The
Mobile Ministry Training Course is a 4-week introduction to the uses of
mobile technology platforms for Christian ministry. It is expected to
involve 4-6 hrs of study time each week.
The lessons are in the column at right...
The Official Course Start Date of the next course is:
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You do not have to attend online classes at a particular time. You just join in anytime during the week. For details see the course handbook below.
Looking forward to a wonderful and exciting time together!
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Each week will contain both theoretical and practical elements.
The only requirement you will need is an Internet connection and a PC, laptop etc. Owning a smartphone such as an Android phone or iPhone or Blackberry would be helpful but is not absolutely essential.
Each week the student shall:
- Read set articles on Mobile Ministry
- Browse and comment on relevant links
- Do a 300+ word assignment of a practical and applied nature
- Participate in an egroup / discussion forum
Students will be able to take this course at their own pace, though being part of a small group or "cohort" is strongly advised to help with both motivation and ideas.
You can use the Mobile Ministry Search Engine and Mobile Ministry Links page to assist you with your research.
You can contact the course coordinator John Edmiston with any questions you might have.
Ph:+1-310-549-6791 Fax: +1-310-834-2898 we are on Pacific Standard Time (-8:00 GMT)
Cost: The course will cost $20 (USD) and can be paid via Paypal (see below).Commences: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Week 1: Overview
Theory : Overview of Mobile Ministry & Its Potential
Practical: Student is introduced to the various main types of mobile phones, and mobile delivery platforms, and their potential for sharing the gospel in various nations.
Week 2: Evangelism
Theory: Mobile Evangelism and Follow-Up
Practice: SMS gateways, use of “text”, mobile messaging, bible apps, evangelistic uses, blended uses e.g using mobile to follow-up after a crusade evangelism event.
Week 3: Training & Discipleship (Low Bandwidth)
Theory: Oral Learners, Storying and Mobile, Reaching The Last The Least and the Lost
Practice: Audio & Video for Mobiles, parameters, file conversion, creating audio and video content, repositories, how to upload, how to distribute audio & video content and how to use these technologies in training situations.
Week 4: Training & Discipleship (High Bandwidth)
Theory: Various kinds of apps and operating systems and application development frameworks, constraints for small .Mobi websites, learn about tablets, e-readers and format conversion software
Practice: Create an Android app and a small .Mobi website to host it. Learn how to convert some content for e-readers.