Author:Robert Elliott

Volunteers are the heartbeat of many churches and charities—from stewards and youth workers to tech teams and foodbank helpers. Keeping track of their contact details, availability, skills, and safeguarding checks is essential—but so is protecting that information. When managing personal data, especially within a church or non-profit, we are stewards of trust. A secure, well-organised …
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For churches and charities, keeping costs low while building an effective online presence can be a challenge. Thankfully, the open source movement provides powerful, free tools that empower mission-driven organisations to create professional websites without breaking the bank. Open source means the code is freely available, maintained by a community, and often customisable to your …
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A church website is often the first point of contact for visitors, newcomers, and curious seekers. In today’s digital age, having a well-designed, easy-to-navigate site is not just helpful—it’s essential. The good news? You don’t need to be a professional developer to build one. With WordPress, creating a church website is both achievable and affordable. …
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The mission of the Church has always been to reach people where they are—and today, more than ever, that includes the digital world. From livestreamed services to social media outreach, technology gives us powerful tools to share the Gospel and support our communities. But technology isn’t just about modernising worship. It’s about creating new opportunities …
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Many people see programming and tech work as purely secular disciplines, removed from spiritual life or ministry. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Your technical skills—whether in coding, cybersecurity, design, or IT support—can be powerful tools in God’s hands when used with purpose and compassion. God Can Use Any Skill for His Glory …
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In the world of technology, data is everywhere—stored in spreadsheets, cloud systems, church rosters, and volunteer logs. Whether you’re organising donations, tracking attendance, or building a faith-based app, structured data matters. That’s where SQL comes in. Structured Query Language (SQL) is a powerful, easy-to-learn language used to manage and retrieve data stored in relational databases. …
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In a world where digital access is increasingly essential, building websites that are inclusive and accessible is not just a best practice—it’s a responsibility. As Christians called to serve all people with compassion and care, creating websites that everyone can use, regardless of ability, is one way we can live out that calling online. Why …
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In today’s digital world, technology is more than just a tool—it’s an opportunity to serve. Whether it’s building accessible websites, managing data securely, or using open-source tools for non-profits, tech skills can make a real difference in people’s lives. This May, we’ll explore how technology and programming can be used to uplift communities, empower churches, …
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