It’s entirely possible to make a thorough tech plan, design a perfect system, and then end up with gear that is installed way over budget. Even worse, it may not even meet the complete scope of work. The reason for this often comes down to working with the right (or wrong) technical ministry partner.
Church leadership and tech teams have a perennial problem: maintaining technology systems crucial for ministry, both in the sanctuary and online.
While much of the decision-making process is focused on budget, it is even more important to develop a plan for upgrading, using, and supporting technology solutions. Having a process for tech purchases not only saves money in the long run but promotes good stewardship and mission focus.
We don’t know what 2023 holds any better than we knew what to expect in 2020. But in the middle of what is sure to be challenging economic times, there are a few best practices that will help us weather whatever comes our way
Choosing equipment for a mobile church is significantly different than choosing equipment for a permanent church building. What are the competing values that impact your mobile church equipment selection? Here are three values that make mobile equipment different from permanent.
Bible software can be a great resource for Bible study, graduate studies, sermon prep, personal devotions, group reading plans, and the list goes on. But with so many different options on the market, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. The following considerations will help.
If the people in your church don’t know smart ways to handle finances, they have fewer funds available to give. And what extra money they may otherwise have had can easily be gobbled up by forgotten subscription renewals or a mistaken idea of how much they’re spending. Many want to give more, they just don’t have the financial know-how to make it happen.
As a leader in a small church, you can’t afford to let church technology stand in the way of relationships. Technology can’t—and shouldn’t—replace relationships. Instead, it needs to empower the people of your church to deepen relationships with one another.
Pastors, ministers and church staff don't make a ton of money unless you're a famous TV preacher, so they have to be careful when spending money on their church computer. We want something that's affordable and powerful enough to keep running even if the pastor or staff member needs to multitask. That's why we decided to offer a round-up of the best low-cost church computers for the pastor, ministry staff, and other users at church.