eQuipping for eMinistry connects the people of the world with the person of Jesus by equipping you with easily-understood technology for ministry.

Welcome

UPDATED: 01/13/21

I’m glad you’re here. This website / blog is available to all. I’m Sus Schmitt, author and originator of eQuipping for eMinistry (e4e).

The Origins of eQuipping for eMinistry

My first assignment with Cru was as the receptionist in the computer services department in 1975. After two years, I was challenged to become a programmer and so began my tech journey. I’ve been mostly self-taught in tech things ever since. When I left the office to focus on starting our family, I continued learning computer skills which soon included the Internet. About 2007, a friend challenged me to begin blogging (I have four blogs). I split my weekly e4e posts with my newest blog, GodFullyKnown.blog, which showcases Cru staff who use creativity to share the Good News.

God has used all this tech experience and given me a heart for our Cru staff and a skill to communicate tech help without the technobabble.

How I Would Like to Help You through e4e

I help Christians (since 2009) with digital ministry tools and tips, such as: SEO, MailChimp, WordPress, and more.

Need Help?

• Sign up for an email subscription to e4e. You will receive regular emails with new ideas for using technology for ministry.
• Follow me on social media.
• Use the categories across the top of the website or the tags with posts to find content. I also have a search bar on every page.
• Of course, you may also comment or email me, the webmaster, Sus Schmitt (sus dot schmitt at cru dot org). Maybe your question will be part of an #AskSus post.

See this page for what I could help you with: Inventory of Consulting Services.

Sus Schmitt
Blogger / Consultant
Global Leadership Office
Cru Headquarters

Testimonials

All of your posts are helpful and thorough. Indeed, e4e is like a smorgasbord at a wedding—so much stuff I can’t possibly consume it all. But this post is, in my opinion, the most helpful one you have done so far. So practical. Thanks. Keep up the good work. (Bob blogs at www.TNT.tips) Continue reading Bob

― Bob

I just wanted to let you know that I already love Scrivener!  I did the two-hour tutorial for it, so I understand how the program works really well.  It’s so helpful for type B brains like mine! I’m already so happy starting to write.  If God ever … Continue reading Hannah

― Hannah

Your heart and momentum for helping staff is amazing. Continue reading Ryan

― Ryan

Thanks, Sus, for helping ALL of us to learn and enjoy blogging! Many of us would not be doing this if it weren’t for you! Continue reading Terry

― Terry

About Me

I’m Sus Schmitt, a Cru missionary since 1975, specializing in blogs and all that’s related to blogging. I’m active on social media as a ministry as well.

I love good music, a good book, and being outdoors. I intentionally and regularly have a variety of ways to express creativity. My husband, Mike, on staff since 1979, is a business systems analyst, also at Cru headquarters. We raised three great adult children and now we have six since all are married. We have six grandchildren.

My Writing

I initially had eight blogs and merged them into four because I essentially have three audiences and four purposes. My focus for each blog is:

1. Encourage the use of technology for evangelism and discipleship (this blog, eQuipping for Ministry);
2. Showcase Cru staff who use creativity to share the Good News (GodFullyKnown.blog)
3. Share our ministry with Cru and motivate readers to share their faith as a way-of-life (MikeandSus.org);
4. Reach and resource my readers who have limited access to biblical truths (The Sovereign).

Some of these blog posts were featured on cru.org:

• Was It a Waste of Time?
• Talking About Jesus in a Parking Lot

And re-posted elsewhere, as well:

• Are You Sharing Your Faith Online? (Global Staff Women)
• Kingdom Women: Darlene Deibler Rose–WWII POW by Sus Schmitt (JudyDouglass.com)
• Sharing #FallingPlates at Easter (Global Staff Women)
• Quarrels in Cyberspace (Missional Women)

Original work also posted here:

• Do You Have a Mommy Blog Ministry? (Missional Women)
• Ministry Tips for Facebook (Missional Women)

This interview on 4Word Women explains how I got started with e4e; my heart in what I’d like to do for staff with using technology for ministry; and some of the hurdles staff face and the different ways I try to help them.

Disclosure of Material Connection: As the webmaster, I have not received any compensation for writing these posts. I have no material connection to the brands, products, or services that I have mentioned. However, I am on the staff of Cru. Regardless, when I recommend material from Cru, I only recommend material that I believe will be a good value for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html)

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