Posts by dipak
Calendaring in the Church
Churches have three types of calendaring needs: resource calendaring (rooms and equipment), publication calendaring (printed flyers), and personal / team calendaring. Surprisingly, each of these needs is so different that they require separate programs!
Read MoreOff-Site Database Backup
One of the lessons we learned from recent disasters is how important it is to have a copy of your church database and accounting system backed up to an off-site location.
Read MoreComputer Security
It’s not a matter of if a computer will crash, but when. Thus it’s important to protect computer systems from problems that will arise.
Read MoreOffice Furnishings & Layout
Some church offices are more often a collective progression of necessary solutions than a well-executed plan. Additional work areas are often carved out of classrooms, basements, and closets as ministries grow, but an efficient office suite is rarely the result. Churches that analyze and strategize their office needs can come up with some surprising solutions.
Read MoreWise Shopping
In a unique way, we in ministry are stewards of the resources of God’s kingdom. This demands our best efforts at making every dollar count. One way church leaders can spend ministry dollars with confidence— especially in the area of computers and technology— is by adopting a carefully formulated purchasing strategy.
Read MorePastoral Use of Email, Instant Messages, & Text Messages
A pastor’s time is one of his or her most valuable resources. Because it is finite (even pastors only get twenty-four hours in their day), it is important to choose a communication strategy that helps balance the demands of email, instant messages, and text messages with the demands of personal time with God, family, staff, and message preparation.
Read MoreThe Little Tools I Love
Those of us who use technology a lot have a collection of little tools and utilities that we’ve come to rely on that help us get a lot done. Those of our friends and colleagues who use technology very little are often amazed at what we can do! Though many of these are simple, here are a few of my favorite tools that help me accomplish a lot and “Wow!” the masses.
Read MoreWhy Are My System Support Costs So High?
Our team has had the privilege of working on hundreds of ministry networks around the country. We are often appalled at the high support costs our clients paid with their prior engineering/support firm. There are usually three reasons ministries pay more than they should, let’s identify them to help you avoid unnecessary support fees.
Read MoreIt’s A Roller Coaster!
You’re in a building project, and the problem solving seems to be done. But is it? Get ready! This process is a roller coaster ride like you’ve never been on before!
Read MoreComputer First Aid Kit?
Most organizations have an undocumented disaster recovery plan that has never been tested. As many ministries learned in last year’s hurricane season, waiting until the disaster hits is the worst time to test your system.
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