Biola Digital Ministry Conference 2012 [Audio]

An impressive array of digital media experts from the Biola community and beyond dive deeply in to the potential, possibilities, and pitfalls of using digital media as an integral part of ministry. Lectures range from the use of social media, to using the internet for evangelism, to the danger of information burnout and much, much more in this stimulating, cutting edge conference series.

When the Digital World Meets Reality / Matthew Weathers

Matthew Weathers highlights the points of contact between the digital world and the real one in a fun and enticing manner. Weathers, whose YouTube videos have received millions of views around the world, uses his own work in order to inspire viewers to create media that reaches into the physical world.

06-06
18:51

The Next Twenty Years / John Edmiston

John Edmiston takes a preemptive look into the next twenty years of the mission field. Edminston offers a wealth of tangible data on current trends in the culture of the Church and projects that he believes will be the strengths and weaknesses in the future body of Christ.

06-06
01:31:55

Living in a Visually Oriented Culture / Matthew Weathers

Matthew Weathers breaks down the implications of living in a culture that is massively responsive to visual stimuli. Beyond his analysis, Weathers also offers practical ways in which individuals and entire ministries can actively engage the visual world.

06-06
51:55

A Theology of Media for Coders and Artists / John Dyer

John Dyer connects Biblical principles such as creation, incarnation and restoration with the expansion of the digital age. Dyer pinpoints the prevalent role that these theological elements are playing in the midst of a media driven culture.

06-06
01:26:23

Building the Right Web Strategy / Drew Goodmanson

Drew Goodmanson helps listeners outline a specialized plan for creating the digital face of their ministry. Goodman encourages the adoption of a personalized approach to web strategy so that the Internet content reflects the reality of each, individual ministry.

06-06
01:11:57

Information Overload Syndrome: What gets communicated, when & where? / Dawn Nicole Baldwin

Dawn Nicole Baldwin discusses the importance of a deliberately communicated message. Baldwin provides valuable points of focus for ministries and organizations crafting their communicative identity.

06-06
59:52

Mobile Ministry Technology / John Edmiston

John Edmiston looks at the ways in which mobile technology can be used for the purposes of ministry. Edminston highlights specialized software while explaining their usefulness in the context of evangelism.

06-06
01:16:34

Open Source as Missions / Brian Chan

Brian Chan uses the growth of his organization, Liferay Portal, in order to demonstrate the possibility for open source software to be a contact point for missions. Chan's testimony exhibits a creative approach to evangelism in the life of a creative and diligent individual.

06-06
01:09:02

Content Strategy for the Real World / Georgia Joseph

Georgia Joseph delivers a systematic approach to effectively strategizing web content. Joseph provides her audience with specific tools for creating, editing, and presenting web content geared towards ministry.

06-05
01:20:04

Making Your Website Mobile / Antoine Wright

Antoine Wright gets into the basic, technical aspects of moving a ministry website into the age of mobile internet browsing. Wright also outlines an easy to follow plan for going mobile complete with major "dos and don'ts" of this valuable transition.

06-05
01:05:49

Expanding the Bandwidth of Discipleship / Joanne J. Jung

Dr. Joanne Jung assesses the profound impact that technological advancement is having on the world today. In her lecture, Dr. Jung unpacks both the detriments and the benefits that the rapid progression of technology is having on Christian discipleship.

06-05
01:14:35

The Visual Digital Age / Clyde Taber

Clyde Taber analyzes how the avenue of visual storytelling can perpetuate the ministry of the Great Commission in the digital age. Taber provides specific ways in which individuals and organizations interested in this ministry can effectively participate in it.

06-05
57:47

App Showcase / Dustin Steeve

Dustin Steeve takes a tour through various applications geared towards ministry. Steeve provides detailed reviews for apps intended to revolutionize the logistical workings of the Church in the digital age.

06-05
01:25:37

Becoming Social Media Savvy Without Losing Your Soul / Brett McCracken

Brett McCracken provides his thoughts on issues brought about by the widespread use of social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. An active member of the social media world himself, McCracken confronts these issues based on the truth of Scripture.

06-05
01:21:08

Mobile Strategy / Chad Williams

Chad Williams discusses a potential strategy for ministries attempting to break into the mobile realm. Williams provides a wealth of practical considerations useful for this powerful endeavor.

06-05
01:16:34

The State of Digital Ministry / Drew Goodmanson

Drew Goodmanson and Dave Bourgeois take an in-depth look at the world of digital ministry as it exists today. Goodmanson and Bourgeois not only aim to inform their audience of the trajectory of the Church's presence on the web, but also to offer beneficial advice for ministry leaders moving forward in the digital age.

06-05
01:00:36

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