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April 22nd, 2009

Welcome to Our New Front Page!

Posted At: 4:09pm by Higher Things

Welcome to our new streamlined Front Page! As you can see, our Front Page is sporting a trim and sleek look, designed to make getting around simple and finding the information you want easy. You'll notice at the top our very latest news with recent stories available to the right. Conveniently located in the center of the page, you'll find access to our latest Reflection, Radio Show and Blog Posts. Scroll down to see our "Article Spotlight" and read the most recent topical article or sermon. As with the news, you can see a list of recent articles to read. Get the information you want, and all without even having to leave the main page! To access the new or article archives, just click the headings above the articles. You can also use the drop down menus which remain unchanged. Now the Front Page is your quick and easy one-stop spot for Daring to be Lutheran! Many thanks to those who provided feedback and, as always, to Stan Lemon, our Webmaster for making it all happen!

Enjoy!
Pastor Mark Buetow
HT Internet Service Exec.

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September 15th, 2008

HT-Online

Posted At: 9:56am by Rev. Mark Buetow

In order to provide Youth, Parents, Pastors, and Churches the highest quality in Youth resources, Catechesis, and Gospel-centered content, Higher Things introduces HT-Online!  HT-Online is a subscription service that gives you access to a large variety of online resources. These include: Online copies of the Higher Things magazine (past and present), Bible Studies and Leaders' Guides based on magazine articles, audio resources (such as early access to HT Radio and audio clips from our summer conferences), and other premium articles and content. All of these resources can be yours for the small subscription offering of just $25.00 per year.

To subscribe online, please click here.

Thank you for your continued support of Higher Things, making us able to offer the best in Lutheran Content to our kids, as we Dare them to be Lutheran!

Please Note: Current HT-Online subscribers (those who purchased a web-subscription to the magazine) will be able to enjoy all of the HT-Online content until your subscription expires, at which time you will be invited to renew for the $25 annual rate.



Edited on: September 15th, 2008 10:00 am
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August 08th, 2007

Your Pastor Can Beat Up Our Interim IS Executive

Posted At: 4:25am by Sandra Ostapowich

The Rev. Mark T. Buetow, S.T.M. was recently asked to serve as the Interim Internet Service Executive for Higher Things. We are excited to welcome him to the table! 

Pr. Buetow received his Master of Divinity in 1998 but stayed at the seminary and got his Masters of Sacred Theology because he didn't want to graduate until Pr. Borghardt did in 2000.

He served Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in New Orleans for 5-1/2 years until Hurricane Katrina huffed and puffed and blew him up to Kentucky. After a brief stint as a mediocre TV salesman, Pastor Buetow was called to Bethel Lutheran Church in Du Quoin, Illinois. (Du Quoin is in the part of Illinois that is not Chicago). He has been serving there since December of 2006. He now also serves as the Interim Executive as well as the Editor for the Higher Things daily Reflections

Pastor Buetow has been married to Susan for 13 years and they have three children, twins Naomi and Anna, and Emily. In his free time, Pastor Buetow enjoys playing strategy and board games you've never heard of, as well as fiddling with computer operating systems you've never heard of either.



Edited on: August 08th, 2007 4:34 am
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July 31st, 2007

HT Website Woes!

Posted At: 12:56pm by Rev. Mark Buetow
Having trouble viewing the website? Can't download a file? Missing your Reflections emails? We know and we apologize!

HT recently moved it online content to a new server as well as update key internal web software. That move, while necessary for HT's continued growth, has resulted in a number of problems across the Internet Services board. Please be patient! Our Webmaster is working day and night behind the scenes to bring back all the online joy you've come to know and love from Higher Things. With the Conferences this week and last week, we're running full steam to keep things working.

Thanks for your patience and understanding as we continue to grow and expand to serve you better than ever online!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me! We should have everything straightened out soon!
Rev. Mark Buetow
HT Interim Internet Services Executive
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May 31st, 2007

Upgraded Forum Software

Posted At: 2:13pm by Stan Lemon

Higher Things upgraded their forum software today. You'll notice for the most part that everything stayed in tact, and that most of the features you've grown accustom to are still here, plus some new ones.

If you were already registered with the Higher Things Forum, your account should be waiting for you. All you need to do is use the "Lost Password" functionality to reset your password. The reason for this is because each piece of software (the old forum and the new) used their own respective algorithms for encrypting passwords and they are unique to each piece of software. This is done for increased security, which is always a good thing! Consequently, though, the new software could not copy your password over, and hence the need to reset it.

If you haven't had a chance to explore our forum software, we strongly encourage you to do so!

We hope you enjoy the new forum, happy surfing!


P.S. myHT users keep an eye out for an up-and-coming module to keep an eye on what's happening on the forum.



Edited on: May 31st, 2007 4:11 pm
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February 09th, 2007

HT Site Design Contest

Posted At: 12:48pm by Stan Lemon

Higher Things wants to redesign our website, and we need your help!


On Reformation Day, October 31, 2005 we introduced the current website. This coming Reformation mark the two-year anniversary of this design. Its about time to redesign our website again, and we want your help doing it. For the next two months (until April 1st) we'll be taking submissions of ideas for the site's design.

A panel from the Higher Things Internet Services team will evaluate and judge the ideas and pick one that will provide the basis for the new design of the entire Higher Things website. The winner will receive a complimentary Higher Things Hoodie, and if attending one of Higher Things 2007 conference, the winner be introduced during the one day's morning announcements. Submissions should be sent to: webmaster@higherthings.org



Note: All submissions are subject to consideration and use by Higher Things. By submitting an image, the designer(s) agree that said design is the sole property of Higher Things, Inc. and can be edited and used at the discretion of Higher Things. Furthermore, upon submission the designer(s) legally transfer full ownership rights of the image to Higher Things, Inc. and release themselves of any claim to legal ownership. Higher Things reserves the right to use any and all submitted design and/or portions thereof, and may do so without reservation.
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