Successfully marketing your charity in the digital domain is more than adding a “Like Button” to your blog. Continue reading
June 17, 2011
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Category Archives: Theology
April 15, 2010
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Sarah Palin gets trashed by old-school security flaw
Sarah Palin got trashed the other day. Well, actually, an in-tact draft of her speaking contract with California State University got tossed in the trash resulting in some potentially embarrassing details.
The take-away from this incident is not political, but rather it reminds us of some rather some good old fashion security precautions we need to take when dealing with other people’s data.
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November 27, 2008
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5 things we can learn from my 7:40 AM Thanksgiving wake-up call
I believe it was the slam of a large piece of plywood falling 2 some-odd stories onto other lumber that rudely awoke me at 7:40 AM this Thanksgiving morning. An no, I couldn’t go back to sleep as the hum … Continue reading
November 17, 2008
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Study reminds us why we’re always fixing our pastor’s PCs
“According to Pew, almost half of adults said they needed someone to help them set up or learn how to use their gadgets. Once they finally get them going, however, things aren’t all smooth sailing—44 percent of adults with home … Continue reading
July 10, 2008
by meandean
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Follow-up: bad church web design inspired by bad theology
Judging from the feedback on my last post – I’ve either let you down or built you up. To those who were critical, thank you for your honest comments in love. It is always welcome. To those who sent private form-feedback, I’m glad I was able to encourage you. To those confused – I think I need this follow-up post to clarify some points. Continue reading
June 3, 2008
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5 things we can learn from the Winston-Salem Hampton-Inn Toaster Czar
This weekend, I ran into an elderly gentleman whom appointed himself the ‘Toaster Czar’ in a fashion similar to the infamous ‘Soup Nazi’ of Jerry Seinfeld fame. I made the mistake leaving my bagel momentary unattended to go get coffee while trying to enjoy the complimentary breakfast at the Hampton Inn Winston-Salem-I-40/Hanes Mall. Here are 5 things your church and/or charity webmaster can learn from this experience: Continue reading
May 8, 2008
by meandean
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Is Church marketing dead? Nope, just stuck on stupid!
There’s no getting around it, despite the efforts of many to teach, rebuke, correct & train in righteous web design, there still exists a great cloud of witlessness when it comes to the Church’s presence online. A fact painfully corroborated by the persistent body of ‘kitsch‘ out there that distracts, annoys and otherwise drives-away people seeking and/or serving the Lord. Continue reading
May 6, 2008
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5 Things Eight Belles and Church Webmasters have in common
Last night while listening to various speculations as why the horse that ‘placed’ at the Kentucky Derby was put down, my mind drifted to 5 things Eight Belles has in common with many church webmasters I know, including … Continue reading