Use your Windows computer to its full potential in your ministry! Church leaders know that ministry demands time, energy, creativity, passion, and commitment. Windows PCs in the Ministry helps instruct time-constrained ministers to better and more efficiently use a tool you already have: your computer. The book provides tips and direction on: Preparing your sermons with online tools and Bible software. Creating presentations and accompanying visuals with multimedia tools. Publishing your sermons and blogs online and on DVDs. Connecting with your congregants and other colleagues in ministry. Using Social Networking, such as Twitter, for more dynamic community outreach. The ministry of the church has not changed over the centuries, but the methods and tools to accomplish ministry have. Windows PCs in the Ministry shows readers how to harness the programs they already have while making recommendations on new resources, helping church leaders in nearly every aspect of their ministries.

'An outstanding resource for anyone handling the financial affairs of a church.' Simeon May, CPA, Executive Director, National Association of Church Business Administration The most understandable, easy-to-follow tax guide of its kind---explains complex tax concerns in plain language. This annual reference guide continues to be one of the few resources offering tax and financial advice to churches and nonprofit organizations. Issues of financial accountability, receiving and maintaining tax-exempt status, accounting for charitable gifts, and other crucial topics receive careful and full discussion. The 2006 edition also contains a thorough description of tax laws affecting churches and other nonprofit organizations, including changes made in 2005, ensuring compliance with all regulations. This guide is indispensable to church treasurers and anyone else responsible for the financial operation of a nonprofit organization. This 2006 edition includes: *Expert advice on handling charitable gifts *Sample policies and procedures *Easy techniques for simplifying financial policies and procedures *Understanding medical expense reimbursements *Key steps in sound compensation planning *Examples of required IRS filings 'This volume will have great value for folks in the financial services end of our various nonprofits as well as churches. It show a great deal of research and careful thought.' Ted W. Engstrom, World Vision 'Because of the completeness of these guides, they should be in every church library and in every pastor's study.' Publishers Weekly ReligionBookLine 'This basic reference guide fills a long-standing need.' ---Larry Burkett's Money Matters

Tim Welch writes with wit, wisdom, and above all, clarity, about the technology tools now available to parish ministers. He tackles topics like having the right computer, the necessary software, and ways to effectively use the internet and email. He suggests tools for working with spreadsheets and managing data, ways to create and share PDFs, tips for using PowerPoint or Keynote, ideas for making your own presentations with iTunes and podcasts, methods of creating a parish Website, and so much more. This is a great introduction to the world of technology for parish ministers, but it is more than that. It is a challenging invitation to use every means available today to effectively announce the Reign of God. Youll want to stock up on this one!

As is true of most technological fields, the software industry is constantly advancing and becoming more accessible to a wider range of people. The advancement and accessibility of these systems creates a need for understanding and research into their development. Optimizing Contemporary Application and Processes in Open Source Software is a critical scholarly resource that examines the prevalence of open source software systems as well as the advancement and development of these systems. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics such as machine learning, empirical software engineering and management, and open source, this book is geared toward academicians, practitioners, and researchers seeking current and relevant research on the advancement and prevalence of open source software systems.

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