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How to Use the New Announcements Feature in Planning Center Publishing — Threefold Solutions
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How to Use the New Announcements Feature in Planning Center Publishing

Learn how to use the new Church Announcements feature in Planning Center Publishing to create a centralized, always-current page for your congregation inside Church Center.

Kristin EmersonRead →
Planning Center People Updates: Household Form Submissions and Conditional Form Automations — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Planning Center People Updates: Household Form Submissions and Conditional Form Automations

Learn how to use Planning Center's new household member form submission setting and conditional form automations — two long-awaited updates now live in Planning Center People.

Kristin EmersonRead →
New in Planning Center Services: Volunteers Can Now Find Their Own Replacements When They Decline — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

New in Planning Center Services: Volunteers Can Now Find Their Own Replacements When They Decline

Planning Center Services now lets volunteers find and confirm their own replacement when they decline. Here's how it works and how to turn it on for your teams.

Kristin EmersonRead →
Planning Center Background Check Services Compared — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Planning Center Background Check Services Compared

A complete comparison of all five background check options for Planning Center — Checkr, MinistrySafe, Protect My Ministry, Verified First, and manual tracking — with verified 2026 pricing, integration details, and guidance on which provider fits your church's size and needs.

Michael VisserRead →
Keep Benevolence Requests and Pastoral Counseling Intake Private With Planning Center's New Form Permissions — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Keep Benevolence Requests and Pastoral Counseling Intake Private With Planning Center's New Form Permissions

Learn how to use Planning Center's new form permissions to restrict access to sensitive forms like benevolence requests, pastoral counseling intake, and recovery program enrollment — so only the right people on your team can see submissions.

Kristin EmersonRead →
Planning Center Services Just Solved One of the Biggest Headaches in Church Scheduling — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Planning Center Services Just Solved One of the Biggest Headaches in Church Scheduling

Planning Center Services now lets teams belong to multiple Service Types — no more duplicate teams, messy workarounds, or confused volunteers. Learn how to merge, assign, and manage your church volunteer teams the right way.

Kristin EmersonRead →
Planning Center People Workflows: New Features and Interface Updates — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Planning Center People Workflows: New Features and Interface Updates

A long-awaited update to Planning Center People gives church admins control over who can see form submissions. Here's what changed, which forms to lock down first, and how to set it up.

Kristin EmersonRead →
Planning Center Church Center Check-In: Security Codes Now Visible for Every Family — Threefold Solutions
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Planning Center Church Center Check-In: Security Codes Now Visible for Every Family

Learn how Planning Center's Church Center app now shows security codes for every check-in — no matter how families checked in. Less chaos at pickup, more peace of mind.

Kristin EmersonRead →
Planning Center Just Launched a New App That Makes Admin Work Way Easier — Threefold Solutions
Data & Analytics

Planning Center Just Launched a New App That Makes Admin Work Way Easier

The new Planning Center app gives church admins one place for notifications, tasks, their Home dashboard, and every Planning Center product — all from their phone, for free. Learn what's new and which existing apps you can finally delete.

Kristin EmersonRead →
Clearstream vs Text In Church vs Gloo: Planning Center Texting Compared — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

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.

Jason SilbernagelRead →
The Long Game: Navigating Ministry with Infinite Thinking — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

The Long Game: Navigating Ministry with Infinite Thinking

We’ve all been there: You launch a new discipleship plan, breathe life into a young adult ministry, and reimagine your church’s outreach. You’ve got the calendar blocked out — three months, maybe less — and high hopes for a strong launch. Nine months later ... you’re still revising. Still waiting

Michael VisserRead →
How to Set Up and Track Workflows in Planning Center People — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

How to Set Up and Track Workflows in Planning Center People

Every church has processes — how they follow up with new guests, onboard volunteers, or prepare people for baptism. The problem is, without a clear system, those processes often live in someone’s head, a random spreadsheet, or a stack of sticky notes on a desk. Workflows in Planning Center Peo

Tim CruzRead →
Stopping the Last-Minute Texts: Stopping the Culture of Urgency — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Stopping the Last-Minute Texts: Stopping the Culture of Urgency

Most churches that rely on last-minute texts to keep things running aren’t unhealthy. They’re passionate. They’re relational. They care deeply about people and the mission. That’s what makes this issue so deceptive. The problem isn’t laziness or lack of commitment. In many cases, it’s the opposite

