Choosing Church Membership Software: Products vs Platforms
The most important technology investment a church is required to make is their church membership software (often abbreviated as ChMS). Compared to other industries, the church membership software market is quite small. Over the years, Nick Nicholaou with Ministry Business Services has published a extremely helpful list and comparison of church management solutions.… READ MORE
Active Network Acquires ServiceU
The plot thickens today as ServiceU announced their acquisition by Active Network. This marks the third acquisition this year by Active Network as they make deeper inroads into the church market:
- 02/11 – Active Network acquires Fellowship Technologies
- 07/11 – Active Network acquires Connection Power
- 10/11 – Active Network acquires ServiceU
While this latest move isn’t surprising, it is significant nonetheless.… READ MORE
A Game Changer: Active Network Acquires Fellowship Technologies
Today probably marks the most significant event in ChMS history. This morning, Fellowship Technologies announced their acquisition by Active Network. Active Network is a SIGNIFICANT player in the non-profit space and has grown leaps and bounds since its beginning over 10 years ago. To give you an idea of the scale of Active Network’s operations, take a look at some stats:
- 45 million: The number of transactions processed in 2009 on Active Network systems.
2010 ChMS Comparison Guide
Each year, Nick Nicholaou with Ministry Business Services, Inc. takes on the daunting task of publishing a comparison guide of Church Management Software (ChMS) solutions. You will want to take note of the comments on this blog post that indicates Fellowship One and Arena’s absence from the list.… READ MORE
ChMS Comparison Charts
Though the ChMS (church management software) market is small, comparing the solutions available can take some time. If you are looking for a comparison chart of features, take a look at the following:
- Nick Nicholaou with Ministry Business Services, Inc. publishes an annual comparison chart.
About Equip Them
Equip Them focuses on technology as tools for evangelism and spiritual formation in the church and family. It is the personal blog of David Drinnon, pastor and Director of Information Technology and Websites at Second Baptist Church, Houston, TX. The opinions and views expressed on this site are his own and do not necessarily represent those of his church.
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