Facebook Training Videos From Lifechurch.tv

June 7, 2010

Lifechurch.tv has created a library of Facebook training videos – Training Videos from Lifechurch.tv. These videos are a great resource to anyone looking to increase the online presence of their Christian ministry, especially for those just getting started with social media. Having a Facebook page can increase the scope and reach of your Christian ministry [...]

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Google Analytics: Key Features for Your Ministry Website

May 31, 2010

Mashable did a great post highlighting 27 features of Google Analytics. If you aren’t already using some sort of analytic tool, Google Analytics is great because it’s not only free, but it’s also easy to use. With it, you can measure the traffic going to your ministry blog or website, and see how people are [...]

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Installing Widgets/Gadgets on Blogger.com

May 24, 2010

In a previous article, we posted a screencast that shows you how to install widgets onto your self hosted WordPress blog using WordPress v2.9. This screen cast will show you how to install widgets if you are using Blogger.com. It will also walk you through how to use LifeWidget.com. LifeWidget is a great source for [...]

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Youtube and Christian Ministry: Increase Your Ministry Reach With A Youtube Channel

May 17, 2010

Mashable.com posted a great article with four easy steps for optimizing your Youtube channel, and grow the number of people who see your ministry’s videos. Optimizing your video channel increases the odds of your content bubbling up to the top of everyone’s search results both in Youtube, and in other search engines like Google. And [...]

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Outlook to Gmail–Or the Value of Cloud-Based Software

May 11, 2010

Cloud-based software frees your computer and your conscience from managing content, allowing you to focus your time online moving forward instead of looking backward. If your computer crashed right now how much data would you lose?  This may be a familiar story for you… Cloud-computing is internet-based computing whereby shared resources, software and information are [...]

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Google Analytics: Make Your Blog More Effective

May 10, 2010

Google Analytics is a great, and free, tool for any Christian ministry blog and/or website. With it, you can see: The traffic coming to your ministry blog When people are going to your site, and how much time they’re spending there What people are clicking on when they’re visiting your ministry’s website Where your viewers [...]

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iPad Aides My Ministry as an Intern with Campus Crusade

May 7, 2010

Yes, I got an iPad and am excited to use it for my ministry as an intern at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in central California. I actually got one of these devices about 3 weeks ago, shortly following the US release. No one really knew I got one until maybe a few days ago. [...]

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YouTube Tip: Increase Your Viewers

May 3, 2010

Mashable did an interesting article about how non profits can use YouTube to increase their impact. Unfortunately, most of their ideas aren’t applicable to Christian ministries since they hinge on being a part of YouTube’s non-profit program which excludes organizations that are religious or political in nature. One really helpful insight they gave though is [...]

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Custom Facebook Fan Pages

April 26, 2010

Mashable recently highlighted 5 Essential Apps for Facebook Fan Pages. Here are a few ideas for how you can use the Static FBML app to maximize engagement and community on your ministry fan page. With the Static FBML app, you can use html to customize your Fan Page. The app makes it really easy to [...]

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Using the Like Button on Facebook

April 22, 2010

The Like button on Facebook seems trivial but can be a powerful tool for online ministry. Seriously. Everything added or subtracted to Facebook has a clear purpose: “To help you connect and share with friends.” What happens when you like something? The post/photo/video that you liked get “pushed” to the newsfeed of all of your [...]

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