Church Tech: Paperless Stewardship
Does stewardship require a signature and a stamp? Or could electronic funds transfers eventually replace offering plates in churches?
Church Tech: The Virtual World of Data
The future for church management systems may be a place where rust does not corrupt and thieves cannot steal. web-based software appeals to churches for its security and access.
Computer Standards for the Parish: Do You Need a Technology Specialist?
Computers are supposed to save time. Telecommunication is supposed to make work easier, right? But anyone who has ever stared at incomprehensible symbols on a screen, pushed Ctrl/Alt/Delete, caught an e-mail virus, or tried to help a friend write or print a report knows that often computers take up time and can make work more difficult. We need to find ways to fix that.
Extend Your Online Church Community
A key for growing your ministry in the 21st century is using the unique power of the Internet to build a meaningful online community. There are hundreds of ways that you, your staff, your members and your visitors can benefit from the far reaching scope of the Internet.
For Your Vital Data, There’s Virtual Office
The Internet can help churches manage their vital information. By taking information management online, your church can make key pieces of data accessible to more people regardless of location, date, and time.
It Takes Time to Maintain a Parish Web Site
How much time should be budgeted for an in-house parish website manager? How much time is needed to maintain the site after the initial development is complete? The answer to this depends on your goals, which need to be determined. Here are guidelines.
Using Electronic Communication to Your Advantage
The Internet has become an invaluable resource for churches. See what some churches have done to make the most of this inexpensive, creative marketing.
