Cybersecurity rightfully occupies a spot at the forefront of the news today and is a topic of great concern for leadership in churches, ministries, businesses, and organizations of every kind. The concept can be overwhelming to many, and unfortunately, too many churches do not have a comprehensive strategy in place to prevent attacks from those…
There are many things to think about when planning a construction project for a new or renovated church building. Purpose and need, city building codes, emergency exit routes, fire codes, functionality and design, and a myriad of other things must be considered. One especially important thing that often gets pushed to the backburner is the…
While these tips are written in the context of Microsoft Teams, the basic principles can be applied to whichever file sharing & storing platform you use, be it Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, etc. One of the most important aspects of a collaborative work environment is file storing and sharing. Our favorite file management platform…
No matter the industry or job title, videoconferencing is pretty much par for the course in today’s work environment. Connecting remotely with people, no matter where you are in the world, is an incredible aspect of the world we live in, and the events of the last few years have made it more common and accessible…
Because technology and the IT department are so intimately integrated into so many areas of a church’s operations, there is often a question of where the responsibility for particular policies or recommendations falls. Some believe that IT should drive specific policies because those policies are so closely intertwined with, and enabled by, technology solutions. Others…
An All-Too Common Scenario You hear a new story almost every day. Cybercriminals use social engineering to bypass technology safeguards and security protection to infiltrate email systems, bank accounts, credit card accounts, member databases, and other areas containing sensitive data. The criminals then utilize the data to steal money and identities, create access for future…
The Need Brentwood Baptist Church has had a unique calling to radically care for the special needs community of Middle Tennessee for a long time. Seven years ago, more and more families with individuals impacted by disability started coming to church, and very quickly it became apparent that there was a very large community with…
Office 365: A Powerful Platform that Enables Ministry, Enhances Stewardship, and Elevates Performance There are seemingly a thousand and one technology tools available to help you accomplish all the things you need to get done in a typical workday. From communicating with your team, planning and building out projects, creating presentations and visuals, conducting virtual…
We partnered with Lee Cool and Smart Church Solutions to chat about The Top 5 Overlooked IT Functions Related to Church Facilities. Enable superstars Elliott Wood and Travis Phipps share their insight on the intersection of IT and church facilities, from network connection to large scale construction projects. Facilities and IT are so intertwined and present so many…
UpRise: Creating Lasting Change UpRise Nashville is a ministry that perfectly embodies our mission of Changing Lives by Serving Those Who Serve. UpRise is a career development program based in Nashville, Tennessee that primarily serves those who are impacted by financial poverty. UpRise takes a holistic approach to helping the program participants, called Leaders, by…
