Jonathan Smith, Author at MinistryTech

Church Management Software Relationship Status – It’s Complicated

Jonathan SmithFebruary 26, 2019

If you were able to post a relationship status for your church and your church management software it would probably be “It’s Complicated.” What is it that makes Church Management Software such a complex issue in churches?

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Numbers Matter in Church

Jonathan SmithFebruary 12, 2019

Churches have often had an aversion to numbers. But the scriptures affirm: numbers matter in church.

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Should Churches Engage in Data Mining?

Jonathan SmithJanuary 22, 2019

It’s no wonder why data mining has such a negative connotation, but it can also be used to collect tons of data that can be used for greater Kingdom impact.

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The Geeks Real Christmas List

Jonathan SmithDecember 20, 2018

My gift to you this season is a short list to help all those who serve in tech ministries truly celebrate the season. It's the Geeks Real Christmas List.

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A Key Component of Thankfulness: Joy

Jonathan SmithNovember 13, 2018

Sometimes we leave out a key component of thankfulness: joy

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Are You an IT Pro? Maybe Ministry’s for You

Jonathan SmithOctober 21, 2018

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.

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Who Are We Building For?

Jonathan SmithSeptember 30, 2018

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?”

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How Parents Can Use Christian Social Media

Jonathan SmithAugust 7, 2018

One area of tremendous ministry potential is helping to close the technology gap between parents and their kids regarding the use of social media.

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If I Could Only Fellowship with Techies

Jonathan SmithAugust 7, 2018

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...

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The Golden Rule of Data Protection

Jonathan SmithJuly 19, 2018

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.

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