TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

• Church Tech Today: AI, power and the Church.

• Pushpay: Church administration best practices.

• REACHRIGHT: Church tech stack that actually works.

• REACHRIGHT: Hidden problems with church follow-up systems.

AI, Power, and the Church…

Church Tech Today shares “AI, Power, and the Church: Why Tristan Harris Should Be On Your Radar” (10-minute read/2-hour watch), exploring why church leaders should pay attention to warnings from the Center for Humane Technology co-founder about AI's impact on work, relationships, and society. The article translates secular AI ethics concerns into a biblical framework, offering five core Christian worldview principles and three practical steps for churches navigating this rapidly evolving landscape. WARNING: VIDEO HAS BLEEPED OUT PROFANITY.

Church Administration Best Practices

Pushpay shares “Church administration practices that equip pastors, staff, and volunteers to lead well” (10-minute read), exploring foundational procedures like secure financial handling, background checks, and unified tech stacks to streamline operations and reduce burnout. It offers a 30-60-90 day plan for documenting policies, enhancing communication, and analyzing data, enabling teams to focus on ministry impact. North American church leaders can implement these to foster sustainability and trust, amplifying their outreach without overwhelming resources.

Church Tech Stack Tour: What Actually Works…

REACHRIGHT shares "Church Tech Stack Tour: What Actually Works at 300 People (Not Mega Churches)" (15-minute watch), providing a transparent cost breakdown of the software ecosystem powering a mid-sized congregation. Host Thomas reveals his church's $1,398 monthly tech budget, detailing essential tools across eight categories including Planning Center for management, Overflow for giving, and emerging AI assistants like Claude. The episode is a practical blueprint for pastors and church leaders seeking to benchmark their expenses against an efficient, real-world ministry model..

Church Follow-up Systems

REACHRIGHT shares "The Hidden Problem with Most Church Follow-Up Systems" (17-minute watch), diagnosing common pitfalls in how churches connect with first-time guests. Thomas and Ian discuss five critical errors, recommending strategies like personalized same-day texting, demographic segmentation, and consistent repetition to drastically improve visitor "stickiness." The episode is an essential resource for pastors and ministry leaders aiming to increase their retention rates by simply refining their existing communication processes.

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