TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

• Chemistry Staffing: Should churches accept crypto?

• The Roys Report: Online scam victim rebounds.

• OXMaint: Best Computerized Maintenance Management System?

• Church Campaign Services: Trends impacting church campaigns In 2025.

• AI For Church Leaders/Church Tech Today: Vibe code for good 2025.

Should Churches Accept Crypto?

Chemistry Staffing shares “Should Churches Accept Crypto?” (4-minute read), a practical look at adding Bitcoin/Ethereum to your giving options. The post outlines benefits (younger donor reach, borderless giving, potential asset growth) and risks (price volatility, IRS property-tax treatment, and anonymous gifts that complicate accountability). It concludes with action steps: define a conversion policy (instant vs. hold), document gift acceptance rules, and align decisions with biblical stewardship and mission—innovate without inviting unnecessary risk.

Online Scam Victim Rebounds

The Roys Report shares “N.C. Church Moves Forward After Thousands Stolen in Online Scam” (4-minute read), where Elkin Valley Baptist Church in Elkin, North Carolina lost $793K in 2022 to email spoofing during a capital campaign. Elkin Valley Baptist Church shares stewardship and spiritual lessons learned on their way to completing the worship center in 2024.

Best CMMS for Churches in 2025?

OXMaint shares “Best CMMS for Nonprofits 2025: Church & Organization Software Comparison” (8-minute read), outlining features and benefits of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems). It compares cost and key strengths for OXMaint and a handful of competitors (but interestingly omits eSpace by Smart Church Solutions) and concludes with implementation strategies and best practices.

Trends Impacting Church Campaigns In 2025

Church Campaign Services shares “Six Trends That Are Changing Church Campaigns in 2025” (5-minute read), a look at how campaigns are evolving beyond fundraising to focus on missional purpose. The article highlights the importance of digital tools, authentic communication for younger generations, collaborative leadership, and being ready with a clear vision before launching a campaign. This shift emphasizes that facilities are tools for ministry, not the end goal.

Vibe Code for Good 2025

ICYMI: Church Tech Today and AI For Church Leaders are hosting “Vibe Code for Good 2025,” in Kansas City, Missouri, September 11-12, 2025. A 2-day, “AI Build-A-Thon” for non-technical ministry leaders, its promise is that, “You'll walk away with functioning tools, not just ideas“. Registration is $300 per person.

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