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!
It’s never too early to start preparing for Christmas, especially when it comes to managing the various aspects of church activities. Join us for our upcoming “Christmas in July” webinar on July 25th at 2 PM CST. This webinar is designed to help church leaders and staff use their church management software effectively to streamline their holiday planning.
Webinar Details:
- Date and Time: July 25th, 2 PM CST
- Speakers: Cody Binder and Sarah Cavanaugh from TouchPoint Software
- Key Topics: Utilizing your Church Management Software for Christmas planning
Key Strategies for Christmas Planning:
- Using Involvements
- Checklists
- Volunteer Sign-Ups and Schedulers
- Marketing
- Mobile App
Other Creative Ways to Use Your Church Software This Christmas Season:
- Event Registration: Simplify the process for churchgoers to sign up for special Christmas events and services.
- Communication Tools: Automate emails and text messages to keep everyone informed about upcoming events and important dates.
- Resource Management: Track all your Christmas resources, from decorations to service materials, and ensure everything is accounted for.
- Attendance Tracking: Monitor attendance at Christmas events to understand engagement and plan for future events more effectively.
- Donations and Fundraising: Set up and manage Christmas-specific fundraising campaigns, making it easy for congregants to contribute.
Why Start Now?
Planning for Christmas can be time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. By starting early and utilizing the tools available in your church management software, you can make the process enjoyable for your staff and ensure nothing is left to the last minute.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is perfect for church leaders, administration staff, communications teams, production crews, and worship leaders. Whether you’re already using church database software or looking for ways to improve your Christmas setup, this session is for you.
Register Today!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get a head start on your Christmas planning. Join our Zoom webinar on July 25th at 2 PM CST and learn from the experts. Register Now!
Not Yet A Part Of The TouchPoint Family?
Schedule a free demo from one of our friendly team members, schedule a demo!
Missed Last Month’s Webinar?
You can watch our past webinars on YouTube in our Webinars playlist!
Join us tomorrow, June 27th, at 2 PM CST for our Q2 New Features Webinar, hosted by Chris Dolan and Hayley Whitworth. This informative session will cover the latest updates, including new mobile app features, finance changes, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and enhance your church operations with our latest tools and strategies. Plus, we’ll be giving a special send-off to Chris Dolan as he concludes his time at TouchPoint.
Register now to ensure you don’t miss out on these exciting updates!
Hi, friends!
Summit is fast approaching! This year’s event will take place from Tuesday, September 17th through Thursday, September 19th in beautiful Alabama, and it’s shaping up to be our most exciting Summit yet.
This year’s event will be packed with insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and plenty of inspiration. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a Summit veteran, there will be something for everyone to enjoy and learn from.
But that’s not all! We are excited to share that we have already surpassed last year’s registration numbers and are on the brink of a major milestone! To make it even more exciting, we’re introducing two fun giveaways:
1. We only need four more people to register to hit 200 participants before July 1st! The 200th person who registers will win a stylish pair of Goodr Sunglasses, perfect for enjoying the Alabama sunshine during Summit! So, don’t wait—register now to secure your spot and possibly become our special 200th registrant.
2. Interested in refreshing one of your Check-In kiosks? On July 1st we will do a drawing to give away a 10th Generation iPad! Everyone who is registered before July 1st will be entered to win!
Summit is not just an event; it’s an opportunity to connect with fellow church partners, share best practices, and grow together. We can’t wait to celebrate this achievement with you and make this Summit an unforgettable experience.
Ready to join us? Head over to summit.touchpointsoftware.com to learn more and register today! Remember, only four spots are left to hit our milestone, so hurry for your chance to win those fantastic Goodr Sunglasses and to get your name added to the
We look forward to seeing you in Alabama this September!
Blessings,
We are excited for our upcoming webinar, “Getting Staff On Board & Keeping Them On Board,” hosted by TouchPoint Software. This insightful event is scheduled for May 30th at 2 PM CST. You can join us via the following link: Webinar Registration.
Our friends, Jessica Siri from RockPointe Church and TouchPoint’s Marketing Director, Hayley Whitworth, will guide you through essential strategies for successful staff adoption and ongoing support of church management systems. The webinar will cover:
- Understanding and navigating change
- Effective project management
- Engaging and lasting staff training
- Overcoming common obstacles
This session is a must-attend for anyone involved in church management, especially those looking to improve their staff’s engagement with your church management system. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your church’s operations and foster a supportive environment for your team.
