The evaluation of district software for churches should take into account the various tasks performed at each level of the organization (e.g. Church, District, Regional, National, World Offices). Capabilities of District Software: The ability to move a church from one regional office to another. Communication capabilities both within a single entity as well as between… ⪼ Continue Reading…
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Church Office Software – What Makes it Different?
Church office software has various shapes and sizes. It is appropriate to distinguish between “church software” and “church office software”. “Church Software” – is any type of computer software specifically designed for use by a church”. Church software can encompass different types of software such as: bible verse, media production, donation, accounting, mass emailing, sermon,… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Church Software Jargon: Legacy System
Legacy System defined: An old technology, computer system, or application program that continues to be used, typically because it still functions for the users’ needs, even though newer technology or more efficient methods of performing a task are now available. (Wikipedia) System that has been in existence for a long time and that continues to… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Church Software Jargon: SaaS or Software as a Service
Definition of SaaS: Software as a Service (SaaS) is software that is rented rather than purchased. Instead of buying software and paying for periodic upgrades, SaaS is subscription-based, and all upgrades are provided during the term of the subscription. When the subscription period expires, the software is no longer valid. SaaS can be implemented with… ⪼ Continue Reading…
ChMS Technical Jargon Introduction
Now you can understand technical mumbo-jumbo without getting an IT degree Every industry has a set of unique words, expressions, and acronyms that sound like gibberish to outsiders. (For example, the above sub-heading uses IT as an acronym for Information Technology.) Understanding the marketing puffery and technical jargon used in the church software industry without… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Church Bookkeeping vs Church Accounting Software
Is there a difference between church bookkeeping software vs church accounting software? If so, what is it? Accountingtools.com Defines Bookkeeping Bookkeeping: Bookkeeping involves the recordation of basic business transaction in a recordkeeping system. Merriam-Webster Defines Accounting Accounting: The practice and body of knowledge concerned primarily with: 1. Methods for recording transactions2. Keeping financial records3. Performing… ⪼ Continue Reading…