Using On-line Meetings In Your Ministry MARK BARTHEL

What is required to host an online meeting? Get an account with a service provider Computer with internet access Microphone and speakers Preferably a headset with microphone for VoIP ($15 - $100) It possible to use a telephone with some systems Webcam if you want to present video of yourself Built into most laptops and tablets Plugin devices are typically better quality ($15 - $100) Content: anything you can display on your computer

What is required to participate in an online meeting? Computer with internet access Microphone and speakers Preferably a headset with microphone for VoIP It is possible to use a telephone with some systems Webcam if they want to present video of themselves Some systems require the user to install a player

Who could use online meetings? People who need flexibility when it comes to scheduling People who work at multiple locations but need to stay in contact with each one People who are geographically separated by greater distances People who are homebound or don’t have adequate transportation When weather is a safety concern Anyone, at any time, from any place

How much does it cost? Based on number of simultaneous participants Monthly rates available Cheaper if you pay annually Take advantage of free trials to test features and performance Some services offer non-profit discounts

GoToMeeting # ParticipantsCost GoToMeeting Free3Free Screen sharing, VoIP audio only GoToMeeting Pro25$39/month* Screen sharing, VoIP audio or phone audio, record the session, additional support *if paid annually

WebEx # ParticipantsCost WebEx Free3Free Screen sharing, VoIP audio only WebEx Premium 8 WebEx Premium $19/month* $39/month* Screen sharing, VoIP audio or phone audio, record the session, additional support *if paid annually

Google Hangouts # ParticipantsCost Google Hangouts10Free* Screen sharing, VoIP audio only *must have a Google account