A Key Component of Thankfulness: Joy
Sometimes we leave out a key component of thankfulness: joy
Jonathan Smith
Are You an IT Pro? Maybe Ministry’s for You
Even if churches can compete with corporate salaries the pool of people to hire from continue to shrink. Maybe Information Technology Ministry is for you.
Who Are We Building For?
Churches all across the country are building new buildings, and I’m often asked to provide input on technology needs. I ask, “Who are we building for?”
How Parents Can Use Christian Social Media
One area of tremendous ministry potential is helping to close the technology gap between parents and their kids regarding the use of social media.
If I Could Only Fellowship with Techies
Full disclaimer: This is an article for IT people. Do NOT read this unless you are an IT person, manage an IT person, know an IT person, interact at any level w...
The Golden Rule of Data Protection
While data can mean a lot of things it is important for us to remember that in the church world data means people and people means souls.
Parental Controls Still Require Parents
Last month we talked about the illusion of privacy on social media. I appreciate the many responses I received, and want to continue to build on the discussion ...
Keeping Your Family SAFE Online This Summer
"Your kids will likely spend more time on their mobile devices this summer than any other time of year. Here’s how to keep them safe."
Stress in IT
Good IT folks are burning out quickly and turnover rates are high among tech staffs because of stress in IT. Here are three ways to identify it.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE PRIVACY ILLUSION: Facebook, Cambridge Analytica and Us
The place of social media in our culture has taken a dramatic turn over the past few months.
Jonathan Smith
Jonathan Smith is the Director of Technology at Faith Ministries in Lafayette, Indiana. You can reach Jonathan at [email protected] and also follow him on Twitter @JonathanESmith.
