church tech

Do you remember when texting first became “a thing?” It was confusing to me. I didn’t understand why someone would type on their flip phone when they could just call me. My, have times changed. Now, you can text so quickly and efficiently that George Jetson couldn’t have imagined it. As I type this, I look down at my watch and think of how many texts I’ve sent from this little device, via audio. Let’s leverage text message communication for Jesus. Here are five keys to handle it with excellence:

It used to be that you only saw SSL certificates used with online banking and ecommerce. Today, more and more web site owners are choosing to use SSL certificates on their websites for added security, increased trust with their web visitors, and hopes of getting a boost in their search rankings. SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer and are cryptographic protocols that provide communications security over a computer network (Wikipedia). Let’s look at what an SSL certificate actually is, the different kinds of SSL certificates that you can get, and a few things to look out for when installing an SSL certificate on your website.

Part of being a good steward with church technology is to ensure that you get the best value for your money. While many churches face the challenge of being underfunded in the technology department, it is important to consider things other than price when shopping for new gear. The following tips can help churches avoid some of the common problems that can end up costing more money in the long run.

Your new lights are shining bright, your new sound board is installed, and your now worship looks and sounds amazing. Now the only question that remains is what to do with the gear you just replaced. The last thing any church wants is to have unused equipment collecting dust in a closet. Here are a few options that can help your church save space and potentially be a blessing to other churches:

The increasing number of devices on your church's network can put a strain not only on your bandwidth but on you as a tech. While connected devices have made things easier within the church, they have also created a new set of headaches.

Stewarding church funds well is no simple task. Chairs and communion cups are straightforward purchases, but there is no easy strategy for making technology decisions. By watching those who have gone before and seeking wisdom in planning, spending, and utilizing technology to glorify God, churches can avoid pitfalls and make the right purchases for their ministries.

Church tech decisions can be overwhelming, and best practices can vary depending on church size, budget, and mission. Here are a few quick tips to get started.

A little after the New Year celebrations ended, I attended the Consumer Electronic Show (CES). This was my third time attending this annual trade show and exhibition, this time as an exhibitor with the Dutch company IamProgrez. Even though I was acting in a different role, I still came away with refreshing insights into the future several areas of consumer electronics. While there were no churches represented in any of the products or services I saw at the show, I did come away with some takeaways for those in the church tech space who deal with church and community technologies.