733 – Silent Mice
WELSTech Audio v1
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<p>On this episode of WELSTech, Martin and Sallie continue their discussion on ministry volunteers, with a look at the challenges of communication and showing appreciation. You’ll also hear about creating your own online store for branded merchandise from your church or school, learning the ins and outs of church speaker placement, and nominating someone for the WELSTech AI Summit. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for those stealthy mice!</p>
<p></p> The discussion & interview
<p>Communicating & appreciating – Martin and Sallie return to the topic of volunteers, focusing on establishing and maintaining communication channels as well as ways to show appreciation to volunteers.</p>
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<li>Text from your computer using <a href="https://www.icloud.com/" rel="nofollow">iCloud</a> and <a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/set-up-messages-mm0de0d4528d/icloud#:~:text=Learn%20how%20to%20set%20up%20iCloud%20and%20access%20your%20messages" rel="nofollow">iMessage</a></li>
<li>Turn to Pinterest for ideas on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/dasasports/ways-to-thank-volunteers-and-donors/" rel="nofollow">thanking volunteers</a></li>
</ul> Ministry resources
<p>Create an online store for your church and school (and perhaps gift your volunteers some swag)</p>
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<li><a href="https://welsstore.net/" rel="nofollow">WELSStore.net</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.skyhighmarketing.com/online-company-stores" rel="nofollow">Online Company Stores from Sky High Marketing</a> (Mention you are WELS)</li>
<li><a href="https://printify.com/" rel="nofollow">Printify</a></li>
</ul> Picks of the week
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<li><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/site/logitech-m340-limited-edition-wireless-ambidextrous-mouse-with-silent-clicks-floral-bouquet/6578484.p?skuId=6578484&gclsrc=3p.ds" rel="nofollow">Logitech M340 silent mouse</a></li>
<li><a href="https://churchleaders.com/ministry-tech-leaders/144619-church-acoustics-101.html" rel="nofollow">Church Speaker Placement 101 – Everything You Need to Know</a> from <a href="https://churchleaders.com/" rel="nofollow">ChurchLeaders.com</a></li>
</ul> Community feedback & events
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<li><a href="https://app.diffit.me/activities" rel="nofollow">Diffit has new templates</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.perplexity.ai/page/license-for-live-streaming-wor-A9FPiyzLQ8u51CO58Zx5rg" rel="nofollow">Copyright for live streaming</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/3/24234698/canva-price-increase-300-percent-ai-features" rel="nofollow">Canva Teams price increase</a></li>
<li>Martin is accepting nominations for the <a href="https://welstech.wels.net/ai-summit/" rel="nofollow">WELSTech AI Summit</a>, February 21-23, 2025 in Doral, FL</li>
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