Telling Everyone Everything is Harming the Way You Communicate
I was recently at a church that uses an online email service to communicate with congregants. We were discussing how effective it had been for them. They were very happy that 31% of their church opens...
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Drinking from a Fire Hose: Ideas to Impact Conference 2016
Our annual Ideas to Impact conference was a big hit in Baltimore. This year, we focused on getting your church ready for our all-in-one, cloud-based solution called Realm. And how do you get 809...
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Realm Accounting – The Power of Segments
This time last year, I knew nothing about financials. If you asked me to describe a W-4, I’d likely say that it’s the form my employer asks me to fill out every year to remind them (and me) that, yes,...
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Embracing Change in your Ministry
Many people dislike change because change takes work. Some churches use the same ministry programs they’ve used for 40 years even though they’re not working now like they did then. People keep doing...
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Realm Event Registration: Getting the Party Started
Bringing people together is what ministry is all about. Any church event can inspire congregants and become a place for group fellowship. However, a well-organized event generally doesn’t just happen...
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What your ChMS Data is Telling You
The single most important resource for a church is the information it has regarding its members, guests and operations. Key decisions can be made, vision can be cast, and direction can be decided all...
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Realm Pathways: When Ministry is Stuck in Neutral
Ever feel like your ministry is stuck in neutral? You have a vision. You have a plan. The problem lies in the execution. It reminds me of a song called “Everybody Said (But Nobody Did)” by Acapella....
View ArticleThe Curious Case of “Peter Walter”
Everyone loves a little mystery. Mysteries engage the mind and encourage us to be creative. Some mysteries, however, are more frustrating than helpful. Take the case of Peter Walter. It was a normal...
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Ministry Silos and the Church That Never Existed
Let me tell you about an imaginary church and their journey in the world of information management. Let’s be clear. This is not your church! Your church would have never encountered this problem....
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Telling Everyone Everything is Harming the Way You Communicate
I was recently at a church that uses an online email service to communicate with congregants. We were discussing how effective it had been for them. They were very happy that 31% of their church opens...
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9 Things You Must Do To Have a Successful Christmas Service
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can be one of the busiest and most stressful times for church staff and leaders. Planning a special Christmas service is not a one-size-fits-all...
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9 Ways to Start Preparing for VBS Now
While summer still feels so far away, spring is upon us, and that means it is time to begin planning for your summer VBS! There are many things you can start to do NOW to ensure a successful VBS...
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How to Set Up New Volunteers For Success With Realm
In many churches, the fall usually brings new volunteers. As people settle into new schedules post-vacation they often decide to get plugged in at church and try some volunteer opportunities. When...
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4 Tips for a Successful Fall Family Event
Fall events are just around the corner on our calendars. Many churches hold some type of family-friendly event in the fall, often in the month of October. This type of event requires some in-depth...
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5 Reasons Realm Pathways is Life-Changing for Your Staff
Do you ever find yourself bogged down with so many tasks that you are often forgetting that the biggest task we as ministers have is to disciple others? How do you get past the paperwork covering your...
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Need More Volunteers? 4 Steps to Find Them and Keep Them
Recruiting and retaining volunteers has to be one of the most difficult aspects of church operations. Every church relies on volunteers to keep their ministries fully staffed and effective, yet it’s...
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Church Not Growing? Check Your Hospitality
Businesses are great at practicing that which we Christians should excel at: hospitality. In the business world, it’s called “customer service”—those actions that employees take to go out of their way...
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Can Technology Create Catholic Disciples?
Technology is likely the last thing most Catholics would call to mind when asked: “how do you create disciples?” We think of the tried and true, obvious methods – personal invitations to participate in...
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Make Lent and Easter Prep Easy with Realm
Many would consider Easter the pinnacle event of the church calendar as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection and His promised return. It comes as no surprise then that preparing for Easter Sunday and the...
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Using Tech to Manage Your Church Small Groups
Regardless of your denomination or church background, every church has groups within the body. Whether it be the more traditional style Sunday school groups, the more modern small groups, or even...
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