Another approach: because we're familiar with Blip.tv, we've just begun uploading sermon audio files there using Blip's quick-and-easy iTunes link on our site--as well as individual MP3 download links. Blip offers straightforward download stats and the ability to upload files via its website, ftp, and a stand-alone app.
Some great thoughts. Thanks, Sherick! A simple line out from the sound board to any kind of digital recorder would save us the time-consuming task of having to join the disconnected chapters our audio folk create to assist listeners who like to skip forward or back within a sermon.
The problem is likely on the receiving end and not what app you're using to send—but what you use to send is going to be part of the solution. Internet Service Providers (ISP) or your member's own email clients will block what they interpret as spam. You can educate your users to approve (or whitelist) the email coming from your email address or you could use a more trustworthy address from which to send. Email services like Mailchimp work hard to maintain good relationships with ISPs so email sent from their servers get through. You'll also want to craft your subject lines with care so your members know what's coming their way is legitimate and not something they should mark as spam. As well, if your list is smaller than 2,000, Mailchimp services are free.
Diane, you might want to check back copies of Reformed Worship (online at reformedworship.org). I know we've--yup, it's something I'm involved in--published ideas for group project in the past.
Posted in: How to Podcast Sermons
Another approach: because we're familiar with Blip.tv, we've just begun uploading sermon audio files there using Blip's quick-and-easy iTunes link on our site--as well as individual MP3 download links. Blip offers straightforward download stats and the ability to upload files via its website, ftp, and a stand-alone app.
Posted in: How to Podcast Sermons
Some great thoughts. Thanks, Sherick! A simple line out from the sound board to any kind of digital recorder would save us the time-consuming task of having to join the disconnected chapters our audio folk create to assist listeners who like to skip forward or back within a sermon.
Posted in: Emailing Church Members
The problem is likely on the receiving end and not what app you're using to send—but what you use to send is going to be part of the solution. Internet Service Providers (ISP) or your member's own email clients will block what they interpret as spam. You can educate your users to approve (or whitelist) the email coming from your email address or you could use a more trustworthy address from which to send. Email services like Mailchimp work hard to maintain good relationships with ISPs so email sent from their servers get through. You'll also want to craft your subject lines with care so your members know what's coming their way is legitimate and not something they should mark as spam. As well, if your list is smaller than 2,000, Mailchimp services are free.
Posted in: Communal Visual Arts project
Diane, you might want to check back copies of Reformed Worship (online at reformedworship.org). I know we've--yup, it's something I'm involved in--published ideas for group project in the past.