742 – Everything Is A Nail
WELSTech Audio v1
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<p>What’s that? WELSTech goes “anti-tech” this episode? Say it isn’t so!! But it is somewhat true, and for a very good reason. Corralling church tech use can lead to more tech adoption and more satisfied members when tech is done well verses overdone. Seeing straight is another challenge tackled, with a little help from AI. Plus, there’s more. Turn it up!</p>
<p></p> The discussion
<p>Too much tech?? – Martin and Sallie discuss a recent article from Church Leader, <a href="https://churchleaders.com/ministry-tech-leaders/4575-technology-use-hurting-church-andrew-conrad.html" rel="nofollow">Is Your Technology Use Hurting Your Church?</a> Right-sizing technology use in the church and taking the slow road to tech adoption can help ensure success as well as curtail the potential of leaving some people out of the communication. It’s also very important to bake training & support into any tech initiative.</p>
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<li><a href="https://mailchi.mp/stpaulsnorthmankato/epiphanynewyear?e=0264c86f70" rel="nofollow">Sample weekly e-news from St Paul’s in North Mankato, MN</a></li>
</ul> Ministry resources
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<li><a href="https://forwardinchrist.net/" rel="nofollow">ForwardInChrist.net</a></li>
</ul> Picks of the week
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<li><a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/magnify-image-feature-in-microsoft-edge" rel="nofollow">Edge image magic</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.perplexity.ai/search/what-are-some-helpful-suggesti-_PNjWjRURcOYQEWD4w9XPw" rel="nofollow">Perplexity AI weighs in on eye strain</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/01/17-super-chrome-extensions.html" rel="nofollow">17 Super Chrome Extensions</a></li>
<li><a href="https://groups.google.com/a/groups.wels.net/g/welstech/c/TNSpBoMOTR4" rel="nofollow">WELSWare</a></li>
<li><a href="https://groups.google.com/a/groups.wels.net/g/welstech/c/yHe3KKQ6vfI" rel="nofollow">Cell Phone Policies</a></li>
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<p>Jason and Rachel are back and the edtech topic is budgeting and procurement, SAMR-style!</p> Get involved
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