Do You Need a Mobile Church App for Outreach and Member Engagement?
As more and more churches move to online tithing methods, church apps have become a hot topic. Are mobile church apps the answer to engaging members?...
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Gina Calvert : April 19, 2022
An important first step in an app discussion involves identifying expectations. What do you want to your mobile app to do for you?
Naturally, you need to enable efficient mobile giving. And apps can be convenient and helpful for increasing engagement. But churches should get the facts before rushing into this decision. Especially if one of your major app goals is to increase giving.
[This is part 10 of our 11 Commandments of Online Giving series. Download the guide or start the blog series here.]
Fact #1 is that custom apps can cost $100,000 or more! Is the ROI on this investment worth the price tag? Even if you’re getting a less expensive app, financial costs aren’t the only consideration. Here are…
Do churches need to enable the convenience of mobile online giving? Yes!
Do they need a traditional native app to do that? No! Here are three excellent options:
If you’re set on a traditional native church app, we recommend this app’s robust integration with giving and ChMS platforms, along with its innovative, true engagement strategy.) But, ultimately, depending on your needs, the best mobile app might not be a mobile app at all.
If you’re contemplating a church giving app, let’s chat first!
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