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Company Name: ACS Technologies
Phone: 800-736-7425
Year Founded: 1978
Years Making CMS: 30
Ministry Use: 23000 churches/ministries
Total Team: 320
Technical Support Hours: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. (6 p.m.) Eastern
Major CMS Release: February 2008
CMS Update Per Year: Ongoing via Web
Website: http://www.acstechnologies.com
Email: sales@acstechnologies.com

Company Name: Arena
Phone: 888-772-7362
Year Founded: 1976
Years Making CMS: 31
Ministry Use: 34 churches and/or ministries
Total Team: 116
Technical Support Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Central
Major CMS Release: December 2007
CMS Update Per Year: Ongoing via Web
Website: http://www.arenachms.com
Email: info@arenachms.com

Company Name: By The Book
Phone: 800-554-9116
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Email: info@bythebook.com

Company Name: C.A.A.Ministries
Phone: 866-475-1699
Year Founded: 2005
Years Making CMS: 3
Ministry Use: 250 churches and ministries
Total Team: 4
Technical Support Hours: 8 am - 7 pm
Major CMS Release: 2007
CMS Update Per Year: 1
Website: http://www.caaministries.org
Email: mike@caaministries.org

Company Name: CahabaCreek Software
Phone: 205-621-9649
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Email: sales@cahabacreek.com

Company Name: Church Community Builder
Phone: 866-242-1199
Year Founded: 2001
Years Making CMS: 8
Ministry Use: 750 churches/ministries
Total Team: 15
Technical Support Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mountain
Major CMS Release: 
CMS Update Per Year: 6
Website: http://www.churchcommunitybuilder.com
Email: solutions@churchcommunitybuilder.com

Company Name: Church Windows
Phone: 800-533-5227
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Email: info@churchwindows.com

Company Name: ChurchTrac
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Email: support@churchtrac.com

Company Name: Concordia Technology Solutions
Phone: 800-325-2300
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Email: softwaresales@cts.cph.org

Company Name: ConnectionPower.com
Phone: 866-701-3373
Year Founded: 2002
Years Making CMS: 6
Ministry Use: 1000+ churches and ministries
Total Team: 28
Technical Support Hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F
Major CMS Release: January 2008
CMS Update Per Year: 42 in 2007
Website: http://www.connectionpower.com
Email: info@connectionpower.com

Company Name: Diakonia
Phone: 314-256-9073
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Email: info@faithfulsteward.com

Company Name: Excellerate
Phone: 888-371-6878
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Email: info@msdweb.com

Company Name: Fellowship Technologies
Phone: 866-690-1104
Year Founded: 2004
Years Making CMS: 4
Ministry Use: 700+ churches/ministries
Total Team: 60
Technical Support Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Central, 7 days
Major CMS Release: Quarterly
CMS Update Per Year: Ongoing via Web
Website: http://www.fellowshiptech.com
Email: sales@fellowshiptech.com

Company Name: FiveTalent Software
Phone: (800) 770-1868
Year Founded: 2004
Years Making CMS: 2004
Ministry Use: Churches, Schools, Non-Profits
Total Team: 8
Technical Support Hours: 8am - 5pm PST
Major CMS Release: 2.2.1
CMS Update Per Year: 3
Website: http://www.FiveTalentSoftware.com
Email: Sales@FiveTalentSoftware.com

Company Name: Helpmate Technology Solutions
Phone: 888-858-3247
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Email: sales@helpmate.com

Company Name: IconCMO
Phone: 800-596-4266
Year Founded: 1992
Years Making CMS: 16
Ministry Use: 3,600 churches and ministries
Total Team: 5
Technical Support Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central
Major CMS Release: Version 3
CMS Update Per Year: 
Website: http://www.iconcmo.com
Email: sales@iconcmo.com

Company Name: Logos Management Software
Phone: 800-266-3311
Year Founded: 1980
Years Making CMS: 28
Ministry Use: 8600 churches/ministries
Total Team: 56
Technical Support Hours: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. EST
Major CMS Release: January 2008
CMS Update Per Year: 5
Website: http://www.logoslbe.com
Email: dsmith@logoscms.com

Company Name: MyFlock.com
Phone: 866-852-6648
Year Founded: 2001
Years Making CMS: 7
Ministry Use: 
Total Team: 3
Technical Support Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F
Major CMS Release: January 2008
CMS Update Per Year: 12 per year (web bas
Website: http://www.myflock.com
Email: info@myflock.com

Company Name: Nuverb Systems
Phone: 888-479-4636
Year Founded: 1993
Years Making CMS: 9
Ministry Use: 1,000 churches/ministries
Total Team: 1
Technical Support Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Major CMS Release: November 2007
CMS Update Per Year: 20
Website: http://www.donarius.com
Email: info@nuverb.com

Company Name: PowerChurch Software
Phone: 800-486-1800
Year Founded: 1984
Years Making CMS: 24
Ministry Use: 28,500 churches/ministries
Total Team: 12
Technical Support Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastern
Major CMS Release: 2007
CMS Update Per Year: 1
Website: http://www.powerchurch.com
Email: info@powerchurch.com

