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Welcome to the Concordia Technology Solutions Resources Center. Here you will find a collection of articles, ebooks, webinars, and other tools to help you leverage technology in your ministry.
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Technology & Your Ministry
At Concordia Technology Solutions, we believe that technology can help you accomplish the management side of church work, so that you have more time for the real tasks of ministry.
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Read Article4 Church Website Must-Haves in 2023
Having a website is a non-negotiable for churches today—but having a good website is even better! If you don’t have a marketing or communications team, it can be overwhelming to figure out...
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Read Article7 Easy Steps to Build Your Church Website
Building a church website is no small feat. When you consider all the elements that go into such a project, it can quickly become overwhelming. Yet when you break it all down step by step,...
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Read Article23 Finance Terms Every Pastor Should Know
The financial situation of congregations and nonprofit ministries is very important, though it is a topic that does not garner enough attention in leadership. Pastors need to be involved...
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Read Article23 Finance Terms Every Pastor Should Know
The financial situation of congregations and nonprofit ministries is very important, though it is a topic that does not garner enough attention in leadership. Pastors need to be involved...
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Read ArticleOrganizing and Updating Your Church Office
It’s no secret that certain seasons in the Church Year fall into the category of “busy.” But what about when the pace is a little less rushed and your week isn’t filled with multiple...
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Read ArticleFostering Community through Church Management Software
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Read ArticleHow To Best Coordinate Your Church Volunteers
With identifying roles, recruiting, training, supporting, encouraging, and appreciating, volunteer management can quickly seem like an overwhelming task. Add to all of this that the ways...
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Read ArticleHelpful Tips for Planning Your Church's Lent Communications
As the season of Lent approaches, your preparations are likely well underway, but it often seems a mountain of to-dos remains as Ash Wednesday comes closer. Here are a few reminders and...
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Read ArticleRepurposing Your Church Newsletter for Facebook
As you work on your church’s social media plan, making the most out of the content you already have should be on the top of your mind in order to get the most out of your limited time...
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Read ArticleMental Health and Technology as Christians: An Interview with Heidi Goehmann
Mystery, tension, data, connection, and creativity. These were recurring threads throughout my discussion with licensed clinical social worker, author, and hope-driven mental health...
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Read Article7 Steps to Learning Social Media
In the process of creating new and fresh content for your church on different social media platforms, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. Although the process may take a while...
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Read ArticleThe Internet and the Church: In It, Not of It
“I think [social media] is evil,” a friend told me this morning. I don’t think this is an uncommon view, especially with the people I typically spend time around. Pastors and parishioners...
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Read ArticleDigital Citizenship in Church Work: An Interview with Trevor Sutton
Digital technology is a part of daily life and our collective life together. I sat down via Zoom with Rev. Trevor Sutton, a pastor, speaker, and coauthor of Redeeming Technology: A...
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Read ArticleHow to Pick the Right Church Management Software
There’s a good chance that “How to Pick the Right Church Management Software” wasn’t a class you or your pastor took in college or seminary. Every church has its own unique needs, so every...
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Read Article5 TikTok Content Ideas for Your Church to Reach People the Right Way
At the end of Matthew, as Jesus was preparing to ascend to heaven, He gave His followers one last command: “Go therefore and make disciples.” Although these words were spoken almost 2,000...
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Read ArticleFree Fall Resources for Online Church Giving
If you’re not aware, Vanco is an online giving tool that integrates with Church360° and Shepherd’s Staff. With Concordia Technology Solutions and Vanco, you can spend less time on the...
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Read ArticleEight Tips to Boost Recurring Giving for Your Church
Vanco is an online giving tool that integrates with Church360° and Shepherd’s Staff. We know some churches are hesitant to get started with online giving.
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Read Article8 Reasons Members Aren’t Ready to Give to Your Church
Every church, regardless of size, relies heavily on donations. But the offering is more than just a donation to support various projects or meet certain fundraising goals. And it is...
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1:00:24Watch VideoKeeping Track of New Visitor and Member Information with Church360° Members
This overview training walks attendees through the basics of Church360° Members and describes all essential functionality for tracking attendance, offerings, events, pastoral visits, and more. The web
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1:24:34Watch VideoTime Saving Tips for Worship Planning with Lutheran Service Builder
Get an overview of how your church can save time planning worship services in Lutheran Service Builder. In this webinar hosted by Digital Products Manager, Peter Frank, you’ll learn how to: -Give mult
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