Discover 10+ Hidden Gems of TouchPoint Software in Our Upcoming Webinar

Imagine unlocking tools in your software that could save hours of work, simplify complex processes, or even uncover completely new ways to collaborate. That’s exactly what we’ll be sharing in our upcoming webinar, TouchPoint Gems.

Join us on Thursday, November 21st, at 2pm CST to uncover 10+ unique features of TouchPoint software, some of which are rarely talked about and can make a huge impact.

This session is hosted by Cody Binder, our Head of Product, and Staci Patyrak, a key team member behind TouchPoint’s innovations. Together, they’ll take you on a tour of TouchPoint’s most creative and game-changing functionalities—ones that even experienced users may have overlooked.

Whether you’re a power user or just starting out, this webinar will help you think differently about how you use TouchPoint daily.

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Church events are the heartbeat of your ministry, connecting your congregation and building community. Yet, managing registrations and keeping everyone informed can be challenging. That’s why we’re excited to share how TouchPoint Software empowers you with customizable email confirmations that simplify communication and enhance engagement.

As one of our valued church partners, you already know the difference TouchPoint can make in managing your ministry. Now, let’s take your event communication to the next level!

Stay Connected with Flexible Communication Options

Our enhanced registration tools are designed to support your church’s unique needs. With TouchPoint Software, you can send uniquely personalized:

• Confirmation Emails: A reassuring touch for your registrants, providing all the details they need for your event.
• Notification Emails: A streamlined way to keep your ministry leaders and event organizers in the loop with critical updates.

Both options are fully customizable and mobile-responsive, ensuring your communication stays polished and on-brand.

Personalized Messaging for Every Situation

Your congregation is diverse, and so are their needs. That’s why our customizable templates allow you to:

• Share tailored instructions, links, or resources with your registrants.
• Provide concise updates for ministry leaders to prevent information overload.
• Loop in additional team members to ensure everyone stays on the same page.

This level of personalization reinforces your church’s commitment to care and organization.

Tools That Fit Your Ministry’s Flow

We understand that everyone operates differently. That’s why we’ve added the flexibility to disable notification emails if they aren’t needed for your specific event. This helps reduce inbox clutter while keeping essential communication flowing smoothly.

Designed with Your Ministry in Mind

These updates aren’t just about features—they’re about strengthening your relationship with your event attendees. Thoughtful, branded communication reassures registrants, strengthens trust, and showcases your church’s commitment to excellence.

At TouchPoint, we streamline the communication process so you can focus on what matters most: ministry, not logistics.

Discover how these tools can deepen connections within your congregation and support your leadership. Explore the latest updates to your church management software today!

Ready To Make The Most Of TouchPoint?

This tip is just one way to make your church software work smarter. Our consulting team can help you discover more ways to optimize systems, streamline processes, and boost community involvement. If you’d like to explore additional TouchPoint features to enhance your church’s digital experience, contact us at [email protected].

Ready to elevate your registration form experience? Watch the video to see this TouchPointer tip in action, and learn how to make registrations even easier with TouchPoint Church Management Software!

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Apple Pay & Google Pay For TouchPoint Giving Are Almost Here!
At TouchPoint Software, we’re always exploring ways to make giving easier and faster, while continuing to ensure a secure experience for both donors and churches. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that TouchPoint Giving will soon be able to support Apple Pay and Google Pay for one-time gifts!

Here’s why this matters:

• Ease of Use: No more manually entering card details or billing info—donors can give with just a tap or Face ID.
• Enhanced Security: Apple Pay and Google Pay use advanced tokenization to keep sensitive data safe, boosting donor confidence.
• Cross-Device Compatibility: From phones to laptops, these features work seamlessly across devices.
• Faster Donations: The quicker the process, the higher the chances of completing a gift, benefiting both donors and churches.

We know how vital it is to provide a seamless, secure giving experience, and this feature update ensures that everyone—on the go or at home—can give with ease.

Stay tuned for our official release announcement.

Ready to bring the future of giving to your church? Request a free demo to learn more about how we’re enhancing the donor experience!

If you missed our recent webinar: “Leadership Skills For Every Church Role”, you can now catch the full recording! Lyle Wells, President of Integrus Leadership, shared impactful insights from his 20+ years in leadership, pastoral ministry, and coaching. This session was designed for anyone involved in ministry—church staff, lay leaders, and volunteers alike.

During the webinar, Lyle addressed essential topics like leading effectively from your current role, navigating leadership transitions, and empowering women in ministry. His practical advice and real-world examples offer valuable takeaways you can apply in your church right away.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your leadership, support your team, or simply gain fresh ideas for ministry, this webinar recording is an invaluable resource. Discover how to maximize your Kingdom impact!

