BibleTech:2009 is a conference is for programmers, translators, missionaries, ministers, academics, and the tech-savvy public. BibleTech explores the intersection between computer-based technologies and Bible study and provides an incredible networking opportunity for individuals who are in a focused area of ministry and employment. If this describes you, consider joining BibleTech:2009 on March 27 and 28 in Seattle, Washington. I can’t speak from personal experience, because this is one conference I haven’t been able to attend. But it sounds like a great opportunity to talk about ministries and technologies that emphasize Bible study. BibleTech Conference 2009

Today, ChurchMetrics left beta and is now open to the public. The application allows churches to record and track the metrics of the community in several areas: attendance, giving and occurrences of salvation and baptism. ChurchMetrics is a free service from LifeChurch.tv, the creators of YouVersion and Open. We are measuring progress at NCC using ChurchMetrics. So far, so great! Church Metrics | Features

Tomorrow, the team at NCC will depart for the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta. Each year, we make the pilgrimage to connect, experience, learn and eat. Lots of eating, in fact. The list of speakers this year is absolutely impressive. I am most excited to hear from Jim Collins, Dave Ramsey and, of course, Andy Stanley. Each year, one or two of the speakers absolutely surprise me. So I am looking forward to that as well. If you are headed to Catalyst, hit me up. I know we won’t get a chance to connect with everyone, but hopefully we’ll see lots of friends and make some new ones along the way. Catalyst Conference - Flash required, unfortunately. Catalyst Backstage - Connect with conference-goers on the Web with special content hosted by Anne Jackson

Earlier today, Google launched a new WebKit-based browser called Chrome. I have spent a little time with Chrome this afternoon. It certainly is fast and seems to offer a very “light” user experience, as promised by the lead developers on the Chrome project. While there is much discussion swirling around Chrome today, there is much more still to come. The most significant question is whether or not Google’s browser can take significant market share in the modern-day browser war. It is quite doubtful that Chrome can unseat the ubiquitous Internet Explorer, at least until we see something extraordinary occur. It might actually slow the growth of browsers like Firefox and Safari, but could at least increase the rate that alternative browsers as a whole chip away at Microsoft’s 72% majority share in this market Chrome is currently available for Windows only. There are plans to release versions of the browser for OS X and Linux. Download Google Chrome | Chrome Information Compiled at Wikipedia