While today’s church audio technology allows for tremendous potential it also can present tremendous problems. Simple systems that always worked now need a bit more skill and dedication to keep operating. Sound is a vital aspect of any church ministry.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?”
Jonathan Smith is the Director of Technology at
Faith Ministries in Lafayette, Indiana. You can reach
Jonathan at jsmith@faithlafayette.org and also follow
him on Twitter @JonathanESmith.