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A Simple and Secure Church Management Solution
Manage your people and contributions with confidence
Are you frustrated with…
- Using Excel or outdated software to manage your data?
- Manually entering contributions every week?
- Playing a guessing game with your church budget?
- Trying to communicate with your members?
Better Manage Member Information
When it’s easier to do, you’re more likely to do it. Easily update key member information with the click of a button and eliminate extra work down the road.
Integrate Online Giving
Because Realm Inform includes its own online giving platform, not only can you offer an easy way to give, but you’ll also eliminate some manual entry each week!
Real-Time Reporting
Why guess when you can know? Use actual data to make impactful decisions for your church so you can act based on the real-time needs of your church.
Keep Members Informed & Engaged
With easy-to-use email communications inside Realm Inform, update your members about events, ministry opportunities, and important information with a click!
Focus on What Matters Most.
We understand how much work rests on the shoulders of church administrators, especially for smaller churches. It can be frustrating trying to manage the day-to-day tasks with outdated software. This is why ACS Technologies has dedicated the last 45 years to helping churches just like yours by providing simple and secure software that makes it easier to keep up with the two things that matter most –your congregation and their stewardship.
Start leading your ministry with confidence today.
Step 1
Start you free trial of Realm Inform
Sign up for your free trial in less than 5 minutes.
Step 2
Follow the training guides
Use the guided tour and training tutorials to quickly learn how to use the tools Realm Inform offers your ministry. And if you need us, just call us!
Step 3
Manage with ease
Begin inputting your member and giving data and VOILA! Watch how Realm Inform makes your life easier in the days to come!
Click to Start Your Free Trial Today!
$49/mo
No setup fee
Free 30-day trial
A Simple Solution to get your Church on the Right Track.
A Church Management Solution to Drive your Ministry Forward
At ACS Technologies, we know you want to provide support and care for your members. To do that best, you need a church management solution that supports your goals. The problem is you’ve tried solutions in the past that were too complicated, cost too much, and didn’t provide the necessary guidance for success. With limited financial resources, you’re hesitant to invest in another software. We understand you already have a full plate, and we believe a church management solution shouldn’t add more work. This is why ACS Technologies developed Realm Inform – a user-friendly, straightforward solution to streamline your daily tasks. Take advantage of our free trial today to eliminate the struggle of using ineffective software and experience the advantages of a solution that enhances your ministry objectives.
Discover what thousands of churches use every day to change lives.
“It took them three days to reconcile all the credit card transactions and the bill pays, putting all that information into Realm Accounting. So, the first project I worked on was to take all that data, transform it, and create an import for Realm. I’ve got two imports built, and I reduced that time from three days to a couple of hours.”
“I’ve used Realm in many ways and been involved in several ministries. I’m the Volunteer Coordinator for one, and I find Realm very useful. So I wanted to just bring as much of the data up to date as possible. I love queries because you can narrow the scope of information and get exactly what you need. It’s one of my favorite things about Realm”
“During the COVID shutdown, having online giving in place helped maintain our weekly giving. Working through Vanco has been wonderful; there have been no issues of any kind. The only suggestion I would make for new churches converting to Realm would be to auto-post the contributions. I opted not to because I didn’t have a comfort level and created more work. The auto-posting is awesome!”
Do you struggle with…
- Visitors falling through the cracks?
- Not knowing how each person is connected to your church?
- Stagnant member engagement?
- Providing effective pastoral care on the go?
Visitor Follow-up
Easily capture visitor information and build a personalized, automated nurture path to deepen their relationship with your church and God.
Assimilation
Guide each member on their spiritual journey through designated steps and automated communications.
Pastoral care on the go
View tasks, take action, and see where each person is in their journey.
Engagement Tracking
Understand overall engagement and where each person is in their individual journey.
Build a connection with every visitor and member.
We understand the pressure on pastors, staff, and volunteer teams to nurture visitors and members through their spiritual journeys. It’s difficult to know everyone in your church, much less where they are in their journey or how they’re engaging with your church. Growth Method was created to support churches in assimilation and discipleship and remove the manual work required to foster relationships with visitors and members by automating church tasks.
Start leading your ministry with confidence today.
Step 1
Request a demo
Complete this form to take a tour of Growth Method.
Step 2
Determine what you need
Talk with one of our consultants to better determine your needs and how to reach your goals.
Step 3
Build connections
Create automated, personalized journeys for each group in your church and see engagement begin to flourish!
Increase ministry effectiveness.
