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 Links 2011 (608)
- Technology for Ministry Seminar Handout Part1 (75)
- Technology for Ministry Seminar Handout Part2 (76)
- ACC Training Manual (64)
- Resizing Images With Microsoft Paint (57)
- Resizing Images With Preview For Mac OS X (63)
- Resizing Images With Image Resizer Windows (58)
- Resizing Images With Iphoto For Mac OS X (59)
- Resizing Images With Windows7 Photo Gallery (57)
- Resizing Images With Drag Drop Script (62)
Adventist Messenger Communication and Technology Articles
- January 2012 - Tell It To The World (Halifax, NS) (0)
- OctoberNovember 2011 - Building an Effective Internet Ministry Team (0)
- September 2011 - Save Mister Splashy Pants (13)
- JulyAugust 2011 - Leading the Way in Wichita (16)
- MayJune 2011 - Deploying Technology in the Battle Against Poverty (19)
- April 2011 - eAdventist: Online Membership Managment (50)
- March 2011 - Five Free Online Tools for Ministry (part 2) (15)
- JanuaryFebruary 2011 - Five Free Online Tools for Ministry (part 1) (71)
- NovemberDecember 2010 - Lights, Camera, CTV (13)
- October 2010 - tweet, tweet, twitter, twitter (68)
- September 2010 - A 17 inch window to the World (67)
- JulyAugust 2010 - Cybersecurity (53)
- June 2010 - Adventist Church Connect Features (71)
- May 2010 - Adventist Church Connect (62)
- April 2010 - Beliefs iphone app (89)
- March 2010 - High-tech Giving (62)
- February 2010 - Writing for the Web (59)
- Janurary 2010 - Streaming video and audio online (64)
- December 2009 - My “Wish List” (59)
- November 2009 - Visually Enhanced Technology (61)
- October 2009 - Reaching the Next 1 Billion (66)
- September 2009 - High-Tech Evangelism (67)
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.


