I test technology hands-on, explain it in plain language, and share what I learn: cybersecurity for everyday people, and practical AI guidance for ministry leaders.
Start where you are. Field Notes makes cybersecurity understandable; Ministry & Technology helps church leaders put AI to work wisely.
Practical notes from the field.
Practical observations, technical guides, industry news, and tips on getting started in the field. Exploring homelab infrastructure, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
Practical technology and AI guidance for ministry leaders.
The Ministry in Context framework turns AI from a generic tool into a collaborator that knows your voice, your congregation, and your assignment.
Plain-language explanations, lessons from the lab, and perspectives for ministry leaders.
A first-person account of why a cybersecurity professional converted every Windows machine he owns to Linux, what it cost, what it built, and the smarter on-ramps for anyone who wants to develop real Linux fluency without the chaos.
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Generative AI feels conversational instead of mechanical, and that's exactly why context and human oversight matter more, not less. A look at what makes generative AI different, and why Ministry in Context builds both a context profile and a Human in the Loop into every workflow.
Turn your VPS into a server that speaks up. Learn how to receive instant SSH login alerts and detect unauthorized system changes using PAM, cron, and Ntfy.
87% of pastors are already using AI. Most haven't decided what they think about it. Here's the gap that's putting your congregation's trust, and their data, at risk.
The questions and projects shaping what I write next.
Practical security concepts without the jargon. This is where new readers should begin.
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Hands-on homelab experiments and walkthroughs: the evidence behind the explanations.
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Wayne has spent his career building context around complex systems so they hold up under pressure. That discipline comes from two worlds that rarely sit in the same person: cybersecurity and ministry, including 12 years planting and leading a church.
Field Notes is the record of that work in technology. Ministry & Technology applies the same discipline to the church.
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