For those of you who joined our Summit-focused Roundtable on Tuesday, you got a sneak peek at TouchPoint’s new mobile app, TouchPoint Engage, and we’re excited to announce that the app is now available for download!
For now, this is your Summit Hub! The app has our full event agenda, breakout schedule, networking activities, transportation schedule, tech lab details, ministry partner info, and more! Follow the channel associated with each Summit Track to stay in the loop with communications / material from the breakout sessions on that particular track. Get the app here! Be sure to check out the tip cards when you first sign in to learn all about the different areas of the app!
After Summit, this app will become your hub for TouchPoint Communications. You can find information on upcoming events (webinars, roundtables, etc.), blogs, training videos, and more!
We are excited to connect with you!
As we recently announced in the TouchPoint Has Exciting New Features In The Registration Form blog, Registration Forms are now available to all partner churches! Be sure to check out that blog for more details about the exciting new features. To help everyone get up to speed on this new registration type, we have created the following resources.
Training Videos
Our team has created several new training videos specifically for the new Registration Form. Simply go to the TouchPoint Training website and select “Registration Form” from the “Series” drop down menu to see them all.
Documentation
Several new help articles are now available for the new Registration Form. Get started by reading the Registration Form help article.
Bookmark this training video! https://training.touchpointsoftware.com/media-resource/Registration%20Form%20Quick%20Start
We are so excited that TouchPoint Summit is just around the corner! This is our team’s favorite time of year, and we can’t wait to be together with you again next month! If your team isn’t registered yet, don’t delay! Registration closes August 31st at midnight!
Plan Your Trip
Is your team already registered? Here are a few handy links to help make the most of your experience this year:
Accommodations
Summit hotels are nearly at capacity again this year! Your Summit team will be providing transportation between two nearby event hotels: the Embassy Suites and the Courtyard Marriott. The Embassy Suites block is completely full! There are just a handful of rooms remaining at the Courtyard Marriott on our hotel block. Secure your team’s rooms before they’re gone!
Ministry Partners
We are immensely grateful for our wonderful ministry partners, and we have an incredible group for you this year. As you know, your TouchPoint Summit team is very selective in who we invite to join us for Summit as a ministry partner. We only invite partners who share similar Kingdom-minded visions and who will support your mission. This year, our premier ministry partner is Mission India. Mission India will be co-hosting our webinar tomorrow. Join us as Morgan chats with David C., Director of Church Engagement at Mission India.
David will challenge us to think differently about global missions, sharing Mission India’s indigenous model for church planting. You’ll discover how Mission India uses this mission model to strategically share the Gospel in the largest unreached nation in the world, even in the midst of incredible persecution. During their conversation, you’ll also see why your church’s missions efforts are so important, based on research developed through Mission India’s partnership with Barna Group. We’re excited to grow in our Great Commission efforts together!
Please check out the Summit landing page to learn more about Mission India and our other wonderful ministry partners ahead of our time together next month.
Summit Roundtable Coming Up
This month’s roundtable event is all about helping you and your team get the most out of Summit. Join Hayley, Janice, Andrew, and Sarah at 2 p.m. Central on Tuesday, August 27th, as they share tips about attending this year’s event.
We can’t wait to see y’all in Alabama next month! Please reach out to [email protected] with any Summit-related questions.
We are incredibly excited to introduce you to TouchPoint Software’s new and improved Registration Form. These enhancements are designed to make your church’s registration process smoother, more intuitive, and more efficient. This update is scheduled for release on Wednesday night, August 28.
What’s New?
Quick Sign In
Forget remembering long passwords. Now, all you need is your phone number to quickly sign in, simplifying the registration process for everyone.
Conditional Logic
Enhance your registration forms with conditional logic. Guide registrants through a series of questions that appear based on their previous answers, creating a streamlined, choose-your-own-adventure experience.
Question Level Add to Involvement
You can now automatically add people to specific Registration Form Involvements based on their answers to certain questions, ensuring they are immediately connected to the right activities.
Question Level Add to Meeting
Similarly, you can add individuals to guest lists for upcoming meetings directly from their responses, making organization effortless.
Easy to Find Registration Link
Access and copy the Registration Link directly from the Registration Tab without any hassle.
Drag & Drop Question Ordering
Reordering questions is now a breeze with the drag-and-drop feature, allowing you to customize your forms quickly.
Standardized Shirt Sizes and Medications
Standardizing t-shirt sizes and medications in your Lookup Codes means less manual entry. Registrants’ sizes and medications will auto-populate for future registrations, making the process quicker and more accurate.
Customizable Notification Email
Notify everyone who needs to know about new registrations instantly and include any necessary custom messages.
Kiosk Mode
Enable registrations on a shared tablet in communal spaces with ease.
Access Code
Keep registrations closed while still allowing individual entries with access codes. Perfect for last-minute additions without reopening the registration to everyone.
