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CAN’T MISS DIGITAL FOLLOW UP FOR NEW VISITORS

You’re just heading into a busy season in your church. Your church has been working hard to create an amazing guest experience and follow-up process. You’ve got connection cards, you have first-time guest gifts at the ready, and you’ve even spent a little bit of money on some Facebook ads promoting the Advent and so […]

Discover the Heart of OVERCOMER

The Kendrick Brothers (writers and directors for the #1 film WAR ROOM) have just wrapped up production on their latest project OVERCOMER. Watch: The Heart of OVERCOMER “It’s clear that the Kendricks have once again come up with a powerful, compelling story that drives home an important truth about our identity as sons and daughters […]

Shelby Financials Release 9.2 adds the Statement of Functional Expense report to the list of General Ledger reports

If you are not familiar with this report, then you should take a few minutes to watch the 2018 GAAP Reporting Standards webinar. If you determine that your organization should include the Statement of Functional Expense report, then download the step-by-step instructions. Source: alfredjohnson.net […]

CHURCH VOLUNTEERS ARE ONLY THE BEGINNING: COACHING YOUR TEAM MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

Most churches have more help than they need in the form of volunteers. But to leverage their gifts effectively, your church needs to have a clear process in place regarding how church volunteers engage and participate in the Information Technology ministry. The Bible states in 1 Peter 4:10, “Each one should use whatever gift he […]

MOBILE WEBSITES VS. MOBILE APPS: WHICH ONE IS BETTER?

There is a huge difference between an app and a website, and organizations of all size need to consider whether theirs is a “one or the other” or “both” situation. Any organization knows they need to have a mobile accessible presence, still many are unaware of which choice is the best. To help you make […]

Time to Order 2018 Year-End Forms

This financials news is brought to you by the Alfred Johnson blog. This year you have multiple options from within Financials to file the necessary year-end tax forms. Financials now supports the following methods to review and submit year-end tax forms from Accounts Payable and Payroll. Edit List – a quick view to verify your […]

SMART GLASSES: A REVOLUTIONARY CHURCH EXPERIENCE FOR THE DEAF?

London’s National theatre has been around since 1963 but that doesn’t mean it’s not using cutting edge technology. Here’s the latest, smart glasses that help the hearing impaired better enjoy live performances. Could this new technology be used by churches? The Epson smart glasses display subtitles in the user’s field of vision. The glasses are […]

GROWING CHURCH MEMBERSHIP: FOUR VITAL STEPS

Growing church membership is a top priority for many faith communities. However, faith community leaders know all too well that becoming a member doesn’t always mean long-term commitment—or even active involvement in the faith community. Perhaps the answer to cultivating a more engaged congregation lies in focusing on more than just member counts. Rushing visitors […]

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