It is no secret to those who know me that I am a HUGE fan of technology – especially Bible software.  It is also no secret that Logos has completely changed my mind on the necessity of Bible software as an aid in studying Scripture.  Additionally, I am super excited to announce that Logos has launched their Logos 4 for Mac ship day givaway!

Logos Bible Software is giving away thousands of dollars of prizes to celebrate the launch of Logos Bible Software 4 Mac on October 1. Prizes include an iMac, a MacBook Pro, an iPad, an iPod Touch, and more than 100 other prizes!

They’re also having a special limited-time sale on their Mac and PC base packages and upgrades. Check it out!

Pssst…I’m asking God to intervene so I can win the iMac for my office

My generation experienced the election of the first African-American President, the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, Desert Storm, Iraq War, historic government bailouts, the passing of healthcare reform, and the greatest economic downturn since The Great Depression.  However, in my opinion, the greatest shifts we will experience in our lifetime are happening now!

According to next generation thought leader Blake Mallen, “most new online technologies have one root intention: to make it simpler for people to communicate and collaborate.”  Of all the tools and websites created to connect people, Facebook seems to be the most popular starting place for many.  With more than 500 million users (that’s right – 500 MILLION AND GROWING), we all have at our fingertips the tools to find, friend, and engage with people.  Imaging how churches can use this platform to expand the Kingdom of God!

Consider this:

To reach 50 million users, it took:

1. Radio – 38 years
2. TV – 13 years
3. Internet – 4 years
4. iPod – 3 years

FACEBOOK ADDED 100 MILLION USERS IN LESS THAN 9 MONTHS

Source: United Nations Cyber School Bus Document/Mashable

Additionally, according to a Grunwald Associates National Study, “at the end of 2010 Generation Y will outnumber baby boomers…96% of them have joined a social network.”

QUESTIONS

Considering this social trend, how will the church respond and leverage social media to help expand the Kingdom of God?

How will business owners leverage social media to market their goods and services?

How are you leveraging social media?

I can’t believe it’s August and Summer’s almost over!  Worse, I can’t believe I haven’t updated my blog in a LONG time.

This fall, I plan to redesign my blog and came to the realization that I get more traffic (and feedback) via facebook than my current blog.  People have limited time and are mobile.  Also, many carry smart phones and constantly interact with others via facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare.  Therefore, I’m thinking that a custom facebook page could potentially replace my current blog.

Good move/Bad move?  What are your thoughts?