Tim CruzRead →
Leading Through the Fire: Navigating Ministry Transitions When People Walk Away — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Leading Through the Fire: Navigating Ministry Transitions When People Walk Away

Every ministry leader will eventually face a heartbreaking season. Sometimes, key people walk away angry, hurt, or disillusioned. Maybe they’re mad at you, the situation, or even God. Over the years, I have experienced this. Conference rooms that once buzzed with vision and excitement for the fut

Michael VisserRead →
Planning Center Tips: How to Use Check-Ins for Kids Ministry (and Beyond) — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Planning Center Tips: How to Use Check-Ins for Kids Ministry (and Beyond)

For parents, the very first experience they have on at a church service isn’t the worship set or the sermon, it’s the kids check-in station. A smooth and secure check-in builds confidence. A chaotic one can create stress before families even set foot in the sanctuary. That’s why Planning Center c

Tim CruzRead →
How to Launch Church Center in Your Church: A Complete Planning Center Setup Guide — Threefold Solutions
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How to Launch Church Center in Your Church: A Complete Planning Center Setup Guide

Are you new to Planning Center and wondering how to roll out Church Center to your congregation? Or maybe you’ve used a few features but haven’t fully embraced it across your church community? This guide will walk you through how to set up Church Center, launch it effectively, and encourage your

Kristin EmersonRead →
New Year, Same Goal! — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

New Year, Same Goal!

Every January, leaders feel that familiar pull: fresh calendars, new initiatives, and a renewed drive to make the next year better than the last. But here’s the truth: while the year changes, the goal of ministry will always stay the same. For churches and ministries, the mission doesn’t expire

Tim CruzRead →
Finishing Strong: Leading with Consistency When Everyone’s Coasting — Threefold Solutions
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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

Tim CruzRead →
How to Organize Your Song Library in Planning Center Music — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

How to Organize Your Song Library in Planning Center Music

If you’ve been leading worship or planning services for any amount of time, you know the pain of a messy song library. Duplicate titles, missing arrangements, or unclear keys can create headaches for worship leaders and confusion for teams. The good news? Planning Center Music (within Services) giv

Tim CruzRead →
The Post-Christmas Follow-Up Playbook For Pastors — Threefold Solutions
Data & Analytics

The Post-Christmas Follow-Up Playbook For Pastors

Let me hit you with a stat that should change everything about your post-Christmas strategy: Church-growth consultants like Herb Miller have long observed that if you connect with first-time guests within about 24–36 hours, around 85% of them return. If you wait up to 72 hours, that drops to about

Michael VisserRead →
Simplify Your Planning Center Check-Ins Setup with Templates and Themes — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Simplify Your Planning Center Check-Ins Setup with Templates and Themes

Managing multiple check-in stations across different rooms and events — especially during busy weekend services — can be a logistical headache. That’s where station templates come in. Planning Center created templates to help automate and streamline your station setup, ensuring everything is ready

Kristin EmersonRead →
Planning Center Tips: How to Build a Powerful Leadership Overview Dashboard with Widgets in Planning Center — Threefold Solutions
Data & Analytics

Planning Center Tips: How to Build a Powerful Leadership Overview Dashboard with Widgets in Planning Center

Looking to empower your church leadership team with data-driven insights? Planning Center makes it easy to create a customized dashboard that tracks attendance, giving, demographics, and more — all in one place. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the basics of dashboards, how to add widgets, an

Kristin EmersonRead →
From Dream Team to Real Team: The “Why” Before the “What” — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

From Dream Team to Real Team: The “Why” Before the “What”

Now that you understand that excellence is about being faithful with what’s in front of you, it’s time to move on to the next thing to consider when you’re at a conference and feeling inspired. Often, when we see something we like, we tend to get excited and want to adopt it immediately. The firs

Tim CruzRead →
Start with Strategy: Identify the Real Audience Behind Your Church’s Social Media — Threefold Solutions
Web & Digital

Start with Strategy: Identify the Real Audience Behind Your Church’s Social Media

Discover how to create church social media content that engages members and reaches new visitors with shareable, mission-driven posts.

Kailey SpilgerRead →
Building a Core Leadership Team: From Theory to Practice — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Building a Core Leadership Team: From Theory to Practice

Discover how to build leadership pipelines in your church using Planning Center and intentional development systems.

