Comments on: How to use a computer to write sermons http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/2010/01/how-to-use-a-computer-to-write-sermons/ Theology, Technology, Pastoral Care, with a Lutheran Twist Wed, 04 May 2011 07:23:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Johann Caauwe http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/2010/01/how-to-use-a-computer-to-write-sermons/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Johann Caauwe Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:28:37 +0000 http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/?p=52#comment-79 I really appreciate this post and the next post on using Scrivener for sermon writing. I've checked out Scrivener in the past, but this makes me want to actually try to use it. I have used OmniOutliner or MindMap software to do my outlining, but then I end up going back and forth with Pages to do the actual writing. I have always questioned what to do with the material that I write but don't include in the sermon. And then I have to save an outline file and a manuscript file. Now that I'm back to using the historic lectionary, this will make it much easier, because I am more likely to come back to the same text more often. I need to have a good system for saving notes. I am also using Accordance and Logos 4. I have used Accordance for several years, and it still allows me to interact with the original text more easily. But Logos has the Lutheran material, and I'm thinking of mainly using Logos as just a reference library but not as exegetical tool. Do you use Accordance to keep exegetical notes on the text, or do you do that in Scrivener, too? In my former congregation I had to reformat the sermon to PDF to publish on the web site and I recorded the sermon audio through the sound system into Amadeus, uploaded with Transmit, and posted to podcast in Blogger, I think. Now that I'm in a new congregation, I haven't done any of that, for various reasons. How is the sound quality in iTalk? I look forward to seeing more posts on these subjects. I really appreciate this post and the next post on using Scrivener for sermon writing. I’ve checked out Scrivener in the past, but this makes me want to actually try to use it. I have used OmniOutliner or MindMap software to do my outlining, but then I end up going back and forth with Pages to do the actual writing. I have always questioned what to do with the material that I write but don’t include in the sermon. And then I have to save an outline file and a manuscript file. Now that I’m back to using the historic lectionary, this will make it much easier, because I am more likely to come back to the same text more often. I need to have a good system for saving notes.

I am also using Accordance and Logos 4. I have used Accordance for several years, and it still allows me to interact with the original text more easily. But Logos has the Lutheran material, and I’m thinking of mainly using Logos as just a reference library but not as exegetical tool. Do you use Accordance to keep exegetical notes on the text, or do you do that in Scrivener, too?

In my former congregation I had to reformat the sermon to PDF to publish on the web site and I recorded the sermon audio through the sound system into Amadeus, uploaded with Transmit, and posted to podcast in Blogger, I think. Now that I’m in a new congregation, I haven’t done any of that, for various reasons. How is the sound quality in iTalk?

I look forward to seeing more posts on these subjects.

]]> By: Pastor Todd http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/2010/01/how-to-use-a-computer-to-write-sermons/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Pastor Todd Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:31 +0000 http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/?p=52#comment-61 can you post screenshots of your sermon process using Schrivener? I would like to get a look at this product in the process of sermon writing. can you post screenshots of your sermon process using Schrivener? I would like to get a look at this product in the process of sermon writing.

]]> By: Rev. Larry Wright http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/2010/01/how-to-use-a-computer-to-write-sermons/comment-page-1/#comment-60 Rev. Larry Wright Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:15:22 +0000 http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/?p=52#comment-60 Todd I'm sorry i didn't know that you were the author of the article. I saw many editors listed but none mentioned for this particular one. I came to this website through Charles Lehman's website, so I incorrectly assumed he was the author. I have not used, nor have I heard of Accordance. I use Logos exclusively, thus my ignorance, question, and interest. Rev. Larry Wright Todd
I'm sorry i didn't know that you were the author of the article. I saw many editors listed but none mentioned for this particular one. I came to this website through Charles Lehman's website, so I incorrectly assumed he was the author. I have not used, nor have I heard of Accordance. I use Logos exclusively, thus my ignorance, question, and interest.

Rev. Larry Wright

]]> By: Christopher Esget http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/2010/01/how-to-use-a-computer-to-write-sermons/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Christopher Esget Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:51:58 +0000 http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/?p=52#comment-55 Thanks for the tip on Scrivener. I wrote my sermon in it this week, and I think it has the potential to be a very powerful tool for me. Thanks for the tip on Scrivener. I wrote my sermon in it this week, and I think it has the potential to be a very powerful tool for me.