ACS Technologies has been partnering with ministries for over 40 years, so we know your work is not only important but challenging and time-consuming. Following up with each visitor who attends your service, building a connection with every member, nurturing each person in their individual journey, and assessing the health of your congregation is a major time commitment. And it’s likely only one of many responsibilities you have. Growth Method is the answer to cultivating and advancing relationships while saving you time by automating church tasks. Request a demo of Growth Method today so you can better manage your flock and your time.
Deepen Engagement.
Growth Method In Action
“Growth Method is about being welcomed and the first steps for someone needing help getting into a small group. Time after time, people are blown away that you’re personally texting them. That personal communication aspect goes a long way.”
“Growth Method solved the communication problem. Having the communication tools embedded in the software makes it easy to reach out to guests and other people that are added to Growth.”
A Simple and Secure Solution for Your Whole Church
The tools you need to stay connected
Are you frustrated with…
- How much time it takes to perform simple administrative tasks?
- The inability to pull real-time data relating to your ministry groups and efforts?
- Repeat data entry due to using outdated or multiple software solutions?
- Using an accounting software that doesn’t understand fund-based accounting?
Manage One System of Record
With Realm’s role-based permissions, your whole staff can securely use one system of record for all their needs, from bookkeeping to recording weekly attendance, creating efficiency within your processes and eliminating duplicate data entries.
Keep Members Engaged
Reach your congregants right where they are by utilizing the communication tools that resonate with them most, keeping communication front and center.
Stabilize Church Finances
Realm eGiving fuels your ministry by offering multiple giving options to fully accommodate your congregation’s needs, allowing you to capture more gifts and stabilize your finances.
Make Informed Decisions
Get a snapshot of your church health in real time. From congregant involvement to giving trends, utilize data to make strategic ministry decisions for your church.
A Thriving Ministry
We know how much time is wasted when a church is using outdated software, or even multiple programs, to manage the in’s and out’s of keeping a ministry afloat. For most churches we speak with, the majority of the work-load rests on the shoulders of a few dedicated staff members and volunteers who feel led to serve, so it’s crucial that they have tools to adequately support roles within the church. We understand how important it is for a church to have a software solution that is secure, easy to use, and that provides tools for all areas its ministry. That’s why we created Realm to serve the whole church, providing the tools you need to keep your doors open and help you accomplish your mission.
Start leading your ministry with confidence today.
Step 1
Request a demo
Complete this form to take a tour of Realm.
Step 2
Determine what you need
Talk with one of our consultants to share your churches needs as well as your goals so they can recommend the right package for your church.
Step 3
Take the Next Step
Launch your Realm package and allow your church staff to begin organizing your ministry in a way that helps your church thrive.
A Church Management Solution to Unify Your Church
At ACST, we know you want to serve your people well. You want to ensure your church staff has the tools they need to easily do their jobs as well as create a space of community and connection for your congregation. To do that best, you need software tools that support your ministry goals and the overall mission for your church. The problem is, your plate is already full, and the thought of assembling a committee to evaluate a new software that not only everyone agrees on but also fits in your budget sounds altogether overwhelming. We understand you need a Ministry Partner who understands what churches need and can make this process easy and affordable. This is why we feel confident in Realm, our cloud-based church management solution that handles everything from accounting to pastoral care, providing your church with one cohesive management system. Request a demo to take a look at how Realm can create new opportunities for your ministry and innovate how your church operates.
All in One Whole Church Solution.
Discover what thousands of churches use every day to change lives.
“It took them three days to reconcile all the credit card transactions and the bill pays, putting all that information into Realm Accounting. So, the first project I worked on was to take all that data, transform it, and create an import for Realm. I’ve got two imports built, and I reduced that time from three days to a couple of hours.”
“I’ve used Realm in many ways and been involved in several ministries. I’m the Volunteer Coordinator for one, and I find Realm very useful. So I wanted to just bring as much of the data up to date as possible. I love queries because you can narrow the scope of information and get exactly what you need. It’s one of my favorite things about Realm”
“During the COVID shutdown, having online giving in place helped maintain our weekly giving. Working through Vanco has been wonderful; there have been no issues of any kind. The only suggestion I would make for new churches converting to Realm would be to auto-post the contributions. I opted not to because I didn’t have a comfort level and created more work. The auto-posting is awesome!”
Community Insights for Ministry Growth and Outreach
Build deeper connections with your community
Are you frustrated with…
- Your efforts to serve and connect with your local community falling short?
- Decreased engagement with your members?
- Decisions made year after year without concrete evidence of what is truly needed?
- Not having the information you need about new ministry opportunities that will make a difference?
Better understand your people
Learn your congregation’s preferences and identify household and lifestyle information to help you plan small groups, communications, and other engaging opportunities.