Important Notes
- Disabling One Page Forms
We will disable the creation of additional One Page Forms at the end of August 2024 as our new Registration Forms will replace them. Existing One Page Forms will still be usable and searchable. - Legacy Registration Types
Our goal is for the new Registration Forms to eventually replace all other registration types. For any new registrations you create, we recommend trying a Registration Form instead of a Join Involvement, User Selects, or Compute By Birthdate registration. If you would like us to disable the creation of any new legacy registration types, contact Support, and they can disable them for your church’s database.
The special purpose registration types, such as Record Family Attendance and Mission Trips, will be replaced in a future update of Registration Forms. - Shell Modifications
If you have created a custom registration shell or modified any existing shells, make sure the CSS is in the body, rather than the header. Check out the Standard Shells for Online Registrations help article for examples that will work correctly. - Future Updates
More Registration Form features are coming later this year, including a tool to convert existing registrations into the new format without losing any history.
Documentation and training videos will be available next week!
That’s right — Summit hotels are nearly at capacity again this year! Your Summit team will be providing transportation between two nearby event hotels: the Embassy Suites and the Courtyard Marriott. The Embassy Suites is completely full! There are just 16 rooms remaining at the Courtyard Marriott on our hotel block. Secure your team’s rooms before they’re gone!
Summit Session Details Now Available
More information about each breakout session is live on our Summit landing page! Check it out for a brief description of each session, the speaker(s), and when each session will be. And don’t miss the brand new track we’ve added this year: TouchPoint Basics. This track, geared towards training about particular features, is facilitated by your TouchPoint team. If your team hasn’t registered yet, the Summit landing page is a great place to start!
Ministry Partners
We are immensely grateful for our wonderful ministry partners, and we have an incredible group for you this year. As you know, your TouchPoint Summit team is very selective in who we invite to join us for Summit as a ministry partner. We only invite partners who share similar Kingdom-minded visions and who will support your mission. This year, our premier ministry partner is Mission India. Mission India will be co-hosting our webinar later this month. Join us as Morgan chats with David C., Director of Church Engagement at Mission India.
David will challenge us to think differently about global missions, sharing Mission India’s indigenous model for church planting. You’ll discover how Mission India uses this mission model to strategically share the Gospel in the largest unreached nation in the world, even in the midst of incredible persecution. During their conversation, you’ll also see why your church’s missions efforts are so important, based on research developed through Mission India’s partnership with Barna Group. We’re excited to grow in our Great Commission efforts together!
More details on the exact day/time of the webinar coming soon! Please check out the Summit landing page to learn more about Mission India and our other wonderful ministry partners ahead of our time together next month.
Summit Roundtable Coming Up
This month’s roundtable event is all about helping you and your team get the most out of Summit. Join Hayley, Janice, Andrew, and Sarah at 2 p.m. Central on Tuesday, August 27th, as they share tips about attending this year’s event.
We can’t wait to see y’all in Alabama next month! Please reach out to [email protected] with any Summit-related questions.
We recently hosted our “Christmas in July” webinar to help you prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Our goal is to reduce holiday stress and enhance the joy of the season by providing actionable planning tips and utilizing TouchPoint’s powerful tools.
Starting early is crucial for avoiding last-minute chaos. We discussed the importance of identifying tasks that can be completed between now and October. Delegation was another key point, emphasizing the need to clearly assign responsibilities within your team to share the workload efficiently. Consistent communication was highlighted, encouraging the maintenance of uniform branding across all church communications. By sharing the load and planning early, you can ensure a smoother holiday season.
We introduced several powerful tools within TouchPoint to aid in your planning. The Ticketing function helps organize events and manage attendance effectively, while the Process Builder automates workflows to ensure no one falls through the cracks. Role-based dashboards and reporting tools provide quick access to crucial information, and the Scheduler allows for early volunteer scheduling to ensure smooth operations during the holiday season. These tools are designed to streamline your planning process and make it more efficient.
Our creative brainstorming session included innovative ideas such as tailoring your guest follow-up processes specifically for Christmas and Easter attendees. Another valuable suggestion was using Engagement Scores to identify and nurture short-term volunteers into long-term roles. Additionally, submitting print media requests early can help avoid rush fees and ensure timely delivery. Infusing fun into your planning, like wearing ugly Christmas sweaters, can boost team morale and make preparations more enjoyable. Embracing the Christmas spirit and focusing on the true meaning of the holiday can enhance the overall experience for both your team and congregation.
Watch the full “Christmas in July” webinar on YouTube for more details and to see the tools in action. Click the link below to access the video and make this holiday season your best! We hope this recap has provided valuable insights for your Christmas planning. Start early, delegate wisely, and use TouchPoint’s powerful tools to make this holiday season special. Thank you for your dedication to serving your church and community. Let’s make this Christmas the best one yet!