Thanks, Apple: Family Cyber Protection Just Got Harder
Earlier this year Apple started blocking parental control and family monitoring apps, a blow to family cyber protection.
Jonathan Smith
Church Audio Tech: “Is This Thing On?”
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.
Church Management Software Relationship Status – It’s Complicated
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?
Numbers Matter in Church
Churches have often had an aversion to numbers. But the scriptures affirm: numbers matter in church.
Should Churches Engage in Data Mining?
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.
The Geeks Real Christmas List
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.
A Key Component of Thankfulness: Joy
Sometimes we leave out a key component of thankfulness: joy
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.
Jonathan Smith
Director of Technology
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.
