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1 Using Technology in Ministry Edward Braithwaite Seminary Student, NOBTS

2 Topics for Session Email ListServes (email groups) Databases Networks Presentations Web Sites Other Neat Gadgets

3 Using Email in Ministry How much does it cost? How do I get all those addresses? What do I do with them now that I have them?

4 ListServes (Email Groups) What is a ListServe? What kinds of lists are there? Where can I get one? How much do they cost? Yahoo Groups (FREE) injesus.com (FREE) Host your own list Lyris ($) What about SPAM? DON’T DO IT!!!

5 Very Important!!! Be sure to have a good anti-virus program running on the computer you using for sending email. Also, keep the virus database updated regularly. McAffee Norton Anti-Virus PC-cillin TrendMicro.com

6 Databases A database is a storehouse for information. Keep up with student information Use for tracking events Picture Database Use for mail merges

7 Databases Access Paradox Approach Servant Keeper Software Church Membership System

8 Other Tips Use good security on your computers. Keep passwords a secret. If you have a live connection to the internet, use filtering software or some type of measures to limit access to the internet. Keep up to date with software patches and security fixes…especially if you are using Microsoft products !!!

9 Networks SOHO Networks Allow you to connect multiple computers together to share information and resources. Linux Networks Samba Servers can act as a Microsoft Domain Controller

10 Presentations PowerPoint Song Screen Digital Cameras/Video Cameras Newsletters

11 Websites This is a whole seminar topic!!! If you want to see some good examples of Collegiate Ministry web sites, check out student.org. It has links to many of the Collegiate Ministries around the country.

12 Other Neat Gadgets! Cable Routers PDAs Laptops PC-to-TV Converters

13 My Info… If you would like to contact me about anything covered in this presentation or for more information about these topics, email me at: edward@efbtech.comedward@efbtech.com I plan to put this presentation with some additional links on my web site…(check after Monday!) www.efbtech.comwww.efbtech.com


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