π₯οΈ ICF DIGITAL - MOVEMENT SUPPORT & COMMUNITY π
Have you ever needed help but didn't know who you can contact? Has something not worked, and you didn't know why?
Here is a quick overview of the most important channels and resources:
π° NEWS & UPDATES
β£ Digital Telegram Channel
β£ AI News Telegram Channel
β£ Website Update Channel
β£ Movement Channel Overview
π« COMMUNITY
β£ Digital Telegram Chat
β£ Discord (Digital & Tech) Community
π PLATFORM STATUS
β£ Website Status
β£ EQUIP Status
β£ ICF Hub Status
You can subscribe to get updatesπ€
π SUPPORT
Use the integrated chatbot on the platform to reach us or write digital@icf.church
We hope that gives you a good overview π
Have a blessed week!
Your ICF Digital Team
Have you ever needed help but didn't know who you can contact? Has something not worked, and you didn't know why?
Here is a quick overview of the most important channels and resources:
π° NEWS & UPDATES
β£ Digital Telegram Channel
β£ AI News Telegram Channel
β£ Website Update Channel
β£ Movement Channel Overview
π« COMMUNITY
β£ Digital Telegram Chat
β£ Discord (Digital & Tech) Community
π PLATFORM STATUS
β£ Website Status
β£ EQUIP Status
β£ ICF Hub Status
You can subscribe to get updates
π SUPPORT
Use the integrated chatbot on the platform to reach us or write digital@icf.church
We hope that gives you a good overview π
Have a blessed week!
Your ICF Digital Team
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π THE NEW WEBSITE π
We have news! I am honored to finally announce that the backend of the new website is now available for you! π₯³
βοΈ ICF Hub is available too
βοΈ Templates & Example Pages
βοΈ Help Center with 120+ tutorials
βοΈ AI Chatbot to support you
Fill out the form to get access π
(only your main admin/project leader)
π GET ACCESS
Checkout the Help Center π
(all our tutorials are available there)
π WEBSITE HELP CENTER
Website Intro + Q&A ποΈ
(Get to know the website & ask questions)
β Tuesday 21.10 | 5pm - 6:30pm (German π©πͺ)
β Thursday 23.10 | 3pm - 4:30pm (English πΊπΈ)
Thank you π
Your ICF Digital Team
We have news! I am honored to finally announce that the backend of the new website is now available for you! π₯³
βοΈ ICF Hub is available too
βοΈ Templates & Example Pages
βοΈ Help Center with 120+ tutorials
βοΈ AI Chatbot to support you
Fill out the form to get access π
(only your main admin/project leader)
π GET ACCESS
Checkout the Help Center π
(all our tutorials are available there)
π WEBSITE HELP CENTER
Website Intro + Q&A ποΈ
(Get to know the website & ask questions)
β Tuesday 21.10 | 5pm - 6:30pm (German π©πͺ)
β Thursday 23.10 | 3pm - 4:30pm (English πΊπΈ)
Thank you π
Your ICF Digital Team
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β οΈ GLOBAL OUTAGES β οΈ
Various tools such as Asana, Canva, and others are currently offline. And also our ICF website since a few minutes
We do not yet have any information about the exact cause, but we are already working on a solution.
Thank you for your patience π
Various tools such as Asana, Canva, and others are currently offline. And also our ICF website since a few minutes
We do not yet have any information about the exact cause, but we are already working on a solution.
Thank you for your patience π
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WE ARE BACK π
The ICF website is alive again π β other tools apparently not yet π’
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It is now clear that Amazon Web Services (Cloud Server from Amazon) is the cause and is experiencing problems π
The ICF website is alive again π β other tools apparently not yet π’
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It is now clear that Amazon Web Services (Cloud Server from Amazon) is the cause and is experiencing problems π
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JOIN THE WEBSITE CHANNEL π€
Today, we have our first website intro video call π
You need the Zoom Link?
