AI represents the fastest-growing and most significant technology innovation of our lifetime. Adoption rates of AI tools are expanding at a breathtaking pace, and there are very few areas of human activity that are not already being affected by its influence. 

The weakest link in the cybersecurity chain is not the penetration or manipulation of networks or some other complicated technical issue. Rather, the main culprit is human error.

Cybersecurity is a crucial issue that requires the attention of anyone charged with leadership of a church, ministry, school, business, or any other type of organization. The reality is that threats and risks associated with cyberattacks are rising exponentially.

Microsoft Teams represents a comprehensive suite of collaboration and document management tools that enable ministry and assist church staff teams to work effectively. Teams is a flexible application that allows churches to assign staff to multiple teams and projects and work effectively with documents, reports, and other data. 

Although very much a fixture in daily news reports, cybersecurity concerns are not new. Cybersecurity was at the forefront of technology conversations before the Internet was freely available in coffee shops and airports. Believe it or not, hacking started with phone systems, long before computers were household items.

In a time when digital interactions touch so much of our ministry, securing your church identity and accounts has never been more critical. Cyber threats are coming from all sides, poised to exploit vulnerabilities and compromise sensitive information.

In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month we want to encourage you to remain vigilant in keeping your data safe. We’ve created a webinar with a variety of resources that can assist you and your staff in keeping your organization cybersafe. 

In 1995, a small group of concerned neighbors and faith leaders in Williamson County, Tennessee, came together to formulate a comprehensive, collaborative solution to the complex issue of poverty in their community. The ministry they began, GraceWorks Ministries Inc., was and is guided by its motto, “Neighbor serving Neighbor, by the power of God’s grace.”

Older technology devices may very well be one of the biggest security threats in your ministry.

Unfortunately, most churches do not fully understand this hazard. Old devices often have known vulnerabilities that make them an easy target for attackers. 

With today’s church management software and technology systems, churches can track and utilize data for ministry to a degree not enjoyed by churches at any other time in history. The modern church’s ability to collect, retain, organize, and utilize member and ministry data provides endless ministry opportunities; nevertheless, in our work, we find that most churches are missing out on this opportunity.