5 Helpful Apps For Those Starting in Ministry (and veterans too!)
Smartphone technology has changed our lives in so many ways today from entertainment to business. I have gone from a paper daytime for scheduling in the 1990’s, to palm pilot in the 2000’s and now in the 2010’s a smartphone! So much change in such a short time. As I life and work today I often forget what it was like to live without this technology and though there are some downfalls, there are many and may positive reasons I am thankful for smartphones today. I thought I would write a post with five of my favourite of the apps that I find most helpful in ministry. I specifically was thinking of those who are starting out to work in a ministry context that these suggestions might help make your work lighter or your day more brighter. If you have any apps that you have found helpful to you, I would love to know so please comment after the this post! So here my suggestions:
- MileMe app – MileMe works behind the scene on your smartphone keeping track of your mileage as you go automatically. If you are like me, I find it hard to always keep a mileage book up to date. This app is a great help in keeping track of all your mileage. You can use the app or sign in online and then select whether your mileage was personal or business and print or save your mileage report in pdf, csv or excel. The first thirty days are free to try, so give and try and see if it works for you.
TurboScan app – This app has been one of the greatest time savers! I used to scan reports on a scanner and this would take a great deal of time. Turboscan has cut my scan time by about by at least three-quarters the time. This app uses your phone, you point and shoot and the app captures your receipts. You can then save and send them to yourself or email them to someone else. Great app!
Skype app – We all like to keep connected! If you don’t already know what Skype might be, it is a internet video calling app that allows you to call friends, family and colleagues for free so you can talk and visit through video! Our family love to use Skype to keep in touch with grandparents and other family members as we live over 3,500 miles away. We also use it for meetings and more. A family favourite in ministry!
Logos App – Do you like to study or read on the go? Logos Bible Software has thousands of books and plenty of bibles that are immediately accessible through the Logo app. When you are out waiting before a meeting, traveling or any other time you have free time to read, your study tools are right at your fingertips! I love using this app and has been a great resource over the years when I have been visiting or in a bible study and need to research a passage or Scripture, theme or topic quickly. The software program is downloadable to your computer and for those considering moving to work in ministry overseas, this could save you mega money in shipping and its much easier to search books through the program then on your bookself. Its also a great app to check and make sure your friends and colleagues are using their Greek properly LOL!
K-LOVE app – I love music! Do you love music? Well then K-LOVE is for you! It is a Christian radio station that broadcasts live over the internet. The music they choose is always well thought through. It is encouraging and uplifting and helps give you that boost when your feeling down and discouraged. This is especially helpful working in the UK when we often have dull, wet and dreary weather. Download the free K-LOVE app to get some encouragement spiritually today!
