Posts Tagged ‘Managing IT’
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 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 MoreHelping Your Help Desk
I’ve had the privilege to serve and support church and ministry IT needs for more than 25 years. In that time, I’ve read tens of thousands of help desk tickets, text messages and email pleas for help, and I’ve listened to countless voicemails expressing concern that “something is wrong.” As resources wane, it becomes harder…
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 MoreWindows 10 End of Service – Are you ready?
It seems like just yesterday we were reveling in the announcement from Microsoft that Windows 10 would be the last version of Windows. No more upgrades, no more end-of-service support, no more IT hassle. It seemed utopian. Now here we are. We’re well into Windows 11 — waiting for Windows 12 — and dealing with…
Read MoreMicrosoft Licensing Changes for Nonprofits, Explained
On May 14, 2025, Microsoft sent an email to non-profit grant customers announcing: Your Microsoft365 Business Premium grant is being discontinued. Such words can send shivers up the spines of non-profit staff, as many depend on the Microsoft grants. First, if you’re still shivering, that’s understandable — but please wrap yourself in a warm blanket…
Read MoreReasonable & Essential BYOD Policies
BYOD– Bring Your Own Device– is an IT wave that is sweeping corporations. IT Directors are understandably uncomfortable about this. Adopting enforceable policies will make the difference, however, in BYOD’s success in any organization.
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 MorePlease Protect Your Macs
I know, I know, this can be a controversial topic, but hey, it’s an election year. Apple fans aside, it is important to objectively look at the security of all devices on your network and with access to your ministry data. Whether BYOD or ministry issued, device security matters. The myth that Macs don’t need…
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