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Calling all Executive Pastors! Unlock new insights on your leadership journey with a free Integrus360 Profile and a 45-minute coaching call! The Integrus360 Profile is a powerful tool to spark meaningful conversations, align behaviors with your goals, and accelerate your growth. This assessment honors the complexity of each leader and focuses on understanding and removing any behaviors that may hold you back. This is a unique tool that is licensed to Integrus and one other company in the world. It has served teams at Fortune 100 Companies, Chick-fil-A, Southwest Airlines, dozens of the fastest-growing churches in America, and hundreds of nonprofits. To get started, click here!

Lyle Wells
President, Integrus Leadership
@integrusleadership

Hear more from Lyle on leadership in our blog:
“How Effective Communication Supercharges Your Tech Tools for Better Results.“

Churches rely on activities and gatherings to build connections and encourage participation. Managing Involvement registrations can become complex, especially when it comes to offering flexible fee structures for groups like volunteers, youth, or other community members. In this TouchPointer tip, we’ll show how to quickly set up customized Involvement discounts for selected groups, making it easier for those creating and managing registrations.

In the video, we walk through the process of using the Involvement Discount feature on registration forms. Here’s an example: Your church is organizing a community gathering with a standard $30 fee, but you’d like to offer a lower rate for active volunteers or certain groups within your community. By setting a “negative amount” discount for those eligible, they’ll automatically see the adjusted rate when they log in and register—no Discount Codes or extra admin needed.

How Involvement Discounts Benefit Your Church

Flexible Involvement fees can help make church activities more accessible for everyone. With Involvement Discounts, you’re supporting broader attendance and participation, making it easier for people in varied roles and with different levels of engagement to join in.

Benefits of Adding Involvement Discounts:

• Time-Saving for Church Staff: Automated discounts eliminate the need for staff to manually adjust fees or apply Discount Codes, freeing up valuable time for other responsibilities.
• Increased Inclusivity: Welcoming a wider range of participants by reducing fees helps ensure that no one feels left out due to cost, fostering a more inclusive church environment.

Ready to Make the Most of TouchPoint?

This tip is just one way to make your church software work smarter for you. Our consulting team can help you discover more ways to optimize systems, streamline processes, and boost community Involvement. If you’d like to explore additional TouchPoint features to enhance your church’s digital experience, reach out to us at [email protected].

Ready to simplify your next Involvement? Watch the video to see this TouchPointers tip in action, and learn how to make Involvement registrations even easier with TouchPoint!

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We’re just one week away from an exciting, ministry-focused leadership webinar happening on October 31st at 2 PM CST, hosted by TouchPoint Software and featuring Lyle Wells, president of Integrus Leadership. This leadership webinar is tailored for church staff, lay leaders, and anyone involved in ministry who wants to grow their leadership skills. Don’t miss this chance to gain practical, ministry-centered insights to support the communities we serve. Register today and secure your spot!

📅 Date: October 31, 2024
🕑 Time: 2 PM CST
🎙 Host: Morgan Mudge, Vice President of TouchPoint Software
🎙 Guest: Lyle Wells, President of Integrus Leadership

Lyle Wells is a renowned leadership coach, speaker, and author who brings decades of experience in both ministry and leadership development. He currently serves as the President of Integrus Leadership, where he helps leaders in churches, education, corporations, and nonprofit organizations build strong, mission-driven teams. Lyle’s background includes roles as a senior pastor, church planter, and an executive pastor at one of the largest churches in the nation. His expertise in leadership coaching, team development, and organizational alignment has made him a trusted advisor to high-impact leaders across the country.

Learn more about from Lyle on leadership from our blog:
“How Effective Communication Supercharges Your Tech Tools for Better Results.“

We’re still energized from the amazing time we had at Summit in September, and we’re excited to continue building on that momentum with our Year-End Giving Roundtable on October 22 at 2 PM CST, hosted by Andrew Triplett, Head of Consulting. This is your opportunity to connect with fellow partner churches and share how you’re preparing for year-end giving statements. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to streamline the process and set ourselves up for success.

This event is designed to bring partner churches together, fostering community and collaboration. Whether you’re looking to refine your existing system or curious about how other churches organize their year-end reporting, this roundtable is the perfect place to exchange ideas and pick up actionable insights.

Let’s Finish the Year Strong Together!

This roundtable is your chance to connect, collaborate, and ensure your year-end giving statements are organized and stress-free. Register today and join us on October 22 at 2 PM CST to continue building on the community spirit and insights we’ve shared.

