NACMP "Using Media and Technology in Ministry"

My first workshop started at 9am on Sunday. I arrived at 9:15am, but I left my house at 4:45am; so, I think I made pretty good time overall.

Here are my notes and from that fabulous presentation by Eric Groth without all the fancy editing options of MS OneNote. I had to edit some stuff out; so, if something interests you, drop me a line. Please keep in mind that I am ADD and shiny things tend to distract me and my mind has a tendency to wander.. :-):

Where was I...oh, yeah:

1. Music, video, etc. are just tools
2. Most important thing is having a relation experience with the living God
3. What I think will have an impact vs. what actually makes an impact; Look to the guidance of the Holy Spirit
4. RESEARCH: Cultivation Ministries
5. INTEGRATE INTO MY WORKSHOPS: "You can't just sit there" (Larry Walters the "Lawnchair Man")
6. "Preach the gospel at all times. If necessary use words"
7. GOOGLE: Stooge4Christ
8. READ: JPII "The Rapid Development to Those Responsible for Communications"
9. FIND AND PILFER: "Theology after Google" (workshops are available for download for FREE)
10. Why integrate media into ministry experiences? a) Media is a cultural language; b) Use relevant tools; c) It's not really that difficult to do; d) If it goes viral, millions of people could be impacted by it; e) for the sake of the gospel and the salvation of our souls, people deserve our best efforts; f) Media can be created and utilized to draw people into church experiences.