WHAT A START TO THE NEW YEAR 🎉
1.5 weeks ago, we kicked off the year with prayer and prayed together for the Digital & Tech area 🙏
And now, here comes the next highlight 👀
What exactly? 🤫 You’ll find out in the Website channel. 🚀
🎁 NEXT HIGHLIGHT 🎁
1.5 weeks ago, we kicked off the year with prayer and prayed together for the Digital & Tech area 🙏
And now, here comes the next highlight 👀
What exactly? 🤫 You’ll find out in the Website channel. 🚀
⚠️ FAKE ACCOUNTS ⚠️
Currently, there seems to be an increase in fake accounts on Telegram (especially Leo Bigger & Tobias Teichen) that message people, ask for donations, etc. 🙏
Here's what you can do and communicate to your teams:
1. Raise awareness and communicate in your channels & teams 📰
2. Report & block fake accounts immediately 🛑
3. Train teams & people: Pay attention to the correct spelling of names, Leo & Tobi never make direct donation requests, etc. 🎓
4. If possible, set Telegram groups to private and not public (this allows anyone to find the group and see the usernames) 🔒
5. Adjust Telegram settings (privacy & security) -> Phone number visible only to contacts or no one 🔐
The same principles also apply to Instagram & Co.
Here is a good video from Tobi about that topic (German) 🙏
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. 🙏
Here's what you can do and communicate to your teams:
1. Raise awareness and communicate in your channels & teams 📰
2. Report & block fake accounts immediately 🛑
3. Train teams & people: Pay attention to the correct spelling of names, Leo & Tobi never make direct donation requests, etc. 🎓
4. If possible, set Telegram groups to private and not public (this allows anyone to find the group and see the usernames) 🔒
5. Adjust Telegram settings (privacy & security) -> Phone number visible only to contacts or no one 🔐
The same principles also apply to Instagram & Co.
Here is a good video from Tobi about that topic (German) 🙏
https://www.instagram.com/p/DUFQM0giBwQ/
Thank you for your help.
Your ICF Digital Team
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🆕 NEW FORMAT - COMMUNITY SHOUTOUTS 🎉
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. 🚀
We're starting with Alex from ICF Essen with an exciting tool for song sheets. 🙌
You want to know more?
👉 Check it out in our Discord channel. 👈
It's so cool to see everything that's being developed and built to make church better and more powerful!
Have a great week! 🙌
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. 🚀
We're starting with Alex from ICF Essen with an exciting tool for song sheets. 🙌
You want to know more?
👉 Check it out in our Discord channel. 👈
It's so cool to see everything that's being developed and built to make church better and more powerful!
Have a great week! 🙌
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📢 CHURCH TRAINING WEEK 🎓
This week, our Church Training Week is taking place with over 1,000 people and 70+ training sessions 🎉
Church Training Week is the online training program for volunteers and leaders in local churches—from the ICF Movement and beyond. You are invited to be a part of it ☺️
Some training sessions in the digital field:
1️⃣ Work smarter: Using automation and AI for maximum impact
2️⃣ IT Basic Setup for your Church
3️⃣ Data Protection & License Management
and much more
📝 Registration 📝
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 🎉
Church Training Week is the online training program for volunteers and leaders in local churches—from the ICF Movement and beyond. You are invited to be a part of it ☺️
Some training sessions in the digital field:
1️⃣ Work smarter: Using automation and AI for maximum impact
2️⃣ IT Basic Setup for your Church
3️⃣ Data Protection & License Management
and much more
📝 Registration 📝
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. 🥲
They are already working on a solution. You can find all updates and information here:
🔗 https://status.elvanto.com/ 🔗
Recommendation:
Subscribe to the status updates on the page so that you are always informed. ℹ️
Elvanto seems to be having problems with its login page today. 🥲
They are already working on a solution. You can find all updates and information here:
🔗 https://status.elvanto.com/ 🔗
Recommendation:
Subscribe to the status updates on the page so that you are always informed. ℹ️
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🚨 ELVANTO LOGIN ISSUES - UPDATE 🚨
✅ The good news: It seems like Elvanto solved the login problems
🙈 The bad news: Nearly everyone has to reset the password of there login
But take advantage of this situaton and increase your Elvanto security:
🔑 Use secure passwords
(8-12 characters, no words, upper and lower case letters with numbers and special characters)
🔐 Activate 2 factor for Admins (at least)
https://help.elvanto.com/hc/en-us/articles/16651073633943-Enhancing-Account-Security-with-Two-Factor-Authentication-2FA-in-Elvanto
🤔 Review your Elvanto permissions
🧯 Delete old admins & user accounts
📋 Check Elvanto Security Tips
https://help.elvanto.com/hc/en-us/articles/38457694739351-Elvanto-Security-Best-Practices
Please, please check the following points. This will help you prevent future security problems. 🙏🙏
✅ The good news: It seems like Elvanto solved the login problems
🙈 The bad news: Nearly everyone has to reset the password of there login
But take advantage of this situaton and increase your Elvanto security:
🔑 Use secure passwords
(8-12 characters, no words, upper and lower case letters with numbers and special characters)
🔐 Activate 2 factor for Admins (at least)
https://help.elvanto.com/hc/en-us/articles/16651073633943-Enhancing-Account-Security-with-Two-Factor-Authentication-2FA-in-Elvanto
🤔 Review your Elvanto permissions
🧯 Delete old admins & user accounts
📋 Check Elvanto Security Tips
https://help.elvanto.com/hc/en-us/articles/38457694739351-Elvanto-Security-Best-Practices
Please, please check the following points. This will help you prevent future security problems. 🙏🙏
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📢 NEW CHURCH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 📢
As mentioned at the end of 2025, we began evaluating an alternative solution to Elvanto. We have good news: we have a potential final candidate. 🎉🔥
🤔 What does this mean?
