Every church dedicated to excellence wants the best church technology for their team. But here's the secret no one will tell you..
The truth is, there is a lot of great technology out there created specifically for churches. There is no shortage of quality options, and it can feel overwhelming to find the right fit for your church.
We will cover what to look for and how to sift through the hundreds of church management softwares and livestream services, but at the end of the day, the #1 thing to look for is buy in from your team.
Strong technology makes for better worship services, volunteer experience and streamlined administration.
With all the resources, free training and tools available online, there has never been a better time to put your church ministry on the map!
But if your volunteers and staff aren't open to learning or integrating a new technology into their processes, none of that matters. Start the conversation now and make sure everyone is on board.
Ok, now that that's out of the way, let's get into it.
The importance of a strong Church Management Software goes without saying. The software you choose essentially serves as the backbone of your entire administrative office.
Do you only need volunteer scheduling capabilities? Does your church have a lot of events that require more administrative support? Do you have several new visitors every Sunday to follow up with? Are you hoping to manage your churches finances within this software?
How you answer these questions determines what level of software is best for your church and ensure you only pay for what you need. Needs vary based on the size of the church, and price varies by need, so knowing what you are looking for makes the process easier.
Small Church Support: Key Features To Look For In A Church Management Software
Church management softwares offer a range of features, but for small churches, here are some essential features to consider that will help guide you in your search.
While church technology can serve your ministries various departments, it also serves the church body.
For those who can't attend church on Sunday every week, live streaming makes it accessible for everyone, and helps reach a wider audience to catch new people. It is an integral piece in a connected church - ensuring the whole church body is connected, even if they can't be there in person.
Like any church technology, your needs will vary depending on the size of your church. No matter your size however, here are some non-negotiable, essential features to look consider when considering live streaming servers.
Like any church technology, you needs will vary depending on the size of your church, but generally speaking these key features will set you up for high quality streaming capabilities.
Your website is a place you can capture new members and provide resources for your congregation. It is a massively valuable asset for your church and congregation! A strong online presence helps with church growth, and church communication.
A lot of church websites include all their churches basic information but forget to include ways to engage and connect.The difference between a church and a community is how connected your members are. Providing ways to plug in and serve is the first step to building a strong community.
Remember to put handles for your TUVU and include contact information so people can follow your ministry and keep in touch.
A good church website will also integrate responsive design, multigenerational interface, and utilize SEO to rank well and reach more people.
Here is a check list to help you build a strong church website:
We want to provide church leaders with all of the best and latest technology so the power of the Gospel can go further faster! And what better way to share God with people than on social media? It is such a powerful evangelism tool.
A focused social media effort enables you to maximize trends to your benefit, target your marketing, and build a strong online presence and community. Monitor analytics and adjust your strategy accordingly to get the most out of your platforms.
Social media can be a great way for churches to communicate with their congregations, but a huge limitation of traditional platforms is they cater to advertisers rather than users (as mentioned above).
If your reach and impressions are low, it doesn't matter how high your growth rate is. The system is working against you because no one can see your content!
That's one of the reasons we created TUVU. So pastors, church leadership and church communities could communicate with each other on a secure platform and actually SEE each others posts without invasive advertisements or algorithms designed to favor advertisers.
The explore page alone is a prime example of why encouraging your congregation to connect on traditional social media might not be the wisest way to stay connected.
Traditional social media might hurt more than help your church. Never in history has there been more access to a world of knowledge and information. With the internet on our personal phones and computer, there is so much opportunity. But with increased accessibility lurks the increased danger of seeing things we don't want to be exposed to. Never mind our church and our kids.
TUVU is technology created to facilitate meaningful relationships and community building without subjecting you and the people you love to compromise.
TUVU is quickly becoming the standard for social for churches around the country. This technology provides a way for members to connect with one another in a deeper way, and to stay plugged in with their church between Sundays.
Unlike other social media platforms, TUVU is family friendly and all about wholesome values! And because it is accessible from mobile or computer devices, it is easily accessible for everyone.
TUVU is an essential for church technology. Having a safe and secure digital place for your church to connect online is important, and TUVU makes it easy. Finally, your church members can fellowship digitally without all the concerns that come with traditional social.
Our mission at TUVU is to help the church body build community and stay connected with one another. We hope these free church technology tips help you and your ministry thrive in every way!
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