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Archives for August 2016

Social Media Spewing: Venting Redefined


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I've been doing a lot thinking about social media, as I taught a class on it at church last month and I'm currently writing a book about it. In the process of doing all of this, I realized that so much of what I see on Facebook is negative. A lot of that negativity is centered around the news – angrily sharing news stories or hand-wringing about stories that have been shared. The other portion of negativity, however, was far more personal. It was whining. Straight up complaining. Before we get ... Read More

How to Plan, Create, and Promote Infographics [Infographic]


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We have a little bit of infographic inception here. An article and infographic about how to go through the whole process of infographics. I have created a couple of infographics in my day and let me say that it is nothing like other mediums. Videos require setting up the scene, overshooting, trimming the fat, and making it sparkle. Blog articles are all about getting a great content flow that is readable. Social media much of the time is about spewing content that works within the ... Read More

Church Social Media: Why Do You Do What You Do?


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A few weeks ago the Facebook page I manage for our church was close to a milestone, 1,000 Likes - which for our smaller-medium size church is a pretty big milestone. I would not have thought about the milestone other than Facebook reminded me that on this day two years ago we hit 500 likes. We had come along way from 500 and were now 35 Likes away from 1000. Some might see the Likes as meaningless numbers, however I see them differently. Every single Like on our page equals one person that has ... Read More

Politics & Easy Agreement: The Christian Bubble Goes Viral


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I'm an independent voter, but I'm a dependent thinker, meaning that I try to influence my thinking by the truth of God's Word more than any other source. I'm dependent on God to see and think clearly. Now, that's not to say that I don't take part in political opinions and insights from sources other than God's Word. In fact, most of the sources that I can find aren't Christian, which is why, if I can repeat myself, I try so hard to balance it all with the Bible and Christian reading. You see, ... Read More

Rebuilding 13: Theology And Tech [Devotional]


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If you would like to purchase the full devotional for yourself or your church, you can purchase Rebuilding: A 19-Week Devotional For Those Serving In Church Technology now at ChurchMagPress in print-ready format. “The greatest issue facing the world today, with all its heartbreaking needs, is whether those who, by profession or culture, are identified as ‘Christians’ will become disciples – students, apprentices, practitioners – of Jesus Christ, steadily learning from him how to live the life ... Read More

The Saturday Morning Review [Index]


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Over the past several years, ChurchMag has posted various book and music reviews. Book reviews have traditionally been posted on occasion without any kind of consistency and the music reviews have been off and on just the same—titled: Turntable. I've never been interested in ChurchMag becoming some kind of music and book review site, but I am interested in reviewing media that is relevant to the ChurchMag community. This would include music of various genres—not just worship—and the books would ... Read More

How to Be More Productive [Infographic]


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I've heard many people talk about how they just do not have enough time in the day to keep their commitments. As a youth pastor, I simply sighed when they cancelled on me last minute. As a church tech team lead, I got frustrated when I had to tell my, then, fiancé I had to go run something instead of sit with her. And as a consultant, I was able to fill my true role and admonish the volunteers who did not own their commitments. The real concern isn't "not enough time" but what you are honestly ... Read More

Church Tech Snack Pack #132


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Welcome to the final Friday in August. ? I can hardly believe how fast this summer has gone by! Are you ready for the Fall? Maybe some of these links will help! ... Read More

ChurchMag Reader Spotlight: Brian Alexander


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This article is part of a series where we want to highlight you guys, the readers. If you want to see all of the interviews we have done, go check out the landing page for the series here. Brian Alexander is one of those people who keep the faith first and then technology. In everything I see him post on his blog or social media accounts, he is intentional with how to impact prayer, reading of Scripture, or evangelizing. The man truly is on point. So when you read some of this thoughts below ... Read More