SiS 2025 Tech Stack
Written By Josh Sorenson
At the Systems Integration Squad (SiS) within Church Media Squad, we're constantly evaluating and optimizing our tech stack. Here's a comprehensive overview of all the tools and platforms we use daily, organized by category. This reflects our tech ecosystem as of 2025.
⭐ = Personal Favorite — Tools marked with a star are my personal go-to favorites that I use daily and highly recommend.
🤖 AI & Development Tools
Tools that power our development workflow, from AI assistants to code editors and version control.
⚡ Automation & Workflows
The backbone of our automation infrastructure. These tools handle integrations, workflows, and webhook management.
🗄️ Backend & Infrastructure
Database, hosting, and infrastructure tools that power our applications and services.
📋 Project Management & Collaboration
Tools for managing projects, tasks, and team collaboration.
📊 Data & Forms
Tools for data management, form building, and collecting information.
🎨 Design & UI
Design tools and component libraries for building beautiful interfaces.
💬 Communication & Meetings
Tools for video calls, async communication, and email.
💰 Finance & Operations
Tools for payments, payroll, expenses, and business operations.
⚙️ Productivity & Utilities
Day-to-day utilities and productivity enhancers.
📈 Monitoring & Storage
Tools for monitoring services, storage, and keeping things running smoothly.
🌐 Content & Web
CMS, website builders, and content management tools.
Key Insights
AI is Everywhere
AI tools like Cursor, Claude, and ChatGPT have become essential to our development workflow. We leverage AI across coding, automation design, and problem-solving.
Automation-First Mindset
With tools like n8n, Windmill, and Hookdeck, we automate everything possible. This lets our small team punch well above its weight.
Open Source Where It Matters
Core infrastructure tools like Supabase, n8n, and PostgreSQL are open-source or self-hostable. This gives us flexibility and control where it matters most.
Building Your Own Stack
This tech stack reflects our specific needs at Church Media Squad. Your organization's needs may differ. The best stack is the one that solves your unique problems efficiently.
Interested in learning more about how we use these tools? Check out my other posts on automation platforms and n8n setup strategies.