Instant Church Directory Blog
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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: […]
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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 […]
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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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Your church is growing and that it a good thing. But the next question is how to get the new members plugged in to your church and its culture. New […]
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Updated March 16, 2021 Since originally posting this blog post at the end of 2018, the need for a safe and secure church directory program has not decreased. If anything, […]
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When photographing your members for a church directory, one of the biggest decisions your photographer will make is choosing the right backdrop for the photos. Your directory makes a statement about your church; and one of […]
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“It’s hard not to feel happy when you make someone smile.” Roy T. Bennett So, what’s the trick to making someone smile? More specifically, how do you get church members to smile when you’re photographing […]
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Taking a family photo can be stressful. We all love a beautiful photo of ourselves or our family, but not many of us enjoy the process of having our photograph taken. […]
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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 […]
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One of the questions we often hear at Instant Church Directory is “When will you be adding this feature?” We love hearing feedback from our members and there are so […]
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