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The news and media are full of stories about how AI will either solve all of our problems or ruin our lives — and amidst all of that chatter, folks still wonder: Is AI safe? When people ask this question, they might mean several things: The answer depends greatly on how AI is being used.…

For many nonprofits, churches, schools, and ministries, Microsoft Publisher has been a trusted tool for decades. Weekly bulletins, newsletters, donor appeals, event programs, brochures, business cards, and fundraising materials have all been created in Publisher because it offered an easy-to-use middle ground between Microsoft Word and expensive professional design software. Microsoft has announced that Publisher…

Why humility and wisdom should go hand in hand As someone who considers himself a quasi-IT “professional,” I’ll admit something many of us in technology probably won’t say out loud: we can sometimes come across as a bit … all-knowing. You know the look — slight head tilt, confident nod, maybe a quiet sigh when…

Today, technology staffing is one of the biggest challenges churches of all sizes face — and by ‘today’, I do mean today because it will be different (and perhaps harder) tomorrow. Every church asks the same questions: How many full-time employees (FTEs) do we need? How many part-time? Should we outsource or use contract employees?…

A tech shift churches can’t ignore It’s important for leaders of non-profits — including religious organizations — to stay aware of the ever-evolving technology landscape. While these changes might not seem like a big deal on the surface, at some point they can become a big deal for every entity, both for-profit and not-for-profit. Here’s…

Decision-making is hard. Decision-making in areas where you might not be as well versed — like technology (or for me, my vintage car engine) — can be even harder. One way to make decisions relating to technology is to remove the knowledge gap by using objective metrics. Here’s how. Many times, technological decisions are made…