News & Updates

You may not realize it, but your church management software (ChMS) plays a significant role in retaining (and reclaiming) church members. How you manage ministry matters whether you’re engaging people to continue worshiping at your church or encouraging disengaged members to return. Why? Because church management solutions keep information and processes organized—and churchgoers notice when things aren’t running smoothly!

A new year, new vision, and new initiatives. There’s no better time than now to start planning for all the Lord has placed on your heart for your ministry. As you plan, your Church Management Software (ChMS) is your best friend.

If you’ve ever stood in the cereal aisle at the grocery store, looked at the hundreds of choices, and then walked away without choosing one, then you’ve experienced analysis paralysis. Options are supposed to be good, right? What happens when they become overwhelming?

Church live streaming has one goal: connecting viewers to the Christian message. Broadcasting a sermon or other church event isn’t a newfangled idea.

Last year was record-breaking for #GivingTuesday with $380 million raised online, a 38% increase from 2017. This year, experts predict that we’ll see a 26% increase in online gifts and raise over $502 million.

There are key details churches often overlook when beginning a live streaming ministry. Copyright law, content delivery, and metadata use are vital elements to the success of online ministry. When church leaders pay attention to these key areas of live streaming, more people can be reached with the Good News.

Do you think of your church management software as a necessary evil? While working with a database may sometimes feel like a distraction from the work of ministry, a robust church management system (ChMS) is a powerful tool. It is intended to support your team as you accomplish your church’s established goals: connecting people to Christ and helping them grow in their faith.

QuickBooks is a marketing leader for small business finances. Churches often gravitate to this option because it's recommended by other nonprofits. But because of most church's unique financial management needs, QuickBooks is rarely the optimal choice.