Let’s talk about technology in these days when a health crisis has shuttered many of our churches. Click here to watch a basic introductory video for ABCOM churches.
After watching the video, if you decide to investigate Zoom as a tool for your church, here are some additional resources.
Click here for a basic document that explains how to use Zoom. This document is geared toward the average church-goer who has a basic understanding of computers and the Internet.
Here are some instructional videos for using Zoom:
Here’s a basic how to video. Please note that appearance will vary from computer to computer and then look different using an app. So, what you see may look slightly different than what you see in these videos.
Here’s a video on how to set up Zoom and run a meeting. Note that this video mentions using passwords. You will need a password to set up your account, but you don’t need to set up a password for each individual meeting unless you want to.
A video on how to join a meeting in Zoom once it has been scheduled.
If you have any questions about using Zoom, you may contact your Institute for Ministry at aim.institute.abcom@gmail.com
Here are some other resources that have been recommended to us:
FlockNote – a church email and texting resource.
The Church Online Platform – a tool for using technology to build community and proclaim Christ.