What’s In Your Presentation Toolbox?

Michael Hyatt, CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, provides a great look into his presentation toolbox. He's Mac-biased, and many of his applications reflect his preference, but it's still a good look at a professional presenter's process. Here are Hyatt's presentation tools: OmniOutliner. Keynote. iStockPhoto. Handbrake. QuickTime Pro. Box Shot 3D. Snapz Pro X. KeySpan Remote. … Continue reading What’s In Your Presentation Toolbox? →

Making the Most of Your Computers

The Feb. 18, 2009 issue of Church Leaders Intelligence Report provided an excellent article on “Making the Most of Your Computers.” Here is the critical part of the article: At the recent AICPA Not-For-Profit Financial Executives Forum held in Anaheim, Randy Johnson, executive vice president of Network Management Group, Inc. offered his top-ten tips on … Continue reading Making the Most of Your Computers →

To Cite or Not to Cite: Plagiarism in the Digital Age

Recently, in one of my grad classes at the University of Northern Iowa I had a little fun with the age-old question of whether or not to cite a source. I thought I would share it with you. To cite or not to cite, that is the age-old question. Four score and seven years ago … Continue reading To Cite or Not to Cite: Plagiarism in the Digital Age →

Million, billion, trillion. What’s the difference?

Photo: MashGet, Flickr What’s a trillion dollars? In the past couple of months we’ve heard the number tossed around like we are shopping for used cars. “This ‘02 Windstar is $850 billion, but this ‘06 Fusion is $1.1 trillion.” Here’s some examples from some recent news stories: The federal budget deficit will hit an unparalleled … Continue reading Million, billion, trillion. What’s the difference? →

Seven Tough Questions Spiritual Assessment

Seven Tough Questions Spiritual Assessment Check one answer for each question. If you are in-between two answers then you can put a line or dot between the two boxes. #1 – When I pray: [ ] I don't pray [ ] I only pray when there is an emergency [ ] I regularly pray for … Continue reading Seven Tough Questions Spiritual Assessment →

Microsoft Tag

On the horizon for mobile users is a new technology Microsoft is starting to promote called “Tag.” According to the web site, Microsoft Tag creates unlimited possibilities for making interactive communications an instant, entertaining part of life. They tranform physical media (print advertising, billboards,product packages, information signs, in-store merchandising, or even video images)—into live links … Continue reading Microsoft Tag →

Adult Ministries Discipleship Planning

Grace Church Adult Ministries Advisory Team Discipleship Planning February 7, 2009 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grace Church Charter Adult Ministries Leadership Team November 2008 Rationale: Grace Church established the Adult Ministries Leadership Team (AMLT) to serve as resource, represent the congregation and volunteer leaders within adult ministries, and to coordinate the … Continue reading Adult Ministries Discipleship Planning →

Chuckle for the Day

I enjoyed this, thought you might too. 🙂 Not sure of the source. Notice: Due to recent budget cuts and the cost of electricity, gas and oil, as well as current market conditions and the continued decline of the U.S. economy, The Light at the End of the Tunnel has been … Continue reading Chuckle for the Day →

Churches and “The Big Game” Copyright Issues

Photo Source: The Christian Post. Every year, churches across the USA face huge competition from an event that has become known as the Super Bowl. In fact, as National Public Radio commentator Frank Deford observed in a piece called “A Merry Super Bowl To All, And To All A Good Game”: Like Halloween and Valentine's … Continue reading Churches and “The Big Game” Copyright Issues →

Old Line Journalism Dying One Tweet at a Time

Today demonstrates well why old line print journalism involving large, corporately-owned media conglomerates is a dying breed. In today's Des Moines Register, publisher Laura Hollingsworth describes the economic woes facing the newspaper: Like all Iowans, we’ve already had a few months of tough decisions. We’ve dealt with a reduction in employees and a furlough program … Continue reading Old Line Journalism Dying One Tweet at a Time →