HQ 2017: The Learning Continues

Sales Consultant, Kenny Winfrey, meets with conference attendees. William Ross leads an Arena Reporting break out. Louie Salazar participates in a one-on-one session. Arnold Wheatley teaches SQL Server Reporting to the class. Alfred Johnson shows What’s New and What’s Coming to ShelbyNext Financials. […]

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HQ 2017 Has Begun!

Karen, Connie, and Kristy have begun welcoming Shelby HQ Customers to the Conference. Connie Bartemus helps to sign in Louie Salazar from the Illinois District Council Assemblies of God. Shelby Headquarters customers got an early start by attending the evening Intro to HQ 2017 session facilitated by Chris Benson and a panel of product owners […]

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Offering Plate

10 Ideas to Improve Giving in Your Church

As we continue our series on ideas to help increase giving in your congregation, consider these steps: Teach what the Bible teaches – It is clear God expects believers to give cheerfully (2 Cor. 9:7), regularly (1 Cor. 16:2), and sacrificially (Mark 12:41-44). If we don’t teach this mandate intentionally and passionately, we should not be […]

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Why Texting Is As Important As Social Media

When you are trying to stay in touch with your congregation and get parishioners excited about what’s going on in church, using a texting service can get your younger members engaged more readily. Teenagers respond faster to texts than they do to any other form of communication, and a church that is able to text […]

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Knowledge is Power

Infographics: Where Data Meets Design

Every church that wants to effectively communicate with its congregation should understand the power of design, because how the information is presented is as important as what the information says. This short video from Column Five reminds us, “your message is only as good as your ability to share it.”   Allow Shelby Systems to […]

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8 Tips to Encourage Generous Giving

This is the first installment in a series on encouraging generous giving in your church. As we begin to enter the giving season, be watching over the next several weeks for tips to help fund your ministry’s goals and vision. From church youth groups to sports teams to missions trips to non-profit businesses: no matter […]

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