Ways to Effectively Use New Technology in the Local Church Robert Meade – GCI IT
Hardware Mac vs PC Laptop vs desktop vs netbook Printers vs all-in-one Projectors vs big screen TV Audiovisual equipment (wireless mic change) Sermon Recording devices
Software Office Discount Publisher Open Source on gci.org
Web Site Free from GCI Other free sources: – Ourchurch.com – Webnode.com – Via Blogger or WordPress Paid Options: – Cloversites, ourchurch,
Podcasting What it takes: – Recorder – Audacity freeware – Website w/RSS feed Services: – Sermons.net – ChristianArchives.com
Web Services Blogging Video (Youtube) Shared Calendars
Tips Safe ing Outlook vs Gmail web Don’t send large files – use services – YouSendIt express – Dropbox “Zero inbox” Mailing lists for your congregation
Final Questions?
Contact Information Robert Meade – Pam Morgan – –