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Technology should not transform ministry, but rather do the things that people don’t have to do so they can do what they do best.

Hannah Hansen

Hannah is a freelance writer and brand designer. She currently lives in Oceanside, California, where her husband serves as a pastor. When she’s not running along the coast, you’ll likely find her cooking new vegan recipes or browsing her local thrift store.

Recent Posts

How to Rank Your Church on Google with SEO

By Hannah Hansen | Mar 18, 2024 12:00:00 PM

Have you ever wondered how Google knows what websites to suggest when you look something up? It’s called SEO—search engine optimization—and it helps users find a website by improving its visibility on search engines. It’s also a valuable tactic for churches and their websites!

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Topics: SEO

How Mass Texting Can Lead to Better Engagement in Your Church

By Hannah Hansen | Mar 4, 2024 7:00:00 AM

Every day, most of us receive text messages—from our family members, coworkers, and friends. But have you ever received a text from your church? The concept might seem foreign to some, but many churches use a mass texting service to quickly communicate with their members.

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How to Know If Your Church’s Office Tech Is Working against You

By Hannah Hansen | Jan 30, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Everyone who works in your church office likely uses some sort of technology for their job, whether it’s your Church Management System, an online scheduler, your website platform, or even your email provider. But are these technologies working for your church?

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Church Management Software Features Your Small Church Actually Needs

By Hannah Hansen | Jan 23, 2024 5:00:00 AM

When a church is looking for a church management software solution, it can be overwhelming to determine what features your church needs and which are unnecessary.

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What Is Church Management Software?

By Hannah Hansen | Nov 17, 2023 12:00:00 PM

One of the biggest challenges churches often face is organizing their members’ information, communications, and giving. While there are many free solutions out there, utilizing a church management software is the best way to keep information organized and secure.

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Topics: Management

4 Church Website Must-Haves

By Hannah Hansen | Aug 22, 2023 2:00:00 PM

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 what information should be on your website.

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Using Custom Snapchat Filters for Your Ministry

By Hannah Hansen | Nov 28, 2017 9:00:00 AM

If your ministry is on Snapchat, I applaud you! Snapchat is, in my opinion, one of the hardest social media platforms to manage and create content for, especially for churches. So the fact that you even have a Snapchat means you’re going in the right direction.

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Topics: Social Media

Church Website Photos—Stock or Original?

By Hannah Hansen | Nov 7, 2016 9:00:00 AM

One of my favorite things on the Internet is horrible stock photos (seriously, just Google “weirdest stock photos.”). Why would anyone ever need a picture of someone wearing space glasses holding an ear of corn? The Internet is a strange and mysterious place.

When you’re picking pictures for your church website, you can either use royalty-free stock photos or images that are of your congregation. There are benefits to both options, so it’s important to weigh your options and choose an option that fits your church website’s needs.

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The Effects of Technology on Millennials

By Hannah Hansen | Aug 9, 2016 9:00:00 AM

This post is an excerpt from the ebook, Millennials and the Church, written by Hannah Osborne.

Millennials have grown up relying on technology. Those born in the early 1980s might remember a time without computers, but TVs were most likely a household staple, and video game systems quickly became a major form of entertainment for young people.

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How to Use Smartphones in Youth Bible Studies

By Hannah Hansen | Jul 5, 2016 9:00:00 AM

Smartphones are, arguably, the single most formative technology in the past decade. With the invention of these devices, anyone can have music, books, and unlimited knowledge (the Internet) at their fingertips everywhere they go. Teenagers, especially, have been exposed to these devices for a large portion of their lives.

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