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Using the iPad in Ministry

Last week I got an iPad 2, which I really like. Now the question is, “What am I planning on doing with this?” Let me share some thoughts on how I’m planning to use the iPad in ministry First, the iPad is going to be my default note-taking device. I really dislike taking notes on…

Hands On With the iPad 2

Well, yesterday I stood outside and got myself an iPad. Now, a day later, I’m ready to share some thoughts on actually using it. The bad It might seem odd to start with the bad things in a review, but with my iPad I feel compelled to share the one thing that I feel Apple…

In Line with the Crowd

Last year we were given money in order to purchase an iPad for my son, who has ocular albinism. We got it so he would be able to read, especially the Bible (thank you Olive Tree, for your excellent reader). Since then, the iPad has become the way my son interacts in worship. We put…

Accordance Training Seminar – Top 10 Reasons NOT to Come

Well, I did a top 10 for, so I might as well as give you the top 10 reasons not to come to the Accordance Training Seminar at Central Baptist Church on March 19th. 10. You were previously scheduled to run a spiritual retreat and don’t feel comfortable trying to convince the congregation that you…

The Congregation as *nix

Note: If you don’t know what *nix is, this post will utterly confuse you. Instead, let’s go get coffee and chat. Being part of a Christian congregation is frequently frustrating for me. This not because I don’t love the people, nor is it because I look at the congregations I’ve been part of and think,…

Accordance Training Seminar – Top 10 Reasons to Come

On March 19th, beginning at 9AM, Central Baptist Church will be hosting an Accordance Training Seminar. Registrations have been… a little slow… so I’m giving you the top 10 reasons to come to the Accordance Training Seminar in Palmyra, NJ. 10. Discover that there really is something in New Jersey between Philadelphia and the Jersey…