Since 2001, Churchteams has been known primarily as a small group software. In fact, we were the first to focus on small groups and have led the way in small group software innovation. In February, 2009 we released advanced features for membership and contributions that allow us to offer a full church software option as well.

Our web-based solutions offer you the latest features the minute they are released. Our desire is to build easy to use tools that really work to make your life easier and to offer the best service and support we possibly can. Here are some of the functions we can help you with.

GroupFinder

• Seamlessly links to your website.
• Prospects search to find their best group(s).
• Map the best fit groups for quick view.
• See a picture of the group.
• Email leaders or join a group option to connect.
• Copied communication to coaches and administrator for follow-up.

GroupTracker

• Leaders easily update all group and member information.
• Optional email reminder gives 1 click access to meeting reports.
• Emailed reports inform group members, enhance coaching and collect data.
• 80-100% weekly return on reports!
• Summary reporting for groups.
• Template for weekly tracking by groups and monthly tracking by summaries.
• Versatile, targetable communication throughout entire organization.
• Coaching contact tracking.

Advanced Membership Options – NEW (Feb, 09)

• Customize for any type of individual attribute you want to track.
• Personal information such as birthdate, date of membership, other emails, cell carrier, etc..
• Ministry profile information such as spiritual gifts and member interests with easy reports for staff to help people find their place of ministry.
• Keep families and households together with unique family information such as address and anniversary date.
• Text messaging for individuals, groups or the whole church.
• Self-update your data using a one-click email to members giving only them access to only their information.

Contributions – NEW (Feb, 09)

• Easy to use software to enter weekly offering.
• Simple report to reconcile weekly giving.
• Weekly summary of giving by type of gift, designation and group involvement.
• Email giving summary to staff and leadership immediately.
• Send out contribution summaries quarterly, semi-annually or annually for tax purposes.
• Advanced giving reports based on any group or membership attribute.

Note: For accounting, we recommend Quickbooks or other common accounting software for three reasons: hiring experienced bookkeepers, simpler and cheaper CPA auditing, and familiarity of most elders/trustees with these reports. Click here for more details on this release.

Those Little Emails from Boyd Pelley on Vimeo.

GrowthFinder Discipleship Assessment [more info]

• Group discipleship assessment for intentional shepherding.
• Fully customizable to fit your language and recommendations.
• Offers leaders links to recommended curriculum online.
• Evaluate your church’s ongoing spiritual development.
• Prepare your preaching plan based on assessed needs.
• Use it as part of a Church-wide discipleship campaign.

Connection & Assimilation

• Find people not in a group by geography and put them in a connect group.
• Put interested prospects in a lifestage or interest based connect group.
• Connect group host(ess) emails and calls until members find a permanent group or no longer interested.
• Group leaders access connect groups as well for prospects.
• Keep notes on all contacts made.

Campaign/Emphasis Support

• Uniquely designed to support any churchwide campaign to connect people.
• Decentralized process supports weblike relational connections and communication.

Enhance On-Campus Groups Display

• Upgrade your small groups display with Internet accessibility using Churchteams from your website.
• Consider creating business cards to give prospects to take with them.

Mid-size Groups (Sunday School) Option

• Input attendance for Sunday School groups online instantly.
• Compare people in small groups with those in Sunday School.
• Enhance communication to and within your Sunday School.
• Effectively use weekly emails to help infrequent attenders feel they belong. (See video above)

Events Option

• Use Groupfinder to register people for any event or activity.
• Create a unique link from your website to that event specifically.
• Send reminders and follow-up by email or using labels.

Example sign up for the next big event!