At TouchPoint, we believe in equipping the called. That’s why we’re excited to team up with Lyle Wells of Integrus Leadership and Morgan Mudge, Vice President of TouchPoint, for our upcoming webinar designed to equip pastors, church leaders, staff members, volunteers, and lay leaders with essential leadership skills.

📅 Date: October 31, 2024
🕑 Time: 2 PM CST
🎙 Host: Morgan Mudge, Vice President of TouchPoint Software
🎙 Guest: Lyle Wells, President of Integrus Leadership

Lyle Wells is a renowned leadership coach, speaker, and author who brings decades of experience in both ministry and leadership development. He currently serves as the President of Integrus Leadership, where he helps leaders in churches, education, corporations, and nonprofit organizations build strong, mission-driven teams. Lyle’s background includes roles as a senior pastor, church planter, and an executive pastor at one of the largest churches in the nation. His expertise in leadership coaching, team development, and organizational alignment has made him a trusted advisor to high-impact leaders across the country.

In this webinar, Lyle will share practical tools and leadership strategies that can be applied by anyone serving in the church, whether you’re a pastor, staff member, or lay leader. He has a unique ability to deliver transformational insights with humor and heart, helping leaders navigate complex challenges and create thriving ministry teams.

This event is the perfect opportunity to invite your pastors, church leaders, staff, and lay leaders to join you in learning how to build a stronger, more effective ministry team. Register today and make a lasting investment in the future of your church community.

Learn more about from Lyle on leadership from our blog: “How Effective Communication Supercharges Your Tech Tools for Better Results.“

We are excited to announce that Process Builder is now officially live and ready for use by all our partner churches! After a successful beta phase, Process Builder is now available to streamline and optimize your church’s management processes.

Here’s what you can now do with the live version of Process Builder:

• Add People Automatically or Manually: You can now automatically add individuals to a process based on specific search criteria or add them manually, ensuring every person is tracked through your ministry efforts.
• Full Progress Tracking: Gain complete visibility into where each individual is in the process. You’ll always know who needs attention and what steps need to be completed next.
• Identify Bottlenecks Early: With a clear view of every step, you’ll easily identify where delays might occur and make necessary adjustments to keep everything moving.
• Deadlines for Accountability: Assign deadlines to tasks and steps, ensuring that everything stays on schedule and tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Automation for Emails, SMS, and Tasks: Automate the sending of emails and SMS messages as well as task delegation, reducing administrative workload and ensuring consistent communication.
• Task Delegation Made Simple: Easily assign and track tasks within the process, ensuring that everyone knows their responsibilities and timelines.
• Communication Integration: Process Builder allows for seamless communication by integrating email and SMS messaging into your processes. Keep your team and congregants informed at every step.
• Comprehensive Notes: Track every interaction with notes that stay attached to each step in the process for future reference.
• Manage Roles and Involvement: Easily update involvement groups and change roles throughout the process as needed, ensuring that everyone is in the right place at the right time.

Learning Tools
To help you maximize the use of Process Builder, we have developed a comprehensive set of tutorials and resources. Visit our video learning library for detailed walkthroughs, tips, and guides to help you get started quickly. Visit our documentation library for more details on the many uses of Process Builder.

Next Steps
Process Builder is live and ready for you to use today! Log in to your TouchPoint database to leverage this powerful tool for your ministry. Whether you’re managing follow-ups, volunteer involvement, or event organization, Process Builder will enhance your workflows and help you achieve your goals with greater efficiency.

Our consulting team is here to assist if you have any questions or need help getting started. We’re excited to see how Process Builder will empower your ministry to grow and thrive.

Thank you for being a valued part of the TouchPoint family as we continue to innovate and support God’s Kingdom!

A Word From One Of Our Ministry Partners

Learn from Lyle at Integrus how miscommunication is one of the main reasons your team is not living up to its potential.

Leaders, if your team is not communicating effectively, your team is missing opportunities to align around your mission and accelerate the outcomes of your organization. I see this time and time again as I work with high-capacity leaders and effective teams.

After 18 years of serving leaders, I’ve identified four distinct types of organizations as they relate to communication.

• Siloed
  In siloed organizations, communication is nearly non-existent. Teams don’t talk, and they certainly don’t communicate effectively. Despite being able to achieve productivity in a siloed environment, working in such organizations is neither fun nor healthy. While tasks get done, the lack of communication can lead to a disconnected and uninspiring workplace.
  
