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Technology Seminars

This Media Ministry Seminar will give a better understanding of current online technologies and how they can be used for effective ministry. It will look at some of the reasons why people use the Internet and explore ways the Internet is transforming education, communication and evangelism.

Communication and Technology for Ministry Seminar Topics (Parts 1-4)

During this seminar visual slides are used to help explain the communication and technology topics and many handouts are provided for reference (see handouts for download below).

Each part requires approximately 1 hour plus time for questions.

Video from a past seminar can be viewed at the bottom of this page.

Part 1a: Reaching the Next 1 Billion

  • Introduction
  • All Roads Lead to Rome
  • Internet Statistics
  • Why People Use the Internet
  • Reasons for Internet Ministry
  • Web Lingo
  • Your Church and the Internet (ACC)

Part 1b: Website Development

  • 5 Steps to Building a Website
  • Registering a Domain Name
  • Church Websites: What’s Next
  • Writing for Your Church Website
  • Google & Facebook Ads
  • Google Analytics

Part 2: Global Interaction

  • Mr. Splashy Pants
  • Social Media
  • Social Networking
  • Why Use Social Media for Church
  • Mobile Communication
  • Adventist Smartphone Apps

Part 3: Showing Audio & Video Online

  • Audio & Video Streaming
  • Video Sharing Websites
  • Embed Audio on Adventist Church Connect (ACC) websites with Google Reader MP3 Player
  • Live Video Streaming
  • Podcasting on Adventist Church Connect (ACC) websites & itunes

Part 4: Useful Ministry Tools

  • Cloud Computing
  • Google Apps
  • 6 Free Online Tools for Ministry
  • Online Adventist Resources

Camp Meeting Technology Seminar Topics (Part 1-5)

Part 1 – Visually Enhanced Technology (1 hour)

  • 7 Guidelines to Consider
  • Presentation Equipment
  • Using Handouts
  • The Media is Not the Message
  • Presentation Software
  • Digital Cameras
  • Image Editing

Part 2: Reaching the Next 1 Billion

  • Introduction
  • All Roads Lead to Rome
  • Internet Statistics
  • Why People Use the Internet
  • Reasons for Internet Ministry
  • Web Lingo
  • Your Church and the Internet (ACC)

Part 3 – Websites and ACC (Adventist Church Connect)

  • ACC overview features and resources
  • Social Networking
  • Why Use Social Media for Church
  • Google & Facebook Ads
  • Google Analytics
  • Writing for Your Church Website

Part 4 – Online Audio and Video Streaming

  • Audio & Video Streaming
  • Video Sharing Websites
  • Embed Audio on ACC with Google Reader MP3 Player
  • Live Video Streaming
  • Podcasting on ACC & itunes

Part 5 – Cybersecurity

  • Know Who You’re Dealing With
  • Protect Your Identity
  • Secure Your Computer
  • Be Aware of What You Share
  • Education is Key

Google Reader MP3 Player Embed Code:

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Communication and Technology for Ministry Seminar Handouts

Adventist Messenger Communication and Technology Articles

Video Presentation From a Past Seminar

Communication and Technology Seminar presented by Pastor Troy McQueen at the British Columbia Conference Pastors meetings Jan. 2011

Technology for Ministry Seminar Part 1 of 2 from Troy McQueen on Vimeo.

Technology for Ministry Seminar Part 2 of 2 from Troy McQueen on Vimeo.