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No Time? Why Not?

Take the kids to school. Get to work. Go to the gym. Take kids to soccer practice. Walk the dog. Cook dinner. Do laundry. Make the kids’ lunches. Help them with homework. Sleep. Repeat. We’re all busy. Well, maybe not all of us… but as humans, the majority of us strive to survive and we […]

Understanding the Bible

Know what’s strange? The Bible. Yes, the Bible is strange. Think about it. Many people think they know the Bible from what others have told them or from what they have learned in church, but it’s not an easy book to read. Unless you have studied the entire thing, it’s bound to still surprise you… even […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

As we all know, the first Thanksgiving took place when the New England settlers came together to celebrate friendships, food, and their new lives in America. On this Thanksgiving, all of us at Shelby wish each of you a safe, happy, and restful holiday. We hope that you all have a wonderful day and remember […]

Involve Kids In Church With A Bingo App

Now, I know that many people have issues with using smart phones or tablets in church… some even with technology in general, but what about an iPhone app that gets your kids more involved in the church service? According to the Christian Post, a mother of three created just that. Ann Goade thought of “Big Church Bingo” after […]

Spongebob & The 7 Deadly Sins?

Yep! According to the audio commentary included with an episode on the DVD boxset of the show’s first season, the Spongebob Squarepants characters are all based on the Seven Deadly Sins. I found out about this from “OMG Facts” (or @OMGFacts on Twitter), who puts out tweets informing you of things that most people don’t […]

New Changes for v.5.11.2000 (Available Now)!

We have just released Shelby v.5.11.2000 with lots of new changes! To check them out, go to the Shelby Community and sign in. There you will find the details and instructions on downloading this upgrade. As always, feel free to contact us with any questions! […]

The Impact of Your Church Sign

Many churches have church signs out front that portray inspiring and sometimes funny messages that are intended to intrigue passers-by. The NACBA MultiBrief Weekly Update from a couple of weeks ago highlighted a story from The Gadsden Times that talks about Rainbow Church of Christ in Gadsden, AL. The church has seen a lot of feedback from […]

Encouraging Volunteers

One challenge for many churches is that of finding committed volunteers for events and charity projects. Whether it is getting someone to volunteer for the first time or holding on to current volunteers, it can be a real struggle to get people to participate. What seems to be really effective is asking for help when […]

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