaheim, California, July 8-17, 2009.