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Youth + Technology = Change the World

Sus Schmitt

Recently, a friend was dismissing the importance of Facebook.  Later, his words kept coming back to me since I’ve seen personally the potential for ministry in social networks. You may also know the role of technology in the events in the Middle East, if not, take a minute to read Tim’s review of the cover article published in Time magazine on  February 28, 2011.  He includes an interesting map of the youth demographics of the area.  (Also, 54% consider television as their most trusted source of news.) Are you using social networking to grow your ministry and empower your disciples? … Continue reading Youth + Technology = Change the World

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Facebook Stats and Your Ministry in 2011

Sus Schmitt

If you use Facebook in any way for ministry, take a look at “Only 4% of Americans Under 50 Not on Facebook” from BizReport. Facebook currently has half a billion users from around the globe.  It’s a viable and significant place for ministry. If you oversee a website, then you’d be encouraged to know that 69% of users don’t cut their time on other websites because they’re on Facebook and 48% have intentionally clicked a Facebook ad (Learn about using Facebook ads from EveryStudent.com) If you just use Facebook with close friends, don’t overlook using the Like button to engage … Continue reading Facebook Stats and Your Ministry in 2011

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Smartphone Lite

Sus Schmitt

I found an entry-level phone, the LG Optimus T with Google, available for prepaid customers through the T-Mobile online store. It’s a $100 refurbished phone with Wi-Fi capability and 3G speed. Wi-Fi, which is all I can use without the data plan, actually runs faster than 3G and gives me the option to make calls using Wi-Fi when normal coverage is low.

It’s a very good phone for the money and comes with the latest Android 2.2. It’s affordable with a monthly plan, too, if you aren’t a prepaid customer like me and then you can use it as a tether hot spot as well.

Since T-Mobile is promoting 4G right now, that could explain the low and affordable price for this 3G phone. Continue reading Smartphone Lite