Streamline Your Church Management with Planning Center Software (PCO) #1

Reason #1

The Number One Hands Down Absolutely Best Kids Check-In

It's Sunday morning, and you're standing at the kids' check-in, and you have a new guest eager to join your church. The excitement is palpable until, suddenly, your keyboard won't connect, or your printers refuse to cooperate. Beads of sweat start forming – these technological glitches could mean the difference between a warm welcome and a missed opportunity.

We’ve all been there, I know I have. That moment when you know this family isn’t coming back. All because of a simple computer and keyboard.

Yes! Now, for some of you, or those without children this may sound a little cut-throat.

“Wait, you mean to tell me, this family won’t come back because the printer didn’t work?”

The answer is a resounding yes. And not because the printer didn’t work. The printer not working is a micro-cosom of a bigger problem. As a new family, I’m thinking about security and professionalism. Will my kids not only be safe, but will they have fun, will these people treat them professionally? The simple glitch in a computer right off the bat communicates to that new family, that those things aren’t happening.

Am I generiaalilzing? Yes, yes I am. But it also comes from nearly 10 years of church planting experience. I can tell you hands down if your Kid’s check-in process is unprofessional, lazy, or even half-baked, it won’t be good enough.

And this is REASON NUMBER ONE why I tell every church I work with to get Planning Center Kids Check-ins.

I have used every check-in program out there, and when I say every, I mean every. CCB, The Rock, Fellowship One, just to name a few.

Planning Center not only anticipates these scenarios but also provides foolproof solutions, ensuring a seamless experience for both church staff and attendees. PCO goes above and beyond, it was created by Pastors and for Pastors. It isn’t just a database, it is intuitive, and it is always getting better.

New Tech:

Planning Center understands the stress of technical malfunctions during check-in. With its user-friendly interface and robust system, it ensures that new guests are swiftly registered, even if your keyboard decides to play hard to get. Say goodbye to the panic of malfunctioning printers – Planning Center has you covered. They work with every printer, wireless, wired, and Bluetooth, allowing you the functionality you need for your system.

The Lost Sticker Dilemma:

Ever experienced the dread when a child's pick-up sticker goes missing? Planning Center not only addresses this common challenge but sets best practices for returning children safely. Real-time insights and customizable security features guarantee that every child is accounted for, putting parents' minds at ease.

Background Check and Volunteer Class Limits

One feature that stands out above all, is the ability to require every volunteer to be background checked and have the classroom limits set. This ensures not only that class sizes will be manageable and each child will have an amazing time, but that the security of your ministry will stay at an excellent level. Don’t give up on the simple things that will keep our churches and kids safe, it’s not an area to cut corners.

Stay tuned for reason number two….

Ready to transform your children's ministry experience and eliminate those Sunday morning tech-induced sweats? Visit the our PCO Readiness Assessment to discover how it's the ultimate solution for every church. Stay tuned for more reasons why Planning Center is a game-changer for churches striving to enhance their overall ministry effectiveness.