π Join the website update channel π
https://t.me/+Y_e0O-HID3pkZGRk
Today, we have our first website intro video call π
You need the Zoom Link?
π Join the website update channel π
https://t.me/+Y_e0O-HID3pkZGRk
THE NEXT ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNITY π
The next Online Learning Community is just around the corner, and we thought we'd take this opportunity to talk about the ICF website and the ICF Hub π
This is a chance for you to ask questions, we'll share some best practices, and we'll have a discussion.
We'll also give you a little insight into the features we have planned for next year. π
ποΈ Wednesday, 19.11
π 06:00 pm (Zurich time)
π Zoom
We look forward to seeing you βΊοΈ
The next Online Learning Community is just around the corner, and we thought we'd take this opportunity to talk about the ICF website and the ICF Hub π
This is a chance for you to ask questions, we'll share some best practices, and we'll have a discussion.
We'll also give you a little insight into the features we have planned for next year. π
ποΈ Wednesday, 19.11
π 06:00 pm (Zurich time)
π Zoom
We look forward to seeing you βΊοΈ
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π€ CHURCH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - WHAT SHOULD I USE? π¨βπ»
In 2017/2018, we as a movement communicated a recommendation for the church management system βElvanto.β Great product, special ICF discount, and even German as a language option. π
Elvanto has since been sold and has not been further developed for some time. π’
For this reason, we as a movement are currently searching for a new tool that we could recommend:
βοΈ We have evaluated over 25+ tools
βοΈ We have currently 3 finalists
βοΈ We have a team that tests the new tools (ICF SWB, Munich, Rhein-Main & Herrenberg)
Whats next? π€
π You can still use Elvanto (There is no official end-of-life). It is still a very good tool!
π You are in decision process for a new tool? Contact us so we can update you on our progress
Our goal is to have tested all possibilities by the end of Q1 and then communicate a new recommendation. π
Your Digital Team
In 2017/2018, we as a movement communicated a recommendation for the church management system βElvanto.β Great product, special ICF discount, and even German as a language option. π
Elvanto has since been sold and has not been further developed for some time. π’
For this reason, we as a movement are currently searching for a new tool that we could recommend:
βοΈ We have evaluated over 25+ tools
βοΈ We have currently 3 finalists
βοΈ We have a team that tests the new tools (ICF SWB, Munich, Rhein-Main & Herrenberg)
Whats next? π€
π You can still use Elvanto (There is no official end-of-life). It is still a very good tool!
π You are in decision process for a new tool? Contact us so we can update you on our progress
Our goal is to have tested all possibilities by the end of Q1 and then communicate a new recommendation. π
Your Digital Team
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π WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK π
Christmas is just around the corner, as is the new year 2026. Things are also slowing down a little at ICF Digital. π
As the year comes to a end, we would like to take this opportunity to collect your feedback. π
We have prepared a short survey for that (takes max. 5 minutes). Your feedback helps us to improve. Thank you very much! π
π π ICF DIGITAL SURVEY π π
Use the holidays to recharge your batteries, spend time with family and friends, and of course celebrate Jesus. βοΈ
Merry Christmas!
Your ICF Digital Team
Christmas is just around the corner, as is the new year 2026. Things are also slowing down a little at ICF Digital. π
As the year comes to a end, we would like to take this opportunity to collect your feedback. π
We have prepared a short survey for that (takes max. 5 minutes). Your feedback helps us to improve. Thank you very much! π
π π ICF DIGITAL SURVEY π π
Use the holidays to recharge your batteries, spend time with family and friends, and of course celebrate Jesus. βοΈ
Merry Christmas!
Your ICF Digital Team
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Digital Community - ICF Movement pinned Β«π WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK π Christmas is just around the corner, as is the new year 2026. Things are also slowing down a little at ICF Digital. π As the year comes to a end, we would like to take this opportunity to collect your feedback. π We have preparedβ¦Β»
HAPPY NEW YEAR π
What an amazing year we have had!