Join Our Webinar
Register now to reserve your spot today and ensure your staff is fully equipped to embrace and support your church management system.
When: April 25th at 2:30 PM Central Time
Where: Zoom
Our Hosts
Remember to register for our upcoming webinar! Discover how TouchPoint Software seamlessly integrates across web and mobile platforms, enhancing your church’s management and engagement capabilities.
Highlights Include:
- Unified experience across all platforms
- Easy access to giving, registrations, and attendance tracking
- New group management tools
- TouchPoint Sites
Why Join?
Learn how to leverage technology to enhance your congregation’s experience and streamline church management. This is a perfect opportunity to see how a unified digital approach can benefit your church.
Click here to register and transform your church’s digital strategy!
Discover Seamless Integration with TouchPoint Software
Join Chris Dolan, Head of Product & Strategy at TouchPoint, and Brad McIlwain, President at Solertiae, for an inspiring webinar on how TouchPoint Software is revolutionizing church management through seamless communications across web and mobile platforms. This event is perfect for church leaders, communications teams, and IT professionals eager to unify their congregation’s digital experience.
Join Us Thursday, April 25th at 2:30 PM CST
Key Features to Explore:
- Unified Experience: Seamless database login across platforms, ensuring a cohesive experience from web to mobile
- Comprehensive Engagement Tools: Engage churchgoers with native giving, registration, media, and attendance functionalities
- Preview of Upcoming Features: Sneak peek at the new group management tools on the mobile app
- TouchPoint Sites Showcase: Real examples of launched sites that demonstrate the software’s capabilities and widget functionalities
Why Attend This Webinar?
Join this webinar to discover how unifying your church management software with your website and mobile app can streamline church management and enhance congregational engagement. Learn effective digital strategies to connect seamlessly with your community, increase participation, and efficiently manage church activities. Don’t miss the chance to transform your church’s digital engagement.
Discover Seamless Integration with TouchPoint Software
Join Chris Dolan, Head of Product & Strategy at TouchPoint, and Brad McIlwain, President at Solertiae, for an inspiring webinar on how TouchPoint Software is revolutionizing church management through seamless communications across web and mobile platforms. This event is perfect for church leaders, communications teams, and IT professionals eager to unify their congregation’s digital experience.
Join Us Thursday, April 25th at 2:30 PM CST
Key Features to Explore:
- Unified Experience: Seamless database login across platforms, ensuring a cohesive experience from web to mobile
- Comprehensive Engagement Tools: Engage churchgoers with native giving, registration, media, and attendance functionalities
- Preview of Upcoming Features: Sneak peek at the new group management tools on the mobile app
- TouchPoint Sites Showcase: Real examples of launched sites that demonstrate the software’s capabilities and widget functionalities
Why Attend This Webinar?
Join this webinar to discover how unifying your church management software with your website and mobile app can streamline church management and enhance congregational engagement. Learn effective digital strategies to connect seamlessly with your community, increase participation, and efficiently manage church activities. Don’t miss the chance to transform your church’s digital engagement.
Who cares what your registration pages look like?
Probably your Communications Team. And, if we think about it, your congregation and potential new members do, too. In a digital era where every interaction counts, simply placing your logo on a registration page is just scratching the surface. But why settle for the basics? Your registration pages are more than just a formality; they represent an extension of your church’s hospitality. Let’s delve into crafting registration pages that not only your team but your community can take pride in.
The Significance of Cohesive Design
First impressions are lasting. The moment someone steps onto your registration page, they should feel like it is an extension of your website. A thoughtfully designed page conveys professionalism, care, and meticulousness. It communicates, “We value your experience with us.”
But what exactly does ‘well-designed’ entail in this scenario?
- Branding Consistency: From your church’s logo to its color scheme and typography, every element on your registration page should echo the consistency found across all your digital platforms. This coherence not only fortifies brand recognition but also cultivates trust.
- User-Friendly Interface: The path to registration should be straightforward, with readily accessible information. A cluttered or bewildering layout can deter potential attendees.
- Mobile Responsiveness: Considering the growing reliance on mobile devices for web access, ensuring that your registration pages are optimized for mobile is imperative.
Wrapping Up
Your registration pages are a pivotal element of your church’s digital footprint. “Who cares what your registration pages look like?” The answer should be: we all do. By dedicating just one hour per background, you can elevate your registration pages from functional to fabulous.
