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The Social Christian: It Has A Dark Side


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This article is part of a series that came straight from The Social Christian ebook which you can get now at ChurchMagPress. along with the PowerPoint slides and audio presentations Phil actually used. Nothing costs nothing, and the same is true for social media. You may think you have free access to their networks—assuming you have paid for your home internet or a phone with a data plan—but it costs you something: an email address, your name, your age, etc. This information, as we discussed in ... Read More

Think and Pray Before You Social Media [Podcast #175]


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It seems like almost every week there's some new controversy brewing in the world and it comes pouring out in social media. Like a steady stream of consciousness, emotions rise and almost everyone feels compelled to weigh-in and attempt to win others to their "side." How should Christian's navigate this? Let's talk about that: ... Read More

Cosmic Cruiser 325 (#001) [Breakfast Serial]


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Breakfast Serial is a serialized collection of short stories. We will post an episodic entry each week. "Cosmic Cruiser 325, respond. What is your destination? What is the nature of your mission?" The com line went silent. "CC 325, respond please." The voice echoed throughout the empty bridge. ... Read More

Neewer LED Ring Light [Saturday Morning Review]


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Two months ago, I purchased the Neewer LED light to improve streaming and video projects I have been doing. But as any good videographer knows, one light is not enough. That's good for you, but then you need two more for the shadows on the walls behind you. But I did not want to just buy lights for the wall behind me. Instead, I looked into ring lights that you may have seen several photographers and full-time YouTubers have used. Below is my review but I want to know what you think about good ... Read More

Church Tech Snack Pack #163


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It wouldn't feel like a Friday -- even if it's late -- if I didn't assemble a ChurchMag Church Tech Snack Pack! Enough is enough. You probably have stuff to do. Let's jump into the mix: ... Read More

The Real Reason Your Church Needs Mobile Giving


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There are many reasons why your church, ministry, or nonprofit organization needs mobile giving. The statistics and behaviors surrounding mobile and e-giving have evolved quickly with high adoption rates and more familiarity with the platform. Fears and concerns from only a few years ago have been erased as we simply have to look at the raw data to realize that we are using mobile devices and e-commerce far more than using cash and writing checks. ... Read More

The Social Christian: It’s About Business


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This article is part of a series that came straight from The Social Christian ebook which you can get now at ChurchMagPress. along with the PowerPoint slides and audio presentations Phil actually used. The business of social media is still a bit undefined. Social media platforms are being valued at billions of dollars, but their worth is transitory and unconnected to reality. Yahoo, though not a social media platform in the current sense, was a predecessor to some of the platforms you see ... Read More

Help Us, Help You: The ChMS Customer Survey


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We’ve found that it is hard to compare church software. The pricing can be hidden. And the features can seem more like comparing apples to watermelons rather than apples to apples. ChurchMag is looking to change that by surveying both church software companies and the customers that use them. If you represent a church that uses church software, please take a moment to complete this quick and easy survey. We’re gathering data on full-service church management software solutions as well as more ... Read More