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Getting Leadership Buy-In for Technology Spending

Chris Ames (System & Soul)

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About this Course

Has this ever happened to you? You've just come home from a conference, and you're so excited to buy the latest and greatest technology for your church. Maybe it's that cutting-edge sound board or the latest media presentation software. Maybe it's that digital giving solution or mobile app platform that you know will help your congregation connect with the church in more meaningful ways.

You know what you want to buy will be a game-changer for your community. So you tell your church's leadership about it and ask for the budget to make the purchase. You tell your leaders all about the new technology and why it's the best, but for some reason, the message doesn't translate—and you don't get the money you need.

You're not alone. Getting leadership buy-in for technology spending is a challenge for technologists in various church roles across the country. It's hard to get leaders without a technology background to sign off on purchases they don't fully understand.

Fortunately, Chris Ames has found a way.

In this course, learn how Chris, the Director of Digital Environments at North Point Ministries, convinces his leaders to invest in new technology. He'll teach you how to:

  • Communicate a clear vision that aligns with your church's goals
  • Make the case that your purchase is a good use of funds
  • Lean on past successes to get buy-in for something new

If you need help convincing leaders to invest more in technology that matters, then this is the course for you!

"Your church's ability to adapt to an increasingly digital culture hinges on your ability to speak the language of leadership." — Chris Ames

Curriculum27 min

  • Introduction
  • What You Will Learn
  • Speaking the Language of Leadership
  • From Tech Jargon to Missional Focus 7 min
  • Leadership Value 1: Vision Clarity 4 min
  • Leadership Value 2: Good Stewardship 4 min
  • Leadership Value 3: Continuous Improvement 8 min
  • Unaddressed Trends in Technology 4 min
  • Rick Holliday, James Maiocco & Chris Ames
  • Starting the Conversation with Your Leaders
  • To Pioneer or to Partner?
  • Personalization Works, and Here's How
  • Take Action
  • Related Courses

About this Course

Has this ever happened to you? You've just come home from a conference, and you're so excited to buy the latest and greatest technology for your church. Maybe it's that cutting-edge sound board or the latest media presentation software. Maybe it's that digital giving solution or mobile app platform that you know will help your congregation connect with the church in more meaningful ways.

You know what you want to buy will be a game-changer for your community. So you tell your church's leadership about it and ask for the budget to make the purchase. You tell your leaders all about the new technology and why it's the best, but for some reason, the message doesn't translate—and you don't get the money you need.

You're not alone. Getting leadership buy-in for technology spending is a challenge for technologists in various church roles across the country. It's hard to get leaders without a technology background to sign off on purchases they don't fully understand.

Fortunately, Chris Ames has found a way.

In this course, learn how Chris, the Director of Digital Environments at North Point Ministries, convinces his leaders to invest in new technology. He'll teach you how to:

  • Communicate a clear vision that aligns with your church's goals
  • Make the case that your purchase is a good use of funds
  • Lean on past successes to get buy-in for something new

If you need help convincing leaders to invest more in technology that matters, then this is the course for you!

"Your church's ability to adapt to an increasingly digital culture hinges on your ability to speak the language of leadership." — Chris Ames

Curriculum27 min

  • Introduction
  • What You Will Learn
  • Speaking the Language of Leadership
  • From Tech Jargon to Missional Focus 7 min
  • Leadership Value 1: Vision Clarity 4 min
  • Leadership Value 2: Good Stewardship 4 min
  • Leadership Value 3: Continuous Improvement 8 min
  • Unaddressed Trends in Technology 4 min
  • Rick Holliday, James Maiocco & Chris Ames
  • Starting the Conversation with Your Leaders
  • To Pioneer or to Partner?
  • Personalization Works, and Here's How
  • Take Action
  • Related Courses