I would like to get some opinions on the ideas below. Let me know if they make sense.

First of all, based on what I am learning about drupal I see it as a database with browser based front-end. Also, both the UI and database structure (with CCK) are very customizable. With that combination, it seems like running websites is just a small piece of what is possible. Countless business applications simply require a custom UI and database structure.

One application I am considering is document management. This would basically require file storage and a connection from a node (with document details) to a file (the document).

I understand this would require writing a module, but the database interaction, node revisions, form API, user authentication, permission handling, ... is already done by drupal.

I am a little nervous about using drupal for something so different from its stated purpose, but it seems that it has a great foundation to build on.

What am I missing?

kswan

Matt made a comment several episodes ago about mentoring and teaching other church members in tech. I know that I fail at teaching and bringing others up in the tech ministry.

Matt's comment got me thinking about ways to do that. One thing that I thought about was leading a small group on Using Technology in the Church. I imagine a lesson that would study several different areas (similar to a lot of the G&G podcasts) including Website design, Website features, worship presentation (lyric projection), worship lighting, video production, worship audio, office technology... Each week a subject could be discussed. The main person for each area could explain the current method and get feedback and hopefully volunteers to improve that area.

Has anyone done something similar or better? Does anyone know of a discussion guide that would work for this kind of small group?

I just found the G&G podcast a couple weeks ago. I went back and got the Drupal series and just finished it. I am a little concerned about security in Drupal. I recently visited freeforchurches.com and saw that their site had been hacked. A few days later I went back and noticed that it is a Drupal site.

Does anyone have any information about what happened at freeforchurches.com or have any thoughts on security in Drupal?