Company Name: RDS Publishing
Phone: 800-337-6328
Year Founded: 1983
Years Making CMS: 25
Ministry Use: Undisclosed
Total Team: Undi
Technical Support Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central
Major CMS Release: January 2008
CMS Update Per Year: 3 to 5
Website: http://www.rdsadvantage.com
Email: rds@rdsadvantage.com

Company Name: Revelations CMS
Phone: 800-596-4266
Year Founded: 1992
Years Making CMS: 16
Ministry Use: 3,600 churches and ministries
Total Team: 5
Technical Support Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central
Major CMS Release: 
CMS Update Per Year: 
Website: http://www.iconcmo.com
Email: sales@iconcmo.com

Company Name: Shelby Systems
Phone: 800-877-0222
Year Founded: 1976
Years Making CMS: 31
Ministry Use: 8,700 churches/ministries
Total Team: 116
Technical Support Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Central
Major CMS Release: May 2007
CMS Update Per Year: Ongoing via Web
Website: http://www.shelbyinc.com
Email: mktg@shelbyinc.com

Company Name: Software4Nonprofits.com
Phone: 416-423-7722
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Website: 
Email: info@software4nonprofits.com

Company Name: Specialty Software
Phone: 800-568-6350
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Email: sales@specialtysoftware.com

Company Name: Vian Corporation
Phone: 908-537-4642
Year Founded: 1982
Years Making CMS: 23
Ministry Use: 3,720 churches/ministries
Total Team: 2
Technical Support Hours: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Eastern
Major CMS Release: March 2007
CMS Update Per Year: Ongoing via Web
Website: http://www.vian.com
Email: vian@vian.com

Company Name: White Mountain Software
Phone: 877-955-3657
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Website: 
Email: admin@churchwatch.com

