Church leaders and admin have no problem staying busy. With over 50% of Americans regularly attending church and new visitors coming and going, it doesn’t take long for efforts to spread thin. That’s why investing in a church management platform is such an important decision.
When you stop to look around a crowded restaurant, park, or church before service starts, you’ll notice a lot of mobile devices out. Even if you don’t see them, chances are they’re tucked away in a pocket or purse. According to Pew Research, over 95% of U.S. adults own a cellphone of some kind, and 77% own a smartphone.
It takes time to grow membership and cultivate relationships that increase giving. While the main focus should always be helping your congregation deepen its relationship with Christ, there comes a time when focusing on developing a culture of generosity is also a necessity.
Consider this scenario: A newcomer attends a church service or outreach event only to discover they need cash or check to donate. Reaching into their wallet, it hits them that they don’t have enough (if any) cash on them, let alone a check. They scramble in search of an ATM, knowing it will cost a few extra dollars to get money out.
A leading pain-point for church leaders and admin members is organizing online giving information and generosity campaigns. And when you think about it, this makes sense. Online giving grew 11.4% last year, and the increase was much higher than anticipated.
There’s no shortage of data in the world today. In fact, it’s quite the opposite! According to research, more data was created in the last year than in the previous 5,000 years. And it’s no wonder between fast internet access and the capabilities of technology. In some cases, the abundance of accessible information is a good thing, and in other cases (like organizing it) – not so much.
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