Software Product Roundup
Logos Bible Software 3
The newly released Logos Bible Software 3 is the ideal tool for pastors and teachers who want to do better Bible study in less time. Sermon preparation and lesson planning has never been easier. The latest version offers a host of new tools and resources for studying the Bible. The new Bible Word Study report makes in-depth word study a snap. Just enter a word in English, Greek or Hebrew and the software looks up its:
* Definition
* Dictionary entries
* Root words
* A concordance showing every use of that word within the Bible
www.logos.com
Surpass CL Church Library Edition
Surpass Software introduces Surpass CL Church Library Edition, a streamlined program that is reasonably-priced for churches. Surpass CL provides everything needed for church library, including:
* Cataloging
* Circulation
* Patron management
* Barcoding
* Inventory
Surpass CL is customized for use in all sizes and types of churches.
www.SurpassSoftware.com
Roll Call from By the Book
By The Book, Inc. has announced its latest release of Roll Call. Roll Call version 9 includes many new features for your classroom check-in area to:
* Save you time
* Add flexibility to the information you keep
* Increase security
At the check-in station, the student or parent can swipe a bar code badge, which includes a family picture, to check into a class. Roll Call will then print out labels for the child and parent.
www.bythebook.com
PowerChurch Plus
PowerChurch Plus helps you organize Membership, Contributions, Accounting and general Record Keeping, with one complete package. PowerChurch Plus can:
* Increase your administrative efficiency
* Improve your outreach
* Streamline your accounting tasks
PowerChurch Plus is powerful enough to keep track of all the details of a church, yet easy enough for everyone to use.
www.powerchurch.com
Logos Ministry Scheduler
Logos Ministry Scheduler is an exciting tool to help manage your volunteers who serve on a rotating schedule. At any time, you can:
* View their current schedule
* Track vacations and exceptions
* View ministry roles
* Make comments
You can even link to data in Logos II Church Management.
www.logoslbe.com
Fellowship One
Fellowship One is an Internet-based church management solution developed by one of the most successful churches in America. In less than two years, Fellowship Technologies has signed up:
- 19% of the top 100 fastest growing churches in the country
- 15% of the country’s 100 largest churches
It is now available to all churches for a fraction of what it costs a church to operate such a robust computer application.
www.fellowshiptech.com
CDM+ Roommate 2.0
CDM+ Roommate 2.0 takes facilities management to another level. Powerful enough to handle all your scheduling needs, Roommate combines an event calendar with resource and contact managers in one easy-to-use program. Driven by the same database server as CDM+ Pro Church Management Software, CDM+ Roommate 2.0:
* Gives you more control over calendar appearance
* Lets you print blank calendars/worksheets
* Allows events to be scheduled across multiple rooms
* Includes a conflict resolution utility
www.cdmplus.com
iPocket Bible from Avanquest Software
iPocketBible is the perfect Bible companion for your iPod. Created for reading out loud, The Holy Bible, New Living Translation is easy to understand and enjoyable to listen to. Taking your favorite Bible passages with you has never been easier. Features include:
* No learning curve
* Works with iTunes
* Works on both PC and Mac
* Sync up text and audio to read and listen to the Bible at the same time
www.avanquestusa.com
ParishSOFT
ParishSOFT’s family of seamlessly integrated software modules and Internet integration tools will help you to save money, reduce risk, and increase income. In addition to their popular church management software--including Family Directory, Offering & Tuition, ACH Electronic Giving, Time & Talent and Religious Education—they also offer:
* Ledger & Payables
* Payroll
* Web Solutions
* Diocesan Information Management Solution
www.parishsoft.com
PhoneTree
PhoneTree delivers all your telephone calls, e-mails and text messaging with the click of a mouse button — leaving messages on machines, reattempting busy lines and providing detailed reports when done. PhoneTree USB congregational messaging systems keep everyone engaged, helping with:
* Announcements
* Schedule changes
* Prayer chains
* Outreach efforts
* Capital campaigns
www.phonetree.com
RDS Advantage
RDS Advantage serves churches with comprehensive applications for:
* Fund accounting
* Relational database
* Attendance and visitation
* Contributions
* Scheduling
* Electronic funds transfer,
Recent additions to the system include Insta Check-In automated check-in for activities, events and classes.
www.rdsadvantage.com