As summer ends and fall begins, we move from a season of growth to one of harvest. A good gardener knows that fruit appears only when the right conditions for growth have been nurtured. Jesus often used agricultural metaphors, including the parable of the soils (Mark 4, Matthew 13, and Luke 8). While the parable […]
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By Jamshed Patel Known as “digital natives,” Generation Z (Gen Z) challenges the status quo in every way, from pursuing various forms of activism to redefining workplace expectations. They are also changing how they approach religion based on how the generations that raised them approached it. They are putting attending mass on the back burner, […]
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By Sharon McDowell Several years ago, we published an article in this series focused on scams and how increased cell phone use for essential tasks leave us especially vulnerable to all types of cyber scams. “Scams Are on the Rise: How to Stay Safe” contains valuable information about cyber security that is still relevant, given […]
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As church leaders, we’ve seen this pattern before: A groundbreaking technology emerges, and our first instinct is often caution — for good reason. When the printing press first appeared, some worried it would help spread false teaching. When television entered homes across America, many feared it would undermine our values. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) raises […]
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The line between security and convenience can be challenging to navigate. I frequently speak with pastors and ministry leaders about how to protect an organization while still empowering users to accomplish their mission. The more secure you are, the less convenient it is for the users. The more convenient it is for the users, […]
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Mobilized in the right ways, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can drive all three By RaeAnn Slaybaugh As one might imagine, A Seattle Church is full of early adopters. Located in the middle of the Amazon campus and across the street from the Meta Seattle headquarters, the church sits on a corner with Amazon, Apple, Meta, and […]
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By Wale Mafolasire In the rapidly evolving world of technology, few innovations have sparked as much conversation, curiosity, and concern as artificial intelligence (AI). As the founder and CEO of a mobile app for online giving dedicated to empowering churches and their communities, I’ve participated in countless discussions revolving around the intersection of faith and […]
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STEWARDING MEDIA FOR MINISTRY: How Without Walls Church streamlined content creation with creative.space By RaeAnn Slaybaugh For 15 years, Jeff Watkins’ involvement at Without Walls Church in Mesa, Ariz., has grown exponentially. In 2010, he started out as a volunteer. In 2013, he was enlisted as a contractor. Finally, in 2017, Watkins was brought on […]
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By Denise Craig, CAE, CCA When you serve a church of any size, mental health issues will arise at some point. Whether it’s a staff member, a congregant, or someone from the community, mental health is a real issue. As the church, we care for people, not just for their spiritual health, but we also […]
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By Georgia McKnight The risk of child sexual abuse in the Church is real … and not new. Media in its various forms has bristled with horrifying headlines for three decades; few have provided any positive coverage. Since 2000, steady messaging from insurance professionals, lawmakers and subject matter experts has revealed a lack in the […]
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