Echo Conference Day Two

On 07.30.09, In Branding, Digital Media, Social Media, Web Design, By Philip Gauthier

Picture-2Long and fruitful day at Echo 09.  Mass of info and encouragement from the likes of Phil Cooke, Mark Steele, Carlos Whittaker (Ragamuffin Soul) and Dawn Nicole Baldwin and more…  Too much to post right now.  Going to organize notes and thoughts and post closing thoughts on the entire conference tomorrow.

Today I came away with this collective thought – “Creatives in ministry are story tellers using technology.  Not for technologies sake but for Christ. So use the technology to create and deliver your ministry story to the culture (not the church!)”.  Thanks to those who invested their time in our ministries today.  Excellence – which Christ deserves – Amen!

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Echo Conference Day One

On 07.29.09, In Digital Media, Social Media, Uncategorized, Web Design, By Philip Gauthier

Winding down after Day one.  I hate to use an over used term but it was a bit like sipping water from a Fire hose.  Started with Drew Goodmanson out of San Diego, Kaleo Church discussing Ministry’s approach to the Internet and going Beyond Web 2.0.  Excellent info and has begun some interesting work with outside firms studying actual web viewing statistics within the Christian Community and church attenders.  Go here to take part in the Unconventional Method.

Next was leveraging Social Media for Ministry.  Cynthia Ware and Dawn Nicole Baldwin shard several case studies on ministry using new and ways to use both web based and mobile social media tools to move the church to more dialogue and away from the standard monologue.  Both presenters maintain helpful blogs that will be posted in this blogroll.  Several seminars and the keynote used Twitter allowing the attendees to post questions to the presenter and speakers.

Following some bustin worship with the Watermark Church Praise team the Father of the Veggie Tales Phil Visher wrapped up with a moving and compelling keynote presentation outlining his rise (and subsequent fall) from fame in the world of Gospel sharing Vegetables.  Phil’s new gig is called Jelly Telly . Kudos to Phil for being so transparent and grounded.  Day two looks to be just as informative and inspiring.  More later…

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CMGA – Digital Media Conference

On 07.25.09, In Digital Media, Social Media, Web Design, By Philip Gauthier

Thanks to those who attended the Digital Media for Ministry seminar today at GBC’s Church Music Georgia at First Baptist Church Snellville.  We hope the information was in some way a help and blessing to your ministry.  Feel free to pull down the slides from the seminar here [Download not found].  It would be great if you deploy some of the ideas discussed and let us know how it is impacting your ministry.  God bless you as you press forward towards The Goal!  Phil

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Social Media ROI Confirmed

On 07.23.09, In Branding, Digital Media, Social Media, Web Design, By Philip Gauthier
Social Media ROI Confirmed

Social Media ROI Confirmed

This article confirms what many are experiencing in ministry as well. There is no doubt that your audience, followers and ministry can grow and build recognition and dialogue through social media. Your conversation should no longer be if… but when – and that should be now. Go here to read the entire article.

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Social Web Analogy 4 Ministry

On 07.22.09, In Branding, Digital Media, Social Media, Uncategorized, Web Design, By Philip Gauthier
Social media for ministry

Social media for ministry

Speaking to worship and technology leaders on Saturday at Church Music Ga about Digital Media in Ministry.  Came up with this analogy…

A church website would be compared to the church building.  You can find information there about all the ministries and goings on regarding the church as a whole.  A facebook page is like the Sr. Pastor, on his fb page you can find out information about him, his friends and family and what he is passionate about.  And finally, Twitter is like the sign and marquee out by the road.  You share short statements about what is going on with the pastor and within the church and direct people to important events to get them to visit the church or Sr. Pastor.

I guess the point is, when a church leader asks if they should Tweet in Twitter – ask if their church has a sign or marquee in front of their church building…  Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.

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Keyboard is mightier…

On 07.21.09, In Digital Media, Social Media, Web Design, By Philip Gauthier

I like tools and things that enable people.  So many new web tools out there like  Twitter, facebook and WordPress that can deliver an instant audience and champions for a cause. Take my friend at Multi-Cast Media (met through Twitter) Milan Ford.  His moral antenna was up when he heard a song on local Atlanta radio that really disturbed him.  This song contained explicit lyrics that demoralizes women and girls in a despicable way.Picture 14

Being the quality husband and dad the Milan is, he decided to do something about it.  Within 24 hours he launched I Am Not Every Girl The site drew attention within hours-literally. Through his Twitter and Facebook posting he was covering phone interviews with local radio stations and national magazines before the end of the week. As of this posting the site has over 1400 fb fans ind still counting. Digital tools are available and enable us to change our world. I can only wonder how many Twitter followers Jesus would have..

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Media Blog-Not the same old thing…

On 07.17.09, In Audio, Branding, Digital Media, Lighting, Social Media, Uncategorized, Video, Web Design, By Philip Gauthier

Welcome to our new ministry resource blog “Soul Source Live”.  In the weeks, months and (Lord willing) years to come I hope to provide an eclectic variety of digital and media related articles, links and information on how best to integrate all sorts of new media into your ministry efforts.

dillo2cropWe’ll cover the web, social media, ministry branding, media related equipment and the use of audio, video and lighting in a variety of small to large worship areas.  Info will be designed to erupt your thinking and shake you out of that same’ol-same’ol stale attitude that can sometimes creep into weekly worship service planning.

Our mission is to provide information that will enhance a worship experience or teaching of the Word.  As with any media ministry, our goal is to focus on technology that seamlessly fits so as not to distract from the message.  As we all know, if media is a distraction it has not been executed properly.

We’ve got lots to share in so many areas we’ll do our best to keep you up on all we can related to digital technology in ministry.  Stay tuned for more info…  Please go ahead and follow me on facebook, twitter or linkedin to get a jump on new postings.  Again, welcome to our new blog and thanks for following.

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