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and I need some recommendations on the best/most cost-effective computer software to keep up with members/ministry groups/visitors/mailing lists/etc. So - let's hear your recommendation and a brief explanation please

also include accounting software? There are a lot of good programs but few that are all inclusive. I have been checking several as we are about to switch from Membership Plus by ACS to Shepherd's Staff. Membership Plus included accounting modules as well as membership, contributions etc. and we need to replace it. Otherwise we have to buy one program for accounting and another for membership tracking, mailing etc. ACS is replacing Membership Plus with Realm which looks really good as it is cloud based etc but it only encompasses membership and contributions but no accounting. It just depends on your needs. THe problem is often a trade off as some programs do really well at members tracking but are weak accounting programs or you get great accounting but weak tracking, mailing etc. Very difficult to find good one at a reasonable price on top of that. Shepherd's Staff seems the best compromise for us. here is the Realm site which looks good but not if you need accounting. http://www.acstechnologies.com/products/realm

Okay....

we use planning center also

thanks Tom

spartanfan

What were your issues with power church? We had investigated it as a replacement for our membership plus software but decided on shepherd's staff. What I liked about power church was it is also accessible online if you choose that option. Shepherd's staff is not although Concordia which makes it also has a cloud based version called church 360 http://www.concordiatechnology.org/church360/members