I would like to share information with you about church management systems (ChMs). One such program is Pushpay, which was formerly known as Church Community Builder (CCB). Although it is primarily a database, it has many other useful applications that can benefit churches. Nowadays, many programs serve as an “address book” but also offer statistics, […]
A 20 Year Walk Down Memory Lane
This past May, I celebrated 20 years of ministry through the Middle District Baptist Association! The time really has flown by and seems more like a RUN down memory lane than a walk. As I think back, I have seen many changes, not only through the MDBA as an autonomous entity, but the way churches […]
Believe Me…I Get It!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Whether that is your title or not, I hope you feel valued. Ministry Assistant seems to be a more fitting title for those of us that work in the church or association office. You assist in ministry in a LOT of different capacities, I get it! Recently, I had the honor […]
Making Your Work Fun – If You Possibly Can
Do you have FUN where you work? Are you dreading going in everyday? I am so blessed to have fun and enjoy what I do. One of the things I enjoy about my job at Middle District is all the new friends I have made along the way. For example, Dr. Joe McKeever, a pastor […]
2 Simple Ways to Digitally Connect the Dots
Have you ever played the game, “Connect the Dots”? Wikipedia explains it this way: “Connect the dots is a form of puzzle containing a sequence of numbered dots. When a line is drawn connecting the dots the outline of an object is revealed.” You start with 1 then draw a line to 2, then 3 […]
Don’t Be A Copycat Without Copyright: Live Streaming 101
It has been one of my goals for the past year to get back to sharing on this blog. So, with everything going crazy around us it seemed like the perfect opportunity to get back to it and share some of what I have been learning with you about live streaming and the copyright issues […]
Welcome Ministry Assistant, Church Secretary, Admin Assistant…
Whatever title your church uses, I hope you will feel at home here. The purpose for the blog is to offer help for publications, social media, financial, or otherwise. If I don’t have an answer, we can network together to find it and also encourage one another to reach for excellence in ministry. Let’s do this!!
Publisher, Websites & Social Media Tips
In the busyness of the last few months, I have had questions about newsletters, websites and social media. These things are ALWAYS on my to-do list so I thought I would give you a few tips. Consider it a Christmas gift, of sorts. 🙂 For newsletters, I use Publisher to create, save and print. It […]
7 “A-ha” Office Tips
Printer Intervention: Ever seen that phrase pop up on your computer when you try to print? What to do besides rebooting the computer or kicking them both to the curb? Just open and shut the tray in the printer you are trying to use. Should jump start it right up! 🙂 Instant Font Microscope on […]
You Are More
Happy Ministry Assistants Day! It’s a day to celebrate YOU and all that you do which is more than answering phones, More than scheduling appointments… More than newsletters and emails… More than greeting visitors. You’re late to your son’s soccer game because… … you stayed late to make sure the bulletin was ready. …well, VBS […]
Sometimes It Takes a Geek
Ever had one of THOSE days? It promised to be a quiet day with the boss working off site, so I was prepared to get MORE work done and be MORE productive. Well…my computer had other plans. I turn on my laptop, which I love for flexibility, put in my password and, and…nothing. Try again. […]