Finding Ways to use

Technology in Real World Christian

Education Applications

Gary Wires – Elder/CRE

gwires@nc.rr.com

Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church

ConnectEd Presbytery Christian Education Committee

Presbytery of New Hope – Raleigh, NC

Faith& Technology

545 - Technology Application in

Christian Education

This workshop will present real applications which can be used to provide

training and online classes within and beyond the walls of our churches. It

will highlight existing online training applications that can be used in

specific situations, with a goal to reach individuals and groups who cannot

be at a common location for a class or meeting.

One presbytery’s model for purchasing equipment and providing training

will be shared. This workshop centers on the Scripture: “I was hungry and

you gave me food,” where in this case, the food is knowledge and access.

I am Ruling Elder with Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, NC,

and standing become a Commissioned Ruling Elder. I am a member of our

Adult Christian Education Committee, member and past chairman of the

Presbytery ConnectEd Christian Education Committee and a current

member of the APCE Communications and Resource Team.

Objective -

• Share Some of Our Own Experiences

• Learn & Discuss How Technology can be used in Christian Education–Focus on Adult and Youth

• 2,000 years ago?1st Corinthians16:21 ”I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand”

Corinthians 2nd Corinthians 13:10 10 ”So I write these things while I am away from you, so that when I come, I may not have to be severe in using the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.”

• How would you define

Technology 500+ years ago?

• How do you define

Technology today

Technology Definition

iGeneration (2000 - ) Age 14

Millennials (1980-99) Age 15 - 35

Generation X (1961-79) Age 36 - 53

Baby Boomers (1946-60) Age 54 - 68

Builders (pre 1946) Age 69+

Generational Diversity

Generational Differences

• Communication Style

• Technology Usage

• Learning Style

• Religious Expression

• Worship Style

The Current Use ofTechnology Our Churches

Current Opportunities

Facebook (Will use in an application)

Web Pages

You Tube

Twitter

Email

Blogs

Instagram

Pinterest

Snapchat

Periscope

Video/Audio Recordings

Do not plan to spend much time on these areas except the first and last one.

The Potential Use of Technology Our Churches

Potential Opportunities

Online Interactive Classes

Online Classes beyond your church

Interactive Video Lessons – Flipping the Classroom

Video Streaming

Connection to Other Churches

YouTube

Technology Capabilities and Resources• Blended Learning/Flipping

Class/Hybrid Networks– O-Line & In Person

Meetings/Classes– Kahn Academy

• Tools for interactive Video/Audio– Skype– Google Hangouts– Zoom

• Applications (ill or shut-ins)– FaceBook Live– Video Streaming

On Line Bibles and References◦ YouVersion/GloBible

◦ Blue Letter Bible

◦ Bible Gateway

On Line Classes◦ Several Universities

◦ Theocademy

◦ ChurchNext On Line Bible Studies and

Classes

On-Line Audio/Video Interactive Applications Using -

• Interactive Video/Audio– Skype

– Google Hangouts

– Zoom

– GotoMeeting

– Facebook live

– Others

Disciple Sunday School Class(Flipping Class Room)

Lesson 18

Lesson 19

Lesson 20

Lesson 21

Lesson 22

Lesson 23

Video

Scripture

Reading

Class Room

Discussion

Other

Resources

Private

Face Book

Page

Home

Lesson 17

Leaders

Add’l Info

Questions

Schedule

Disciple

SS Class

Web

Skype or

Zoom

Lesson 16

Other Applications Using This Method

• Officer Training – Using Resources From Theocademy

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Theocademy

Video

Assigned

Reading

(Book of

Order /

Confessions

Class Room

Discussion

Other

Resources

Theocademy

Home

Lesson 2

Leaders

Add’l Info

Questions

Schedule

Officer

Training

Web

Skype or

Zoom Lesson 1

Other Applications Using This Method

• New Member Class – Using Some Resources From Theocademy

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Theocademy

Video

Assigned

Reading

(Mostly in

their Binder)

Class Room

Discussion

Other

Resources

Private

Face Book

Page

Home

Lesson 2

Leaders

Add’l Info

Questions

Schedule

Membership

Class

Web

Skype or

Zoom Lesson 1

Interactive Classrooms for Training and Meetings

TVHDMI

Internet Connection

(wireless or Direct)

LavalierMic

TableMic

USBConnections

Mixer

Wireless

Speaker orSound System

Video Camera & Tripod

Mic Rec

XLRConnection

Remote Location(s)Zoom

Meeting

Equipment

Interactive Classrooms for Training and Meetings

TV

HDMI

TableMic

Wireless

Remote Location(s)Zoom

Meeting

1 – N Connections

Internet Connections

Live Streaming

• Facebook Live stream using Mid Atlantic Facebook Page– Facebook Live

• Mid Atlantic APCE Regional Meeting

TableMic

Webcam& Tripod

Facebook

Internet Connection

Not Invented Here -

Don’t try to invent everything yourself

• Curation

New Hope Presbytery ConnectEd Web Site

• www.newhope4christianed.org

Other Curation Sites

– https://www.lifelongfaith.com/curated.html

– https://www.buildfaith.org/advent/

– https://www.crcna.org/FaithFormation

– https://www.rca.org/resources

– https://rowsofsharon.com

– https://hope4ce.net

– http://www.prcli.org

– https://www.ministrylinks.online

ConnectEd Resource NetworkOf New Hope Presbyteryhttps://newhope4christianed.org

Reference Books and Links

• Reimagning Faith Formation for the 21st Century –John Roberto

• Faith Formation 20/20, Chapter 4 – John Roberto• New Hope Presbytery ConnectEd Web Site• www.newhope4christianed.org• Zoom training video’s

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

• Google Hangout – Marketing “the How and Why” – Debby Mckinney

Question & Answer

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Suggested Equipment

1 AKP P420 OMNI Table Top Microphone *

1 Audiobox USB PreSonus 2x2 Mixer *

1 1MXL ProCon AC-404 USB Microphone

1 Audio – Technica Wireless Microphone *

1 Polsen ULW-16 Wireless Microphone

1 Wide Angle Logitech WebCam *

1 Tripods

1 Camcorder

1 Computer *

Various Cables *

Facebook Livestream

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