Michael VisserRead →
Stay Ahead of Scheduling Gaps with Planning Center’s New Alert Feature — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Stay Ahead of Scheduling Gaps with Planning Center’s New Alert Feature

Struggling with last-minute volunteer scheduling? Planning Center Services just released a new feature— Scheduling Gap Alerts —to help you stay ahead of unfilled positions. Get customizable email reminders 1 to 7 days before your service so you never miss a spot. Plus, take advantage of tools like

Kristin EmersonRead →
Rediscovering Our Roots: Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Modern Churches — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Rediscovering Our Roots: Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Modern Churches

Discover how to build authentic church community by blending Acts 2 principles with modern ministry practices.

Michael VisserRead →
Effective 1:1s — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Effective 1:1s

Learn how to run effective 1:1 meetings using the 4 C’s framework to boost trust, clarity, and team development.

Tim CruzRead →
Unlock Your Church's Growth: The Ultimate Church Management System Playbook — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Unlock Your Church's Growth: The Ultimate Church Management System Playbook

Turn your church database into a powerful ministry tool with smart forms, workflows, and automation that boost engagement and discipleship.

Michael VisserRead →
How to Set Up a Church Merchandise Store Using Planning Center Registrations — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

How to Set Up a Church Merchandise Store Using Planning Center Registrations

Looking to sell church merchandise online without the hassle of setting up a separate store? This step-by-step guide shows you how to use Planning Center Registrations to create a simple, integrated church merch store. Learn how to manage inventory, accept payments through Stripe, offer discounts, a

Kristin EmersonRead →
Busy Doesn't Always Mean Productive — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Busy Doesn't Always Mean Productive

Avoid busy procrastination in church leadership. Learn to align your ministry with vision, purpose, and true spiritual impact.

Michael VisserRead →
A Quick Guide on Exporting Calendar Feeds from Planning Center to Google Calendar — Threefold Solutions
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A Quick Guide on Exporting Calendar Feeds from Planning Center to Google Calendar

If your team uses Android and Google Calendar, subscribing to Planning Center calendar feeds is still possible—even if the “Share to Google Calendar” option seems missing. Most Planning Center apps now offer iCal feed links , which work seamlessly with Google Calendar. Syncing Planning Center event

Kristin EmersonRead →
How We Communicate — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

How We Communicate

Discover how understanding communication styles can boost team clarity, connection, and collaboration in your leadership.

Tim CruzRead →
Leading a Generous Church: Building a Culture of Discipleship Through Giving — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

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

Discover how to grow generosity in your church through vision, discipleship, and strategic storytelling that inspires lasting impact.

Michael VisserRead →
Empowering Small Group Leaders with Planning Center — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Empowering Small Group Leaders with Planning Center

Empower small group leaders with Planning Center tools to simplify scheduling, communication, and discipleship.

Alicia OsgoodRead →
Your Website Is the Digital Lobby of Your Church—Are You Treating It That Way? — Threefold Solutions
Web & Digital

Your Website Is the Digital Lobby of Your Church—Are You Treating It That Way?

Your church website is your digital front door—make it clear, welcoming, and visitor-focused to grow your community.

Michael VisserRead →
Using Planning Center to Prepare for Fall Events — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Using Planning Center to Prepare for Fall Events

Plan your fall church events with ease using Planning Center tools for volunteers, registration, communication, and more.

Alicia OsgoodRead →
Hands-on, Hands-off, or Hands-in? Finding Your Leadership Balance in Ministry — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Hands-on, Hands-off, or Hands-in? Finding Your Leadership Balance in Ministry

Explore hands-on, hands-off, and hands-in leadership styles to build trust, empower your team, and lead with clarity.

Tim CruzRead →
The Ministry Dilemma: Balancing Maintenance and Growth — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

The Ministry Dilemma: Balancing Maintenance and Growth

Learn how to balance maintenance and growth in ministry by discerning your current season and leading with clarity, purpose, and strategy.

Michael VisserRead →
Planning Center Updates: What’s new this Summer 2025? — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

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

Discover Planning Center's Summer 2025 updates—new tools, smarter workflows, and powerful features to simplify church management.

Sam FahlRead →
5 Leadership Lessons from ARC Conference that Transformed My Ministry Approach — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

5 Leadership Lessons from ARC Conference that Transformed My Ministry Approach

Explore 5 transformative leadership lessons from ARC Conference to grow in character, clarity, and Kingdom impact in today’s digital ministry world.

Michael VisserRead →
Elevate Your Congregation's Engagement: Creating and Sharing Sermon Notes — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

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.

