Defending Your Ministry Against Cybersecurity Attacks

Chris Holub

10/04/2022 | 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

It’s one thing to launch an online portion of your church. It’s another thing to have a few protocols in place to ensure that the privacy and security of your staff and congregation are actively in place before someone tries to hack in. A few best practices can make all the difference.. In this digital age, everything an organization does must have a cyber security component because technology touches every aspect of our lives. Churches are not exempt from this threat as they often store the personal and financial information of their members, which can be tempting to hackers who are looking for ways to steal such information. If your church is hit with a data breach, it will cost you in time and money, as well as severely damage your ministry’s reputation. This session is designed to show you ways your church may be vulnerable to cyber-attacks and what you can do to protect your organization.

Why Your Ministry Needs a Relationship Management System

Melinda Anderson

10/04/2022 | 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

If attendance notes, giving logs and guesstimates are holding you back, it might be time to lean into new tools. Discover how a “RMS” can help you better understand and serve the many relationships within your church body.

Microsoft Experience @ CTS
Applications of Immersive Technology in Ministry

April Speight

10/04/2022 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Metaverse technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are changing how we interact and engage with people and the world around us. When used as a supplement rather than a replacement for real-world interaction and presence, Metaverse technology can provide an immersive experience beyond what we could ever imagine. In this session, we’ll explore various ways to integrate immersive technology into the church and where to begin with planning your Metaverse adoption strategy.

Microsoft Experience @ CTS
Microsoft HoloLens 2

Joe Bailey

10/04/2022 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

In this presentation, Microsoft will be showcasing the Microsoft HoloLens 2, and its many features. Additionally, they’ll be presenting custom content developed with digital characters and how they can be used within the workplace and or/church space and beyond to reshape the way we tell stories, present data, or just entertain our audiences.

Crypto Currency

TBD

10/04/2022 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

As digital monetary systems go mainstream, churches are having to weigh the pros and cons of accepting cryptocurrency. This session will help you better understand what cryptocurrency is, what are the pros and cons of using cryptocurrency and how best to manage to mitigate risks.

Technology Roundtable

Keith Odom

10/04/2022 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Calling all Church CTOs, CIOs, Pastors of Innovation & Technology, IT Directors & IT Managers for an informative roundtable on the future of technology in the church and how with our collective efforts, we can provide training, support, access to resources and encouragement to one another. We’ve got to major plans happening in the Spring of 2023 and we want you to know what’s going on.

Augmented Reality in The Church

L.Michelle Salvant

10/04/2022 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Microsoft Experience @ CTS
Microsoft HoloLens 2

Joe Bailey

10/04/2022 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

In this presentation, Microaoft will be showcasing the Microsoft HoloLens 2, and its many features. Additionally, they’ll be presenting custom content developed with digital characters and how they can be used within the workplace and or/church space and beyond to reshape the way we tell stories, present data, or just entertain our audiences.

Transform Your Culture of Giving With AI and APPS

Anthony DeShazor

10/05/2022 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learn how you can make tech work for you. Transform your current donors from one-time or irregular giving to consistent supporters, resulting in abundant generosity to fund your vision into reality.

Microsoft Experience @ CTS
Microsoft HoloLens 2

Joe Bailey

10/05/2022 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

In this presentation, Microsoft will be showcasing the Microsoft HoloLens 2, and its many features. Additionally, they’ll be presenting custom content developed with digital characters and how they can be used within the workplace and or/church space and beyond to reshape the way we tell stories, present data, or just entertain our audiences.

Microsoft Experience @ CTS
Applications of Immersive Technology in Ministry

April Speight

10/05/2022 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Metaverse technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are changing how we interact and engage with people and the world around us. When used as a supplement rather than a replacement for real-world interaction and presence, Metaverse technology can provide an immersive experience beyond what we could ever imagine. In this session, we’ll explore various ways to integrate immersive technology into the church and where to begin with planning your Metaverse adoption strategy.

Ministry Effectiveness: How and What to Measure

Brandon Waldron / Ben Gowell

10/05/2022 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Every stat has a story. Every number has a name. When we objectively watch how our ministries ebb and flow, we can make informed decisions for the future from campus expansions to new hires, sermon pivots and beyond.

Church Online: Principles of Production

Blair Drake / Michael Chamot / Ian Matchner

10/06/2022 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Time to expand your in-person experience to audiences online? Learn how to keep excellence, efficiency and teamwork front and center through the entire journey. We’ll share some of the tips and tricks we’ve learned over the past few transformative years.

6 Steps to a Strategic Technology Roadmap

Chris Holub

10/06/2022 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Technology comes at a price. Learn how to separate wants versus needs so your church can effectively invest in the right tools for the road ahead. Whether your church is tech-savvy or just beginning, these principles can help any team prioritize and scale.

Virtual Reality Church - Unchartered Territory (The Future of Virtual Reality & The Church)

L.Michelle Salvant

10/06/2022 | 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

How cutting-edge should the church be? Are we ready for ministry utilizing virtual reality? What exactly is virtual reality? At what point will virtual reality church become widely accessible? This is for certain to be an interesting discussion.