October 16, 2024 Podcast Episode 181: What's coming to Rock and updates at Spark Join Jon, Nick, and Emily as they discuss updates coming soon in Rock. Learn more about Rock'n Roadshows, as we hope to have many throughout the country with a brand new presentation. Also, hear about the new hires we have made over the last few months and the changes you can expect with them! Read more
October 1, 2024 Donation Rate Increase Postponed to 2026 Due to an increase in community giving, we have decided to postpone the increase in suggested donation until 2026. Read more
September 20, 2024 Podcast Episode 180: Community and Product Updates Join Jon, Nick, and Emily as they dive into the latest updates in Rock and the Rock Community. Discover how you can get involved and make an impact in the Rock Community, no matter your technical skills. Plus, get a sneak peek into their future plans involving CSS and AI. Don’t miss out on the exciting lineup of upcoming Rock Classes! Read more
September 16, 2024 Keyboard Shortcut Changes Keyboard shortcuts are being updated in Rock v16.6. Read more
September 9, 2024 Ensure Safety through Background Screening in Church Operations Just like all professions, churches adhere to proper hiring and background procedures for new employees and volunteers. These screenings not only help ensure compliance with legal regulations but also contribute to creating safe environments for all your congregants, particularly vulnerable populations like children and the elderly. Read more
September 3, 2024 10 Years of RX and We Can’t Wait for More! RX24 might be over, but we’re still enjoying the great moments from this fantastic event. This post shares our highlights. Read more
August 26, 2024 Podcast Episode 179: RX24 Recap Join Jon, Nick, and Emily as they dive into the highlights of RX24, fresh off the heels of one of the most epic conferences yet! From groundbreaking Rock innovations to a magical express check-in that felt like pure wizardry, RX24 took community connection to a whole new level. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, insider insights, and maybe a few laughs about the insane amount of coffee that kept everyone buzzing. Don’t miss this chance to hear the inside scoop from the leaders who planned the event. Read more
August 22, 2024 AI Encore: RX24's Greatest (Artificial) Hits AI music videos stole the show at RX24, leaving us all in stitches. Now we're sharing these digital delights on the blog, so get ready to relive the hilarity or experience it for the first time! Read more
August 21, 2024 Podcast Episode 178: Special Edition with AJ Chiepalich Join us for an exciting live recording from RX24, where we chat with AJ Chiepalich, the Digital Director at Church of the Highlands! AJ shares his highlights from the conference, delves into the transformative impact Rock has had on their ministry, and reveals the secrets behind their Gold Circle Award-winning Small Groups Directory and Registration Tool. Read more
August 6, 2024 Rock’s Sign Up Feature Brings Northside Christian Church Support to Single Mother In a time of hardship for a single mother with overwhelming challenges, Northside Christian Church utilized Rock's Sign Up feature to coordinate community support efficiently. This initiative enabled volunteers to restore her flood-damaged home, allowing the family to move back in after months of displacement. Read more
August 5, 2024 Podcast Episode 177: Building Connections: Vision Casting with Digital Tools In today’s digital age, churches face the challenge of maintaining personal connections while expanding their reach through technology. Vision casting and a robust digital strategy are crucial for meaningful interactions. This blog explores leveraging Rock RMS features and an outreach toolbox to build engaging Rock websites and foster personal connections. Join Emily Forman, Jon Edmiston, and Nick Airdo as they share practical tips on integrating technology with your church’s mission to enhance community engagement and support your ministry goals. Read more
July 22, 2024 Podcast Episode 176: Behind the Scenes at RX24 Join us as we go behind the scenes at RX24 to give you an exclusive preview of what to look forward to at our upcoming conference. Discover the exciting sessions, meet the speakers, and get insider tips on making the most of your experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned pro, our podcast will help you prepare for everything RX24 has to offer. Tune in for a candid look at the highlights of the conference. Don't miss out! Read more
June 14, 2024 Podcast Episode 175: Rock Tips and Recommendations If you're looking for a collection of Rock RMS tips and tricks from the core team, this is the RockCast episode for you. Join Emily Forman, Jon Edmiston and Nick Airdo in discussing classifying people data, how to approach structured content and the content library, the impact of server size on performance, tips for lightning fast workflows and more. Read more
May 28, 2024 Podcast Episode 174: Prioritize Ministry Thinking This episode of RockCast wraps up the second of two podcasts devoted to community Q&A. Join Emily Forman, Jon Edmiston and Nick Airdo in a discussion that navigates NCOA, the move to Cloudflare for Captcha, the latest trends with Rock Mobile, the future of structured content and the ultimate goal of thinking ministry-first. Read more
May 24, 2024 Support for NMI Gateway Ending in 2025 Rock's original NMI gateway will be phased out by June 2025, with My Well Ministry offering seamless transition support to their next-gen gateway. Read more
May 13, 2024 Podcast Episode 173: Do the Hard Things First In the first of two podcast episodes featuring answers to community questions, join Emily Forman, Jon Edmiston and Nick Airdo for insights into the progress with Obsidian, Rock Metrics and underused feature - Connection Statuses. Learn more about NextGen check-in and this year's upcoming Rock conference. Read more
April 15, 2024 Podcast Episode 172: Navigating Church Management with Insight and Innovation Discover the latest insights and innovations in church management with the Rockcast podcast! Join Emily Forman, Jon Edmiston, and Nick Airdo as they discuss topics like utilizing ERA to track attendance and engagement, leveraging streaks for predictive analytics, and optimizing age brackets for targeted outreach. Stay ahead of the curve in church administration and leadership. Read more
April 12, 2024 Enhancing Church: The Benefits of Integrating Church Phones with Rock RMS Enhancing Church: The Benefits of Integrating Church Phones with Rock RMS Read more
March 25, 2024 Podcast Episode 171: Special Edition with TJ Peera On Rockcast today, TJ Peera, Director of Data Insights at Fairhaven Church, shares his journey from healthcare to church tech. We discuss aligning volunteer leaders with a shared vision, leveraging data for spiritual health outcomes, and creating a unified experience for all. Tune in for insights on church innovation! Read more
March 18, 2024 Podcast Episode 170: RockTech: Next Gen Insights Tune in to this week's RockCast with Jon Edmiston, Emily Forman, and Nick Airdo as they dive into the Next Generation of Rock and Obsidian, exploring front and back-end changes, block completion rates, rollout updates, and the impact on plugins. Get your questions answered! Read more