We are so grateful for the privilege of building church with you and developing and providing digital products for our Movement churches. π
As a little review, we have put together a few highlights from this year:
βοΈ Launch of the ICF Hub
βοΈ Access to our new ICF Website
βοΈ New Podcast Platform Spotify Megaphone
βοΈ Up to 70% discount on the new AI LiveVoice Translation
βοΈ Church Training Week with different Digital Teachings
βοΈ ICF Conference Community Hangout
βοΈ Severall Online Learning Communities
It's amazing what we were able to achieve with the resources we have. π
Thank you, Jesus.
We wish you a happy new year and look forward to 2026.
Your ICF Digital Team π
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PS.: Do you have feedback for us? Would you like to help us set priorities for 2026? FILL OUT NOW
What an amazing year we have had!
We are so grateful for the privilege of building church with you and developing and providing digital products for our Movement churches. π
As a little review, we have put together a few highlights from this year:
βοΈ Launch of the ICF Hub
βοΈ Access to our new ICF Website
βοΈ New Podcast Platform Spotify Megaphone
βοΈ Up to 70% discount on the new AI LiveVoice Translation
βοΈ Church Training Week with different Digital Teachings
βοΈ ICF Conference Community Hangout
βοΈ Severall Online Learning Communities
It's amazing what we were able to achieve with the resources we have. π
Thank you, Jesus.
We wish you a happy new year and look forward to 2026.
Your ICF Digital Team π
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PS.: Do you have feedback for us? Would you like to help us set priorities for 2026? FILL OUT NOW
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π MOVEMENT ONLINE PRAYER π
We want to start the new year 2026 right, with prayer.
That's why we are hosting the Online Prayer Meeting π
π 15. January
π 06 - 06:30pm
π Online
Together we want to pray for the new year 2026. π
We want to stand together especially for the digital and technics fields. π
May we see in this new year how God will do great things with us and how he will use technology and digital so that people get to know Jesus and become more like Christ. π
Save the date π
We want to start the new year 2026 right, with prayer.
That's why we are hosting the Online Prayer Meeting π
π 15. January
π 06 - 06:30pm
π Online
Together we want to pray for the new year 2026. π
We want to stand together especially for the digital and technics fields. π
May we see in this new year how God will do great things with us and how he will use technology and digital so that people get to know Jesus and become more like Christ. π
Save the date π
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Digital Community - ICF Movement
π MOVEMENT ONLINE PRAYER π We want to start the new year 2026 right, with prayer. That's why we are hosting the Online Prayer Meeting π π
15. January π 06 - 06:30pm π Online Together we want to pray for the new year 2026. π We want to stand together especiallyβ¦
π REMINDER - MOVEMENT ONLINE PRAYER TODAY π
Together as Digital & Tech Volunteers & Staff, we want to pray for our ministries and teams.
Start: 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://eu01web.zoom.us/j/64926548233
Will you join us? βΊοΈ
Together as Digital & Tech Volunteers & Staff, we want to pray for our ministries and teams.
Start: 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://eu01web.zoom.us/j/64926548233
Will you join us? βΊοΈ
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WHAT A START TO THE NEW YEAR π
1.5 weeks ago, we kicked off the year with prayer and prayed together for the Digital & Tech area π
And now, here comes the next highlight π
What exactly? π€« Youβll find out in the Website channel. π
π NEXT HIGHLIGHT π
1.5 weeks ago, we kicked off the year with prayer and prayed together for the Digital & Tech area π
And now, here comes the next highlight π
What exactly? π€« Youβll find out in the Website channel. π
β οΈ FAKE ACCOUNTS β οΈ
Currently, there seems to be an increase in fake accounts on Telegram (especially Leo Bigger & Tobias Teichen) that message people, ask for donations, etc. π
Here's what you can do and communicate to your teams:
1. Raise awareness and communicate in your channels & teams π°
2. Report & block fake accounts immediately π
3. Train teams & people: Pay attention to the correct spelling of names, Leo & Tobi never make direct donation requests, etc. π
4. If possible, set Telegram groups to private and not public (this allows anyone to find the group and see the usernames) π
5. Adjust Telegram settings (privacy & security) -> Phone number visible only to contacts or no one π
The same principles also apply to Instagram & Co.
