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Tech Savvy Ministry

Presented by John Lee, Jr.

Licensed Minister – Church of God of Prophecy

Church of God of Prophecy Northeast Region – Web & Communications Team

Former Director – Church of God of Prophecy Northeast Region Youth Ministry

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As we begin..

  • Scan the QR Code to the right to go to the Slido for this presentation
  • You can also go to slido.com and into code 1888964
  • You can also use the Slido for Q&A

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Workshop Overview

  • Opening Activity
  • Technology Survey
  • What’s in your Toolbox?
  • Scissors & Crayons vs. Mouse & Stylus
  • Useful Tips for Incorporating Tech into Your Ministry
  • Useful Tools for Community Engagement through Tech
  • Forward Thinking: Aligning with a Digital Culture Personally

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

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How tech savvy is your youth ministry?

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“IT’S YOU!”

Download the ”It’s You” Graphic from the QLIDYM Linktree

Find someone who meets each category and take a selfie with them, as well as get their IG handle

Fill in the Graphic with all of the IG handles and post to your IG story with the hashtag ”#qlidym”.

Feel free to post your selfies in your IG stories as well.

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What Do You Have Access To?

  • Scan the QR Code to the right and complete the survey.
  • We’ll go over the results together.

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What are some technological hindrances and/or distractions in your Youth Ministry?

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Let’s Talk About It…

  • “Using technology isn’t like being like the world. Instead, it’s another avenue to reach people where they are!”

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What’s in Your Toolbox?

  • Consider having the following in your ministry toolbox?
    • Ministry Branded Social Media Accounts
    • Ministry Branded Contact Information
    • Ministry Centric Cloud Storage
    • Graphic Content Creators
    • Media Content Creators
    • Tech, Communications and/or Social Media Managers

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Tips for Incorporating Tech in Ministry

  • Find out what tech your youth are using and how savvy they are.
  • Incorporate real world preparedness from the Christian perspective with and without tech.
  • Take advantage of the ministries that tech present for youth within your ministries.
  • Empower yourself with the adequate knowledge to function and build in a technological world.

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Apps for Online Gathering & Learning

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Apps for Community Engagement

  • BAND App
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Discord
  • Slack
  • WhatsApp
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Twitter

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Apps for Active Interaction

  • Kahoot
  • Mentimeter
  • Slido
  • BAND App
  • Social Media

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Useful Apps for Content Creation

  • Canva
  • PosterMyWall
  • PicsArt
  • Typorama
  • Adobe Express
  • Affinity Design Suite
  • iMovie
  • OpenShot

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Forward Thinking

  • Digital Marketing Strategies
  • Business Cards
  • Social Media
  • Content Creation

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Do you have any takeaways that you can put into practice in your local church?

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