Posts Tagged ‘Leadership’
TCOs 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…
Read MoreFractional Leadership
Wait … fractional leadership? Huh? The term might conjure up concerns of leaders being carved into fractions. Trust me, that’s not what we’re talking about Rather, we’re referring to fractional access to these individuals in leadership roles. The concept has been around for a long time The idea behind fractional leadership is that instead of…
Read MoreMicrosoft 365 vs Google Workspace
One of the most frequent questions we are asked at MBS is Microsoft or Google? This question is often asked as ministries consider Microsoft or Google for services like email, SPAM filtering, productivity apps like word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations and communication services such as video calls, chat and messaging. Both offer charity donations for…
Read MoreThe best ChMS is…
(If only it were that easy.) Picture it: for five easy payments of $19.95, I can provide you with the best Church Management Software (ChMS) on the planet. It does everything your ministry needs, and it does it how your ministry needs it done. The look and feel are perfect. All the reporting you need…
Read MoreDon’t Go it Alone
Can I ask you a question? Do you want your IT staff to go it alone? Do you want them learning from others or solving all problems in a vacuum? By default, many IT folks prefer to go it alone, but that may not always be best, especially in ministry. The cliché is silos vs.…
Read MoreChurch IT – third edition released!
At MBS, advancing the Kingdom includes providing access to church IT and ministry technology resources that everyone can utilize. Regardless of whether you’re a client of MBS, these resources are available to you. Numerous complimentary resources can be found here on our website at https://mbsinc.com/articles. Our founder, Nick Nicholaou, authored a book titled ‘Church IT’…
Read MoreAI Policy for Churches and Ministries
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, and like it or not, everyone is using it. That means those inside and outside of your ministry are probably already using AI. Whether that is good or bad is ultimately a leadership decision every ministry is going to have to make. While the legal system is struggling to keep up,…
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