{"id":29907,"date":"2019-12-11T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T14:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sharefaithblog.wpengine.com\/?p=29907"},"modified":"2019-12-11T09:15:34","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T14:15:34","slug":"why-your-church-should-use-software-that-integrates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sharefaith.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/why-your-church-should-use-software-that-integrates\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Church Should Use Software that Integrates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging and growing disciples takes time, energy, and lots of prayers. As a church administer or leader, you are in charge of not only making this happen but also all the little things around your church. From handling the donations given on a Sunday morning to making sure the children\u2019s ministry is running effectively, there are many tasks on your plate. We understand because we\u2019ve been there. Our team of experts has worked in churches across the country and has seen what works and what doesn\u2019t work. We have also seen what churches need to be successful. One key component we know would help churches excel are church software integrations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Church software integrations make it possible to keep your data all in one place for easy analysis, action items, and peace-of-mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-beb1d410-4e94-4187-9b96-6ebf4b8d7a9a\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-beb1d410-4e94-4187-9b96-6ebf4b8d7a9a\" id=\"beb1d410-4e94-4187-9b96-6ebf4b8d7a9a\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--[if lte IE 8]>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<![endif]-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/4969873\/beb1d410-4e94-4187-9b96-6ebf4b8d7a9a\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-beb1d410-4e94-4187-9b96-6ebf4b8d7a9a\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/4969873\/beb1d410-4e94-4187-9b96-6ebf4b8d7a9a.png\"  alt=\"New call-to-action\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"\/\/js.hubspot.com\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.cta.load(4969873, 'beb1d410-4e94-4187-9b96-6ebf4b8d7a9a', {});\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrations<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clovergive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re all busy. Creating an online platform for your members to give eliminates the nagging feeling they get when they need to write a check at the end of the month. If you add the fact that you can integrate your giving platform with your church website and church management software, new opportunities begin to open up. Assign tasks to certain elders, leaders, or other staff members to handle any donation. Be alerted when a member submits a tithe online. Auto schedule messages to be sent to each donor so that at the end of the day everyone knows they are valued.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/protectmyministry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background Checks<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at the staggering statics when it comes to the safety of churches is concerning. Conducting background checks is one way to help not only protect your church\u2019s name, but also all the people inside. Completing someone\u2019s background check isn\u2019t a one and done type of task. Background checks should be conducted every 6-12 months to ensure maximum protection. But, don\u2019t let that quick turnaround overwhelm you. Using church software integrations helps you because you can schedule reminders, set up alerts, send emails, let people apply online, etc. No more forgetting important things that help make your church a safe space for all who come.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hello.ekklesia360.com\/live-streaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live Streaming<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the holidays are near, people will be traveling. This means you\u2019ll have a group of members in your congregation who will not be in attendance. Combine travel with flu season and some churches see a drastic decrease in their attendance. Don\u2019t let that stop you from getting the word out. Live stream your sermons so that people can stay in touch. By integrating your live stream with your church website, you can manage it easily in one place. No more worrying that you have the exact link set up or that you are doing it wrong. We\u2019ve got your back and our integration makes it easy to handle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ministryone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Church App<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want your church members to engage with the content, come to events, and take advantage of any opportunity to volunteer. However, wanting this type of engagement takes a lot of manpower. It means constant emails, bulletin inserts, last-minute phone calls seeking volunteers, and so much more. What if you could eliminate the desperation and use your church app that\u2019s integrated with your church website and more? Through the integrated app, you can do all the things you need to do to eliminate stress and keep engagement up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elexio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Church Management Software<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Church management software integrations help you achieve the goals you have set for your church. When this powerful software is integrated with your church website, more is possible with less effort and time. For example, nearly every church is creating its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharefaith.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/8-tips-for-your-church-annual-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">annual report<\/a> to show to their congregation at this time. It is filled with goals that have been set, goals that missed the mark, and goals that were altogether forgotten. With this integration, you can set alerts, reminders, schedule auto messages, and more straight to this report on your site to reach more people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only that, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elexio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Church management software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps churches in many areas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elexio.com\/people-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People Management<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elexio.com\/church-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Church Communication<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elexio.com\/reporting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reporting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elexio.com\/group-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group Management<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elexio.com\/check-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check-In<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elexio.com\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calendar<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elexio.com\/workflows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workflows<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elexio.com\/interaction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interaction<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elexio.com\/mobile-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile Management<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elexio.com\/forms-and-event-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forms and Event Management<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elexio.com\/church-health-dashboards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Church Health Dashboards<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this many areas at the touch of a button, why not integrate and let the program work for you, not the other way around.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next Steps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharefaith is an industry leader in church media, websites, and children&#8217;s Sunday School curriculum and resources. We\u2019re also part of a larger family of church software brands that integrate to support every area of your ministry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve got <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hello.sharefaith.com\/gifts-from-sharefaith?brandnew=Sharefaith&amp;utm_campaign=%5BMB%5D%20Christmas%20Crossover%20Campaign%202019&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-94XaTPhBlhR7lseqYd8Lc7Plj7q2JziP2qCdQw1dThDKRgeEzs_NQS99A5TC5M0owLQKau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 very special gifts for you,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including a free Christmas graphics pack, a free Sharefaith Kids Christmas lesson and 20% off any annual Sharefaith membership. Check out this offer and discover the other amazing gifts waiting for your church. 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