church technology

As the church technology market continues to consolidate, the most recent news comes from publically traded Pushpay Holdings Limited (NZSX:PPH, ASX:PP). Late December 12, 2019, Pushpay announced the combination of their solutions with Church Community Builder--the two businesses to deliver a best-in-class, fully integrated church management system (ChMS), custom community app, and giving solution for customers in the US faith sector.

Attending worship conferences provides an opportunity to learn from others, be refreshed, and see how other worship leaders navigate the joys and challenges of that role. Investing in yourself by attending a conference helps you return to church the following week with new ideas and solutions to issues you may have dealt with for years.

Church live streaming has one goal: connecting viewers to the Christian message. Broadcasting a sermon or other church event isn’t a newfangled idea.

Last year was record-breaking for #GivingTuesday with $380 million raised online, a 38% increase from 2017. This year, experts predict that we’ll see a 26% increase in online gifts and raise over $502 million.

In the last 15 years of writing and publishing about church technology, I’ve seen quite a few websites come and go. Some folks start out with gusto only to find that publishing excellent content on a regular basis can’t be a hobby if success is the goal. One such site, Church Relevance, which was founded by Kent Shaffer in 2006, is under new ownership and quickly gaining traction in providing valuable content and insight for church leaders. 

Increasingly, creative media is engaging modern audiences deeply and widely in the Bible. Based in overwhelmingly secular Portland, OR, The Bible Project is at the leading edge of guiding young audiences into Biblical studies. Especially and ironically where faith is least popular, according to Barna Research.

There are key details churches often overlook when beginning a live streaming ministry. Copyright law, content delivery, and metadata use are vital elements to the success of online ministry. When church leaders pay attention to these key areas of live streaming, more people can be reached with the Good News.

Do you think of your church management software as a necessary evil? While working with a database may sometimes feel like a distraction from the work of ministry, a robust church management system (ChMS) is a powerful tool. It is intended to support your team as you accomplish your church’s established goals: connecting people to Christ and helping them grow in their faith.