Articles
The Community of Church IT People
Most people who work at churches and ministries are in behind-the-scenes positions. There is a group of these modern day heroes of The Faith who focus on IT that began gathering as peers in 2006 to and encourage each other. They have formed the Church IT Network, and their impact is huge!
Read MoreVideo Calls – Will the Technology Survive?
With video call technology so prevalent and, truly, at most of our fingertips, why doesn’t it take off? Why don’t we see (pun intended) more people making video calls?
Read MoreDigital Wallets
I’ve been using digital wallets for many years; they’re terrific! Having all of my credit card, ID, and password information with me at all times is very convenient. But it can also be dangerous, so how do you accomplish that safely?
Read MoreSmartphones – iPhone vs Android
I get asked for smartphone recommendations a lot. So I decided to put both platforms to the test and see which I like best today, and why!
Read MoreProtecting Your Data– Is It Really Worth the Hassle?
The value of some church assets is difficult to assess. Personnel, congregational goodwill, and data are just a few examples of assets whose value is usually understood only once it’s gone. None of us would say our data has no value to the organization, but trying to figure out what it’s worth so we can adequately protect it is challenging.
Data is one of the most valuable assets a church has. Protecting it isn’t difficult, but must be approached as deliberately and strategically as fire and security protection.
Read MoreNewer Software Charity Licensing Includes Social Engineering
Some new software charity licensing agreements include social engineering non-discrimination requirements. Which are they? What do they require churches and nonprofits to agree to? And are you safe to just accept them?
Read MoreCommon Church IT Mistakes, Part 1
This series will cover some of the most common mistakes churches make in this vital area based on many years of church IT consulting.
Read MoreTechnologically Taking Attendance in Churches
While at a meeting of church business administrators of very large churches recently the topic of taking attendance came up. This common topic challenges most in church management. In this particular meeting, however, someone shared a technological solution they’re using that is bringing good results!
Read MoreSurprising Email Facts
© 2014 by Nick B. Nicholaou, all rights reserved President, Ministry Business Services, Inc. Reprinted from Christian Computing Magazine Did you know that email, when sent from your email server to another, may be vulnerable and readable by the public? Or that the route between you and your recipient’s email server may include more than…
Read MoreThe Impact of Windows XP Support Ending
Microsoft announced the date they will stop supporting Windows XP is April 8, 2014; and it’s almost here! What do you need to do?
Read More