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In today’s world we are inundated by sales pitches that over promise and over simplify. In response to this, we as ministry leaders, become skeptical of anything that even remotely smells of a sales pitch. Because of our skepticism, we have fallen into the temptation of making things harder than they need to be. Guest follow-up has been a casualty of this battle for far too long in churches and ministries across the country.

Kids are becoming more and more tech savvy every day. While it's great when you have a computer issue to solve, it can be a challenge when it comes to the ways they communicate with peers. Older kids and teens want to stay in touch and know what their friends are up to. More often than we want to know about it. So how can we give them freedom while keeping them safe from inappropriate content and online predators?

Personal requests for special prayers are not uncommon for churches, but with larger congregations, it can be difficult to reach out and make sure that all members prayer requests are heard. To save you time in tracking down church goers who may be looking for a private prayer, and to make it easier for them to do so, you can employ some modern technology that will help ensure that everyone’s prayers are being met.

Vacation Bible School is a fantastic way to bring the message of your church to its younger members, while having fun doing it. This is a big responsibility. You are not only responsible for their spiritual growth, you are now in charge of their physical well being.

Follow these tips to ensure that you are able to excel at both:

The mobile device industry has touched nearly everyone in ministry in one way or another. Mobile use is now nearly ubiquitous, as well as incredibly diverse and accessible.

So what does mobile look like for folks who work in ministry but do not have pastoral roles? Ministries such as children's and youth ministry, church communication and marketing, and welcome teams and facilities management face some of the most changes in terms of mobile. With accessible mobile devices and services, what does the future for interactions look like for these ministries?

Churches that are able to embrace technology and use it to their advantage have an easier time not just with retaining membership, but building...

Language matters.  How we use it can either make you feel a part of the conversation or on the outside of a club using...

In this age of technological advancement, much can be said for the occasional snail mail postcard or traditional phone call. I'm a big fan of using the best church technology communication tools to reach your congregation. For some, that's email and social media, for others, phone calls and letters in the mail might be best. Chances are your organization is unique with needs that need to be custom-tailored for your church's atmosphere of communication.