TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

• One Eighty Digital: Church cybersecurity must-dos.

• Church Tech News: Tools for automating Church workflows.

• Worship Facility: PushPay’s Church tech trends 2025 report.

• REACHRIGHT Studios: Posting bad sermon clips? Do this instead.

Church Cybersecurity: Locking the Digital Doors

One Eighty Digital shares “Cybersecurity for Churches: How to Protect Your Ministry (and Your Website) in a Digital World” (6-minute read). This no-fluff guide outlines 13 steps to lock your digital doors. It covers essentials like keeping websites and plugins updated, using secure hosting and SSL, enabling 2FA, regular backups, and training staff to spot phishing – critical measures to safeguard church data and systems.

Ministry Tools for Church Workflow Automation

Church Tech News shares “Automating Church Workflows for Ministry Efficiency” (5-minute read), highlighting how digital tools like Zapier and ChMS platforms streamline guest follow-ups, event signups, and volunteer scheduling. The article emphasizes that automation boosts ministry efficiency by freeing staff to focus on discipleship and outreach.

Church Tech Trends: 2025 Report

Worship Facility shares “2025 State of Church Tech Report Reveals Digital Tools are Shaping the Future of Ministry” (4-minute read) revealing how digital tools are transforming ministry. Key trends include the growing use of AI, live streaming, and mobile engagement to enhance worship experiences and outreach. The report highlights how churches are integrating technology to foster deeper community connections and streamline operations.

Posting Bad Sermon Clips?

REACHRIGHT Studios shares “STOP Posting Bad Sermon Clips! Do This Instead” (9-minute watch), urging churches to ditch bland sermon clips for targeted, creative content. Tips include defining your audience, using carousels, sharing daily devotionals, and posting curated event photos to boost engagement.

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