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=Posting guidelines= | |||
Use of Macs, iPads, iPhones and similar technology in churches is on topic. | |||
Other discussions such as church styles, opinions on what is Biblical etc. are '''off topic'''. Feel free to discuss them here in a civil way but if you do please: | |||
* start a new thread (don't just hit reply, open a new message) | |||
* change the subject line to something more appropriate | |||
* add OT: to the subject line. | |||
==Prayer requests== | ==Prayer requests== | ||
Requests for prayer are welcome on the Mac Ministry List. Although there are no limits on this, it is wise to be cautious about personal information, bearing in mind that the list goes to a few hundred people, many of whom you don't know at all. | Requests for prayer are welcome on the Mac Ministry List. Although there are no limits on this, it is wise to be cautious about personal information, bearing in mind that the list goes to a few hundred people, many of whom you don't know at all. | ||
As many subscribers to the list both read it regularly and have a habit of prayer, writers can safely assume that their requests are being prayed for around the clock and around the world! As a reader, if you would like to encourage the writer by just letting them know that you are praying, please write to them off-list. | As many subscribers to the list both read it regularly and have a habit of prayer, writers can safely assume that their requests are being prayed for around the clock and around the world! As a reader, if you would like to encourage the writer by just letting them know that you are praying, please write to them off-list. On the other hand, if you have additional information about the subject matter, or counsel that could be valued by others, please do send it on-list. If the thread develops into a broader discussion, the subject line should be marked OT: | ||
= | =Talk page: Rationale for posting guidelines= | ||
Although many members don't mind seeing public responses saying "Praying in [wherever]", some may feel uncomfortable, either thinking there is an appearance of boasting, or feeling under pressure to reply in kind. On reflection, the Board suggests that it is better to send this sort of reply off-list. | |||
Revision as of 21:28, 20 April 2011
Posting guidelines
Use of Macs, iPads, iPhones and similar technology in churches is on topic.
Other discussions such as church styles, opinions on what is Biblical etc. are off topic. Feel free to discuss them here in a civil way but if you do please:
- start a new thread (don't just hit reply, open a new message)
- change the subject line to something more appropriate
- add OT: to the subject line.
Prayer requests
Requests for prayer are welcome on the Mac Ministry List. Although there are no limits on this, it is wise to be cautious about personal information, bearing in mind that the list goes to a few hundred people, many of whom you don't know at all.
As many subscribers to the list both read it regularly and have a habit of prayer, writers can safely assume that their requests are being prayed for around the clock and around the world! As a reader, if you would like to encourage the writer by just letting them know that you are praying, please write to them off-list. On the other hand, if you have additional information about the subject matter, or counsel that could be valued by others, please do send it on-list. If the thread develops into a broader discussion, the subject line should be marked OT:
Talk page: Rationale for posting guidelines
Although many members don't mind seeing public responses saying "Praying in [wherever]", some may feel uncomfortable, either thinking there is an appearance of boasting, or feeling under pressure to reply in kind. On reflection, the Board suggests that it is better to send this sort of reply off-list.