Calvary Chapel in Melbourne, Florida operates on a grand scale, with weekly attendance fluctuating between 7,000 and 8,000 individuals across four campuses, including a Spanish-language site. In addition to its worship services, the church runs a school serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The combined staff across these locations and the school totals around 325 employees. Managing a diverse and sizable church requires a well-oiled system and a dedicated team.
Tifani Gordon’s journey with the church began in 2010 when she made a significant career shift from the banking industry to volunteer work at the church’s café. Her dedication and growing expertise led to various roles within the organization, culminating in her current position overseeing IT and database management.
A significant part of the church’s operational efficiency is attributed to its use of MinistryPlatform. Tifani explained that the church was an early adopter of this system, transitioning from Shelby V5 to MinistryPlatform to streamline its processes. The primary motivation for this change was the need to integrate multiple functions into a single, cohesive system, eliminating the previous need for various software programs and spreadsheets.
Tifani spends considerable time working with MinistryPlatform’s events, stewardship, and product management areas. For major events, such as concerts and conferences, the church utilizes the platform’s ticketing system and integrates it with its website, providing a seamless experience for members and other attendees.
One of Tifani’s favorite aspects of MinistryPlatform is its comprehensive toolset, which significantly simplifies tasks for users with varying levels of technical expertise.

“Definitely, the tools have made life a lot easier for all of my users because they don’t have to be the most skilled user, and they can still use the tools and accomplish what they need. Especially for the data entry people. It’s huge.” Tifani Gordon, IT Director
The ability to customize event forms with diverse question types and payment options has been particularly beneficial.
For those new to MinistryPlatform or considering its adoption, Tifani advises focusing initially on setting up your children’s ministry and carefully planning grade groupings. A thorough planning process can make things much easier and reduce potential challenges.
Calvary Chapel uses MinistryPlatform to enhance its processes and keep things flowing smoothly.
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