If you have ever wished you could create a map of your entire church membership, then we have news for you. We came across a site that is helping churches map their membership. BatchGeo allows you to map up to 250 records for free*. Keep reading for step-by-step instructions. Export Your Address Information from IconCMO… ⪼ Continue Reading…
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Church Software and Data Conversions Part I
There are many reasons for churches to change the software they use to track membership and financial records. Software companies can go out of business, or their views of technology trends may not match the church’s views. Also, changes in church leadership can have a powerful effect on what software is used. These matters are… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Bonhoeffer, Wilberforce, Gandhi, Gregorian Chants: Who Are the “Nones”? – Part 4
According to “‘Nones’ on the Rise” – a report from the Pew Research Center – 20% of US adults don’t affiliate with a religion. This growing group of Americans (called “Nones”) has some negative perceptions about religious organizations like churches, and a full two thirds of them believe religious organizations are “too involved in politics.”… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Who Are the ‘Nones’ and Their Perceptions? – Part 3
In the first “Who Are the ‘Nones’?” post, I reported on some findings from a 2012 Pew Research Center report – “‘Nones’ on the Rise”. This report found that the percentage of religiously unaffiliated adults (called “Nones”) is growing in the US, up 5% from just five years ago. Now, one in five adults (and… ⪼ Continue Reading…
How to prevent volunteer burnout in churches
I love to volunteer. At my church, I’m a Sunday school teacher, confirmation small group leader, and vacation bible school teacher, and in school, I’m a PTA member, a kindergarten room mother, and the list goes on. When my phone rings and I am asked to help more, I usually say yes. But that was before… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Pick out Paint Swatches like Alan Greenspan
Recently I was reading a magazine and a quote struck me from Alan Greenspan, (former Chairman of the Federal Reserve): “If you get the right people in the room, you can solve Social Security in 15 minutes, and the first seven minutes are pleasantries.” It was a brilliant thought, and many things are like this… ⪼ Continue Reading…