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Involve Kids In Church With A Bingo App

Now, I know that many people have issues with using smart phones or tablets in church… some even with technology in general, but what about an iPhone app that gets your kids more involved in the church service? According to the Christian Post, a mother of three created just that. Ann Goade thought of “Big Church Bingo” after […]

Spongebob & The 7 Deadly Sins?

Yep! According to the audio commentary included with an episode on the DVD boxset of the show’s first season, the Spongebob Squarepants characters are all based on the Seven Deadly Sins. I found out about this from “OMG Facts” (or @OMGFacts on Twitter), who puts out tweets informing you of things that most people don’t […]

New Changes for v.5.11.2000 (Available Now)!

We have just released Shelby v.5.11.2000 with lots of new changes! To check them out, go to the Shelby Community and sign in. There you will find the details and instructions on downloading this upgrade. As always, feel free to contact us with any questions! […]

The Impact of Your Church Sign

Many churches have church signs out front that portray inspiring and sometimes funny messages that are intended to intrigue passers-by. The NACBA MultiBrief Weekly Update from a couple of weeks ago highlighted a story from The Gadsden Times that talks about Rainbow Church of Christ in Gadsden, AL. The church has seen a lot of feedback from […]

Encouraging Volunteers

One challenge for many churches is that of finding committed volunteers for events and charity projects. Whether it is getting someone to volunteer for the first time or holding on to current volunteers, it can be a real struggle to get people to participate. What seems to be really effective is asking for help when […]

Free Video on Integrated Background Screening

Protect My Ministry has created a free video to show you how easy it is to streamline the background screening process through your Shelby v.5 software. Just go to shelbysystems.com/protectmyministry, fill out the short form and your video will start. If you’ve ever wondered how to best protect the members and children of your church, […]

Defending Tebow’s Faith

I LOVE this article by Jen Floyd Engel from Fox Sports who calls out all of the Tim Tebow “haters” and asks them what they have against the Denver Broncos player. She cuts no corners and says it like it is, putting her emotions and opinions into a well-written story about how unfair it is […]

Shelby Podcast On Chick-fil-A’s “The Summit”

Chick fil-A didn’t just invent the chicken sandwich. They do a lot of important work in the community as well. Chick fil-A’s The Summit, nestled in the majestic mountains of Ft. Payne, Alabama, is a place of revival and restoration for Christians. It is designed specifically for ministry leaders to help them unplug and reconnect […]

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