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General discussions of technology issues related to the Memphis Conference.
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Tech Support > Local Church Dashboard
Topics related to the Local Church Dashboard including Login issues, church web pages in the conference website, local church use of the conference database system, classified ad system and the calendar system.
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Tech Support > Local Church Dashboard > Leaders
This section provides access to the church leaders in the conference database, enables easy updating of church officials, and provides downloading of the data in Excel for a variety of uses.
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Tech Support > Local Church Dashboards > Church Info
This is the data that populates the church web page that is displayed on the site through the search engine and other listings. Any blank fields do not display anything on the web page. If location information is completed, then the page automatically displays a map. A variety of other information about the church may also be added.
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Tech Support > Local Church Dashboards > Classifieds
Discussion of the classified ad system for posting positions, items for sale, opportunities, etc.
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Tech Support > Local Church Dashboards > Events
Provides a calendar or list view of local church, district and conference events, along with information about each event as desired, and enables online registration and payment features.
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Tech Support > Page Managers
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Musical instruments of the Bible on display
christine purchase wrote on 10/28/2009 11:31:28 AM
What wonderful research and exposure! This has interested me as well. There is such richness in the Old Testament
'night Light' worship service in Jackson for college age and young adults
Hank Walker wrote on 10/9/2009 8:45:18 AM
This is a great way of getting young people involved. I applaud the effort and may consider bringing some folks from our church to the next gathering. God Bless.
Memphis Conference School of Ministry
Tommie Martin wrote on 9/24/2009 2:22:10 PM
The registration /info file link for the School of ministry takes me to a file that my browser cannot read. When I download it, not even quickview can read it.
Paris: Mexico VIM Team in Mexico 12/28/09-1/4/10
Cecil Kirk wrote on 9/23/2009 10:29:04 AM
What is the total cost? Air fare plus rooom/board?
Workshop urges congregations to step out of comfort zone for better worship
elizabeth posey wrote on 9/21/2009 7:52:14 PM
sounds like you did your usual bang-up job Congratulations - - Am i the only one that does not know what 'plenary' means?
Back from the abyss: St. Mark's finds its niche
Jerry Jeffords wrote on 9/12/2009 12:01:59 PM
Ronnie,
Great work! Your story should be an inspiration to many of our struggling small churches. The church needs more pastors like you.
Congratulations on a job well done.
Academy for Spiritual Formation: Journey into Joy: The Pilgrimage and the Pathway
Scottie Brafford wrote on 8/11/2009 3:39:05 PM
The Five-Day Academy is as an ecumenical community, welcoming all laity and clergy who wish to attend. Our faculty presenters will be Dr. Loyd Allen, Professor of Church History & Spiritual Formation at McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University, and Rev. Marjorie Thompson, author of Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life, and chief architect of the Companions in Christ resource.
Bill Lawson wrote on 7/16/2009 7:50:31 AM
Please add your thoughts, ideas, resources, questions, suggestions, etc. to help develop this support topic. Thanks!
Tech Support > Local Church Dashboard
Bill Lawson wrote on 7/15/2009 4:31:37 PM
Please help develop our mutual support for the Local Church Dashboard by adding your ideas, questions, suggestions and other comments! Thanks!
Bill Lawson wrote on 7/15/2009 4:28:46 PM
Help build this mutual tech support structure by adding your comments, suggestions, ideas and observations. Thanks!
Grace takes next step in growth
Jamey Lee wrote on 7/10/2009 12:20:35 PM
I am so excited for Eddie and Grace UMC. Praise be to God!!!
Academy for Spiritual Formation: Journey into Joy: The Pilgrimage and the Pathway
John R. Bonson, Sr. wrote on 7/7/2009 9:34:53 AM
More details will follow as planning continues.
Inner city garden sprouts in Uptown Memphis
Marsha Dorgan wrote on 6/3/2009 9:02:23 AM
I am so proud of the way the United Methodist are fIling the needs of the stomach as well as the spirit in the communities. We need to continue to teach the least of these
that there is room in God's house for all and those that come will be fed, both in spirit and in food. What a blessing it is for me, an Agriculturalist to read that others are doing just that. Thanks be to God for all his BLESSINGS.
