February 12, 2024 Podcast Episode 168: Rocking Security: Navigating New Features and Email Safeguards In this episode of RockCast, the core team discusses the latest upcoming Rock features and email protection strategies for optimal delivery and what is happening in the community. They address challenges like bot attacks and the intricacies of Mailgun integration, emphasizing the importance of meticulous logging and trend analysis for effective threat combat. Read more
January 24, 2024 Gmail Spam Requirements Google plans to enforce new Gmail spam requirements, requiring bulk senders to authenticate their email, provide an easy way to unsubscribe, and ensure only wanted email is sent. Rock can help you comply with these new requirements. Read more
January 22, 2024 Data View Filters Using "Less Than" with Date Attributes Getting ready for Rock v17, we spotted an issue with "less than" and "less than or equal to" filters in Data Views, specifically with Date attributes. To avoid surprises, take a look at your existing data views and be clear on whether you want empty values included or not. We've provided SQL to help you identify and fix potential issues. Read more
January 15, 2024 Podcast Episode 167: Beyond Limits: Rockcast on 2024's Reach Listen to this episode as our core team unveils exciting projects – from new versions to the integration survey and everything in between. Explore how the word "Reach" will shape our 2024 journey. Join us in the ascent; it's time to Reach Up. Read more
December 20, 2023 Dwell Community Church Collaborates to Enhance Power BI Report Viewer Block Dwell Community Church partnered with Spark Development Network to make a simple, but powerful, change to the Power BI Report Viewer block. Read more
December 18, 2023 Podcast Episode 166: Wrapping Up 2023 Don't miss the Rock Cast 2023 wrap up! Join the core team as they explore this year's updates and offer a sneak peek into 2024's next-gen check-in. Discover the power of generosity in time, words and talents. Tune in for insights that make a difference! Read more
December 15, 2023 Mailgun Update Recent updates in Mailgun could potentially impact you if your API keys are altered in Mailgun. Read more
December 11, 2023 Podcast Episode 165: Special Edition with Bayne Hulburt Dive into a special edition of Rockcast with Bayne Hulburt from RiverPointe Church. Explore Bayne's journey, discover how their church leverages data measurement for ministry, and learn the pivotal role of Rock's ERA tool in efficiently "closing the back door." Read more
November 27, 2023 Podcast Episode 164: Mastering Best Practices: Navigating Core Block Cloning Join the core team as they talk through the challenges of cloning core blocks in our new Best Practices series. Discover the latest updates and catch insights from the CITN conference in this tech-packed episode. Read more
November 27, 2023 Cloning Blocks: Best Practices Series In the debut of our Best Practices Series, we tackle the pitfalls of cloning core Rock blocks. Learn the right way to customize Rock for your needs today while safeguarding its future. Read more
November 22, 2023 Deja Vu: The Encore - Ending Support for SQL Server 2016 Rock is heading into the future! With the release of Rock version 19 or 20, support for SQL Server 2016 will come to a close. To guarantee a seamless shift, we recommend making the move to SQL Server 2022 before the conclusion of 2024. Read more
November 6, 2023 Podcast Episode163: Features, Functions and Fixes Catch up with Rock's Core Team- Jon Edmiston, Emily Forman and Nick Airdo as they discuss all the features that will be coming in Rock's latest version and the freshly released Rock Mobile v5.0. Read more
October 30, 2023 Podcast Episode 162: Special Edition with Scott Ballard Listen in to this Special Edition of #RockCast featuring guest Scott Ballard from the Summit Church. Explore their transformative "Whole Disciple" strategy, fueled by Rock. Discover the dynamic fusion of technology and faith in nurturing disciples. Don't miss this enlightening episode! Read more
October 16, 2023 Podcast Episode 161: Building Next Gen Rock: A Look at Check-In Today join the core team – Jon Edmiston, Nick Airdo and Emily Forman as they share about the latest version releases and those that are coming up, closing issues in GitHub, writing the next generation of Check-in and all the community happenings. Read more
October 4, 2023 v16.0 Updates Video Rock v16.0 Early Access was released October 3rd. This video will cover all the exciting new ministry tools included in the version. Read more
October 2, 2023 Podcast Episode 160: Special Edition with Catie Pershing In this Episode of Rockcast, Catie Pershing of Woodmen Valley Chapel shares how they're using Rock to track their One Another initiative, aimed at connecting with every church member this year. She also highlights their Ministry Toolbox's Gold Circle Award and how these tools are making their ministry work easier and more effective. Tune in to learn how Rock is transforming their church engagement and operations. Read more
September 18, 2023 Podcast Episode 159: Rocking a Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation and Empowerment Join the Core Team on Rockcast as we prepare to celebrate Rock's 10th birthday, announce Version 16's exciting features and discuss a vital donation adjustment fueling our innovation to empower churches in their mission. Don't miss this conversation about Rock's decade of progress and it's incredible future. Read more
September 18, 2023 Rock RMS Donation Update: What You Need to Know The progress we've achieved together over the past few years is truly remarkable. The latest additions have greatly enhanced Rock, enabling churches to make profound impact on their communities. However, maintaining and improving this level of value comes at a cost. Read more
September 1, 2023 Becoming a Rock RMS Rock Star: Unleash Your Ministry Story and Skills Are you ready to take your expertise with Rock RMS to the next level and become a true Rock Star within the community? Whether you're a seasoned user or just getting started, there are so many ways for you to make a meaningful impact. So how do you become a Rock Star? Here are some ways to dive in! Read more