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Are You Ready for Fall: 7 Things to Do to Make the Most of the Next Season

Fall is often a season of change. The leaves on the trees change color before falling to make room for new growth. The weather cools ...

Starting Fresh: Using the Fall as a Spiritual Reset for Your Ministry

With the busyness of the summer, many of your members will have spent time away from home and out of their routines. Their habits of ...

Coming this Fall: Using the Next Season to Introduce New Ministry Opportunities

The new year may start in January, but our church calendars often follow the schools from August to May. With many traveling in June and ...

How to Create and Manage Strong Passwords to Protect Your Data

If you’ve ever created an account for anything online, you’ve been asked to create a strong password. While you want your accounts to be secure, ...

Re-engaging Your Congregation with a Fall Kick-Off Event

The Summer Slump is one of the most difficult times for churches nationwide. With lower attendance and giving numbers, it can be challenging to make ...

Take Control of Your Church App: The PocketPlatform App Manager in Beta!

Remember the days when updating your church app felt like moving mountains? When a simple change to your app’s navigation menu meant putting in a ...

Realm Helps Trinity Presbyterian Take Their Church Operations to the Next Level

When Janet Martin joined Trinity Presbyterian Church nearly two years ago, she stepped into a role that demanded meticulous member management and database administration. Like ...

3 Steps to Effectively Recruit Church IT Volunteers

Information technology (IT) is broadly defined as using hardware, software, networks, and other technology to manage and transmit data. And because of the rapid rate ...

8 Easy Ways to Protect Your Church Data From Cyber Threats

When you work in ministry, you feel the weight of responsibility for protecting your congregation. You’ve considered and implemented things like having a designated security ...

A Wake-Up Call: Why Churches Need an MSP

It starts very innocently. A well-meaning volunteer brings their personal laptop to manage the AV system during service. A helpful treasurer assists with counting Sunday’s ...

The Role of Social Media Screening in Churches and Ministries in 2025

Bringing new people onto your church or ministry team, whether paid staff or dedicated volunteers, is a big step. You’re not just filling a role; ...

No Phishing: 3 Steps to Protect Your Church From Email Scams

Cybercrime is one of those techie buzzwords that sounds complicated and futuristic, leading many to underestimate its real threat. According to a 2020 study, 40% ...