Elvanto will no longer be developed, which is why a new recommendation from the ICF Movement is needed. There is a lot of power and efficiency in everyone using the same system.
🚀 What is the next step?
We will negotiate pricing with the provider, and we need your help to do that. We would like to know who is interested and when you would like to make a change.
⚠️ Please take a moment to fill out the survey ⚠️
(Pastor, Church Management Leader or Elvanto Administrator)
🔗 https://forms.icf.ch/newchhmstool 🔗
Blessings
The ICF Digital Team
As mentioned at the end of 2025, we began evaluating an alternative solution to Elvanto. We have good news: we have a potential final candidate. 🎉🔥
🤔 What does this mean?
Elvanto will no longer be developed, which is why a new recommendation from the ICF Movement is needed. There is a lot of power and efficiency in everyone using the same system.
🚀 What is the next step?
We will negotiate pricing with the provider, and we need your help to do that. We would like to know who is interested and when you would like to make a change.
⚠️ Please take a moment to fill out the survey ⚠️
(Pastor, Church Management Leader or Elvanto Administrator)
🔗 https://forms.icf.ch/newchhmstool 🔗
Blessings
The ICF Digital Team
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Digital Community - ICF Movement
📢 NEW CHURCH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 📢 As mentioned at the end of 2025, we began evaluating an alternative solution to Elvanto. We have good news: we have a potential final candidate. 🎉🔥 🤔 What does this mean? Elvanto will no longer be developed, which is why…
📢 REMINDER - CHURCH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 📢
A quick reminder for our survey. We need your help 🙏
Even if you don't plan to switch or aren't sure yet, your response is still very helpful
🔗 https://forms.icf.ch/newchhmstool 🔗
Thank you very much
A quick reminder for our survey. We need your help 🙏
Even if you don't plan to switch or aren't sure yet, your response is still very helpful
🔗 https://forms.icf.ch/newchhmstool 🔗
Thank you very much
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NEW PRODUCT ALERT - AI CHATBOT FOR YOUR WEBSITE 🤖🚀
We have an amazing new offer for your new website! Some of you have already seen our website chatbot 🎉 We’re now able to offer this to you as well!
⭐️THE FEATURES
• Chatbot for your website visitors
• Many AI features (e.g., automated responses, workflows, etc.)
• Knows your website and its content
• Many other features
🤝 USE CASES
• Some people can't find what they're looking for
• People ask questions about faith
• Visitors are looking for a quick way to get in touch
On the one hand, it's an extremely smart search tool; on the other, it's a brilliant interaction tool 🔥
📢 OUR OFFER
• €30/CHF per month
• $10 in AI credits per month included
• Unlimited users
• Onboarding support
• Telegram Channel with News & Tips
Check out the ICF Munich and ICF Mannheim websites, where it’s already in action. 🤯
Interested? Reach out to @benniamann and we can integrate it directly into your new website. 🚀
We have an amazing new offer for your new website! Some of you have already seen our website chatbot 🎉 We’re now able to offer this to you as well!
⭐️THE FEATURES
• Chatbot for your website visitors
• Many AI features (e.g., automated responses, workflows, etc.)
