Technology a Friend or Foe?

Technology a Friend or Foe?

Are you embracing technology or trying to keep it out of your event?

I'm not talking about if you're going to promote your event with facebook and twitter, though I think that if your attendees are on those websites you should. I talking about at your event, at your church, in the sessions is technology your friend or foe? Give it some consideration... My life is iPhone dependant. I have no clue its inner workings, I don't understand technology that deeply, but I do understand: This is a cool moment, I'm going to video. That was a good point, I'm going to put that on facebook or write a note. On the go, pull out your bible for me means pull out your phone. Check your calendar, pull out my phone. Read my e-mail. Even when I'm near my computer my cell phone usually goes off first and so I take a look at who its from or what its about to decide how or if I'm going to respond...     Continue Reading | Leave Comment

Written on March 31, 2011, by Zach Norman, Posted in Meeting Planner Notes, Long Range Planning, Value Adding Elements

The Value of a Site Visit

The Value of a Site Visit

Start understanding all of the possibilities!

A good website will show you all sorts of details about a property and help you decide if it is a good fit or not for your next event. However, nothing beats going and walking around the property with the staff. Put your senses to work. Is their noise from construction? Is there a weird smell? How comfortable is the bed? Stay overnight and test how friendly is the staff at the front desk? How warm is the shower...     Continue Reading | Leave Comment

Written on March 30, 2011, by Zach Norman, Posted in Long Range Planning, Meeting Planner Notes, Goals & Objectives, Retreat Center or Hotel?

Two years later

Two years later

Reflections on MCR's ministry growth

Retreat ministry is an irreplaceable means to help churches achieve their mission and places where people connect with and respond to God yielding pastors and missionaries to go out and share Christ with the world...     Continue Reading | Leave Comment

Written on March 29, 2011, by Zach Norman, Posted in Meeting Planner Notes

Time for a Summer Registration Check Up

Time for a Summer Registration Check Up

What will you do with the results of your check-up?

To make an accurate registration check-up you need a few things handy...     Continue Reading | Leave Comment

Written on March 24, 2011, by Zach Norman, Posted in Meeting Planner Notes, Long Range Planning, Summer Camp, Event Marketing & Promotion

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