Software

Open source software is software that is basically free to use, change and share by anyone. Made by many people, it has the potential to become more than any one person or company could plan for. When it comes to church software, a number of open source solutions exist.

Monday morning starts, just like most mornings start. A cup of coffee, small chat with a few co-workers, and then head to your desk to get the day going. Most likely you do not even think about it. You push the power button on the desktop or tablet, wait a little bit, open a program or two and your church management software is up and running. There are profiles to update, events to create, emails to send, and a host of other responsibilities that you hope your ChMS can handle. You use this software every day, but do you really KNOW your church management software provider?

If your church's Facebook reach is declining, you're not alone. While there are several reasons for it, the bottom line is... Connecting with your followers is becoming more difficult.

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.

Keeping kids safe online can be a challenge. Earlier this week we posted an article about Kid-Safe Messaging Apps to help you be strategic about protecting them. We wanted to follow it up with an infographic about ways you can make sure your kids are developing safe internet habits.

Cloud computing has exploded in the past few years. Hard drive costs have plummeted. Internet speeds have increased. Mobile connectivity is better than ever. It's been the perfect storm, and the number of cloud based software solutions has grown with it.

For years, churches and non-profits have been looking for ways to raise funds to pay for needed buildings, projects, and missions. While many organizations still use traditional forms of fund raising, tech-savvy young givers are looking for other options. They want the technology they use daily, to connect with the ways they can make a difference. Enter crowdfunding...

Christmastime in ministry world can be stressful. Sometimes we can wonder why we put up with all the long hours and crazy demands. But, this time of year can also afford us a chance to break out of the mold and do something a little different. You may decide to stretch your creative wings with video. If so, why not try to create something with enchantment (are we allowed to do that in church)?