Technology for Pastors

Recently I did up a list of programs that I think are essential for pastors to have. That was before I found One Note. I now think One Note would top my list. Put it this way… If I was starting out in ministry I would want someone to tell me that One Note was around. It’s that good.

One Note is a note taking, information collecting and organising program. It’s the electronic equivalent of a paper notebook and is set up with sections and pages for ease of use.

One Note has quickly become my go to program for just about anything I find that I want to keep. It’s designed to be the place you go to organise all the pieces of information you find from pretty much anywhere. It’s also fully collaborative and ridiculously easy to use.

I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that One Note could totally revolutionise the way I do ministry. Already I’m finding it a brilliant resource and I’ve been using it for less than 2 weeks. Pastors have lots of plates spinning at any given time, ideas flowing all the time, several projects running at once plus planning, meetings, sermons and leadership stuff to devote their time to. What could be better than a program custom made to help you organise all that info so that it’s at your fingertips at any time?

One Note, I’m happy to say, is that program.

Before we go any further, if you’re even mildly interested you should read this: What’s New in Microsoft One Note 2007

Or if you want a quick top 10 for why One Note could make your life easier click here: One Note Top 10 Benefits

Microsoft have also provided One Note for a free 60 day trial here.

Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be reviewing One Note a little more in depth. I’ll look at how One Note is set up, some very cool features and will talk about how I use One Note.

I love it… So go and download the trial and test it out! You wont be disappointed. It’s very customisable and helps you start well with it’s built in tutorial. Let me know how you go!