Are you passionate about church technology? February 15, 2007
ChurchBIT is a google group centered around what’s next in church web applications and internet technology. If this is something you are actively involved in and passionate about, apply to join ChurchBIT and join in the conversation.
Church Dashboard October 11, 2006
Church Dashboard is creating one page that church administrators, pastors or other leaders can view multiple to look at their backend systems, membership reports, content management system, financial reports and any other reporting system that integrates into ChurchDashboard.com. The system will be similiar to Google Personalized Homepage where users can build the reports they would like to see.
The system will allow vendors (Content Management Companies, Church Management Systems, Financial Systems and others) provide secure feeds and eventually editing capability from one login environment. This is a great idea and if you are a Web 2.0 company, something you should look to get involved in. There are already a number of companies signed-up to participate.
Fourthbook.com web-based Church Management Software October 4, 2006
Fourthbook.com is 100% web-based Church Management Software. It was designed specifically to meet the needs of church-plants and small to mid-size churches at an affordable price. Fourthbook.com was created by Rockfish Interactive and Kenny Tomlin (CEO & President) sent us a login to try the system. [Click on either image for larger Screenshot] Tomlin explains why he created Fourthbook:
Why Create Fourthbook.com?
As the Founding Pastor of a church plant, I began looking into solutions for managing a growing contact database. Churches have unique contact management requirements and traditional contact management tools were not flexible enough to meet my requirements. Additionally, I wanted to be able to send emails to my contacts, record financial giving, and run detailed reports.
After visiting with other church planters, I found most were using a combination of Microsoft Excel, Quicken, Microsoft Outlook, and possibly a web-based email tool to try and meet their needs. These multiple software applications don’t all work together, creating multiple contact databases. Additionally, using multiple desk-top applications makes it extremely difficult to delegate some tasks out to church members – something that church plants and small to mid-sized churches often need to do.
The backend is very sleek, with Flash charts an easy to use interface. As of today, Fourthbook handles Contact Management, Financial Recording, Email Management and Reports for these.
List of Church Member Management Applications to Review February 4, 2006
Mapping Center for Evangelism & Church Growth Web technology to make your small group ministry even more personal and each interaction more meaningful.
ConnectionPower empowers members and visitors to fully participate in the life of a church from their homes using proven methodologies that increase congregant initiative and participation.
People Driven Software is an innovative, powerful, and easy-to-use church management software package designed to assist church administration in effectively managing the process of People becoming fully engaged disciples of Christ.
Post a comment to recommend another Church Member Management Application to review.
Announcing Church Technology Review
Church Technology Review is launched. This website will be a source for churches to read reviews of church-focused technology (both specifically designed for churches and general companies) so ministry leaders can research solutions prior to selection.