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Friday 5 – Leo Wurschmidt

Posted by John Saddington on Dec 12, 2008

Today’s Friday 5 is with Leo Wurschmidt.  I’ve gotten to know Leo fairly quickly through video chat and it’s been great.  We’ve even brainstormed some crazy web app ideas within the first few weeks…!

He also rocked the first “true” guest post here at ChurchCrunch… which I was very happy about.

Name?

Leo Wurschmidt

Blog/Website[s]?

http://triunedesigns.com/blog

Time Bandits or Favorite Websites?

Google Reader

Facebook

SitePoint

GoPack.com

Whatcha Working On?

Trying to better assist small business owners, whose computer skills only extend to checking their personal email and using MS Word, improve their web marketing.  There seems to be a sizeable chasm between that subset small business owners and those of us who are technologically entrenched.  I would like to try and close the gap.

How do you see Web Technology impacting The Kingdom?

The Internet is now allowing for an increased ability for Christians to fellowship with one another all across the world.  I can now connect with other Christians anywhere in the world at almost any time.  As a result, I can easily talk with them, support them, and learn from them.

I am also able to keep up with the needs of the poor and the persecuted Church like never before.  For me, the Internet is akin to what the printing press did for Christians.  The printing press created increased access to the Bible allowing more people to read the Scriptures for themselves instead of just being told what they were by the church.

Using current web technology I can now follow what is happening to Christians worldwide without having to solely rely on my home church for news and updates.

That is an amazing aspect of the web that is really impacting the Kingdom.

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John Saddington

John is the Chief Editor @ The 8BIT Network and Senior Blog Junkie here at ChurchCrunch.He enjoys Triple-Tall Americanos, developing Wordpress Themes, and a few other Random Things.

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17 Responses to “Friday 5 – Leo Wurschmidt”

  1. AdrianRodriguez
    Friday, December 12, 2008 at 2:12 am

    Nice getting to know you more Leo

    Reply
    • Leo Wurschmidt
      Friday, December 12, 2008 at 3:24 am

      It is nice getting to know you also, Adrian. I have enjoyed your 31 days of blogging. Thanks for the posts and keep them up; I will be reading.

      Reply
  2. Daniel_Berman
    Friday, December 12, 2008 at 4:00 am

    Nice to meet you Leo! Question if I may?

    "The Internet is now allowing for an increased ability for Christians to fellowship with one another all across the world. I can now connect with other Christians anywhere in the world at almost any time. As a result, I can easily talk with them, support them, and learn from them."

    Have you ever considered the possibilites of a specifically organized and targeted approach to doing this?

    Reply
    • Leo Wurschmidt
      Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 1:04 am

      Hmm, right after I wrote my comment, I saw this post from the Los, who is the man over at Ragamuffinsoul.com. I thought it was very timely (thanks God). Fun read compared with your thought.

      http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2008/12/welcome-to-...

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    • Leo Wurschmidt
      Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks, Daniel. It is nice to meet you also.

      Yes, I have thought about it and it is really exciting to think about. I know a lot of traditional churches (brick & mortar) are really focusing back on an Acts 2 oriented church style with numerous large groups that make up a church community. That better allows them to invest in one another and the community. I see the possibility for this same type of "organization" or "structure" set up in the Church web community, which really is a cool concept.

      Anyway, I think I am rambling. Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
    • human3rror
      Monday, December 15, 2008 at 5:39 am

      love the q/a going on daniel!

      Reply
  3. Leo Wurschmidt
    Friday, December 12, 2008 at 11:14 am

    Aww shucks. Thanks for the love, JS. If my computer could blush it would be doing so right now. Haha.

    Reply
    • human3rror
      Monday, December 15, 2008 at 5:38 am

      get a red computer.

      Reply
      • Leo Wurschmidt
        Monday, December 15, 2008 at 5:53 am

        Does a red bag for one of my computers count?

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        • human3rror
          Monday, December 15, 2008 at 5:57 am

          spraypaint works too. puaha.

          Reply
  4. Daniel_Berman
    Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 2:58 am

    I read over ragamuffin's post, and I think he raises many good points, though I would suggest the need for traditional "brick and morter" congregations to act a foundation points for a larger understanding of what exactly Church is. We do need to lose the anonymity faster than we commonly do in the "real" world, but people still need a certain type of anchor, a local connection point and a source of accountability in which they can talk to the pastor directly if need be.

    That being said a consciousness of being apart of something bigger and the process of doing cooperative ministry between various congregations should be a common occurrence and not something we read about as a new method of ministry. What sort of options do you see to turn theory into reality, for this type of concept?

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    • Leo Wurschmidt
      Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 1:19 am

      I think you raise some good points and I have to admit that I am a bit of a fence rider concerning online Church communities versus offline ones. The more I read from the likes of Tony Steward, Tony Morgan, etc. the more I believe that online communities really are possible.

      While here Jesus really challenged the "status quo" of the Pharisees, etc. so why am I to think that the traditional church format is the only way things have to be. (You can tell that being a fence rider means that I am battling a lot of feelings on the inside right now.) :)

      As far as options, I am not sure I am the best person to put forth an official opinion. As I wrote above, Tony(squared), Human3rror, and others are really working to make this idea reality so I believe they would be the best to discuss it in greater detail.

      Thanks for a great conversation, Daniel!!

      Reply
  5. human3rror
    Monday, December 15, 2008 at 5:39 am

    rocking. thanks for doing this leo.

    Reply
    • Leo Wurschmidt
      Monday, December 15, 2008 at 8:02 am

      Thanks, JSad for the opportunity. It has been fun.

      Reply

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