Jason SilbernagelRead →
5 Ways to Empower Your Staff and Volunteers — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

5 Ways to Empower Your Staff and Volunteers

Empower your church team with trust, vision, and support. Discover 5 ways to lead with confidence and build a stronger ministry.

Alicia OsgoodRead →
The Sweet Spot of Service: Unleashing Gifts for Kingdom Impact — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

The Sweet Spot of Service: Unleashing Gifts for Kingdom Impact

Help your church volunteers serve with joy by aligning their gifts, passions, and purpose through a strengths-based ministry approach.

Jason SilbernagelRead →
Systems That Stand the Test of Time — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Systems That Stand the Test of Time

Build sustainable systems that serve your team long-term. Learn key principles and top tools for creating lasting organizational processes.

Tim CruzRead →
Why Your Church Needs Google Analytics: A Simple Guide to Understanding Website Trends — Threefold Solutions
Web & Digital

Why Your Church Needs Google Analytics: A Simple Guide to Understanding Website Trends

Set up Google Analytics for your church website to track visitors, boost engagement, and make smarter ministry decisions online.

Michael VisserRead →
SEO Essentials for Churches: Your Guide to Digital Ministry Growth — Threefold Solutions
Web & Digital

SEO Essentials for Churches: Your Guide to Digital Ministry Growth

Boost your church’s visibility with SEO tips on headings, keywords, mobile optimization, and content that connects seekers to your ministry.

Michael VisserRead →
The #1 Type of Content People Actually Want to See from Your Church (Yes, Seriously) — Threefold Solutions
Web & Digital

The #1 Type of Content People Actually Want to See from Your Church (Yes, Seriously)

Discover what people really want to see from your church on social media—and how to create engaging posts that build trust and connection.

Kailey SpilgerRead →
The Craftsmanship of Ministry: Building Something That Lasts — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

The Craftsmanship of Ministry: Building Something That Lasts

Discover why lasting ministry impact requires patience, vision, and craftsmanship—not quick fixes or short-term success.

Michael VisserRead →
Church Calendar: Preparing for Summer Events — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Church Calendar: Preparing for Summer Events

Plan a purposeful summer with 7 strategies to lead fun, mission-focused church events and outreach.

Alicia OsgoodRead →
Establishing a Feedback Culture — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Establishing a Feedback Culture

Build a healthy feedback culture in your church by embracing honesty, fostering growth, and leading with openness. Honesty honors and strengthens teams.

Tim CruzRead →
How to Make Your Church More Welcoming for Easter Guests — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

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.

Alicia OsgoodRead →
Planning Center Updates: What's New This Spring 2025? — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Planning Center Updates: What's New This Spring 2025?

Discover the latest Spring 2025 Planning Center updates with new features for communication, scheduling, security, and volunteer coordination.

Jason SilbernagelRead →
Measuring Local Impact: How to Track Your Church's Effectiveness in the Community — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

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.

Michael VisserRead →
The Growth Pipeline: Tracking Your Church's Discipleship Journey — Threefold Solutions
Data & Analytics

The Growth Pipeline: Tracking Your Church's Discipleship Journey

Discover how to track discipleship growth beyond milestones with the "Growth Pipeline" and key metrics to measure spiritual transformation in your church.

Michael VisserRead →
Digital Ministry Metrics That Drive Real-World Impact — Threefold Solutions
Data & Analytics

Digital Ministry Metrics That Drive Real-World Impact

Discover how to measure real impact in digital ministry by focusing on engagement and next steps instead of vanity metrics like views and follower counts.

Michael VisserRead →
Understanding Your True Reach: The Science Behind Congregation Engagement — Threefold Solutions
Data & Analytics

Understanding Your True Reach: The Science Behind Congregation Engagement

Discover why church attendance numbers don’t tell the full story and how to measure true engagement for greater ministry impact in 2025.

Michael VisserRead →
Have You Tried Texting? Revolutionize Your Ministry with the Power of SMS — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Have You Tried Texting? Revolutionize Your Ministry with the Power of SMS

Revolutionize your ministry with text messaging! Reach your congregation instantly, foster real connections, and boost engagement with SMS.

Michael VisserRead →
Volunteer Engagement: Celebrating Unseen Teams — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Volunteer Engagement: Celebrating Unseen Teams

Celebrate and appreciate the unseen volunteer teams in your church with simple gestures, personalized events, and tools like Planning Center.

