Church Tech Today shares "7 Essential Reads to Boost Your Church's Social Media Strategy" (5-minute read), curating a list of foundational books and guides to help leaders move from "digital noise" to "digital discipleship." The selection emphasizes practical advice from experts like Nona Jones and Nils Smith, focusing on building community rather than just broadcasting events. It’s an ideal starting point for technology-challenged churches looking to pick two platforms and master them rather than spreading volunteers too thin.

Church Tech Today shares "21.6 Million People Opened Their Bible on Easter: What that Means for Your Church" (4-minute read), reporting that YouVersion recorded the highest engagement day in its 18-year history this past Easter Sunday. With a 15% increase over last year, the data suggests a massive spiritual hunger that contradicts headlines of religious decline. For local churches, the takeaway is actionable: claim your YouVersion Church Profile to connect with people already searching in your zip code and use "Events" to push sermon notes directly to attendees' phones.

The Lead Pastor shares "20 Best Church Management Software Tools for 2026" (8-minute read), providing a detailed breakdown of the top software solutions for modern ministry. The guide categorizes tools by their "best for" strengths—such as Breeze ChMS for ease of use, ChurchTrac for affordability, and Planning Center for scalability. This is a critical resource for churches still relying on spreadsheets, offering a clear path to automating guest follow-ups and volunteer scheduling.

Church Tech Today shares "10 Ways To Follow Up After a High-Attendance Sunday" (6-minute read), offering a tactical workflow for the weeks following Easter. Suggestions include turning sermons into five-day email encouragement sequences and creating personal text message follow-ups that avoid the "corporate" feel. This is the most actionable piece of the week, helping tech-challenged leaders ensure that new visitors from last Sunday don’t slip through the cracks due to a lack of systems..

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