Instant Church Directory Blog

5 Signs Your Church Directory Needs Updating

By John Burns | August 27, 2020

It doesn’t take long for a printed church directory to get out of date. Despite the notion that congregations are often resistant to change, some things change rapidly in churches […]

10 Tips for Getting Your Members Ready for Directory Photos

By Kristen Greene | June 23, 2020

The faces of the church members captured in photos are the highlight of any church directory. One of the biggest benefits of a church photo directory is putting names with […]

Creating a Printed Church Directory

By Donna Hammond | May 14, 2020

Even in a world full of electronic devices, some of your members may still enjoy holding a paper directory in their hands. So, having the option to create a printed […]

Is it time for a check?

By The Instant Church Directory Team | May 1, 2020

It’s been more than a month now that we’ve been gathering around smartphones and computer screens instead of in sanctuaries and meeting rooms due to Covid-19. We are all operating […]

Small Group Video Options

By Kristen Greene | April 17, 2020

One of the hardest parts of staying safe at home during Covid-19 is not being with friends and fellow believers at church. We miss seeing each other’s faces and hugging […]

How to Stay Connected with Your Church Members

By Donna Hammond | April 1, 2020

We’ve seen creative and unique ways that the church is bringing people together for worship and fellowship. We think sharing those ideas is important for all of us to see how the church is persevering when […]

Pros & Cons of Online Directory Services

By Stephanie Martin | March 13, 2020

When choosing an online photo directory program, several factors come into play. Top characteristics include security, cost, user-friendliness, the ability to add data and photos, and “extras” such as communication […]

Ideas for Celebrating Your Church’s Anniversary on Your Church Directory Cover

By Kristen Greene | January 13, 2020

A church’s anniversary is something to be celebrated! It’s a fun and exciting time to reflect on your church’s history and to celebrate God’s grace and the hand God had […]

December 2019 Release Notes

By The Instant Church Directory Team | December 5, 2019

Now members can submit a suggested update to their address, photo, email or phone for church approval right from the online directory (apps coming soon)!  Learn how to approve these […]

Listing Ministries or Groups in your Church Directory.

By Kristen Greene | November 26, 2019

As a new member of a church — or even for a member who has been attending for a while but wants to get more involved — it’s sometimes hard […]

Help Your Members Access Your Directory with Electronic Devices.

By Donna Hammond | October 16, 2019

Now that you have your directory ready to share with your congregation, you may be wondering how to educate your members about accessing the directory using electronic devices, such as smart […]

October 2019 Release Notes

By The Instant Church Directory Team | October 2, 2019

Fall has arrived, and so will a few more email notifications! You will now receive an email notification when members submit photos. Plus the latest app version includes the ability […]

Add Special Event Calendars And Other Custom Pages To Your Directory

By Kristen Greene | August 29, 2019

In our previous blog post, Share your church’s story in your directory, we talked about including your church’s history in your directory. History provides those who read it with a […]

Sharing Your Church’s Emergency or Inclement Weather Policy.

By Kristen Greene | July 26, 2019

No matter where your church is located, weather often plays a factor in our lives. If you’re used to extreme weather, your church may already have a weather policy. But […]

Share your church’s story in your directory.

By Kristen Greene | June 24, 2019

Your church’s history is a story that tells about where it’s been and what it has overcome. By including your church history in your directory, you provide those who read […]

June 2019 Release Notes

By The Instant Church Directory Team | June 19, 2019

Multiple Editors + Check Who’s Using the App! This month we bring you the ability to add 3 additional Editors to your account.  Plus, check out who’s been logging into […]

Build a Directory Team

By The Instant Church Directory Team | June 11, 2019

So, you’ve been handed the job title of “directory administrator.” The job at hand can feel daunting and overwhelming, especially if you feel all the responsibility lies on your shoulders. […]

May 2019 Release Notes

By The Instant Church Directory Team | May 23, 2019

With the arrival of summer, we’re excited to announce the following updates we’ve released and are coming your way — check ’em out below.  —  Improved Staff Pages — RELEASED: […]

Creating a Flyer to Advertise Your Online Church Directory

By Kristen Greene | May 3, 2019

If you’ve volunteered to coordinate putting together a church directory, you have a big job on your hands! One of those jobs will be communicating important information about the directory to your church family.  One […]

Using Your Church Directory As A Prayer List

By Kristen Greene | February 28, 2019

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. JAMES 5:16, ESV Praying for one another is a wonderful […]

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