  
• Struggling
  Struggling teams don’t engage in open conversation but communicate through passive-aggressive actions. Late arrivals, early departures, eye rolls, or phone distractions during meetings define the subtle yet damaging communication within these organizations. Despite their attempts at conveying messages indirectly, the overall work atmosphere is one of struggle, with neither fun nor fruitful outcomes.
  
  
• Stagnant
  Stagnant organizations are characterized by constant chatter without meaningful communication. Often observed in a significant number of Christian organizations, there is an abundance of words, encouragement, and banter, creating a seemingly fun environment. However, this excessive talk fails to translate into meaningful progress. They can be fun but not fruitful. These organizations remain stagnant, unchanged over time, with a lack of substantive communication affecting their overall productivity.
  
  
• Successful
  The pinnacle of organizational communication is found in successful workplaces where teams both talk and communicate effectively. These organizations are not only sincere in their interactions but also successful in achieving their goals. Leaders want to be a part of successful teams, no one wants to be average! Successful teams foster a fun and fruitful workplace. The combination of meaningful dialogue and effective communication sets these organizations apart, creating an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.

I want to challenge you to take a moment today to identify which type of organization you’re a part of and improve your team’s communication style.

And the last thing I’ll say is this: don’t settle.

I know we all get in the rhythm of sending lots of texts and emails, not to mention other apps that are a part of our workflow. There’s certainly no lack of notifications on your team. No doubt people are talking to each other. But is your team really communicating? Is everyone on the same page? Do you have a culture of honest feedback and clear expectations? Or, are you going through the motions and hoping for the best?

My prayer for you is that you would work to level up your communication so that your organization if fun and fruitful.

Over years of working with a wide range of teams, we’ve identified four distinct types. The reason we know these teams exist? We’ve worked with all of them. Whether your team is siloed, successful, or somewhere in between, we can help you pinpoint where you are and move toward success.

Our approach is simple yet powerful: it’s behavioral and practical. We focus on real-world coaching to help you, and your team thrive. Together, we’ll build a tailored plan that not only keeps your team on track but helps them stay in a place of lasting success.

Ready to take your team to the next level? We’d love to start the conversation with you. Tell us what type of team you are by completing this quick form, and let’s get started on the journey to growth.

Lyle Wells
President, Integrus Leadership
@integrusleadership

We are thrilled to announce that Process Builder is launching next week and will be available to all our partner churches. After extensive beta testing and refinement, this tool is ready to revolutionize the way you manage your church’s tasks and workflows.

Process Builder allows you to streamline tasks, improve efficiency, and ensure no detail slips through the cracks. Here are some exciting features to look forward to:

Key Features of Process Builder:

• Add or Remove People Seamlessly: Easily add or remove church-goers from involvement groups and change roles as necessary throughout the process, ensuring that everyone engages with what is most relevant to their journey.
• Track Progress with Full Visibility: Monitor individuals as they move through each step of your process. This feature provides valuable visibility into how people are progressing through your church workflows.
• Identify and Resolve Bottlenecks: With complete visibility into every step, you can quickly spot bottlenecks and make adjustments to keep everything moving smoothly.
• Set Deadlines to Stay on Track: Assign deadlines to specific tasks within your process to ensure everything runs on time.
• Automate Routine Tasks: Automate task delegation, emails, and SMS notifications to reduce manual work and increase efficiency.
• Delegate Tasks with Ease: Assign specific tasks to team members with the click of a button, ensuring clarity and accountability.
• Email and SMS Integration: Use integrated communication tools to send automated emails or SMS reminders, ensuring that your team and church-goers stay informed.
• Comprehensive Notes and Documentation: Track every detail with comprehensive note-taking functionality within each step of your process.
• Involvement and Role Management: Easily adjust involvement groups and roles as needed throughout the process, ensuring individuals are on the right path in their church journey.

Process Builder has been designed with your church’s mission in mind, helping you manage ministry operations more effectively while staying focused on the work that matters most.

Stay Tuned!
The official launch of Process Builder is next week! We’re excited to offer this tool to all of our partner churches. Keep an eye on your inbox and our blog for the exact release date and further details on how to get started. You won’t want to miss it!

Register Now for the 2025 TouchPoint Summit

Today is the last day to lock in Super Early Bird pricing for next year’s TouchPoint Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas! This exciting event, happening in September 2025, is the perfect opportunity for church leaders and staff to connect, learn, and grow together.

Super Early Bird pricing allows you to save $30 per ticket! Looking to bring multiple team members to Summit? Tickets won’t get lower than this! Starting tomorrow, prices will increase—so don’t miss your chance to save big! Register now before prices go up. You can secure your spot by signing up here.

We can’t wait to see you and your team in Bentonville!