Tailor your outreach efforts
Key behavioral, socio-economic, financial, religious, and demographic characteristics can help you tailor your ministry efforts to the people you’re trying to reach.
Plan for the future
Determine demographic and lifestyle trends of your community and project future trends so you can adapt and shift as needed when planning for the future of your ministry.
Discover where to start
Use data to drive your church planting efforts by knowing the gaps in denominational presence, the demographics of your area, and opportunities to partner with existing congregations.
Open a world of opportunities for your ministry.
We understand how much pressure rests on ministry leaders to grow and sustain even as their congregations and the communities around them change year after year. It can be frustrating to plan ministry outreach and member opportunities without knowing what is truly needed. This is why we’re passionate about MissionInsite and the church analytics it provides you to make informed decisions that can drive your ministry’s growth, increase member engagement, and make planning for the future exciting again!
Start leading your ministry with confidence today.
Step 1
Request a demo
Complete this form to take a tour of MissionInsite.
Step 2
Determine what you need
Talk with one of our consultants to better determine your needs and how to reach your goals.
Step 3
Start making informed decisions
Begin analyzing the data through MissionInsite to form actionable plans for your ministry.
Quickly gain insight into your community and maximize your impact.
At ACST, we know you want to engage your members and reach those in your local community to invite them into your ministry. To do that best, you need data that helps you understand your congregation and community better. The problem is you’ve never used data to this degree to plan for your ministry, and you’re overwhelmed at the thought of an enormous amount of data to weed through. We understand you need actionable plans to move forward, and we believe data shouldn’t be a roadblock but instead a catalyst to drive you farther ahead. This is why we feel confident in MissionInsite, our web-based church analytics tool that provides the insights into your congregation and community you need to grow and sustain your ministry. Request a demo to take a look at how MissionInsite can remove the weight of feeling stuck and help you start making informed decisions for your ministry today.
To love your neighbor, you must know your neighbor.
Thousands of ministries are using MissionInsite to understand their communities and congregations on a deeper level.
“We think we know who’s around us, but we really don’t until we begin looking at something like MissionInsite that has really effective tools to shed light on who our neighbor is. We’re to be in ministry with our neighbor, but who is our neighbor? MissionInsite tells us that.”
“It’s necessary to use data so that we avoid planning just from looking at history, gut reactions, emotions, or agendas brought to the team. We have to take a realistic look at what is in our community.”
Protect Your Church From Cyber Attacks With A Custom InfoSec Assessment At No Cost
Discover your church's cybersecurity strengths and weaknesses with our 3-minute assessment.
$1.75M
Was stolen from a high-profile church in the Midwest during a cyber attack last year
66%
Of organizations, including churches, were victims of ransomware attacks last year.
$130K
Is the average cost of email-compromised cyber attacks
How To Arm Your Church Against
Cyber Threats In 3 Easy Steps
Step 1
Take 3- minutes to complete the InfoSec Assessment
Step 2
Get your InfoSec report with benchmarks to other churches
Step 3
Discover the best next steps to safeguard your church today
Prioritize Your CyberSecurity Strategy With Our InfoSec Assessment
The Cost Of Ignoring InfoSec To Your Church
Cybersecurity is a deep concern for churches, not just corporations today. Churches like yours are trusted community hubs— and at the same time increasingly targeted by cybercriminals.
Phishing scams and other cyberattacks pose significant threats to churches, leading to financial losses and reputational damage. According to the FBI, $12.5B in losses were reported due to cyber attacks last year alone — that’s 600%+ the amount reported in 2021.
Churches across the nation are falling victim to email scams, ransomware attacks, and other cyber security issues resulting in substantial monetary losses. It’s time to protect your information.
See How You Compare To Thousands of Churches
Your report will provide a benchmark for where you stand in these five key areas.
Policy Compliance Cybersecurity policies are crucial for churches to protect sensitive data, maintain regulatory standards, and prevent cyber threats.
Discover how churches are addressing this.
Asset Management Keeping track of all digital and physical assets, ensuring that all devices and systems are secure, up- to- date, and accounted for, reduces the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
Find out if you are performing well in this area.
Access Control Simple measures, such as multi- factor authentication and role- based permissions, can help churches safeguard sensitive information and restrict access to authorized personnel only.
Learn if you’re on the right track.
Network Security Effective network security practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and secure Wi- Fi configurations, protect your networks from cyber- attacks and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of all data.
See if & how peers are prioritizing this.
Surveillance Measures Integrating advanced measures, like security cameras and monitoring systems, deters potential threats, monitor suspicious activities, and provide a safer environment for their community.
See how many already started implementation.
