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MBS Turns 40
In 1986, Nick and Grace Nicholaou answered God’s call and stepped out in faith to start MBS. Leaving behind promising careers, they entered full-time ministry through a mission that would go on to benefit churches and ministries around the world. For 40 years, MBS has been privileged to provide ministry-focused technology support and services to…
Read MoreIs AI Safe?
The news and media are full of stories about how AI will either solve all of our problems or ruin our lives — and amidst all of that chatter, folks still wonder: Is AI safe? When people ask this question, they might mean several things: The answer depends greatly on how AI is being used.…
Read MoreMicrosoft Publisher RetirementTransition Plan
For many nonprofits, churches, schools, and ministries, Microsoft Publisher has been a trusted tool for decades. Weekly bulletins, newsletters, donor appeals, event programs, brochures, business cards, and fundraising materials have all been created in Publisher because it offered an easy-to-use middle ground between Microsoft Word and expensive professional design software. Microsoft has announced that Publisher…
Read MoreExamining the practice of IT
Why humility and wisdom should go hand in hand As someone who considers himself a quasi-IT “professional,” I’ll admit something many of us in technology probably won’t say out loud: we can sometimes come across as a bit … all-knowing. You know the look — slight head tilt, confident nod, maybe a quiet sigh when…
Read MoreStaff Smart: Solving the church tech talent puzzle
Today, technology staffing is one of the biggest challenges churches of all sizes face — and by ‘today’, I do mean today because it will be different (and perhaps harder) tomorrow. Every church asks the same questions: How many full-time employees (FTEs) do we need? How many part-time? Should we outsource or use contract employees?…
Read MoreVirtualization Volatility
A tech shift churches can’t ignore It’s important for leaders of non-profits — including religious organizations — to stay aware of the ever-evolving technology landscape. While these changes might not seem like a big deal on the surface, at some point they can become a big deal for every entity, both for-profit and not-for-profit. Here’s…
Read MoreTCOs and ROIs and KPIs, Oh My!
Decision-making is hard. Decision-making in areas where you might not be as well versed — like technology (or for me, my vintage car engine) — can be even harder. One way to make decisions relating to technology is to remove the knowledge gap by using objective metrics. Here’s how. Many times, technological decisions are made…
Read MoreMore than a Distraction?
A down-to-earth assessment of AI’s use in ministry contexts We would be remiss in a discussion about technologies that drive a new era in church leadership if we didn’t mention Artificial Intelligence. We are living through yet another life-changing technological evolution. The drastic rise in AI — and its use and application to our lives…
Read MoreDeveloping Trust
The Bible encourages us to surround ourselves with wise counsel — those who are gifted in areas where we lack. But why is it so difficult to let go? Trust and technology go hand in hand. Still, we often don’t know who to trust. Or, we don’t think we need to trust because we already…
Read MoreTech Trends that Matter for Ministry
Technology is constantly evolving, and leaders of all organizations should desire to keep up with the latest technology tools to improve effectiveness. For non-profit organizations, especially Christian ones, the effectiveness gained by technology can often mean the difference between ministry success vs irrelevance. Here are some of the latest technology trends that can help your…
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