Closed and Open Collaborative Networks
In this 2005 talk, Clay Shirky shows how closed groups and companies will give way to looser networks where small contributors have big roles and fluid cooperation replaces rigid planning. This is interesting to ponder when thinking about how churches and denominations operate. What are hybrid ways that a group can collaborate and when does a group become an institution? All-important questions to ask when visualizing what a church organization might look like in the future.
Ministry Conferences
Here is a list of interesting Technology or Internet media ministry conferences.
http://www.dynamicchurchconference.com/conference
GoBible
GoBible is the first company in world that has taken the audio of the entire Bible and broken it down to the verse level so that the user can begin to play, bookmark or repeat individual verses. It also includes, story index, holiday/event index and a Bible reading plan in a year. This is a portable MP3 device that is very small and doesn’t require a computer or any software downloads. This would make a great Christmas gift this year. For my loyal readers, if you click this link you will receive a 10% discount on your purchase at GoBible.
http://WWW.GOBIBLE.COM/index.asp?DC=theo
Tags: Audio Player, Bible, GoBible, MP3
Volunteer > TimeBank
Volunteering is becoming a very much needed and desirable way to give back to those in need. A UK based organization “TimeBank” is trying to organize and empower people to volunteer in their area of interest. I tend to think that volunteerism will be the future of growth of philanthropy.
Tags: Charity, Philanthropy, TimeBank, Volunteer
