Quick post for this one, but it can be a lifesaver! If you have Windows 7 or later, you have a program called “Snipping Tool” on your computer. Didn’t know that? Go look! Go on, I’ll wait. Snipping tool takes a snapshot of part (or all) of your screen, and can be saved as… Continue reading When in Doubt, Use the Snipping Tool

  Pictures can really affect promotional and interactive materials. Call me a visual learner, but I am infinitely more likely to keep reading or browsing something if it looks beautiful. That’s that. Here are a few tips when working with pictures. Google Search Filters. When you’re searching for an image or clip art on Google, click… Continue reading Tips and Tricks with Images

Publisher is my go-to when producing paper products for ministry. Specifically, today, I’m going to talk about ways to produce a simple, one-sheet, four page foldable booklet. Use a template, or create your own. When creating a new Publisher document, scroll down to the “Programs” section of the templates. There, you’ll find some starters, but… Continue reading Publisher and Ministry

Microsoft Office is arguably one of the most common programs used for ministry, and for a good reason: it’s flexible, straightforward, and familiar. I’d be willing to bet that most people today have worked with Microsoft Word or its Mac equivalent at least once in their lives. So why spend a post talking about it?… Continue reading Microsoft Office in Ministry

  Sometimes, in ministry, I create prayer booklets for services, but often, a simple prayer card will suffice. Here are a few tips to create prayer cards that appeal to the eye as well as the spirit: Decide shape and size first. Consider how long the prayer is, and how it will best fit on a… Continue reading Prayer Cards

  Although the digital world is exceptionally versatile in what it can and can’t do, there is still value in a paper flyer, taken home to float around or end up on a refrigerator or kitchen table. Here are a few tips to making eye-catching flyers that share the message: Consider size. Full-sheet flyers are… Continue reading Flyers and Mini-Flyers

Ah, Chrome Extensions… you have me so spoiled! First of all, if you have no idea what Chrome Extensions are, you can browse the store here, but I’ll tell you the tl;dr (too long; didn’t read) version: Chrome Extensions are add-ons to your browser, and they do some pretty cool stuff. First of all, set… Continue reading Chrome Extensions: Boosting Speed and Simplifying Your Browsing

I always tell people that I prefer to let one company monopolize me at a time… hence, my love for Google. Because you can do so many things with it! Here are my top favorite Google applications I use, and how they relate to ministry: Google Inbox. For starters, you have to have a Google email… Continue reading Google and Ministry

Because you can’t make a list of three things without remembering the Wizard of Oz. Anyway. Triple-down today, ladies and gentlemen! Three categories, with three sub-tips for each. Let’s get started… Fonts Unique but legible. There’s nothing wrong with using a unique font occasionally… as long as it’s legible. Some of the most challenging fonts… Continue reading Fonts, Colors, and Themes… oh my!

Need a quick header? Or a quote on an image? Or an ad to run on social media? Look no further than Pablo. Pablo is hosted by Buffer (we’ll talk about Buffer later in the month), and is a fantastic free photo creator that I use religiously (pub intended, as I work for a church).… Continue reading Pablo: My Favorite Quick-Photo-Fix