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Protecting your Employees’ Integrity by Adding Accountability Policies

Brotherhood Mutual has been tracking the rising trend of embezzlement within churches for a few years. Their latest report states that church fraud expected to hit $68 billion during the first six months of 2019. Compare that with the total missions expenditures, which was running about $60 billion for the same period. However, the trending […]

Database Cleanup – Duplicate Records

A quick google search on ‘cleaning your church database’ will produce many results, from spring cleaning checklists to help articles. Since maintaining a clean and concise database is so important, we thought ShelbyNews would be a great avenue for presenting tips for keeping your database clean. After all, your church database is only as good […]

4 Ways To Simplify How You Organize Your Worship

We’re all eager to get back to our regularly scheduled programming, but things have certainly changed since the last time we were planning church services. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the new COVID-19 precautions, managing your church, and trying to plan your worship – you are not alone! Thankfully, Shelby Systems offers WorshipPlaning, a […]

4 Reasons You Should Choose a Full-Suite Solution for ChMS and Online Giving

Let’s face it, when it comes to managing your church, there is a lot that needs to be done. When it comes to all the options available for easing day-to-day operations, make sure you are equipped with the right tools to get everything done and not left juggling a bunch of platforms that don’t work […]

Handling Unbudgeted Transaction Fees – Here’s an Option

During the last few months most of us had to make a shift to online worship for a time, and with that many of your members continued their support by making their gifts through your online giving provider. As your team is reconciling bank statements they are seeing the growing deposits of online gifts and […]

Maintaining Giving Throughout the Year: A Solution for Disruption

Disruption…boy, have we all felt that this year! Our churches are used to some attendance and giving fluctuation seasonally, but this has been like nothing this generation of church leaders has seen. Many of our churches were thrust into a digital space, ready or not. This digital space is probably not temporary, either. More messages […]

MinistryOne Releases New Features and Functionality

This month, we’re happy to announce new releases to the powerful church app, MinistryOne. Beyond the latest releases, we want to help ministries stay connected with their people during this unique time. Access all the features such as media, push notifications, giving, prayer requests, events, child check-ins, and so much more. Plus, enjoy the latest updates. […]

New Features Alert! New Advanced Search Filters

Keep a handle on your church database during this busy season with these helpful new features that have just been added to your church management software! Our team has been working hard to provide new ways to keep track of your people and stay connected and engaged. These new features will help you find and […]

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