MMM Issue 5: Keep Moving Forward
Welcome to the 5th Issue of Mobile Ministry Magazine. It's been a long time coming, and since then, some formatting changes have happened to make this a bit easier to digest and read. For one, there's not a downloadable version any more. Everything is just a webpage, keeping with the idea of it being wireless and accessible. That being said, you can still print out the articles and keep moving forward in your understanding of what happens at the intersection of faith and technology.
If you have any questions or comments or feedback, contact us so that we can address them.
Thanks for reading, and we hope that you enjoy the 5th Issue of Mobile Ministry Magazine
~ Antoine RJ Wright
Founder, Christian Mobile Lifestyle Evangelist
It is one thing to have mobile technology as a part of your life. As a Christian there another layer of honoring God that comes with this enablement. From how to empower one another, to how organizations and best use mobile technology, the technology is here and the response is clear. Mobile technology has moved from being a tool to a lifestyle. How we respond to it will determine if people see God or just a secular imitation.
For the latest commentaries in response to living the mobile lifestyle as a Christian, read more at MMM.
*This article was featured in a special issue for the National Religious Broadcasters in January 2008.
**This article was featured in the 116th Carnival of the Mobilists.
The most talked about devices at MMM have been the Apple iPhone/iPod Touch and the Nokia Internet Tablet. While different in focus, they do speak towards two types of computing uses - ubquitious Internet and versatility. Some landmark stories published at MMM in this vein have been:
Of course we talk more than just about these devices, notebooks, PDAs, and other smartphones are frequent in topic at MMM.
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My First Mobile
I remember back in 2002 when i received my first mobile device. A Palm Vx. Though I think it was a couple of years old, to me it was a world class device! Black and white screen (STILL can't beat those for battery life or visibility in the sun), 8MB of memory and a 20MHz processor. It's crazy because I still have the device complete with 56k modem sled, docking foldaway keyboard with case, and a hard case. Still works though the digitizer drifts a little more these days. I've turned it into an alarm clock/multi-device remote control when i ever do use it. Most of the time it just collects dust unless one of my newer fancier devices stops working. I was looking at the Vx docking station sitting here on my desk and wondering... who else out there still has their original mobile device? What was it? What do you use it for now?
By Brian Tate; originally posted February 13, 2008.
Switching Platforms
I also never made the switch to a smartphone; After playing around with a relative's Treo, I became concerned that I might lose some functionality for phone service that the jury was still out on. So, I became a two-device person (three, if you count my sweetie's iPod. It was a present for her, but is almost always in my pocket).
I had my mind set on the Centro, but recently, when I went into a local T-Mobile store to see about sim card compatibility, I saw a BlackBerry Curve up close for the first time.
Read the entire article.
By Tre Lawrence; originally posted January 08, 2008
Bible Study Tutorial at Trailblazin Ministries
Now that we live in the 21st Century where computers are all around us, it would be wise for us to take advantage of these tools and allow them to help us study the Word of God better and more efficiently. Over the years, a number of Bible software companies have arisen that are aimed at helping you to study the Word of God more accurately and faster than you ever could before. No longer do you need bookshelves full of commentaries and dictionaries; you can now have it all at your fingertips and with a few clicks of the mouse.
It is with this in mind that we are going to show you how to study the Bible using a Bible study software application. Not only will these principles show you the basics of studying the Bible, but also give you a glimpse at the power Bible study software can offer you. In this tutorial, we use WORDsearch 8 Bible study software, but these principles can be used with any application, such as Logos, PC Study Bible, or e-Sword.
View the tutorial and study.
By LaRosa Johnson; originally posted January 13, 2008.
MMM Thanks
We probably missed a number of you, but to all our readers, contributors, and those who just quietly pray, thank you and may God richly bless you.
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