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A Comprehensive Setup Guide for Brother 820 Printers

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Understanding and Assigning Permissions in Planning Center People

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Using Wix Studio? Here’s how to embed a Planning Center Form

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Tracking Attendance for Churches

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How to Use Planning Center Workflows

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Michael Visser Michael Visser

Leading a Generous Church: Building a Culture of Discipleship Through Giving

Generosity is more than funding church programs—it’s a spiritual practice that transforms lives and fuels discipleship. This blog explores how vision-driven storytelling, practical stewardship, and consistent culture-building can grow generosity in your church. Discover tools, strategies, and insights to cultivate a culture of open-handed living.

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Alicia Osgood Alicia Osgood

Empowering Small Group Leaders with Planning Center

Discover how Planning Center empowers small group leaders to simplify communication, attendance, and event planning. With tools like the Church Center app, organizing and connecting with your group has never been easier. Equip your ministry with the systems it needs to grow deeper in faith and stronger in community.

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Alicia Osgood Alicia Osgood

Using Planning Center to Prepare for Fall Events

Fall ministry season is fast approaching, and Planning Center can help you stay organized without the overwhelm. From scheduling volunteers to managing registrations and sending follow-ups, it’s your all-in-one toolkit. Start early, plan smarter, and lead your events with clarity and confidence.

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Michael Visser Michael Visser

The Ministry Dilemma: Balancing Maintenance and Growth

Discover how to balance maintenance and growth in your ministry. Learn when to stabilize systems and when to pursue fresh vision and innovation. This guide helps church leaders discern the right season and lead with clarity and purpose.

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Sam Fahl Sam Fahl

Planning Center Updates: What’s new this Summer 2025?

Planning Center’s Summer 2025 updates introduce powerful new tools for churches, including custom email senders, list management improvements, and facial gesture control in Music Stand. Enhancements span across People, Groups, Giving, and Workflows, streamlining admin tasks and boosting team collaboration. Explore all the new features designed to simplify and strengthen your ministry workflows

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Jason Silbernagel Jason Silbernagel

Elevate Your Congregation's Engagement: Creating and Sharing Sermon Notes

Boost weekly engagement by creating and sharing sermon notes using YouVersion, Planning Center Publishing, and Church Center. This guide walks you through setting up interactive notes, linking them seamlessly, and promoting them for maximum impact. Help your congregation connect deeper with each message—before, during, and after Sunday.

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Alicia Osgood Alicia Osgood

5 Ways to Empower Your Staff and Volunteers

Empowering your church team starts with letting go of control and focusing on what matters most. Learn how to build trust, offer ownership, and equip your staff and volunteers with the tools they need to thrive. Discover five practical ways to create a stronger, more motivated ministry team.

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Jason Silbernagel Jason Silbernagel

The Sweet Spot of Service: Unleashing Gifts for Kingdom Impact

Discover how to create a thriving volunteer culture by aligning people with their spiritual gifts and passions. This blog explores tools like StrengthsFinder, DISC, and spiritual gifts assessments to help people serve with joy, not obligation. Build systems that foster ownership, belonging, and lasting impact in your church.

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Tim Cruz Tim Cruz

Systems That Stand the Test of Time

Discover how to build systems that outlast any one person or leadership style. This guide explores key principles for creating sustainable processes and recommends tools like Notion, Trello, and Monday.com to streamline your workflow. Design smarter systems that serve your team—today and in the future.

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