Church Tech, Reimagined: A Free Open-Source Approach

The Church spends a staggering $800 million on church management software every year. What if we could make that $0 and reallocate those funds to serving our communities and leading more people to Christ? That's what our next Podcast guest is on a mission to do.

Join our host, Dan Babcock, as he shares the inspiring story of Michael Byrd, an entrepreneur with a profound passion for the church. With over two decades of experience in church leadership and a successful career in the tech industry, Michael recognized a unique calling: to make groundbreaking software open-source and freely available to churches worldwide. Tune in to today's episode to learn how leaders can harness their God-given gifts, passions, and resources to revolutionize the way the world learns about Jesus.

• All Christians are called to evangelize, but that looks different for everyone
• Your unique gifts, experiences, and passions empower you to honor God and serve others in your own way
• Uniquely gifted followers of Christ become leaders when they commit to using their gifts for His glory
• "Romans 12 entrepreneurs" recognize unmet needs or underserved populations and innovate solutions that glorify God and bless people
• When God instills a vision within you, persevere and bring it to fruition
• While entrepreneurs recognize and pursue countless opportunities, it's vital to prioritize your core mission and purpose
• Prioritizing your most impactful endeavors may require you to exit less impactful projects
• Surround yourself with partners and mentors whose strengths complement your own, fostering mutual growth and expanded perspectives
• Churches spend $800 million per year on church management software
  • If every church used free, open-source platforms, how could that $800 million per year be used for greater reach and impact?
• Churches should utilize technology that frees up valuable time and energy to focus on their mission
• By providing high-quality, free church management software, ChurchApps empowers churches to redirect significant financial resources toward missional impact and discipleship

ChurchApps is empowering churches to grow and thrive by providing free, cutting-edge technology solutions. They offer a suite of open-source tools to help churches streamline operations, such as website building, live streaming, and membership management. The ChurchApps team also provides expert guidance and support in areas like AV and network configurations. By eliminating the financial burden of software and technical expertise, ChurchApps enables churches to focus on their core mission of discipleship and outreach.