This Year @ CTS 2022 Included:

Track #2 Emerging Technology/IT

Get insights from actual church I.T. Managers & technology experts. Hear the latest thinking about the future of technology & emerging technologies and how the church can benefit from it. Within the Emerging Technology/IT track, each session is designed to be innovation super sessions for church I.T. professionals.

10/04/2022 | 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

A workshop detailing the importance and value of kids gaining the necessary foundational STEM skills early in their learning development. Niesha Butler hosts a beginner’s guide on how to host STEAM camps and classes ministry. No tech experience is necessary. The workshop is beginner-friendly and tech-enabled as she demonstrates how to use Minecraft to engage students to learn how to code.

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.

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.

10/04/2022 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

10/04/2022 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

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.

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.

10/04/2022 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

10/06/2022 | 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

10/04/2022 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

10/06/2022 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

10/04/2022 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Metaverse is transforming how people engage with each other and with organizations. As organizations prepare to leverage the viability of the Metaverse, Churches have one of the most significant opportunities to leverage and lead in this space. This session will provide you with what you need to know now—practical insights and strategies to elevate how you enter and excel in this new space.

10/05/2022 | 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

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.

10/05/2022 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

10/06/2022 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

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.

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.

10/06/2022 | 10:15 AM – 11:15 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.