In 1995, a small group of concerned neighbors and faith leaders in Williamson County, Tennessee, came together to formulate a comprehensive, collaborative solution to the complex issue of poverty in their community. The ministry they began, GraceWorks Ministries Inc., was and is guided by its motto, “Neighbor serving Neighbor, by the power of God’s grace.”…
Older technology devices may very well be one of the biggest security threats in your ministry. Unfortunately, most churches do not fully understand this hazard. Old devices often have known vulnerabilities that make them an easy target for attackers. They can use these vulnerabilities to compromise your ministry and its data. Saving money by extending…
With today’s church management software and technology systems, churches can track and utilize data for ministry to a degree not enjoyed by churches at any other time in history. The modern church’s ability to collect, retain, organize, and utilize member and ministry data provides endless ministry opportunities; nevertheless, in our work, we find that most…
It’s that time of year. Summer break is coming to a close, and we welcome the start of the school year. Parents meet teachers, students get their schedules, and the back-to-school hustle begins. With school back in session, and it being a taxing time for teachers, this is a key time for your church to…
Churches today depend increasingly on technology to enable, support, and streamline ministry activities and operations. Our church partners utilize a growing array of applications, tools, software, and social media platforms to manage ministry and engage with participants and volunteers. They must therefore manage technology assets strategically and intentionally to ensure that they don’t experience disruptions…
In too many churches, the very technology resources that have so much potential to enable and support ministry may actually be hindering ministry efforts by creating complexity and frustration for the staff. Why is this so? And can it be prevented? There are seemingly a thousand and one technology tools available to help you accomplish…
At the dawn of the new year in 2023, something extraordinary was happening with our friends at Cherry Hills Community Church (“CHCC”) in the Denver area. Amid exciting growth and a dynamic increase in attendance, they were also witnessing a significant strengthening of cohesion, unity, service, and love within their staff team. However, things…
While technology can be a great blessing to our personal and ministry lives, it also carries a built-in burden. The laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc., that make much of our daily life easier store valuable personal, financial, and transactional data about us. When data of this type finds itself in the wrong hands, bad actors can…
The server is one of your church or organization’s most crucial technology devices. Although, very likely, servers are a vital part of your daily ministry operations, you might not even know they exist. A server is a device that accepts and responds to requests made over a network. For example, imagine you want to print…
In today’s world, the threat of cybercrime is everywhere but by implementing Trust but Verify, this can help keep your data safe. Imagine for a moment, though, that you have implemented unique, complex passwords, multi-factor authentication, and anti-phishing services. You can kick back and relax because you have done everything right, right? Oh, how we wish…