Here is a good video from Tobi about that topic (German) π
https://www.instagram.com/p/DUFQM0giBwQ/
Thank you for your help.
Your ICF Digital Team
Currently, there seems to be an increase in fake accounts on Telegram (especially Leo Bigger & Tobias Teichen) that message people, ask for donations, etc. π
Here's what you can do and communicate to your teams:
1. Raise awareness and communicate in your channels & teams π°
2. Report & block fake accounts immediately π
3. Train teams & people: Pay attention to the correct spelling of names, Leo & Tobi never make direct donation requests, etc. π
4. If possible, set Telegram groups to private and not public (this allows anyone to find the group and see the usernames) π
5. Adjust Telegram settings (privacy & security) -> Phone number visible only to contacts or no one π
The same principles also apply to Instagram & Co.
Here is a good video from Tobi about that topic (German) π
https://www.instagram.com/p/DUFQM0giBwQ/
Thank you for your help.
Your ICF Digital Team
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π NEW FORMAT - COMMUNITY SHOUTOUTS π
We want to highlight what's happening in the ICF Movement in the digital teams. That's why we're now regularly sharing shoutouts from projects from different ICFs. π
We're starting with Alex from ICF Essen with an exciting tool for song sheets. π
You want to know more?
π Check it out in our Discord channel. π
It's so cool to see everything that's being developed and built to make church better and more powerful!
Have a great week! π
We want to highlight what's happening in the ICF Movement in the digital teams. That's why we're now regularly sharing shoutouts from projects from different ICFs. π
We're starting with Alex from ICF Essen with an exciting tool for song sheets. π
You want to know more?
π Check it out in our Discord channel. π
It's so cool to see everything that's being developed and built to make church better and more powerful!
Have a great week! π
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π’ CHURCH TRAINING WEEK π
This week, our Church Training Week is taking place with over 1,000 people and 70+ training sessions π
Church Training Week is the online training program for volunteers and leaders in local churchesβfrom the ICF Movement and beyond. You are invited to be a part of it βΊοΈ
Some training sessions in the digital field:
1οΈβ£ Work smarter: Using automation and AI for maximum impact
2οΈβ£ IT Basic Setup for your Church
3οΈβ£ Data Protection & License Management
and much more
π Registration π
https://icf.church/churchtrainingweek
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PS: As a volunteer or leader from the ICF, you can participate for free with the discount code"ICFCTW2026"
This week, our Church Training Week is taking place with over 1,000 people and 70+ training sessions π
Church Training Week is the online training program for volunteers and leaders in local churchesβfrom the ICF Movement and beyond. You are invited to be a part of it βΊοΈ
Some training sessions in the digital field:
1οΈβ£ Work smarter: Using automation and AI for maximum impact
2οΈβ£ IT Basic Setup for your Church
3οΈβ£ Data Protection & License Management
and much more
π Registration π
https://icf.church/churchtrainingweek
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PS: As a volunteer or leader from the ICF, you can participate for free with the discount code
ELVANTO LOGIN PROBLEMS
Elvanto seems to be having problems with its login page today. π₯²
They are already working on a solution. You can find all updates and information here:
π https://status.elvanto.com/ π
Recommendation:
Subscribe to the status updates on the page so that you are always informed. βΉοΈ
Elvanto seems to be having problems with its login page today. π₯²
They are already working on a solution. You can find all updates and information here:
π https://status.elvanto.com/ π
Recommendation:
Subscribe to the status updates on the page so that you are always informed. βΉοΈ
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