    
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Software or Service is Suited for ChurchesThis product or service was specifically designed for use by churches.
Software or Service is Suited for Para-Church and Ministries
Software or service is suited for Denominational Office
Denominational Unique Edition or Pricing
Spanish, French, or Multilingual versions
Congregation/Donor DatabaseTracks Church or Group Membership
Can Separately Track Multiple CongregationsGreat for associations or churches with multiple congregations
Can Move a Family Member with their Data Intact
Support Avery formsYou can cordinate the program with specific Avery # labels, envelopes, etc.
Create Customized Print Forms
Prints Color Photo DirectoriesCombines the membership data with photos in an attractive printout directory
Individual and Family Photos are Displayed
Prints Membership Directories without Photos
Allows individuals to determine what personal information is visible via online accessMembers can log into the database via the Website by entering a user name and a secure password to update their information and select what will be visible to other members.
National Change of Address (NCOA) UpdatesNCOA service provides move information for individuals and families.
Includes DashboardDashboard is a user interface that organizes and presents information in a specific way.
Includes small group management features
Retreat / Event Registrations with A/R Tracking
Bookstore (Inventory / POS) ModulePOS (Point of Sale) can be recorded and sale is reflected in Inventory database
 Staff Management Tools                                                      
Task Management and Assignment
Staff ToDo lists with personal reminders
 Membership                                                      
Tracks Attendance
Gift/Skill based volunteer matching
Feature matches visitors with outreach team members
Tracks special events in the life of members
 For Web-Based Solutions                                                      
SaaS - Accessed via a thin client downloadSaaS (Software as a Service) with a "thin client" means you download a small program to access the service via the Internet
SaaS accessed via browserSaaS (Software as a Service), services are accesssed via a browser, providing access at any Internet point, and via multiple OS (Windows, Mac)
RIA - Rich Internet ApplicationA RIA application normally just needs a browser to access the program, BUT it looks and feels like you are running an application from your computer. For example, there might not be any "re-drawing" as you move from screen to screen.
Works with IE Browser
Works with Mozilla/FireFox Browser
Membership AccessBesides church staff accessing data, members have some access to the database (such as editing their personal data) or viewing reports, etc.
Backups Archived at Multiple Locations
Provides Facility / Equipment Calendar Scheduler
 Website Features                                                      
Calendar Scheduler Can Feed Ministry's Website
Members Can View Graphed Contribution Report Online
Members Can Make Peldges to Posted Funds via the Web
Members can set up recurrent giving scheduling fund to go into multiple ministry accounts.
Permission/Security LevelsSecurity levels can be assigned to different members, allowing them access to different features, such as the ability to post to specific discussion boards, view contribution reports, etc.
Provides complete web solution including home site featuresWith this product, you don't need another for your home page. Provides features such as discussion boards, group email accounts, etc.
Provides online pictorial directory
Can create personalized calendar for each user based upon ministry/group involvement
Members Can View Check/Envelope Images OnlineMembers can view scaned images of their own checks and envelope impages for self-reconcilation
Can Post Event Registrations Received via Website
Provides Online TrainingMembers can take online classes with trainers over the Internet.
 Check-In Features                                                      
Provides label and/or name tags at check-in
Provides Secure Check-In
Check in security features specific for children and nurseryCheck in should provide identification methods to pair children with parents or guardians for safe pick-up.
Secure "Check-out" for nursery and children, including picture verification of authorized pick-up individuals
Child check-in security receipt does not contain location or personal information of child
Provides option to generate "asset tags"Tags can be attached to diaper bags, bottles, etc., and will contain ID information.
Allows multiple activities check-in with a single check-in instance
A unique security code is generated that is randomly assigned at the time of check-in
Supports Volunteer-assisted check-in
Supports Touch Screen Interface
Supports Self Check-in via bar code scanning
Supports Self Check-in via RFIDRFID - Radio Frequency Identification
Provides "real time" attendance tracking information across all ministriesIncluding such items as room count, ratios, attendee list, etc.
Generates ID tags for check-in volunteers
 Accounting and Contribution Features                                                      
General LedgerIs the mail accounting record of a church or ministry which uses double-entry bookkeeping.
Automatically Tracks Multiple Fund BalancesCan track the general fund, mission giving, building fund, etc.
Automatically Balance Funds when Transferring Between Funds
Adheres to FAS 95 and 117 accounting standards for non profit financial reporting
Has a Secure, Unalterable Audit Trail (not just password protected)
Can Select Either Fixed (Straight Line) or Variable (Seasonal) Budgeting
Tracks Gifts in Kind"Gifts in Kind" is a kind of charitable giving in which, instead of giving money to buy needed goods, the goods are donated and counted as a contribution.
Gifts in Kind can Satisfy Pledge without Setting GIfts in Kind Value
Graphic AnalysisProvides some graphics to help visualize budgetary data.
Fixed Assets Tracking Depreciation
MICR (check) Reader Capability
Can Store Check and Envelope Images
Fixed Assets Tracking Inventory
Can Re-assign Envelope Numbers
Can Track Pledges
Can Post Gifts Received via Website
Statements Can Be Automaticaly Sent via Email
Fixed Assets Tracking Maintenance
Meets Canadian contribution tax regulations and requirements
Accounts Payable
Can Set Up as Either Accrual or Cash Basis
Invoices can be automatically distributed to expense accounts
Purchase order tracking (authorization, process, budget & General Ledger Interface)
Payroll with Minister's Salary Capabilities (Housing, SECA, etc.)For example, does it manage housing allowances? In the state of PA, it is taxable and must be included.
Time Clock Interface
Payroll ACH Direct Deposit
Accrues Vacation & Sick Time Available
Vacation Scheduler with Ability to Show Composite Schedule
 Government Tax Forms and Reports                                                      
W2's
Annual 1099's
1096 FormFrom Accounts Payable, an option when running 1099s
1098 FormFrom Loan Processing
940 FormEmployer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return
941 FormEmployer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return
W3
California Wage and WithholdingFrom Payroll
Sales Tax ReportFrom Accounts Receivable
Sales and Local Taxes ReportFrom Payroll
Workers' Comp Audit
 Communication Features                                                      
Seamless integration with Constant Contact for broadcast HTML emails
Tracks Individual's Communication PreferencesSuch as post mail, email, fax, phone message delivery, textmessage/IM, etc.
Can Send Individually-Addressed Bulk Emails
Can Include Attachments with Bulk Email
Certified Postal CASSCASS (Coding Accuracy Support System) The process matches each address in your database.
Bulk Email is Mail Merge Capable
Certified Postal PAVEPAVE (Program Measuring Presort Accuracy) presorts your mailings to optimize postal savings.
Prints U.S. Postal Bar Codes
Data Accessible in Real-Time via DEA (Palm, PocketPC, etc.)
Can be Network Based with Multiple Concurrent User Access
Intranet / Internet Web Browser Interface
Users Can Add / Modify Fields to Database
Data is Accessible & Fully Exportable in Multiple Formats
Field-Level Access / Entry SecurityCan security access be set for no access, read only access, or modify access at the field level? In other words, can an organization prevent access, etc for specific fields such as social security number, address, phone, email, birthdate, etc? Saying yes means security can be approached granularly rather than broadly, allowing an organization with this need to manage it in that detail.
 Internet Based Server / Web Accessed CMS                                                      
Runs on Ministry's Local / Internal Server
Runs Hosted on Off-Site Hosted Server
If Hosted, Server(s) is Geographically Mirrored
If Hosted, Server(s) is Multi-Homed to Different Internet Backbones
 Price range for product or services                                                      
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$101 - $200Pricing for these products and services vary greatly. Check with the company directly for an accurate quote. Some companies will have multiple selections in this area since they charge based upon size of membership or services offered.
$201 - $400Pricing for these products and services vary greatly. Check with the company directly for an accurate quote. Some companies will have multiple selections i