What makes conversions complex is often a lack of:
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Database conversations aren’t sexy…but they still matter
After a church signs on with CCB, the first thing we have to do is a database conversation. That’s a fancy phrase that really means we need to map one set of data from an existing database to our database structure. Most of the time, this is an easy process. (Admittedly, this is always the part that scares me. When you start manipulating a lot of data anything can–and does–happen.)
It’s not about church software
It’s not about church software because it’s NEVER been about church software.
Sometimes people work hard to make it about software…subscriptions plans…upgrades…support…etc. It’s obvious what their end game is. Users. Renewals. Which translates…for the business…into a steady income stream. (That means I get to be LAZY and just keep the systems running smoothly.)
But if it’s not about software….then what in the world is it about? What could it possibly be about?