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Explore ways to effectively utilize new technology in your local church from hardware choices like Mac vs. PC, laptops vs. desktops, to software options such as office suites and open source tools. Discover tips on safe emailing, sharing files, and managing congregational communication. Find out about sermon recording devices, web services, and more.
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Ways to Effectively Use New Technology in the Local Church Robert Meade – GCI IT
Hardware • Mac vs PC • Laptop vs desktop vs netbook • Printers vs all-in-one • Projectors vs big screen TV • Audiovisual equipment (wireless mic change) • Sermon Recording devices
Software • Office Suite @ Discount • Publisher • Open Source on gci.org
Web Site • Free from GCI • Other free sources: • Ourchurch.com • Webnode.com • Via Blogger or WordPress • Paid Options: • Cloversites, ourchurch,
Podcasting • What it takes: • Recorder • Audacity freeware • Website w/RSS feed • Services: • Sermons.net • ChristianArchives.com
Web Services • Blogging • Video (Youtube) • Shared Calendars
Email Tips • Safe emailing • Outlook vs Gmail web • Don’t send large files – use services • YouSendIt express • Dropbox • “Zero inbox” • Mailing lists for your congregation
Contact Information • Robert Meade • Robert.Meade@gci.org • Pam Morgan • support@gci.org • 800-350-4466