]]> By: Christopher Esget http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/2010/01/how-to-use-a-computer-to-write-sermons/comment-page-1/#comment-54 Christopher Esget Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:13:27 +0000 http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/?p=52#comment-54 Thanks. I've been trying to force myself to use Logos (Mac Alpha), but it's been driving me nuts. I'd like to develop a system where I study the text in Logos, and study additional resources in Logos. Another question, if I may: I've recently switched back to OmniFocus as well (I've tried Things, Life Balance, and Toodledo, which all have strengths, but I keep coming back to OmniFocus). How do you lay out your tasks for sermon prep (i.e., what are your tasks, and do you give them individual start or due dates)? Thanks. I've been trying to force myself to use Logos (Mac Alpha), but it's been driving me nuts. I'd like to develop a system where I study the text in Logos, and study additional resources in Logos.

Another question, if I may: I've recently switched back to OmniFocus as well (I've tried Things, Life Balance, and Toodledo, which all have strengths, but I keep coming back to OmniFocus). How do you lay out your tasks for sermon prep (i.e., what are your tasks, and do you give them individual start or due dates)?

]]> By: Todd Peperkorn http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/2010/01/how-to-use-a-computer-to-write-sermons/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Todd Peperkorn Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:00:47 +0000 http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/?p=52#comment-53 Good question, Christopher. I still haven't delved much into Logos 4. I bought the Original Languages edition a few months ago, but I just despise using it in VM mode, so I continue to use the old Mac version and the Alpha versions. The older Libronix version works pretty well. Frankly, I just don't find the Logos interface that great. In terms of actually studying the text of the Scriptures, Accordance just seems way better, even still. Now I know that Logos has a huge following and that it has exclusive rights to the CPH content. At some point I'll sit down and watch a bunch of screencasts and learn it for real. In the meantime, I really only use Logos to check any CPH resources that I have in there. Book of Concord, some commentaries, CSSB, etc. Mostly I use Accordance. Good question, Christopher. I still haven't delved much into Logos 4. I bought the Original Languages edition a few months ago, but I just despise using it in VM mode, so I continue to use the old Mac version and the Alpha versions. The older Libronix version works pretty well.

Frankly, I just don't find the Logos interface that great. In terms of actually studying the text of the Scriptures, Accordance just seems way better, even still. Now I know that Logos has a huge following and that it has exclusive rights to the CPH content. At some point I'll sit down and watch a bunch of screencasts and learn it for real.

In the meantime, I really only use Logos to check any CPH resources that I have in there. Book of Concord, some commentaries, CSSB, etc. Mostly I use Accordance.

]]> By: Christopher Esget http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/2010/01/how-to-use-a-computer-to-write-sermons/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Christopher Esget Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:42:09 +0000 http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/?p=52#comment-52 Todd- What is your work/study process or flow between Accordance and Logos? Todd-
What is your work/study process or flow between Accordance and Logos?

]]> By: Scott Stiegemeyer http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/2010/01/how-to-use-a-computer-to-write-sermons/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Scott Stiegemeyer Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:55:22 +0000 http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/?p=52#comment-50 Great post. Very useful information. Great post. Very useful information.

]]> By: Jonathan Watt http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/2010/01/how-to-use-a-computer-to-write-sermons/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Jonathan Watt Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:15:51 +0000 http://dopastorsdreamofelectricsheep.com/?p=52#comment-48 Nice post Todd. I have a similar process but it is not all on the computer. The tools you describe really sound exceptional! I usually begin with Lectionary at Lunch and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. It is an online exegetical study by sem profs for the OT and Gospel. It is a great way to walk through the languages for preaching. (<a href="http://tinyurl.com/65prop)" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/65prop)</a> I use Remember the Milk (See this blog <a href="http://tinyurl.com/y86x9pd)" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/y86x9pd)</a> for keeping track of the preaching project. Not as sophisticated as Scrivener (not available on the PC). I also publish my sermons as a podcast, but I usually record the sermon live on Sunday morning. I use Audacity for recording and editing. It produces a nice mp3 that I post via Podbean (<a href="http://wattswhat.podbean.com)" target="_blank">http://wattswhat.podbean.com)</a> to iTunes for Pirate Christian Radio. (<a href="http://piratechristianradio.com/" target="_blank">http://piratechristianradio.com/</a> it is broadcast on Tuesdays at 1:30pm CST). Nice post Todd.

I have a similar process but it is not all on the computer. The tools you describe really sound exceptional! I usually begin with Lectionary at Lunch and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. It is an online exegetical study by sem profs for the OT and Gospel. It is a great way to walk through the languages for preaching. (http://tinyurl.com/65prop) I use Remember the Milk (See this blog http://tinyurl.com/y86x9pd) for keeping track of the preaching project. Not as sophisticated as Scrivener (not available on the PC). I also publish my sermons as a podcast, but I usually record the sermon live on Sunday morning. I use Audacity for recording and editing. It produces a nice mp3 that I post via Podbean (http://wattswhat.podbean.com) to iTunes for Pirate Christian Radio. (http://piratechristianradio.com/ it is broadcast on Tuesdays at 1:30pm CST).

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