I am not a blogger.
I don’t even really want to be a blogger.
Maybe this is how bloggers start. I really want people to know some things.
My name is Scott Dougherty. I have been involved in some form of professional ministry for over 15 years. I have a young family and am struggling to balance my family, my full time work and my ministry. I have been labeled a “Catholic Techie to the max!”
I have been involved with Perpetual Motion Ministry, Rebuild My Church, and ProjectYM from the beginning. Most of my work is behind the scenes. I like it that way.
But there are things that I see, due to the fact that I am “plugged in” but not “content producing,” that I feel need to be shared. Most of the things I want to share are not my own, other than perhaps a brief commentary here or there(pretty cool, huh?). Some of the things I want to share have to do with the struggles and successes of my ministry teams. And sometimes I just want to post cute pics of my family.
Today’s big news to report:
Tuesday’s NACYML meeting. In case you don’t know, and all YMs should, NACYML is the National Association of Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders. They had their big meeting yesterday, online! It was great!
Our very own Tony Vasinda was announced as the new chairperson for the Commission for Advancement of Professional Practice. He also had a hand in the development of the meeting itself. How much of a hand was unclear, but it sure did function in a way that was very similar to a combination of our Blueprints program and our ReBuild program. (For examples of these two, go to our archive page here.)
The live feed was awesome, Charlotte was engaging and quick to adapt to tech glitches. Her team backed her up 110% and the chat was stimulating and well integrated to the meeting. Robert Feduccia from Spirit & Song made sure that everyone got the points in the wonderful way that only Robert can! I think everyone went away refreshed, enriched and renewed! What a blessing it is to be connected to all of these wonderful people and to be able to use these new technologies to help spread the Gospel and connect with our Co-Workers in the Vineyard!
Scott,
I enjoy following what you post on FB. I have always admired your way with words and tech. How are things going with your organization?
I would definitely follow a blog you write as long as it can be accessed via FB. That’s all I do (no tweeting or tumbling, etc.
Scott and Popes Benedict and Francis! 🙂 Scott and adorable family! 🙂
Angela,
I really enjoy watching what you post on the FB as well! I miss you guys at Holy Spirit. Things are going very well with both my family and my organizations. We are so excited about what we are now able to do through our different websites, http://www.perpetualministry.com and http://www.rebuildmychurch.org
We keep focusing on Youth Ministry, but I really think that almost everything we do can be used in all aspects of parish ministry!
We are about to start a new viral video section of this site, http://www.projectym.com
We hope to be able to provide videos that can be used in church classes free of charge culled from the mess of the internet in one place!
I will keep posting on facebook everytime I add a new post, but like I said, I only want to do it if I have to!
But keep an eye on it, I love posting silly, thought provoking things, and pics of the fam!
You might check out some of my other bloggers on the site – They’re pretty much the best in the business!
Scott
Scott,
For someone who is not a blogger, you did pretty good! 🙂
Keep up the good work, and keep blogging. I actually enjoyed it!
Merry Christmas!