The Human Firewall: Our Only Hope
In the war against nefarious uses of the Internet, the human firewall is our only hope. The fate of the Republic is in your...
How Would Your Church Respond to Cyber-Attacks?
This is a guest post by my friend Lincoln Kaffenberger. Lincoln was a member of our church plant, served as a military officer, and...
Six Laws of Technology Every Pastor Should Know
There is a fascinating article in the Wall Street Journal titled "The Six Laws of Technology Everyone Should Know." It is based on the writings...
Beware the Technological Imperative: Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should
I’m fascinated as I watch folks using technology across the social spectrum. I see folks at the airport fumbling with getting their boarding pass...
Where To Find Great Video Production Blogs
There are blogs about everything online, making it possible for you to learn more about your passion with just a few clicks. If you...
Can You Help Us Out? 3 Steps Before Speaking With The Communications Team
Your communications leader is the go-to guy or gal when you have an announcement to share or information to send to the church. But before...
Do We Really Need Cyber Liability Insurance?
Many churches, ministries, and non-profits are starting to wrestle with the need for any kind of cyber liability insurance. This is a good thing...
Analog Vs. Digital Mixer – The Great Debate
Analog Vs. Digital Mixer? Both an analog mixer and a digital mixer can deliver fantastic sound, but they represent different ways of thinking about the process and...
You Need a Communications Strategy — Not a Communications Policy
You’re a part-time church communications manager, part-time youth pastor, full-time everything else, and you’ve finally—after months of working on it—put the finishing touches on...
Three Steps to Launch Your Live Streaming Ministry
When I started out 3 years ago trying to figure out how to live stream my church’s Sunday services, it was difficult. The information...
Good News: You’re the New Communications Director. The Bad News . . .
It’s your first day of your new job as Communications Director. You sit down at your desk ready to share Jesus with the world...
What’s at Stake When You Procrastinate on Software Updates or License Renewals
We all procrastinate. Sometimes it’s very hard to “just do it”. Within the computer world, putting important things off or avoiding certain situations is...
The Top Video Cameras For Broadcasting Church Services
In today’s world, broadcasting church services has become as important as having a church website was 10 years ago.
Studies have shown that most millennials want to...
4 Tips Toward a Great Church Website
Before your church’s website can even completely load, the average visitor has already formed a first impression. It takes just 50 milliseconds. In a flash,...
New Technology Doesn’t Always Mean “Best Technology”
Years ago my firm researched the current tech directions and strategies in play at the time and decided to buy what looked like a...
Your Handy Video Production Guide – For Beginners!
If you are new to the world of video production, then it is completely normal to be overwhelmed, as there is a lot to learn...
3 Steps to a Weekly E-Bulletin
The sun has risen and you see the light of a weekly email to your people. In spite of your palpable excitement, you don’t...
Mobile Church on a Shoe-String Budget – It CAN Be Done!
Several years ago, I helped transition our church from a single-site church to a 3-campus multisite church. One of our new locations was going...
How to Use Your Phone for Good, Not Evil
Having a phone that never leaves our side has transformed the way we stay in touch: If our kids are in trouble, or our...
Is Your Digital Front Door Working?
Several years ago, I wrote a book titled Opening the Front Door: Worship and Church Growth. It was a simple book, but rather controversial...
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N.T. Wright: the New Testament Is Clear on Female Preachers
While the American church continues to wrestle and debate about the question "What does the Bible say about female preachers?" Theologian N.T. Wright says the New Testament is clear.
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Danielle Strickland: Jesus Is the Healer of Gender Inequality in the...
"Jesus is the great equalizer," says Danielle Strickland. "He’s the great liberator for all peoples"—and that includes women in the church.
