What's New in Rock v19.0 | Connections Refresh & Experience Modes Published May 5, 2026 Rock v19 Early Access is coming soon, and these videos cover all the exciting new ministry tools included in this version. We've given Connections a separate video since itʼs packed full of features and information you'll want to learn more about. View the release notes for additional information. Features & Enhancements Experience Mode is one of the powerful features in this release that will change the way you interact with Rock. This allows you to choose an Essentials interface for a focused look at Rockʼs primary use cases, or the Trailblazer interface for diving deep into Rockʼs extensibility. Watch this roundup of major updates and enhancements coming in v19. Connections The Connections feature has been refreshed with a polished UI and a new Connections List view. You'll learn about the Operational Snapshot block that turns raw connection data into structured data to help you understand the health of your connection requests. TL;DR: Whatʼs New for Your Team Operational Snapshot gives your connections staff a real-time pulse on every active connection request across your organization. Quick stats, color-coded health charts and the Care Lapse bar make it easy to see who needs attention and hold connectors accountable for timely follow-up. Connections List View is a new way to work through connection requests in a sortable, groupable list with a docked detail panel right on screen. Visual indicators for Due Soon and Overdue statuses help your team prioritize the right follow-ups fast. Experience Modes lets your organization choose between Essentials Mode for a streamlined, everyday-focused interface and Trailblazer Mode for full access to advanced settings. An administrator sets the mode for the whole organization, so non-technical staff aren't overwhelmed while power users still have everything they need. Built-in Captcha protects your public-facing forms from bots using a Proof of Work approach that runs invisibly in the background. Rock handles the setup for you, so your forms stay secure right out of the box without any extra configuration. Check-in Manager Refresh makes it easier than ever to see exactly who made it into the room, with a polished, real-time interfaces. Your volunteer teams get a cleaner, more intuitive experience every weekend. Unsubscribe Report gives you a clear picture of individuals who have opted out of communications, including what message triggered the unsubscribe and their current engagement status. Use it to fine-tune your communication strategy and make sure your messages feel like a welcome addition rather than a burden. Duplicate Finder Updates now show the Record Source for each person in the list, so you can see exactly how a record was created before you decide to merge. That extra context makes database cleanup faster and more confident.