Here are some communication tools to help you in ministry:
What to do with 140 characters?
Twitter:
What is it?
Links:
twitter, twirl, tweekdeck, yammer, 12 sec video, ping.fm
Some people to follow: dougfields, joshgriffin, simplyinsider, youthministry, crd55
Text Message Tools:
PollAnywhere – service that allows real time polling from txt for groups.
Find Carrier – I’ve had mixed results if the number has been moved from original carrier
SimplyTXT:
What is it? A way to send a text message to a group of people at once. Define groups, teams, and schedule when they are sent.
How does it work:
Check out SimplyYouthMinisty.com/TXT for a free 30 day trial.
More than 140 Characters
Blogging Platforms: Wordpress, Blogger, MobileMe
Websites: Snapshot Web: I think it’s one of the easiest web solutions to use. The customer service is also amazing.
Newsletters: Constant Contact, iContact


