Church Technology Consulting

Let the tech mirror
the ministry.

Before we talk software, we talk about your community. What does your congregation reveal about your mission?

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Our approach

"Technology should be a reflection of who you already are — not a template someone else designed."

Mission first, systems second

We start by listening — to your community, your goals, and the gaps between where you are and where you feel called to go. Only then do we talk tools.

A guide, not a vendor

We have no referral relationships with any technology provider. Our only interest is yours. Every recommendation we make protects your mission and your budget.

Accessible to small congregations

Faithful stewardship of technology shouldn't require a large church budget. Our pricing is designed to serve communities of every size.

How we work together

The right help at
every stage

01

Monthly Advisory

Ongoing access to a trusted advisor for tech questions, vendor conversations, and strategic clarity. Up to 3 hours per month. The simplest way to begin.

$200 / month No long-term commitment · retainer clients receive discounts on project work

02

Technology Assessment

A clear picture of where your systems are, where the gaps are, and a faithful roadmap for next steps. Delivered as a written report your leadership can act on.

$1,000 – $3,000 Fixed fee · scaled to congregation size and complexity

03

Vendor Evaluation

We translate your ministry needs into requirements, evaluate vendor proposals, guide you through demos, and deliver a clear recommendation — protecting you from decisions you'll regret.

$500 – $2,500 Fixed fee · scaled to scope and number of vendors

Project fee guide

Service What's included Fee
Monthly advisory Up to 3 hrs/month — meetings, tech questions, vendor review $200/mo
Vendor evaluation RFP support, demo guidance, written recommendation $500 – $800
Full selection process RFP + shortlist + final recommendation memo $1,500 – $2,500
Technology assessment Systems audit + written roadmap deliverable $1,000 – $3,000
Implementation oversight Monthly add-on during active rollout $300 – $500/mo

"Project fees are flat and scoped to your needs — never tied to what a vendor charges. I follow the goals of the church, not my wallet."

Monthly advisory clients receive a discount on all project work. No referral arrangements with any technology provider.

About your consultant

The spreadsheet and
the sermon

Kris Pursel

Kris Pursel

  • Licensed Local Pastor, Hope United Methodist Church — Ephrata, PA
  • Director of Technology, Blessings of Hope
  • Master of Divinity candidate, Candler School of Theology (2027)
  • Certified Lay Minister since 2021

I've spent years at the intersection of faith and organizational systems — preaching, doing community outreach, and building technology strategy for a nonprofit that serves thousands of families. I know what happens when ministry and technology don't align, and I know what's possible when they do.

Steward Digital exists because small congregations deserve the same quality of guidance that large institutions take for granted — at a price that honors their calling.

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Tell us about
your community

No pressure, no pitch. Just a conversation about where your church is and where you feel called to go.

We'll respond within 2 business days to schedule a no-pressure conversation.

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