Introducing Tanya to Jesus on Facebook (Guest Post)


About 3 years ago I met Tanya through Facebook and she ended up getting involved with our ministry, built friendships with other students, went to bible studies and heard the gospel several times but wasn’t ready to trust Jesus with her life. A few months later, while chatting on Facebook I asked her if she was ready to submit her life to Christ. Continue reading “Introducing Tanya to Jesus on Facebook (Guest Post)”

Create a MailChimp Newsletter with Our Free Template (Guest Post)


In a previous post, I explained a few brief reasons why you might want to consider an email service for sending newsletters and also gave some quick steps to get you started with MailChimp. (e4e now has detailed steps for you as well. Please follow these two links for more information.)

I’m assuming that you’ve signed up for MailChimp and would like help to send a newsletter. I created an easy template for you to download and use right away. Continue reading “Create a MailChimp Newsletter with Our Free Template (Guest Post)”

A Video Resource for You on YouTube


YouTube Channel for eQuipping for eMinistry

Today, I created a YouTube Channel for eQuipping for eMinistry. I’m confident it’ll be a useful tool for many of you. Continue reading “A Video Resource for You on YouTube”

Meet My Summer Intern


Meet Bethany, of one dress. one year. for freedom. (Her parents are on staff here at Lake Hart, working for Worldwide Challenge.) She’s a home-schooled teen, raising funds to fight human trafficking by wearing the same dress for one year. Bethany explains:

Every day, millions of men, women, and children wake up in slavery. Faced with the same bleak reality day after day, their dreams of freedom remain as just that–dreams.

So for a year, I’m wearing the same dress every day. Continue reading “Meet My Summer Intern”

Computer Labs Are Successful at Headquarters


“Love what you’ve created in these lunchtime help sessions.” ~ Leah

Since February, we’ve had computer labs (called “1-2-1 Labs at Lake Hart”) during the lunch hour on the first Tuesday of each month at headquarters.  This past Tuesday, ten volunteers were available to answer questions on topics ranging from Macs, Facebook pages, iPads, mobile devices, HootSuite, blogging, TntMPD, MailChimp, and more.  Twenty-six staff came to our seventh lab; many were newcomers! Continue reading “Computer Labs Are Successful at Headquarters”

Wikitude and Augmented Reality Worlds


I think Wikitude offers some great potential as a ministry tool. Using your smartphone’s camera and the Wikitude platform, you “browse” the world around you; Wikitude ties in with apps you’re already using like TripAdvisor, Yelp, and more; look through your camera to find recommended eateries and special deals for hotels when you travel, for instance. Continue reading “Wikitude and Augmented Reality Worlds”