Alicia OsgoodRead →
Leadership Insight: Navigating Shifting and Crisis in Ministry — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Leadership Insight: Navigating Shifting and Crisis in Ministry

Learn how to navigate change and crisis in ministry with resilience, encouragement, and faith, turning challenges into growth opportunities.

Joe JonesRead →
Who's Going to Carry the Boats? — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Who's Going to Carry the Boats?

Who’s going to carry the boats? Discover the power of resilience, leadership, and faith in overcoming life's toughest challenges.

Michael VisserRead →
5 Essential Church Metrics You Need to Track in 2025 — Threefold Solutions
Data & Analytics

5 Essential Church Metrics You Need to Track in 2025

Discover five essential church metrics to track in 2025 to measure engagement, spiritual growth, and ministry impact beyond attendance numbers.

Michael VisserRead →
Transforming Ministry with Discovery-Based Volunteer Teams — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Transforming Ministry with Discovery-Based Volunteer Teams

Discover how a discovery-based volunteer approach helps churches place people in roles aligned with their gifts, creating energized and thriving teams.

Jason SilbernagelRead →
Church Growth Stages: Your Roadmap to Sustainable Growth — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

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.

Michael VisserRead →
Transform Your Year: Yearly Themes > Resolutions — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

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.

Michael VisserRead →
The Planning Center Playbook Objective — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

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.

Jason SilbernagelRead →
Closed Highways, Leadership Responsibility, and Removing Obstacles — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Closed Highways, Leadership Responsibility, and Removing Obstacles

Learn how to identify and overcome internal and external obstacles to support your team's success, growth, and resilience in the workplace.

Amanda VisserRead →
Planning Center Unleashes Major Updates to Streamline Church Operations — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Planning Center Unleashes Major Updates to Streamline Church Operations

Explore the latest Planning Center updates to improve church management, streamline communication, and enhance team collaboration.

Jason SilbernagelRead →
You Don't Have an Excuse — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

You Don't Have an Excuse

Discover how to create time for church growth and ministry priorities with practical, faith-driven strategies that transform your impact.

Michael VisserRead →
New Features Guide: Planning Center's October 2024 Updates — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

New Features Guide: Planning Center's October 2024 Updates

Explore Planning Center's latest features: branded emails, enhanced forms, mobile upgrades, and customizable check-ins for streamlined ministry.

Jason SilbernagelRead →
Thanksgiving, Racetracks, and SMART Goals — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

Thanksgiving, Racetracks, and SMART Goals

Learn how SMART goals inspire teamwork, clarity, and progress for achieving personal and organizational success.

Amanda VisserRead →
Hope in the Light and the Shadows — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

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.

Alicia OsgoodRead →
Unlocking Church Growth: The 10/80/10 Rule for Effective Delegation — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Unlocking Church Growth: The 10/80/10 Rule for Effective Delegation

Unlock church growth with the 10/80/10 Rule! Master planning, delegation, and optimization to empower your team and multiply ministry impact.

Michael VisserRead →
Everything I Built is Now Gone: Finding Peace in Ministry Transitions — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Everything I Built is Now Gone: Finding Peace in Ministry Transitions

Find peace in ministry transitions by focusing on eternal impact, planting seeds, and trusting God's plan for your lasting legacy.

Michael VisserRead →
Old Pianos, the Uncanny Valley, and Gen Z — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

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.

Alicia OsgoodRead →
The Internal Communication Revolution: 7 Powerful Strategies — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

The Internal Communication Revolution: 7 Powerful Strategies

Discover 7 powerful strategies, including using Planning Center, to revolutionize your church's internal communication, boost team efficiency, and strengthen connections.

Jason SilbernagelRead →
The Myth of Overnight Success — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

The Myth of Overnight Success

Discover the truth behind the myth of overnight success and learn how consistent, long-term effort leads to lasting achievements in life and ministry.

Michael VisserRead →
The Silent Threat of Incremental Degradation — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

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.

Michael VisserRead →
Something’s Gotta Change — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Something’s Gotta Change

Learn how to navigate team changes with empathy, effective communication, and strategies to ease resistance and foster growth.

Alicia OsgoodRead →
Unlocking the Power of Planning Center People: 5 Important Lists You Need Now! — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Unlocking the Power of Planning Center People: 5 Important Lists You Need Now!

Unlock the power of Planning Center People with 5 must-have lists to streamline your ministry and strengthen your church connections!

Jason SilbernagelRead →
Empowering Others to Solve the RIGHT Problems — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Empowering Others to Solve the RIGHT Problems

Learn how leaders can delegate effectively, empower their teams, and focus on strategic goals using the 10/80/10 rule for leadership success.

