National Gathering of Church IT Professionals
Information Technology Directors, Business and Network Administrators, Help Desk personnel and Web Developers will gather this spring to discuss topics and trends relevant to the uses of technology in a ministry setting at the Spring 2012 Church IT Roundtable Event on April 18-20, 2012 at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, TX.… READ MORE
Active Network Acquires ServiceU
The plot thickens today as ServiceU announced their acquisition by Active Network. This marks the third acquisition this year by Active Network as they make deeper inroads into the church market:
- 02/11 – Active Network acquires Fellowship Technologies
- 07/11 – Active Network acquires Connection Power
- 10/11 – Active Network acquires ServiceU
While this latest move isn’t surprising, it is significant nonetheless.… READ MORE
If You Want to Do Business With Churches….
I talk often with different companies marketing their services and products to the church. I can tell in the first 10 seconds, if a sales person has done their homework before calling. So if you are a technology solution provider, I suggest you read these tips before attempting to do business with churches…
Conference for Church IT Professionals
The Spring 2011 meeting of the Church IT Roundtable (CITRT) is February 23-25 at Calvary Chapel Melbourne (Orlando Area). Registration is only $75.00. If you are serving on staff or as a volunteer in IT at a church or Christian para-church organization, then you should really consider attending this event.… READ MORE
ChMS Comparison Charts
Though the ChMS (church management software) market is small, comparing the solutions available can take some time. If you are looking for a comparison chart of features, take a look at the following:
- Nick Nicholaou with Ministry Business Services, Inc. publishes an annual comparison chart.
About Equip Them
Equip Them focuses on technology as tools for evangelism and spiritual formation in the church and family. It is the personal blog of David Drinnon, pastor and Director of Information Technology and Websites at Second Baptist Church, Houston, TX. The opinions and views expressed on this site are his own and do not necessarily represent those of his church.
Church IT Professionals
The Church IT Network (formerly CITRT) is a peer learning community of Church and ministry IT people. Join the conversation and attend our semi-annual events. Learn More...