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Clearstream vs Text In Church vs Gloo: Planning Center Texting Compared
Which texting platform works best with Planning Center? We break down Clearstream, Gloo, and Text In Church — pricing, setup, features, and our recommendation.
Finishing Strong: Leading with Consistency When Everyone’s Coasting
I’ve always loved the feeling of running the last lap of a race. The crowd is cheering, the finish line is in sight, and you can feel every muscle fighting to push through. But there’s also this subtle thought that creeps in because you’re almost there , and your mind starts to whisper, “You can e
Elevate Your Congregation's Engagement: Creating and Sharing Sermon Notes
Create and share sermon notes using YouVersion and Planning Center to boost engagement and deepen weekly connection with your congregation.
How to Make Your Church More Welcoming for Easter Guests
Make your church more welcoming this Easter! Learn simple tips to help first-time guests feel at home from the moment they walk through the doors.
Measuring Local Impact: How to Track Your Church's Effectiveness in the Community
Learn how to measure your church’s true impact beyond numbers—track lives changed, build lasting community connections, and create transformational change.
Church Growth Stages: Your Roadmap to Sustainable Growth
Learn the 4 stages of church growth and discover actionable steps to build sustainable, healthy ministries at every stage of your journey.
Transform Your Year: Yearly Themes > Resolutions
Discover the power of yearly themes over resolutions! Embrace grace, foster growth, and transform your year with this practical framework.
The Planning Center Playbook Objective
Unlock the full potential of Planning Center to grow your church community, deepen engagement, and build lasting connections in 2025.
Thanksgiving, Racetracks, and SMART Goals
Learn how SMART goals inspire teamwork, clarity, and progress for achieving personal and organizational success.
Hope in the Light and the Shadows
Find hope this holiday season in the light and shadows, embracing the joy and peace of Emmanuel, God with us, amidst life's challenges.
Old Pianos, the Uncanny Valley, and Gen Z
Discover how imperfection, authenticity, and joy can connect churches with Gen Z, a generation craving real, meaningful experiences.
The Silent Threat of Incremental Degradation
Is your church sacrificing future growth for short-term savings? Learn how to prevent incremental degradation and foster long-term community vitality.
Getting Unstuck
Feeling stuck? Discover how to reframe your mindset, recognize growth, and find progress even when it feels elusive.
What Does Community Look Like in the Church Today?
Discover how to blend in person and digital communication to foster a thriving, connected church community today.
Who’s in charge here?
Optimize church management with a Planning Center Champion. Learn key strategies at threefold.solutions.
One Lesson I Learned Working for a Mega-Church
Discover the transformative power of playbooks in mega-church management for streamlined operations.
Unlocking Growth: Harnessing the Four Disciplines of Execution in Your Church
Explore "Unlocking Church Growth", detailing how the Four Disciplines of Execution can transform church management. Learn to set impactful goals, use visible scoreboards for tracking, and hold regular accountability meetings to drive church growth and effectiveness. Start small and expand
Add-ons and Integrations: Enhancing your Experience
Enhance Planning Center with integrations like MailChimp, Checkr, and Clearstream. Streamline church management, improve communication, ensure security.
The Power of Celebrating Moments
Discover the 'Power of Moments' in celebrating church milestones. Learn strategies using Elevation, Insight, Pride, Connection, and Planning Center People.
Planning Center Churches: Swap Mailchimp for Clearstream?
Compare platforms for church email marketing. Get insights on user experience, integration, cost, and automation to make an informed decision.
Planning Center Background Checks: A Guide for Churches
Streamline church management with Planning Center background checks. Ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency with easy integration and management tips.
Maximizing Efficiency with Church Management
Streamline church operations with a modern management system like Planning Center Online. Centralize contact info, scheduling, and financials securely.
Why Database Hygiene Matters for Churches: The Importance of Accurate Information
Database hygiene is important for churches because it ensures that their information is accurate and up-to-date. This is critical for a number of reasons.
Quick Tips: Planning Center List Idea - Finding New Families
Here’s a quick Planning Center People list tip about how to identify new families checking children in at your church.
Thinking About Switching your Church Management System to Planning Center?
Switching to a new church management system (ChMS) or customer relationship management (CRM) platform can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be scary.