Short answer — having an all-in-one church software is the better option. Let’s go over the longer answer of what a church software should include at a minimum. Then we will discuss why the software should be an all-in-one package. In the first section, we will discuss the seven features that an all-in-one church software… ⪼ Continue Reading…
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Text Messaging for Church Software!
Many churches believe that text messaging isn’t needed in their church software. However, many things have changed over the years. Technology has become more accessible, allowing people to be more mobile. In other words, they don’t have to be physically present to be an active part of the church anymore. This mobility also presents a… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Top 5 Features of Church Software You Need
Having a good software system is crucial in today’s times. Below we outline the top 5 features of church software that churches should always ensure are in one package. Let’s get this out of the way. Your church must take online donations. Back in 2012, we wrote a blog post where online donations consisted of… ⪼ Continue Reading…
The Best Church Management Software
What does it take to be the best church management software? I’m glad you asked. The short answer is – a lot! Some software companies will stick to one or two things and do them very well. Other companies will try to do everything with all the bells and whistles, however, the overall feel is… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Chart of Accounts – Equity Accounts As Funds – Part 3
In case you missed the other parts here they are. In this first part we will cover what normal balances are and the various sections of the chart of accounts. The second part goes over the chart of accounts order- its numbering, how the order of accounts translates to reports, some do’s and don’ts, and… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Is QuickBooks Safeguarding Your Payroll Data or Selling It?
QuickBooks is going to start sending payroll data to consumer credit agencies like Equifax, which has already amassed 300 million current and historic payroll records. This QuickBooks’ policy change will take effect later on this year unless organizations ‘opt-out’ by July 31st. It was nice of them to give companies 30 days to ‘opt-out’ of… ⪼ Continue Reading…