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Richard Kang :: Cultivate 11

by Tim Schraeder on 05/05/2011 in Cultivate 11 with No comments
  • His hearts passion is to take the Gospel in places it hasn’t been yet.
  • A year ago he started Wipit.
  • Things are changing.
  • Mobile usage will surpass desktop computer usage in four years.
  • Most people in India will never experience the Internet over a wire.
  • In many parts of the developing world, many people will experience the Internet for the first time over a wireless device.
  • Wireless devices are changing; the world is changing; things are changing.
  • Mobile is the new era we are in.
  • Think of how much has changed because of the Internet.
  • We are in the midst of a huge shift.
  • Every time there is a shift there is an opportunity.
  • Apps infiltrate our lives.
  • Facebook has 2x more active mobile users than desktop users.
  • Mobile is a 24/7 pipe into your life.
  • The computer may be in the next room, but your phone is on your nightstand.
  • Mobile is changing the world.
  • Most of social media is used on mobile devices.
  • People will transition by transacting over their mobile devices.
  • The next billion dollar idea is purchasing items over your mobile device.
  • Mobile commerce will become the new economy.

Mobile is an important tool for us to consider in the Church.

  • The mobile device is becoming the center of life around the world.
  • Mobile strategy is become indispensable.
  • How can we leverage mobile to reach more people for Christ?

What are you trying to accomplish? What do you want to do?

Content delivery.

  • Get the TED app… they do a great job of delivering dynamic content.
  • If your church has great content, get it out there!

Distribute information

Build Community

Mobile Donations, Text-to-give, etc.

  • There are better tools for certain situations than others.

What mobile tools are available?

  • There are 2 main ways you can get a mobile presence: mobile-optized websites [simplified for a mobile experience] and mobile applications.
  • Mobile-optimization is best for outsiders; apps can be good for connecting insiders.

The for-profit world is actively enaging the development of mobile technology.

How are we leveraging technology to reach others for Christ?

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Q&A

  • Sometimes we can use the wrong tool at the wrong time in the wrong place. And that can skew people’s view of its effectiveness.

Monday Mind Dump

by Tim Schraeder on 05/02/2011 in Just For Fun with 1 Comment
  • It’s been awhile since I’ve done a Monday Mind Dump!
  • Four years ago today I was loading up my car and heading to Chicago to begin what’s been one of the greatest adventures of my life… serving on staff at Park Community Church and starting a new life in Chicago. At times it seems like yesterday and other times it seems forever ago. Regardless, I’m so thankful for these last four years and expectant for what’s ahead.
  • Biggest lesson learned: take risks. Usually the things that scare you are the exact things you need to do. I can’t imagine how different my life would be if I hadn’t taken the leap of faith to come here. [That's why it's important to follow those whispers from God!]
  • Yesterday I went with some friends to check out Urban Village Church, a new church in Chicago. It was a wonderful community of people and within an hour of attending I got a text message from them thanking me for being there… I was impressed!
  • I’m packing up and headed to California later today for Cultivate! I’m so excited for the conversations, connections, and ideas that will be shared… all to help the Church communicate more effectively.
  • It’s not too late for you to get to Cultivate! If you are in or near the SoCal area and free Wednesday and Thursday, get there!
  • I will literally run out the door when Cultivate is over on Thursday and head back on a red eye flight to Chicago. Why? Me and my two best friends are going to the Oprah Winfrey Show on Friday! We found a couple of days ago that there was an opportunity for us to go and we’ll be a part of one of her final episodes! I’m pretty stoked!
  • Have I mentioned how much I love my new job? I seriously love working with Church Solutions Group. It’s an immense honor to work with them and churches all around the country. It’s surreal. I work with some remarkable people and we are serving some remarkable churches.
  • The Outspoken book project is in its final stages with the design genius of Michael Buckingham, aka Holy Cow Creative. A number of people have been reviewing the book for potential endorsements and I’ve been blown away by their feedback. I’m so, so excited for this project and can’t wait to get it in your hands!
  • If you haven’t read Do the Work, you need to. Seriously.
  • If you are stressed, freaking out, unsure about the future, not sure what to do, or just about to lose your mind… take a breath and rest in the fact that God knows!

