adam·m·lowe

A good database system is really critical to the smooth running of any organisation, including a church. As we look at being more efficient as a church, I’ve been evaluating the various options currently available.

Whilst I’ve discussed iPad software elsewhere, I regularly get asked what software I use on the Mac. Here’s my (almost) definitive list: General Productivity Apple iCal and Mail: There’s many other applications that are more feature-laden, but I tend to stick with the default suite of Apple software including iCal and Mail. Largely this is because [...]

This is a brief presentation that considers a range of software tools that can help theological students.  It covers six broad areas: a) Backing Up & Files; b) Note-Taking; c) Writing; d) Research; e) Using the Bible; and f) Referencing.  Whilst brief in detail, it might draw your attention to a few tools of value. [...]

St John’s College, Durham (Monday 20th – Friday 24th June 2011) MediaLit offers an opportunity for first class training and resources in media for ministry for those engaged in formal pre-ordination training, those already engaged in local or national ministry and anyone concerned to connect Christian faith with communication in a digital age.  We will [...]

Using RSSUsing RSSWhen deciding on which Bible software to use, the cost of resources should be a significant consideration.  Following on from my discussion of Bible software on the iPad/iPhone, I have made a quick comparison of resource cost for two of the major Bible applications on the mac (which synchronise to the iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch). [...]

Whilst there are a plethora of iPhone and iPad Bible applications, there are only a few worth consideration. Making this choice depends upon your personal needs and if you already own any existing Bible software packages (e.g., on your mac/pc or other mobile devices). With the release of Accordance for iOS, I thought it was [...]

A few months ago, I wrote a small post on using the iPad in academic theology.  Having had time to reflect, I thought I would cobble some of my thoughts together.  Much of my workflow (which entails a reliance upon Dropbox, iAnnotate, OliveTree Bible Reader, and Evernote) has remained the same, with the device being [...]

One of my most favourite things at Christmas time is setting up the nativity. It’s not really a tradition in Australia (in fact, some people try to resist it!), but if you travel through Europe during December – you will see nativity everywhere. The nativity can of course refer to any depiction of Jesus as a [...]

The 3rd Conference on Church Leadership and Organizational Change 15 – 17 September, 2011 in Järvenpää, Finland The 3rd Conference on Church Leadership and Organizational Change will be held on 15-17 September, 2011 at Church Institute for Advanced Training, Järvenpää, Finland. The conference will focus on majority churches and the challenges they are facing related [...]