541 – Back to the Basics: Calendars & Tasks

WELSTech’s “back to the basics” March focus continues with a look at two favorite tools – calendars and task managers. Perhaps tips shared for each will unlock listener’s super powers! And you won’t want to miss the lively discussion of technology in worship based on a recent article by Pastor Caleb Bassett.

The discussion:

Trusted systems – At the center of personal and professional productivity are two basic tools – calendars and task managers. Martin and Sallie share their recommendations for each as well as ideas for churches and schools to capitalize on the power of these basic tools.

• Google Calendar
• Sample Google Calendar for Volunteers at Peace Lutheran Church, Hartford, WI
• Trello
• With All Your Heart: Project Management for Churches, Christian Schools, and Other Faith-Based Organizations

WELS now:

• WELS Education, Technology, and Leadership Summit Call for Presenters is open until May 31, 2018
• View and download the Martin Luther College Holy Week Devotion booklet

Picks of the week:

• 29 Extensions and Tools to Supercharge Your Google Calendar
  • Event Merge
• Good Digital Calendar Stewardship

Ministry resources:

Print My Cal

Community feedback:

Let’s rethink how we think about technology in worship

• The Hidden Value of Electronic Culture by Shane Hipps

Featured video:

Watch Pastor Caleb Bassett’s Worship Conference presentation, Screens in Worship: Dos and don’ts – but mostly don’ts

Coming up on WELSTech:

Episode 542 – Jason Schmidt helps Martin and Sallie close out “Back to the Basics” month with a discussion of Presentations. Release date: Wednesday, March 28.

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