Cultivate11 :: Be There!

by Tim Schraeder on 04/06/2011 in Conferences with No comments

Cultivate is happening in less than a month, May 4-5, in sunny SoCal and it’s not too late for you to get in on the conversation!

What is Cultivate?

Cultivate is a two-day conversation focused on the space where culture, innovation, and communication connect inside of churches and non-profit organizations. It’s a gathering of like-minded people who are passionate about their Cause and the endless opportunities that lie in new media. Conversations at Cultivate will center around social media, the Web, texting, communication, and how all of these can be leveraged for good.

What Cultivate Isn’t…

  • another conference where you go and get a ton of inspiration but little application.
  • a “how-to” or 101-level conversation about new media.
  • a flashy, over-produced event.
  • a marketing pitch from all of the speakers or presenters.

What Cultivate Is…

  • a way for you to hear from leading-edge thinkers about how new media can be leveraged for good.
  • an opportunity to explore new ideas and share your insights with others.
  • a place for you to make new connections.
  • an in-depth conversation where the audience helps to drive the content.

Who Should Attend Cultivate?

Anyone who is passionate about communication and new media, or anyone who wants to understand how it can impact the way churches and non-profit organizations communicate. Many different types of people will attend Cultivate: CEOs, communication directors, lead pastors, designers, writers, web geeks, and more.

Who’s Gonna Be There?

We’ve got some amazing speakers… Charles Lee, Mark Horvath, Phil Cooke, Mel  McGowan and Danny Yount. Along with them, we have an all-star group of panelists including: Bianca Juarez, Brad Abare, Chad Cannon, Cynthia Ware, Drew Goodmanson, Justin Wise, Lindy Lowry, Lori Bailey, LV Hanson, Michael Buckingham, and Scott Overpeck. Me, Dawn Nicole Baldwin and Curtis Templeton will be serving as the emcees and hosts for event.

So What Are You Waiting For?

Register today – and register using discount code TIM and save $20! See you there! Proceeds from registration will go to benefit the Center for Church Communication and InvisiblePeople.tv.

Tuesday Afternoon Download

by Tim Schraeder on 02/22/2011 in Church Communications, Just For Fun with No comments
  • I missed my Monday Morning Mind Dump so here’s a Tuesday Afternoon Download.
  • Last week I was able to be a part of the birth of a new startup! My friend Sarah Hatter, formerly of 37signals, just launched a new company, CoSupport, which provides customer support for mobile and web apps. So excited for her and it was awesome to be a part of the launch!
  • I’m headed to Nashville on Friday and will spend the weekend hanging out with friends and speaking with Cynthia Ware on Monday at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention on the role of new media in the Church. If you are near Nashville or are headed to NRB, hit me up! Let’s connect.
  • I fly back to Chicago on Tuesday and Wednesday morning will turn around and fly to LA to be a part of Catalyst West. I’ll be blogging notes from the main sessions and am excited for the great lineup of speakers including: Andy Stanley, Eugene Peterson, Soledad O’Brien, Christine Caine, Jack Dorsey, Dave Ramsey, Matt Chandler, Judah Smith, John Perkins, Randall Wallace, Britt Merrick, Nancy Ortberg and more!
  • If you do church communications and are attending Catalyst West or are in the LA/Orange County area, come to our inaugural Center for Church Communication Meetup on Wednesday night. Hang with me, Justin Wise, Brad Abare and other church communicators. Details here.
  • Remember the Outspoken book project? Well, final content was delivered to our editor and things are moving forward. Watch for an update soon.
  • There are 2 great learning opportunities for church communication leaders coming up: Church Communications Bootcamp at Exponential, April 26-27 in Orlando and Cultivate, May 4-5 in Huntington Beach, CA. Check them out!
  • Nearly finished reading Guy Kawasaki’s new book “Enchantement.” I got a pre-release copy and will be interviewing him about it soon on Church Marketing Sucks.
  • SO EXCITED for ECHO 2011. Check out their site for details. ECHO is one of my favorite conferences each year and it just keeps getting better and better!
  • Over the weekend I became an official member of the Art Institute of Chicago. I love going to the Art Institute and now I can go whenever I want and enjoy the perks of the members lounge and a sneak peek of new exhibitions. I feel all cultured now.
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