Episode 006 – Feb 13 2008

This week Martin and Sallie share tips on how technology can make your church and school office more efficient. Martin also challenges WELSTech listeners to be the first to leave a voice-mail comment!

Podcast: Download (40.0MB)

The discussion:

The efficient church (and school) office – Why is it important to have an efficient church office and what systems in the church office can be improved upon? Listen to part one of a two-part discussion as Martin and Sallie examine communication, collaboration, online calendars, and church management software in the efficient church office.
- Communication –
  - Windows Live Messenger
  - Skype
- Collaboration –
  - Google Groups
  - Yahoo Groups
- Online Calendars –
  - Google Calendar
  - MyChurchEvents.com
- Church Management –
  - Shepherd’s Staff

The interview:

Shepherd’s Staff – Joining Martin and Sallie is Brad Wheeling, Marketing Manager for Concordia Technology Solutions, designers of Shepherd’s Staff church management software
- Shepherd’s Staff – www.shepherdsstaff.org
- WELS partnership with CTS – www.wels.net/jump/churchmanage
- Upcoming Shepherd’s Staff Membership and More training – www.wels.net/jump/mam

The tidbits:

This week’s picks
- Common Craft blog – www.commoncraft.com
- ScanSnap – Fujitsu S510
WELS.net feature
- Together bi-weekly WELS news – together.wels.net
Happenings
- Preparing for college chat – February 19 @ 8 p.m. – www.wels.net/jump/chat
Community feedback
- From Josh Schoeneck, Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, Jackson, WI – Questions about e-mail retention policies for school and church personnel