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title: 118 – Church Logos and Super Bowl Parties
description: "This week the WELSTech podcast conversation is all about logo design, and we air the conclusion of our interview with the folks from “A Reason For Hope”. The discussion: Logo Design – Is it time to obtain or update your church or school logo? Martin and Sallie share considerations for logo design, ideas for finding a […]"
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# [118 – Church Logos and Super Bowl Parties](https://welstech.wels.org/2010/02/10/118-church-logos-and-super-bowl-parties)

 Written by [Sallie Draper](https://welstech.wels.org/author/sallie-draper) | Feb 10, 2010 5:00:21 AM

This week the WELSTech podcast conversation is all about logo design, and we air the conclusion of our interview with the folks from “A Reason For Hope”.

[https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/welstech/WELSTech_Podcast_118.mp3](https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/welstech/WELSTech_Podcast_118.mp3)

Podcast: [Download](https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/welstech/WELSTech_Podcast_118.mp3) (35.9MB)

### The discussion:

Logo Design – Is it time to obtain or update your church or school logo? Martin and Sallie share considerations for logo design, ideas for finding a designer and what you should expect when purchasing a logo.

- Find graphic designers via the Internet 
    - [GetAFreelancer.com](https://www.getafreelancer.com/)
    - [Project4Hire.com](http://Project4Hire.com)
- Church Logos: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly from Collide Magazine
- How to Web 2.0 Your Logo from Collide Magazine
- [The Church Marketing Lab](http://www.flickr.com/groups/cfcc/pool/) Flickr pool

### The interview:

(15:30) Podcasting the Good News – We conclude our interview with Pastor Don Patterson from [Holy Word](http://www.holyword.net/) in Austin, TX and Bill Eslinger about “A Reason For Hope” radio and podcast ministry.  Part one of the interview can be heard on Episode 117.

- [AReasonForHope.net](http://areasonforhope.net/)
- Become a fan of [A Reason for Hope on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/AReasonForHope)

### Ministry resources:

(28:57) [HearChoirs.net](http://HearChoirs.net)

### Picks of the week:

- (31:17) [WorldMathsDay.com](http://WorldMathsDay.com)
- [Diigo](http://diigo.com) browser toolbars and extensions for Chrome, [Internet Explorer](http://www.diigo.com/tools?client=ie) and [Firefox](http://www.diigo.com/tools?client=ff)

### Of interest:

- (38:03) MLC is looking for nominations and applicants for Director of Information Technology
- Registration continues for upcoming [FinalWeb for Dummies](http://bit.ly/fw4dummies) web site training classes. Martin and Sallie are presenting three days of face to face training focusing on developing, designing and maintaining your website with excellence. 
    - Milwaukee, WI and New Ulm, MN – March 9-11, 2010
    - Saginaw, MI – April 6-8, 2010
    - Attend any combination of days – one, two or three day registrations welcome
    - $49 per day or $129 for all three days
    - Details and registration at [bit.ly/fw4dummies](http://bit.ly/fw4dummies)

### Community feedback:

- (39:58) John Shoosmith from Redeemer in Yakima, WA sent an update on their efforts at live video and chat coverage of Adult Bible Class.
- Mike Polinske shared a recommendation of an iPhone/iPod Touch application for studying the NIV Bible – Bible Scope.  Cost is $29.99.  Details at [BibleScopeApp.com](http://www.biblescopeapp.com/).
- Kevin Smith from [Christ](http://www.christlutheranzumbrota.com/) in Zumbrota, MN implemented a cost-effective network backup solution using Microsoft Home Server.  Learn more at [www.HomeServerShow.com](http://www.HomeServerShow.com) and www.WeGotServed.com.
- Pastor David Ernest from Gloria Dei in Tinley Park, IL has a complete collection of WELSTech podcast with consistent file names and meta data.  It’s great to know the WELSTech archive is a benefit to ministry!

### Coming up on WELSTech:

(48:05) Episode 119 – We’ll explore the effects of media on the church in our discussion of Chapter 4 of Shane Hipps’ book [*The Hidden Power of Electronic Culture*](http://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Power-Electronic-Culture-Shapes/dp/0310262747/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229374286&sr=1-1).  We also talk with educational technology leader Tony Vincent, creator of [LearningInHand.com](http://LearningInHand.com). (Release date 02/17/10)

### The featured artist:

(49:51) We close the podcast with the music of WELS musicians In His Service ([www.adagioconcepts.com](http://www.adagioconcepts.com/)) – *Send Me *from their “In His Time” CD

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