How do you get your team to actually use Planning Center—or any church management software—consistently?In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu share practical strategies to boost adoption and ensure your church gets the most value from your ChMS investment. From identifying the right core features to building solid onboarding systems, you'll learn how to turn good intentions into long-term habits.
Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu are church consultants with The Malphurs Group, equipping churches worldwide to grow healthier through strategic planning, leadership development, and revitalization. Whether your team is brand new to Planning Center or you've been using it for years, you'll find actionable tips to increase buy-in and effectiveness.
In this episode:
[04:02] How to determine the most critical features for everyone to use
[09:37] The importance of onboarding and re-training for lasting adoption
[14:15] Why checklists are your secret weapon for consistent use
[18:26] How to build accountability into your software processes
[21:58] Encouraging a culture of shared responsibility with Planning Center
Links & Resources:
Healthy Churches Toolkit: https://healthychurchestoolkit.com
Episode Article: https://malphursgroup.com/311
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