Michael VisserRead →
Favorite Features: Workflow Settings You Should Be Using — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Favorite Features: Workflow Settings You Should Be Using

Optimize your Planning Center workflows with snoozed cards, deadlines, and shortcuts to improve follow-up and team efficiency.

Alicia OsgoodRead →
Getting Unstuck — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

Getting Unstuck

Feeling stuck? Discover how to reframe your mindset, recognize growth, and find progress even when it feels elusive.

Michael VisserRead →
New Planning Center Features You Need to Know About — Threefold Solutions
Data & Analytics

New Planning Center Features You Need to Know About

Discover the latest Planning Center features, including updates to People lists, Check-ins, Registrations, and the Home Dashboard. Stay informed today!

Jason SilbernagelRead →
The Failure Factor — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

The Failure Factor

Discover how embracing failure can boost team growth, resilience, and problem-solving in leadership. Learn to turn setbacks into success.

Amanda VisserRead →
Why SEO Matters for Churches: Becoming a Beacon of Hope — Threefold Solutions
Web & Digital

Why SEO Matters for Churches: Becoming a Beacon of Hope

Boost your church's online visibility with SEO. Learn how to attract new visitors, engage your community, and build trust.

Michael VisserRead →
The Art of Followship — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

The Art of Followship

Discover the power of followship in the Christian life. Learn why following Jesus is essential and how to embrace it within leadership.

Alicia OsgoodRead →
What Does Community Look Like in the Church Today? — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

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.

Jason SilbernagelRead →
Empowering Volunteers: A Church Leader's Guide — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Empowering Volunteers: A Church Leader's Guide

Discover how to empower church volunteers with StrengthsFinder 2.0 by aligning their strengths with impactful ministry roles.

Michael VisserRead →
The key to managing rapid church growth: a strong, reliable foundation. — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

The key to managing rapid church growth: a strong, reliable foundation.

Learn how to manage rapid church growth with a strong foundation, centralized processes, and effective team culture for sustainable expansion.

Jason SilbernagelRead →
Lost in Buckets — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Lost in Buckets

Discover how church leaders can rebuild trust and foster a safe, supportive environment amidst challenges and scandals.

Alicia OsgoodRead →
The Role of the Chief Reminding Officer in Leadership — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

The Role of the Chief Reminding Officer in Leadership

Discover the vital role of a Chief Reminding Officer in leadership and how constant communication keeps your team motivated and aligned with your vision.

Michael VisserRead →
Embracing Online Discipleship: What is an LMS and is it Right for Your Church? — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Embracing Online Discipleship: What is an LMS and is it Right for Your Church?

Discover how Learning Management Systems (LMS) can revolutionize your church's online discipleship and spiritual growth programs.

Jason SilbernagelRead →
Who’s in charge here? — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

Who’s in charge here?

Optimize church management with a Planning Center Champion. Learn key strategies at threefold.solutions.

Alicia OsgoodRead →
One Lesson I Learned Working for a Mega-Church — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

One Lesson I Learned Working for a Mega-Church

Discover the transformative power of playbooks in mega-church management for streamlined operations.

Michael VisserRead →
Know this one thing before migrating to Planning Center. — Threefold Solutions
Data & Analytics

Know this one thing before migrating to Planning Center.

Ensure a seamless migration to Planning Center by understanding the vital role of the Remote ID in maintaining data integrity.

Michael VisserRead →
Metrics: Beyond the Numbers — Threefold Solutions
Data & Analytics

Metrics: Beyond the Numbers

Explore the balance between measurable data and spiritual growth in church metrics.

Alicia OsgoodRead →
Achieve More by Doing Less — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Achieve More by Doing Less

With insights from Cal Newport's productivity tips, discover ways to enhance ministry efficiency as a church leader.

Michael VisserRead →
Streamline Your Church Check-In Process with a Planning Center Check-In Station — Threefold Solutions
Data & Analytics

Streamline Your Church Check-In Process with a Planning Center Check-In Station

Optimize your church's check-ins with Planning Center Stations for seamless, secure, and efficient attendance management.

Jason SilbernagelRead →
Breaking the Burnout Cycle — Threefold Solutions
Leadership

Breaking the Burnout Cycle

Discover effective strategies to prevent volunteer burnout and maintain a vibrant church community.

