This week on the WELSTech Podcast we look at the next chapters in the ongoing book discussion and share iPad-in-Ministry resources. The discussion: Today’s communities and leadership – Martin and Sallie return to Shane Hipps’ book, The Hidden Power of Electronic Culture, to discuss chapters 6 and 7 which focus on the effects of our digital age on the formation […]
This week’s WELSTech Podcast focus is summer learning opportunities and teacher Gail Potratz joins the conversation. The discussion: Make your summer plans – Summer is the perfect season to schedule a conference or class. Teacher Gail Potratz from Emanuel in New London, WI joins Martin and Sallie as they discuss many interesting enrichment opportunities that are available in the summer […]
Listen to this week’s WELSTech Podcast for Backup 101 with WELS security guru Rob Benson. The interview: Back it up – Rob Benson, WELS Network Security Administrator and techie extraordinaire, joins Martin and Sallie to weigh in on the why, what, when, where and how of backup. Microsoft Backup Utility (XP | Vista | Win 7) Mac Time Machine […]
This week on the WELSTech podcast we learn about the audio/video configuration in the new MLC chapel. The discussion: The Chapel of the Christ – Martin and Sallie take the WELSTech audience “on the road” as we check out the beautiful new Chapel of the Christ on the campus of Martin Luther College and record our first ever […]
This week on the WELSTech podcast we gear up to celebrate Internet Evangelism Day, focusing on personal, digital outreach. The discussion: Mark Your Calendar – Sunday, April 25th has been designated as Internet Evangelism Day, an opportunity to promote awareness of tools and methods for personally sharing the gospel in our daily digital lives. Listen as Martin and […]
This is classroom technology week on the WELSTech Podcast and Martin welcomes special guests Gail Potratz and Jim Grunwald. The discussion: Internet Delivery of Education Content – Martin is joined by Dr. Jim Grunwald, Director of Academic Computing at Martin Luther College, and Gail Potratz, Technology Director from Emanuel in New London, WI. They discuss the many pros as […]
This week on WELSTech we continue our book discussion of The Hidden Power of Electronic Culture. The discussion: God’s Medium – The WELSTech book discussion of Shane Hipps’ The Hidden Power of Electronic Culture: How Media Shapes Faith, the Gospel and Church continues with Chapter 5, “Evolving the Medium and the Message”. Martin and Sallie share insight into the […]
This week on the WELSTech podcast green technology is the discussion topic and we hear from Office Depot representatives about available ShopWELS.net discounts. The discussion: An Eco-Friendly St. Pat’s Day – What better day to “go green” than St. Patrick’s Day. Martin and Sallie talk green technology (with a bit on green rivers and green cake as […]
This week the WELSTech podcast discussion centers on the use of social networks to further the spread of the gospel. The discussion: Ministry Is Social – Martin’s recent Social Networking and Ministry presentation at a Minnesota pastor’s conference is the topic of the day. Use the link above to follow along “Prezi-style” as he and Sallie discuss […]
This week the WELSTech podcast focuses on ministry resources for Lent and Easter including Pastor Guy Marquardt’s Interactive Passion History site. The discussion: Lent and Easter Ministry Resources – Images, video, sample service folders and Bible reading plans are shared on this special seasonal episode of WELSTech. Martin and Sallie have done their homework and have […]