Vallejo Drive Church is Using the Latest in Podcast Technology

(PRWEB) January 6, 2006 -- Pastor Aivars Ozolins of Vallejo Drive Church has started a weekly podcasting program “Stepping Stones”. Pastor Ozolins is presenting messages which will encourage us to venture into the territory of vibrant Christianity and an abundant life.

Podcasts are radio-like programs that are available for millions of iPods, portable MP3 players, and similar portable players around the world. These programs can be either automatically downloaded for the portable electronic players or listened to on the website.

“Our Christianity may at times become like a coat that we wear for church only -- totally void of its intended meaning and power in our daily lives. My sincere desire is that listening to these podcasts will help people to discover the stepping stones for their lives that lead to a life filled with purpose and God's power to carry it out,” said Pastor Ozolins. “ I am delighted to be able to communicate, through podcasting, with local people as well as people across the globe,” continued Pastor Ozolins.

Every Friday, a new episode will be added. Stepping Stones’ podcasts and audio files can be accessed through The Vallejo Drive Church’s web site (www.graceunconditional.com), PraiseCast’s website (www.praisecast.com) and many other podcast directories.

PraiseCast is the company that provides the technology, communication, and outreach for podcasting as well as live webcasts. “There are millions of people around the world that have iPods and portable MP3 players. Our Podcast services have been effective. We are pleased to enable Pastor Ozolins to enhance his reach and connect with people,” said Vince Imani, president of PraiseCast.

About Vallejo Drive Church:

At Vallejo Drive Church, we define ourselves as a theater, a stage, where the astounding grace of God is enacted and displayed. We don't control the thinking of our members, nor do we control their behavior. We do not pretend to be the way of anyone's salvation. Instead, we seek to provide an environment where worship is lofty, where people are empowered, where salvation happens, and above all, where Jesus meets with us.

Vallejo Drive Church is a congregation of approximately 1,200 people. This warm, caring, congregation of varied ethnic backgrounds gathers enthusiastically as one family every Saturday to worship God in a reverent way.

About Pastor Aivars Ozolins:

Pastor Ozolins grew up in the communist ruled and oppressed Latvia while it was annexed by the Soviet Union. His dream was to study religion and work for a church, but it was impossible in the communist regime. It wasn’t until his family’s miraculous migration to England that he got the chance to freely pursue religious study. Now, from the United States, he freely preaches and touches many souls globally.

About PraiseCast:

PraiseCast’s comprehensive services help religious organizations to use podcasting and webcasting effectively. PraiseCast is a leading provider of Internet broadcasting services to religious institutions and communities.