Talents not listed in scripture
God has blessed me with many talents, but I’ll go with one not listed in scripture as my best, just to be different. I have a gift for computers, so I handle all our congregations’ IT needs: web site, online advertising for meetings, email, office computer. I also record, edit (on computer), and publish our sermons and gospel meetings on our web site and press DVDs for our library. I’m presently working with one of our deacons to build an online bible study program (computer based training package) — much like a bible correspondence study by mail, but online with instant display of scriptures, feedback, and the ability of the student to ask questions that get routed to a teacher, who can then review the student’s answers and respond. What I do is a small behind-the-scenes thing, but (I hope) it makes a difference.
J. Randal Matheny 7:41 pm on April 7, 2010 Permalink |
I was going to come back with a snide answer, but some readers might not realize the fun we have at this. So I’ll also avoid being … unctuous and just say that without the behind-the-scenes work, the upfront efforts wouldn’t make their destination. How’s the online study coming, BTW?
Laura 7:48 pm on April 7, 2010 Permalink |
I appreciate you sparing me the drippy insincere compliments, even if only in public… :) The deacon is working on content while I’m working on identifying the right software and figuring out how to extend it. I actually had to put it down temporarily to take care of some other more pressing matters. I hope to get back to it in about 2 weeks.