Ready to revolutionize your registration pages? Let’s get started.
Embrace the opportunity to create registration pages that resonate with the heart of your church, making both your team and congregation proud.
Your Summit Team has been working hard to share session details so you can best plan which team members to bring to Alabama this September. We are adding more training opportunities and have information on hotels and pricing!
Thanks to the incredible response so far from Summit registrations and to the feedback from last year’s post-event survey, we are adding a new track! This is exciting news! Brand new for Summit 2024 – Back to Basics: TouchPoint Training.
Please find the breakdown of sessions for each track listed below.
**Please allow grace in this; it’s very likely to change before September! We’re releasing a pre-finalized draft so your team can best plan.
Session Topics By Track
Executive Pastor
– Making TouchPoint Your Own
– XP Panel: TouchPoint Feature That Have Benefitted Our Church The Most
– Ministry Partner Session
– Consulting Audit & Consulting Services
– Reports & Dashboards For Measuring Ministry Impact
Developer / IT
– Infrastructure
– Development QA/Release Process
– Creating Custom Home Pages & Dashboards
– Coding Best Practices
– Using HTML to Enhance Your Registrations (Beginner Level)
Database Administrator
– Building Your First Process: First-Time Visitor & First-Time Giver
– New Feature Show & Tell
– DBA Power User Panel / Show & Tell / Q&A
– New Feature Show & Tell
– Ready, Set, Engage!
Ministry Frontlines
– All Things Check-In
– Creating & Managing Mission Trips
– Background Checks Best Practices
– Maximizing TouchPoint For Lay Leaders
– Registrations Advanced
Communications
– TouchPoint As A Marketing Tool
– Creating General Emails & Newsletters
– Texting
– Branding TouchPoint
– Ministry Partner Session
Finance
– New Feature Show & Tell
– Customizing & Generating Giving Statements
– TP Giving Finance Reports
– Finance Roundtable: Reconciliation Processes
– Ministry Partner Session
New To TouchPoint
– Converting To TouchPoint
– Encouraging Team Adoption, Training Staff, Rolling Out To Congregation
– Attendance Best Practices
– What Can I Do With My Mobile App?
– Creating Your Membership Process Inside Of TouchPoint
Back To Basics: TouchPoint Training
– Administrative Setup
– Search Builder Basics & Helpful Searches
– Registrations For Beginners
– Tasks & Notes To Advance Your Ministry Outreach
– Using Scheduler To Manage Your Sunday Mornings
Summit Accommodations
Room links are now available for both hotels! Please do not wait to book your team’s rooms! We secured more rooms this year than the prior two, but our blocks reached capacity in both 2023 and 2022!
For more information on accommodations, please visit our Summit Landing Page.
Haven’t Signed Up Yet? It’s Not Too Late To Save!
That’s right — we extended Early Bird savings, so you can save $15/ticket if you register by the end of March!
Hello, amazing community! We’ve been absolutely blown away by the enthusiasm and support from our Partner Churches for Summit 2024. Your response has truly warmed our hearts. 🙏❤️🔥
Because you’ve been so incredible, we’re offering another discount through March 31st!
Yes, you heard that right – more time to save on your registration!
Why You Should Act Now:
- Save Big: Grab a $15 discount for each person you register. Whether you’re bringing your team or just yourself, everyone saves!
- Limited Time: This special offer wraps up on March 31st. Make sure no one misses out!
What’s Cooking at Summit 2024:
- Fun Activities & Workshops: Get ready to be inspired, learn new things, and have a blast with activities designed for everyone.
- Expand Your Network: Meet amazing people, make new friends, and connect with other organizations. It’s all about growing together.
- Learn from the Best: Dive into sessions with expert speakers and come away with insights and knowledge that’ll make a real difference.
- See more details of all the events on our Summit Landing Page.
Mark Your Calendars:
Join us in beautiful Alabama from September 17th to 19th, 2024. It’s going to be an unforgettable experience, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Don’t Miss Out!
Ready to be part of something amazing? Register now and take advantage of the extended discount. Every detail, including how to sign up and what to expect, is waiting for you on our Summit Landing Page.
See You in Alabama!
We’re gearing up for a Summit filled with inspiration, learning, and community spirit. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of it – let’s make memories together!