About Higher Ground From ACS Technologies
For over two decades, we have offered hosting and managed IT services tailored to churches, nonprofits, and businesses.
We understand that security is paramount and ensure that your staff and volunteers are equipped with top- tier systems and equipment.
Our commitment to expertise and support ensures operational and safe cyber-success. We deliver the IT stability, dependability, and scalability necessary for churches, dioceses, offices, and businesses to operate securely and efficiently.
$150 FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME
Take The First Step Towards Securing Your Church's Future
This assessment is valued at $150, but it is free for a limited time. Don't miss this opportunity to prioritize your cyber security.
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InfoSec, short for Information Security, refers to the practices and policies designed to protect digital information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. In the context of our assessment, InfoSec helps churches identify and address potential vulnerabilities in their digital systems to safeguard sensitive information.
The InfoSec assessment is ideal for pastors, senior church leaders, IT staff, and anyone responsible for managing digital information within the church. If you want to ensure your church’s data and digital assets are secure, this assessment is a valuable tool for you.
The assessment provides a comprehensive report that includes benchmarking information. This allows you to see how your church’s information security measures stack up against others. You’ll gain insights into areas where you excel and where there might be room for improvement.
Yes, the InfoSec assessment is completely free. There are no hidden fees or charges.
The assessment is designed to be thorough yet efficient. On average, it takes about 3 minutes to complete.
All you need for the assessment is a computer or mobile device with internet access. It’s helpful to have basic information about your church’s current information security practices, but no specialized knowledge is required.
You’ll receive your assessment results immediately after completing the survey. The results are presented in an easy-to-understand report, providing you with actionable insights.
Thank you for signing up for our webinar, “Reconnect With Your Summer Wanderers: Communication Strategies and Best Practices.” We understand the difficulties you encounter as vacations wind down and your congregation returns. Through our collaboration with Constant Contact, we shared techniques and tips to assist you in re-engaging and connecting with your community to ensure they benefit from your ministry throughout the year.
We hope you were able to join, but if not, below is a recording you can watch at your convenience.
Take advantage of special pricing and sign up for Constant Contact today! Constant Contact integrates with ACS Technologies church management solutions to offer enhanced email functionality.
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your first 3 months, plus complimentary onboarding options to set you up for success. SMS can be added to any plan
Transform Your Ministry This Summer with Unbelievable Savings!
Unbelievable Savings!
Packages Starting at $49
Ready to take engagement, outreach, and operational efficiency to the next level?
Take advantage of our Summer Ministry Enablement Package, featuring a range of specialized tools to boost your ministry's success at an unbeatable price! Packages start at $49. Don't miss out - this offer expires on August 30th, 2024. ACT NOW!
Our Exclusive Bundled Package Includes:
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An out-of-the-box, integrated solution set to manage every aspect of your church, finances, ministries, and people
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Tools to reengage your returning members from the summer
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Visitor follow-up processes to ensure no one slips through the cracks
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Community insights to identify and reach people in your community
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Multi-channel communication options to reach specific groups through their desired channels
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Diverse giving options to bolster giving and fundraising
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Mission trip tools that empower leaders and participants for your fall or summer trips
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Fund accounting specifically for churches to increase financial transparency and easily pull reports
Fill out the form below to learn more about our Summer Ministry Enablement Package and take advantage of these incredible savings.
WHY CHOOSE THE SUMMER BUNDLE?
Access top-tier tools at a discounted rate
Everything you need for ministry effectiveness
Quick setup to start seeing benefits immediately
Dedicated support to help you every step of the way
WHY WAIT? Unlock your ministry's potential today. Fill out the form above to receive detailed information about our bundled package and see how these tools will make a difference in your ministry's impact and efficiency.
Join the thousands of ministries already benefiting from ACS Technologies solutions.
Thank you for registering for our webinar, “Introducing MP eGiving: Streamlined Giving for Thriving Ministries.” We’re excited to offer this new giving solution and integration to streamline your donors’ giving and simplify your contribution and event payment processes.
We hope you were able to join, but if not, below is a recording you can watch at your convenience.
A few of MP eGiving’s top features:
- Say goodbye to manual data entry! Donations get logged in a snap, saving time and nixing mistakes.
- Keep tabs on every transaction effortlessly, ensuring your records are always on point.
- Spread the giving love with easy-breezy text donation options.
Plus, a special promo just for you! Sign up for MP eGiving by July 31, 2024 and receive free processing for the month of August 2024*
*Up to $50,000; only new Vanco merchant accounts
Fill out the form today to talk to one of our consultants and see how MP eGiving can elevate your donors’ giving potential.