Jonathan Smith
Jonathan Smith is the Director of Technology at Faith Ministries in Lafayette, IN and the President of MBS, Inc. He is an author and frequent conference speaker. You can reach Jonathan at jsmith@faithlafayette.org and follow him on Twitter @JonathanESmith.
Ministry Tech Leaders
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace for Churches
One of the most frequent questions we are asked at MBS is Microsoft or Google for churches? Both offer charity donations for free use of their services and significant discounts for paid licensing for non-profits.
Ministry Tech Leaders
The Best ChMS Is . . .
It seems the discussion of the best ChMS is a lot more emotionally charged than it should be. Although we’re talking about software that impacts our ability to accomplish our eternal mission, we’re still just talking about … software.
Ministry Tech Leaders
IT Protection: Security vs Convenience
Here's the truth about security vs convenience: The more secure you are, the less convenient it is for the users. The more convenient it is for the users, the less secure your church is and more open to attack.
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Are You Ready? Windows 10 Is Ending Support
Machines running Windows 10 — even the latest version of 22H2 (from the second half of 2022, per the version number listed in the OS) — will no longer receive security patches and updates. While Windows 10 will continue to function, it won’t be secure.
Ministry Tech Leaders
Do Not Disturb Setting – The Surprising Secret To Sanity
Over the past few months I’ve tried a little experiment to limit interruptions and distractions. I keep my phone on the Do Not Disturb setting DND all the time. Wait! What? That’s madness! How do you survive?
Ministry Tech Leaders
AI Policy for Churches and Ministries
It would be wise for churches and ministries to address the appropriate use of AI and at minimum understand who owns the information being put into and generated out of these language models. Every church needs an AI policy.
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Lessons Learned Fron the LastPass Hack
Using a password manager is important and the LastPass hack reinforces the need to use a password manager properly, both individually and corporately.Â
Ministry Tech Leaders
The Human Firewall: Our Only Hope
In war against nefarious uses of the Internet, the human firewall is our only hope. The fate of the Republic is in your hands, literally, in your index finger. What, you think this language is too exalted?
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