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Complexity is a well-intentioned trap that all churches fall into. It adds friction and blocks ministry milestones. Read the show notes to learn how you can apply Elon Musk’s 5-Step Algorithm to your core ministry functions. Read more

This article outlines planned product grooming changes across upcoming Rock releases, including the deprecation and removal of legacy features, blocks, and integrations. These updates reflect long standing transitions to newer solutions and are informed by community usage research, with clear timelines to help organizations prepare. Read more

Strong onboarding doesn’t happen by accident. We share a detailed, multi-tiered approach that will ensure your volunteers are well prepared and your vulnerable populations are protected. Read the post to learn more. Read more

The team talks about the hot topic in tech right now - vibe coding. Listen to the full Rock Cast episode to hear if software is dying, what vibe coding means for churches, and Rock's future plans for AI. Read more

Whether Trailblazer or Essential, the most successful Rock churches aren’t defined by attendance numbers. Tune into this episode to learn what these churches have in common and why Spark is moving towards the Essentials model. Read more

This is the story of how one church changed their strategy when AI changed the rules of digital ministry. Read more

Discover what’s new in v19 and how to build a digital ministry culture rooted in encouragement by reflecting on your daily work, training your team, and inspiring impact in 2026. Read more

Check-In shouldn't be a bottleneck for your Rock administrator, volunteers, and families on Sunday mornings. Learn how to build a check-in system that's simple, flexible, and will stand the test of time. Read more

Rock v18 Early Access was released December 8th. This video will cover all the exciting new ministry tools included in the version. Watch to learn more. Read more

In the final 2025 episode, Jon, Emily, and Nick talk about product grooming and the Community's responsibility in it. They dive into Jon's articles on X covering AI in digital ministry and an honest look into the evolution of the giving landscape. Read more

Say goodbye to registration entry, workflow entry, and check-in WebForms blocks as Rock hits a major milestone in our modernization journey. Read the blog to learn about why these changes matter. Read more

Rock v18 introduces a new icon system featuring Tabler icons. Font Awesome is still supported for now, but will be phased out within a year. We’ve updated core references and provided SQL scripts to help you transition database icons safely. Read more

Total Weekend Attendance isn’t just a number. It’s a powerful insight into your church’s growth and engagement. Read this blog to learn how Rock uses it in v18 to unlock new features, reports, and next-level strategy. Read more

Jon, Emily, and Nick share three big updates: the v18 release, a conversation with a successful entrepreneur, and practical ways to set impactful digital ministry goals for 2026. Read the show notes for takeaways and a printable resource! Read more

Jon, Emily, and Nick discuss Rock's unique funding model and the special advantage of giving at the updated rate. Tune in to hear them share where your giving goes and how it's affecting our new testing and release strategy. Read more

In this episode, the team discusses how Rock's strategies are grounded in mission. Read the show notes to dive into a series of exciting updates on the Content Library, Outreach Toolbox, AI Agents, and more. Read more

Digital ministry is more than a livestream, more than your social media strategy and website. Read the blog to unpack these common misconceptions so you can steward your digital ministry better. Read more

Learn seven mindsets for building smarter, simpler solutions with Rock and discover how systems thinking can change the course of your digital ministry. Read more

These are the most dangerous stumbling blocks that large and small churches are all susceptible to. Don't worry though, we include a free printable resource to help prevent your digital ministry from derailing. Read the blog to learn how you can anchor your strategy in mission. Read more

On this special 200th episode of Rock Cast, the team recounts the milestones and miracles they've walked through since 2014. What started as a passion project is now a mission-driven movement empowering hundreds of churches globally. Listen to this episode to hear how far Rock has come! Read more