A dream takes shape in downtown Jackson
Marsha Dorgan wrote on 6/3/2009 8:44:22 AM
What a wonderful gift to those in need, a garden to help when times are tough. My husband, the late Dr. Mickey R. Capenter, former District Superientdent of both the Paris and Dyersburg Districts of the United Methodist Church had a saying, or a Mickeyism as some would say." Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach him to fish and feed him for a lifetime." By teaching these neighborhoods how to garden and having Victory gardens like back in the old days locally these people learn so much more than just food, they learn to be more community driven than just Me driven.We as United Methodist need to be forerunners in ways to help the local communities in their growth. There is more to being a church than just having the pews filled. It is out being with the Least Of These as Christ would do.Thanks for all those who helped make a difference to Madison county, Tn in the new garden project. In helping others, you will help yourself too...Thanks be to God.
AC 2009 focus on Passionate Worship, amendments, budget
Rev. Joey Reed wrote on 6/2/2009 9:18:13 AM
You can view the proceedings of the 2009 Annual Conference online at www.memphisacblog.com.
Yea or Nay? Delegates talk about Constitutional Amendments
Chris Eaves wrote on 5/19/2009 1:02:25 PM
Questions about Amendment #1:
1.The current paragraph uses the words, "shall be eligible." That seems to indicate the person may be 'qualified,' but it doesn't mean they are 'accepted.' That still seems to leave the discretion with the minister or somebody. Is this right?
2.In the current paragraph, what does the word "status" mean?
Thank you for all responses.
Arlington takes Good Friday walk with Jesus among Memphis homeless
Becky wrote on 5/19/2009 11:00:56 AM
This is really an inspiring story of discipleship. Thanks for doing it and thanks for taking the time to share it with us.
Carver earns D.Min. in Transformational Leadership
Pat Payne wrote on 4/15/2009 12:32:58 AM
Don,
I am very proud of you. I never doubted you for a minute, I knew you could do it. I'm sure it wasn't easy with all the responsibilities you already have, but your hard work and persistence has paid off.
Congratulations!!
Love, Pat
Carver earns D.Min. in Transformational Leadership
Chris Carver wrote on 4/14/2009 4:30:57 PM
I'm proud of you Dad! All your hard work,late nights and self discipline finally paid off. Good job!
Wills appoints Conrad to Asbury District
Phil Button wrote on 4/2/2009 6:24:58 PM
Kevin, Congratulations! I hope that you have an appointment for me in your district. I look forward to meeting with you in the very near future. God Bless You! Phil Button
Wills appoints Conrad to Asbury District
Annice Shaw wrote on 3/31/2009 11:34:22 AM
Congratulations Kevin on your new appointment. You will make a wonderful DS. Journey is looking forward to working with you, especially since we share the same philosophy about seeking to be "living embodiments of the gospel beyond our four walls." I am getting ready to update our web site with April and May events, but please check out our home page. You'll be proud of what you read. The Lakeland community has started to recognize Journey as "the church that leaves the building." We get comments all the time on the T-shirts we wear as we serve our mission field. It is so exciting when someone stops you at the local Walmart to have a discussion with you about what the shirt means. It gives me chills just thinking about it. You were right about starting a new church being the most exciting time of our lives. I hope that as our new DS, we will have the opportunity to visit with you soon. The Journey congregation can't wait to share how passionate we are about our work in Lakeland with you. I know you are super busy with your new role in the district, but please check in on us as soon as you can. We have not seen you since August and would really love to share some things with you. Wishing yo the best! -Journey UMC
FirstWorks children visit program founder
Betsy Calvert wrote on 3/29/2009 3:39:08 PM
It was an honor and blessing in my life to serve the children of Final Net with Tom Wilson. His love of God continues to touch and change lives.
Bonson to be new Director of Connectional Ministries
Linda Warren Seely wrote on 3/25/2009 12:34:05 PM
John,
I look forward to working with you, and everyone as the Peace with Justice coordinator for the conference.
I also look forward to a continued relationship with Kevin in his new capacity.
Linda Warren Seely
Wills appoints Conrad to Asbury District
Mary Johnson wrote on 3/19/2009 8:40:26 PM
Congratulations Kevin, may God Bless you.
Mary Johnson
Asbury Representative
for Older Adults
Ice storm victims thank God for United Methodist volunteers
William of Paducah Kentucky wrote on 3/1/2009 9:05:02 PM
Thanks to all the UMC disaster services team members that came up to help our citizens during the Winter storm blast. Many of the residents in our small southern rivertown were in distress and shock due to Mother Nature's devastation. Your service in the name of Christ will be appreciated, talked about and remembered as your legacy of volunteerism at its best. Thank you again, and may God bless you every one.