• Knows your website and its content
• Many other features
🤝 USE CASES
• Some people can't find what they're looking for
• People ask questions about faith
• Visitors are looking for a quick way to get in touch
On the one hand, it's an extremely smart search tool; on the other, it's a brilliant interaction tool 🔥
📢 OUR OFFER
• €30/CHF per month
• $10 in AI credits per month included
• Unlimited users
• Onboarding support
• Telegram Channel with News & Tips
Check out the ICF Munich and ICF Mannheim websites, where it’s already in action. 🤯
Interested? Reach out to @benniamann and we can integrate it directly into your new website. 🚀
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LIVEVOICE AI TRANSLATION UPDATE 🚀
Our partner “LiveVoice” has released a new update for their AI Translation 🎉
🚀 AI Translation: Voice and subtitles now combined
🚀 AI On Demand Translation: Let participants request languages
🚀 Start/stop scheduling, pausing via voice and user activity
This makes it easy for visitors to request any available language, which is then translated directly in the Celebration (instantly) 🤯
👉 All info about the update: https://livevoice.io/de/blog/livevoice-5-0
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P.S.: Not using LiveVoice yet? As ICF, we get a special discount, and there’s also up to 70% off AI credits (More info)
Our partner “LiveVoice” has released a new update for their AI Translation 🎉
🚀 AI Translation: Voice and subtitles now combined
🚀 AI On Demand Translation: Let participants request languages
🚀 Start/stop scheduling, pausing via voice and user activity
This makes it easy for visitors to request any available language, which is then translated directly in the Celebration (instantly) 🤯
👉 All info about the update: https://livevoice.io/de/blog/livevoice-5-0
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P.S.: Not using LiveVoice yet? As ICF, we get a special discount, and there’s also up to 70% off AI credits (More info)
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COMMUNITY HANGOUT @ ICF CONFERENCE 🚀
At the ICF Conference, we’re hosting a hangout together as ICF Digital & ICF Technics 🔥
You’re very welcome to join us 🎉
🗓️ Thursday, May 14
🕡 06:30 – 8:00 p.m.
📍Next to the Hall (FE Agency) / 2nd floor – lounge area
Will you be there? Please sign up here 🚀
https://forms.icf.ch/hangoutconf
We look forward to seeing you 👋
At the ICF Conference, we’re hosting a hangout together as ICF Digital & ICF Technics 🔥
You’re very welcome to join us 🎉
🗓️ Thursday, May 14
🕡 06:30 – 8:00 p.m.
📍Next to the Hall (FE Agency) / 2nd floor – lounge area
Will you be there? Please sign up here 🚀
https://forms.icf.ch/hangoutconf
We look forward to seeing you 👋
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NEW CHURCH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 🎉
As we’ve already announced, we’ve evaluated and selected a new church management system to replace Elvanto. 🙏
🥁🥁 IT ISSUBSPLASH 🥁🥁
We’re currently in the final stages of price talks and will soon be able to share more about the next steps. 🤝
Interested in making the switch? Then please fill out our survey: https://forms.icf.ch/newchhmstool
You have questions? Checkout the Factsheet or
contact @benniamann 😊
We’re excited about this new innovation 🚀
🔗Subsplash Website
🔗 Factsheet
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PS.: Please do not contact Subsplash directly. This only creates additional overhead. We will serve as your central point of contact. 🙏
As we’ve already announced, we’ve evaluated and selected a new church management system to replace Elvanto. 🙏
🥁🥁 IT IS
We’re currently in the final stages of price talks and will soon be able to share more about the next steps. 🤝
Interested in making the switch? Then please fill out our survey: https://forms.icf.ch/newchhmstool
You have questions? Checkout the Factsheet or
contact @benniamann 😊
We’re excited about this new innovation 🚀
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🔗 Factsheet
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PS.: Please do not contact Subsplash directly. This only creates additional overhead. We will serve as your central point of contact. 🙏
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Digital Community - ICF Movement
COMMUNITY HANGOUT @ ICF CONFERENCE 🚀 At the ICF Conference, we’re hosting a hangout together as ICF Digital & ICF Technics 🔥 You’re very welcome to join us 🎉 🗓️ Thursday, May 14 🕡 06:30 – 8:00 p.m. 📍Next to the Hall (FE Agency) / 2nd floor – lounge area…
MEET THE COMMUNITY AT THE ICF CONFERENCE 🎉😍
Will you be there? Please sign up here 🚀
https://forms.icf.ch/hangoutconf
We look forward to seeing you 👋
Will you be there? Please sign up here 🚀
https://forms.icf.ch/hangoutconf
We look forward to seeing you 👋
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Digital Community - ICF Movement pinned «MEET THE COMMUNITY AT THE ICF CONFERENCE 🎉😍 Will you be there? Please sign up here 🚀 https://forms.icf.ch/hangoutconf We look forward to seeing you 👋»
Today at the ICF Conference, we’re hosting a hangout together as ICF Digital & ICF Technics 🔥
You’re very welcome to join us 🎉
🕡 06:30 – 8:00 p.m.
📍Next to the Hall (FE Agency) / 2nd floor – lounge area
Will you be there? Please sign up here 🚀
https://forms.icf.ch/hangoutconf
We look forward to seeing you 👋
You’re very welcome to join us 🎉
🕡 06:30 – 8:00 p.m.
📍Next to the Hall (FE Agency) / 2nd floor – lounge area
Will you be there? Please sign up here 🚀
https://forms.icf.ch/hangoutconf
We look forward to seeing you 👋
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