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8 Tips for Taking Professional Church Directory Photos

By Kristen Greene | January 16, 2026

Obtaining high-quality, updated photos for your church directory can seem like a daunting and possibly expensive project. Photo submissions from church families might not be well-positioned or well lit. When many different […]

Ways to Honor Deceased Members in Your Church Directory

By Stephanie Martin | November 21, 2025

Members of a church family grow closer by celebrating and mourning together. With the help of a current church directory, congregants can keep track of special events — whether a birthday, an […]

New Feature! How to Add Custom PDFs to Instant Church Directory 

By Stephanie Martin | October 6, 2025

We’re excited to share that Instant Church Directory now supports Custom PDF pages to meet all your church’s needs. This directory PDF resource is available on both the Instant Church […]

Best Directory Software for Small Groups: How to Use Instant Church Directory in Other Settings 

By Stephanie Martin | September 17, 2025

The simplicity of a ministry directory tool is a major plus, especially for groups without dedicated customer support. If you’re organizing a small group of people, easy-to-use directory software provides […]

Fall 2025 Release Notes: Secure Sign-In and Admin Stats

By The Instant Church Directory Team | July 3, 2025

This fall, Instant Church Directory is rolling out exciting updates that are sure to improve your online church directory experience. For members, these improvements make accessing personal information from the […]

Keep Senior Adults Connected with Church Directory Apps and Tools  

By Stephanie Martin | May 15, 2025

Staying connected to church life should be simple for everyone — especially for senior adults, who are often the heart of a congregation. Yet many seniors feel left behind by […]

How to Advertise Your Church Directory

By The Instant Church Directory Team | May 8, 2025

Building a church directory naturally creates excitement within a church, but it also requires a lot of communication with your congregation. One of the most common questions asked is “How can we effectively publicize the directory and pass […]

Celebrating the Body of Christ through Your Church Directory

By Kristen Greene | March 20, 2025

In the life of every church, community stands as a central pillar, reflecting the unified spirit and diversity that Paul describes as the “body of Christ” in 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 […]

Benefits of a Mobile App for Church Directories: Simplify Church Management and Communications 

By The Instant Church Directory Team | December 16, 2024

Technology such as apps and online directories help churches streamline their ministry operations and communication. Pastors, church administrators, and congregations are discovering many benefits of a mobile app for church […]

Beware of Scammers Wanting to Join Church Directories: Protect Your Members 

By Stephanie Martin | October 14, 2024

Church directories build community and enhance communication, helping congregants stay in touch and support one another. But because directories are filled with personal information, they can be targets for scammers […]

Tips for Exiting a Church Staff Member 

By Stephanie Martin | August 14, 2024

Employee exits are common in all types of work settings, including churches. Yet personnel shifts can be awkward and inconvenient. This is especially true when the departing employee plays a […]

Why Your Church Should Consider Having a Church Directory 

By Stephanie Martin | December 7, 2023

With all the communications and media options available these days, maybe you’re wondering why your church should consider having a church directory. Your congregation might be leaving behind the format […]

Creating a Church Directory Template

By The Instant Church Directory Team | November 9, 2023

Creating a comprehensive church directory is a project that comes with great responsibility and a desire for precision. With online membership directory programs, you can take advantage of professionally designed […]

Fall 2023 Release Notes: Customize Your Directory

By The Instant Church Directory Team | July 20, 2023

Want to customize your church directory to better reflect your church? Then this update is for you! Check out these exciting customization features now available. LIVE: Custom Labels for “Families” […]

Tips for Using Cell Phones for Church Directory Photos

By The Instant Church Directory Team | July 10, 2023

Let the phone do the work! This is the first thing a professional photographer said when we asked about using smartphones to take church directory photos. Phones can do a […]

Create a Privacy Policy for Your Church Directory

By The Instant Church Directory Team | May 11, 2023

In today’s world, protecting personal information is a big deal. More and more people are aware of how important it is to keep their personal information safe, and they expect […]

Benefits of Church Directory Software for a Small Church Directory

By The Instant Church Directory Team | March 31, 2023

Many church organizations print and distribute a church member directory, which contains contact information with at least names, addresses and phone numbers of members of your church congregation. Most of […]

Spring 2023 Release Notes

By The Instant Church Directory Team | March 28, 2023

This month’s release is all about bringing a more secure directory to you (and your members). Read about the changes below … RELEASED: Increased PDF Security We’ve recently made an […]

Scammers Are Targeting Directory Admins!

By The Instant Church Directory Team | January 5, 2023

Be on guard for scammers who request access to membership directories so they can harvest the Personal Identifiable Information (PII) to spam or scam church members. These individuals claim to […]

How To Display Missing Photos In Your Church Directory

By Melanie Koenig | October 31, 2022

Congratulations! Your directory is almost complete, and your church is very excited to see the finished product. But one nagging issue remains—families or individuals without a photo in the directory. This can be a continuing issue because church memberships are constantly changing. […]

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