2 New iPhone Apps for Ministry Leaders
Check out these two new iPhone Apps that are sure to overload your brain with ministry knowledge.
1. Orange Leaders App - Orange Leaders is a gathering of leaders who are passionate about engaging churches and families to influence the faith and character of the next generation.
Here is what you can do on this app:
- Listen to free podcasts
- Read and comment on blog posts
- Keep up with current news and events
- Interact with all of the tweets coming from @OrangeLeaders
- Watch videos from their site
- You can even order books, CDs, and other resources!
2. Catalyst Leaders App - The core vision of Catalyst is to impact the next generation by shaping leaders in the Church.
Here is what you can do on this app:
- Read articles and follow the Catalyst blog.
- Listen to the Catalyst podcast
- View videos from Catalyst events
- Fully integrated with Twitter, Facebook, and email.
The internet is a powerful tool.
According to this video, “It’s easier than ever to reach a large audience, but harder than ever to really connect with it”. Food for thought: What does this mean for the church?
Learning From Rick Warren 140 Characters @ A Time
Rick Warren, the author of The Purpose Driven Life and Pastor of Saddleback Church, has recently become an avid twitter user… and I’m loving it. He seems to preach an entire message in 140 characters. Check out some of his recent tweets below and be sure and follow him on twitter @RickWarren.
“It is senseless to work so hard from early morning until late@night…God wants u to get ur proper rest.” Ps.127:2 (LB)
To avoid burnout:Divert Daily(whatever relaxes) Withdraw Weekly(a sabbath) Abandon Annually(disconnect completely)Ps.127:2
Baptism is coming out the closet for Christ. It says publicly:”I’m not ashamed of loving Him.” God has no secret agents.
The Poor need opportunity not just charity,a hand-up,not a hand-out,partners not patrons,free markets not free money,trade not just aid.
Jesus isnt impressed by how u LOVE TO PREACH.He wants you to LOVE THE PEOPLE u preach to today.1Cor13;1-2
There’s no GROWTH without change.No CHANGE w/o loss.No LOSS w/o grief.No GRIEF w/o pain.Lead change with kindness.Rom.2:4
What grows a church is no secret:TRANSFORMED LIVES! If they’re genuinely changed u’d have to lock doors to keep people out.
He taught the birds to twitter.
My Last Day At Apple
Well today is my last day at the Apple Store. Tonight I will be busy “enriching lives” one last time. It has been a great 10 months and I have gained some great experience and wonderful relationships. I’ve been a long time Apple user (over a decade), but I must say that I have gained an even greater respect for the Apple brand and culture. Although they are not perfect (almost) they do an excellent job of creating a product people want and can easily learn how to use. They also highly value their employees and know how to create “promoters”. I look forward to applying some of the lessons learned to my new ministry venture. “Found farewell” Apple Store you will always have a special place in my heart.
