The NALC is committed to the renewal of all our congregations, working to develop and deliver resources that challenge and open the NALC to the work of the Holy Spirit in our ministry and mission. The NALC Renewal Team continues to host The Academy. In the past, several sessions were hosted around the use of technology and digital resources. We wanted to continue to make that available, with a few “best practice” updates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1.) Making connections<\/strong> with people is most important<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0Jesus told us to \u201cGO\u201d out into all nations to make disciples.\u00a0\u00a0As it turns out, we are experiencing a new nation to make disciples in.\u00a0\u00a0Focus on making those connections, and not the technology that is being used.\u00a0\u00a0Chances are you already have a smartphone or camera on your computer or mobile device.\u00a0\u00a0Get familiar with the interface (Youtube or Facebook Live) and begin after your regular prep.\u00a0\u00a0Your people will love to be connected with you in this new community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2.) We should always know who we are speaking to<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0Identify your audience and say what the particular session is about.\u00a0\u00a0\u201cHey, this is Pastor Tony, this session is part two of our confirmation series about the small catechism for 7th and 8th graders.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0Or – \u201cThis is Pastor Tony, and welcome to our mid-week Bible study on the Gospel of John.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0This will help people navigate your virtual options. Of course using a good title on your post will help a bunch!\u00a0\u00a0Ask yourself if this is for a certain audience or for the public<\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3.) Use the options that you already have!\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0You can stream or record and upload with your smartphone, iPad, computer camera, and other devices.\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019m big on using FREE options.\u00a0\u00a0So, Facebook Live and Youtube Live are my favorites.\u00a0\u00a0You really can get started with just a tad of planning in addition to your regular preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4.) Copy-write and legal stuff.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Currently Onelicence and others have opened up for free licenses while we are in this current season.\u00a0\u00a0You MUST sign up for them and make sure you have the streaming options before you stream music, pictures, movies etc.\u00a0\u00a0PLEASE READ the details of those licenses before you start to stream to make sure you are doing things properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5.) Start small and grow!<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0You might want to start with a 5 minutes devotion at first then work your way up to a larger worship service.\u00a0\u00a0This will also build your confidence!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.) START!\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Now that you have thought through everything, you just need to begin!\u00a0\u00a0Take a quick look at your camera angles (no one wants to look up your nose), make sure your lighting is good, and start!\u00a0\u00a0You will be great and a blessing to many!<\/p>\n\n\n\n