Alicia OsgoodRead →
Five Stats Every Pastor Needs to Know in 2024 — Threefold Solutions
Data & Analytics

Five Stats Every Pastor Needs to Know in 2024

Discover key 2024 church trends: Millennial engagement, digital worship, and leadership succession.

Michael VisserRead →
The Bluetooth Solution: Brother Printers and Planning Center Check-ins — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

The Bluetooth Solution: Brother Printers and Planning Center Check-ins

Enhance your church's Planning Center Check-ins process using Bluetooth with Brother Printers for reliable, seamless connectivity.

Jason SilbernagelRead →
Why Church Center should not be your Church's Website — Threefold Solutions
Web & Digital

Why Church Center should not be your Church's Website

Discover why Church Center isn't ideal for your church's website and explore better options for SEO and design.

Michael VisserRead →
Unlocking Growth: Harnessing the Four Disciplines of Execution in Your Church — Threefold Solutions
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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

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Embed a Planning Center form on your Squarespace website. — Threefold Solutions
Web & Digital

Embed a Planning Center form on your Squarespace website.

Learn simple steps to embed a Planning Center form into your Squarespace website with our visual, easy-to-follow guide—no coding required!

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Add-ons and Integrations: Enhancing your Experience — Threefold Solutions
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Add-ons and Integrations: Enhancing your Experience

Enhance Planning Center with integrations like MailChimp, Checkr, and Clearstream. Streamline church management, improve communication, ensure security.

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Workflows You Probably Aren’t Using but Should Be — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Workflows You Probably Aren’t Using but Should Be

Discover essential church workflows to boost efficiency and engagement using Planning Center. Learn about Donation Tracking, Membership Processes, and Volunteer Onboarding to ensure no inquiry goes unanswered and every interaction is meaningful. Perfect for church administrators.

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Community Engagement: Making a Better Newsletter — Threefold Solutions
Web & Digital

Community Engagement: Making a Better Newsletter

Transform your church newsletter with 5 key strategies. Enhance impact using Mailchimp, audience segmentation, and personalized content.

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Harnessing the Power of Text Messaging — Threefold Solutions
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Harnessing the Power of Text Messaging

Explore how texting in ministry can deepen connections and support congregants. Learn strategies for heartfelt messages and consistent communication.

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The Ultimate Guide to Streamlining Your Planning Center People Database — Threefold Solutions
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The Ultimate Guide to Streamlining Your Planning Center People Database

Explore the essentials of maintaining an efficient Planning Center People database. Learn about regular maintenance routines, benefits of a clean database, and how streamlined data management enhances church operations, communication, and growth.

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Forget about First Time Guests — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Forget about First Time Guests

Discover a unique church growth strategy focusing on life-stage groups over first-time guests, where community and personal connections drive engagement.

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Maximize Volunteer Engagement with Planning Center Check-ins — Threefold Solutions
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Maximize Volunteer Engagement with Planning Center Check-ins

This guide offers practical tips for managing attendance, setting up stations, and using single-event check-ins with Planning Center's check-in solutions.

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Streamline Volunteer Onboarding with Forms & Workflows — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Streamline Volunteer Onboarding with Forms & Workflows

Efficiently onboard volunteers with Planning Center tools. Streamline processes with forms and workflows for better management and improved engagement.

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From Attenders to Members: Tracking Milestones — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

From Attenders to Members: Tracking Milestones

Manage membership with Planning Center People. Efficiently track church growth and milestones using Custom Fields, Check-ins, Lists, and Automations.

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The Power of Celebrating Moments — Threefold Solutions
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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.

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Prevent Data Disasters: Your Permissions Blueprint — Threefold Solutions
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Prevent Data Disasters: Your Permissions Blueprint

Protect your church's data with our Planning Center permissions guide. Create and implement a robust policy and request workflow for secure access.

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Improve Church Attendance: the 'Plan Your Visit' Framework — Threefold Solutions
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Improve Church Attendance: the 'Plan Your Visit' Framework

Grow church attendance with the 'Plan Your Visit' framework. Embrace digital outreach and personalized communication to build and foster community.

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Church Data Security: Protecting Your Congregation — Threefold Solutions
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Church Data Security: Protecting Your Congregation

Secure your church and congregant information to protect against email scams and data breaches. Learn how now.

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Using Wix Studio? Here’s how to embed a Planning Center Form. — Threefold Solutions
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Using Wix Studio? Here’s how to embed a Planning Center Form.

