like a fire

Today I got some Apple goodness. This is my new studio set up (not yet finished). As you can see, the 20 inch iMac is almost the centerpiece. Also of note, the Line6 Toneport, the Korg K49, the NHT near field monitors. Behind the iMac, is a present I got from Johnny. It is very special. Also on the other side is a picture of my wonderful wife looking very much like she did when she was 16 and a paper water lily that she made me.

Thank you Uncle Sam and your tax return.

I have been reading a lot about  the GTD (getting things done) system of organization. Basically it is a set of tools to help people be more efficient in what they do. There are many sites that are dedicated to this, but I have yet to see one that addresses the needs of youth ministry. So in an effort to help those who are organizationally challenged, I have decided to share some of my tools. I am calling it GYMD (Getting Youth Ministry Done).

To start with, I am going to talk broadly about thing: Google. Google has so many tools that can be very useful to everyone, but it can also be used specifically for youth ministry. Of course there is Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Reader. I use these everyday in youth ministry. The best advice I give guys who are techno-challenged is get Google savvy. More tips will follow in more detail, this is just an overview. So if you are new to ministry, or just feel like you never get things organized, then keep checking back.