Struggling to embed a Planning Center Form in your Wix website? I don’t know about you, but reading documentation or how-to guides can be almost as frustrating as the problem itself. If so, I will show you, with pictures (for those of us who are more visual learners), how to embed a Planning Center

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A Comprehensive Setup Guide for Brother 820 Printers — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

A Comprehensive Setup Guide for Brother 820 Printers

The ultimate guide to wirelessly connect your Brother QL-820 printer to Planning Center Check-Ins. Follow our step-by-step tutorial for a seamless setup.

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Planning Center Churches: Swap Mailchimp for Clearstream? — Threefold Solutions
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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.

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Brother Printers and Planning Center Check-ins: Your Complete Implementation Guide — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Brother Printers and Planning Center Check-ins: Your Complete Implementation Guide

Brother Printers are now the Ministry Standard for Planning Center Check-ins. This guide walks you through how to choose the right printer, strategy for setting up your check-in, and best practices across Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android platforms.

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Planning Center Background Checks: A Guide for Churches — Threefold Solutions
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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.

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The Ultimate Guide to Migrating Away from Blackbaud Church Management — Threefold Solutions
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The Ultimate Guide to Migrating Away from Blackbaud Church Management

With the announced shutdown of Blackbaud Church Management software in January 2024, many churches are left searching for an alternative solution to manage their data. In this guide, we'll discuss the importance of choosing the right church management system and provide a step-by-step guide to migra

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Understanding and Assigning Permissions in Planning Center People — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Understanding and Assigning Permissions in Planning Center People

Planning Center Online is an essential tool for managing church operations, and one of the crucial aspects of using it effectively is understanding and assigning the right permissions to different users based on their roles within the organization. In this article, we will provide you with an overvi

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Effective Ways to Use Church Data for Your Ministry — Threefold Solutions
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Effective Ways to Use Church Data for Your Ministry

Unlock the power of church data to enhance your ministry. Learn benefits, tools, best practices, and success stories of effective data use.

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The Importance of a Solid Data Security Process for Churches — Threefold Solutions
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The Importance of a Solid Data Security Process for Churches

Ensure your congregation's information is secure with a solid security process for when a team member exits the organization.

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Empowering Church Leaders: How Planning Center Helps us Make Data-Driven Decisions — Threefold Solutions
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Empowering Church Leaders: How Planning Center Helps us Make Data-Driven Decisions

As a church leader, one of the most important tasks is to make decisions that will benefit the congregation and further the mission of the church.

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Streamline Church Volunteer Onboarding with Workflows — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Streamline Church Volunteer Onboarding with Workflows

Streamline church volunteer onboarding with Planning Center Workflows. Ensure all volunteers are properly trained and equipped to serve efficiently.

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Maximizing Efficiency with Church Management — Threefold Solutions
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Maximizing Efficiency with Church Management

Streamline church operations with a modern management system like Planning Center Online. Centralize contact info, scheduling, and financials securely.

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Why Database Hygiene Matters for Churches: The Importance of Accurate Information — Threefold Solutions
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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.

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Quick Tips: Planning Center List Idea - Finding New Families — Threefold Solutions
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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.

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How to Use Planning Center Workflows — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

How to Use Planning Center Workflows

Planning Center’s People app helps churches track member info and manage communication. Use custom workflows to streamline tasks for individuals or groups.

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Top 5 Event Registration Tools - A Church Event Coordinator’s Guide — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Top 5 Event Registration Tools - A Church Event Coordinator’s Guide

As a church event coordinator, finding the right tools to manage event registration can be a daunting task.

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Thinking About Switching your Church Management System to Planning Center? — Threefold Solutions
Planning Center

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.

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Tracking Attendance for Churches: How to Get Started with Planning Center Check-ins — Threefold Solutions
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Tracking Attendance for Churches: How to Get Started with Planning Center Check-ins

How to use Planning Center Check-ins for a better kids and volunteer check-in experience

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Online Church Calendar Solutions: Planning Center Calendar — Threefold Solutions
Church Operations

Online Church Calendar Solutions: Planning Center Calendar

Streamline your operations with Planning Center Calendar, an easy-to-use tool for scheduling and managing your organization's day-to-day activities.

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The Top 5 Church CRM Systems in 2022 - What You Need To Know! — Threefold Solutions
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The Top 5 Church CRM Systems in 2022 - What You Need To Know!

A church management system is a software that helps your church manage data and increase engagement. It is an all-in-one solution for managing members, tracking donations, helping teams stay in communication and more .

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