--- title: Church Communications Blog | e360 ChMS description: e360 ChMS | Stories, tools, and tips for faithful workers in church communications. --- [![logo_ekk](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/hubfs/logo_ekk-4.png)](http://www.ekklesia360.com) [Sign Up](http://www.ekklesia360.com/sign-up) - [WESBITE FEATURES](https://www.ekklesia360.com/website-features/) - [SERVICES](https://www.ekklesia360.com/services/) - [FAQ’S](https://www.ekklesia360.com/faqs/) - [PORTFOLIO](https://www.ekklesia360.com/portfolio/) - [RESOURCES](https://www.ekklesia360.com/resources/) - [PRICING](https://www.ekklesia360.com/pricing/) - ABOUT # Ekklesia 360 ## [Engage Easter Visitors with ChMS](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/engage-easter-visitors-with-chms) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/hubfs/Easter%20Hats%202022.png)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/engage-easter-visitors-with-chms) As a church, you’ve probably seen the crazy spike in your attendance with Easter visitors on Easter Sunday. They may be completely new or maybe they’ve visited your church before. Whether it’s the desire to get out in a new outfit or to celebrate the... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/engage-easter-visitors-with-chms) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/engage-easter-visitors-with-chms#comments) Topics: [Easter](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/easter), [Church Management Software (ChMS)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-management-software-chms), [church communication](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-communication), [e360 ChMS](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/e360-chms) ## [5 Ways Church Management Software Does the Important (Time-Consuming) Stuff For You](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/5-ways-church-management-software-does-the-important-time-consuming-stuff-for-you) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/hubfs/maintenance-service-concept-funny-electrician-robo-JPQL43S.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/5-ways-church-management-software-does-the-important-time-consuming-stuff-for-you) [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/5-ways-church-management-software-does-the-important-time-consuming-stuff-for-you) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/5-ways-church-management-software-does-the-important-time-consuming-stuff-for-you#comments) Topics: [Church Management Software](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-management-software), [Church Management Software (ChMS)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-management-software-chms), [e360 ChMS](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/e360-chms) ## [​5 Simple Things You Can Automate For Your Church Communication](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/5-simple-things-you-can-automate-for-your-church-communication) Posted by [Joanna Gray](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/joanna-gray) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/images/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-your-chms-is-a-marathon-not-a-sprint-229308-edited.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/5-simple-things-you-can-automate-for-your-church-communication) [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/5-simple-things-you-can-automate-for-your-church-communication) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/5-simple-things-you-can-automate-for-your-church-communication#comments) Topics: [Strategy](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/strategy), [e360 ChMS](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/e360-chms) ## [Getting the Most Out of Your ChMS is A Marathon, Not A Sprint](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-your-chms-is-a-marathon-not-a-sprint) Posted by [Joanna Gray](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/joanna-gray) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/images/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-your-chms-is-a-marathon-not-a-sprint-229308-edited.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-your-chms-is-a-marathon-not-a-sprint) While growing an online ministry, having the right church management system (ChMS) is no longer just a luxury. *It has become a necessity*. After setting up your ChMS, it can be tempting to start at a full sprint using the whole system. *But realistically*,... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-your-chms-is-a-marathon-not-a-sprint) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-your-chms-is-a-marathon-not-a-sprint#comments) Topics: [Strategy](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/strategy), [e360 ChMS](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/e360-chms) ## [Your Church Management Software Can Recruit Last-Minute Volunteers](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/your-church-management-software-can-recruit-last-minute-volunteers) Posted by [Joanna Gray](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/joanna-gray) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/images/blog/how-your--chms-can-recruit-last-minute-volunteers-015287-edited.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/your-church-management-software-can-recruit-last-minute-volunteers) As a leader in your church, you'll want to see your church family grow and grow. With the right church website strategy, mission, and vision, we hope you can find more and more people coming to your Sunday service. But what happens when there are *so many...* [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/your-church-management-software-can-recruit-last-minute-volunteers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/your-church-management-software-can-recruit-last-minute-volunteers#comments) Topics: [Strategy](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/strategy), [e360 ChMS](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/e360-chms) ## [How Church Management Software Workflows Can Do Your Work](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-church-management-software-workflows-can-do-your-work) Posted by [Joanna Gray](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/joanna-gray) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/images/blog/how-church-management-software-workflows-can-do-your-work-970241-edited.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-church-management-software-workflows-can-do-your-work) As many of you may speculate—**we here at Ekklesia 360 love the internet**. And it’s not just for the awesome memes and Buzzfeed quizzes; the internet has truly made our all of our lives easier. [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-church-management-software-workflows-can-do-your-work) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-church-management-software-workflows-can-do-your-work#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Strategy](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/strategy), [e360 ChMS](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/e360-chms) ## [Announcing e360 ChMS | A Church Management System from Ekklesia 360](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/announcing-e360-chms) Posted by [Joanna Gray](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/joanna-gray) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/blog-30-Day-Trial-Featured-1.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/announcing-e360-chms) We’re super excited to announce the release of a new church management system, [e360 ChMS](https://www.ekklesia360.com/e360-chms-free-trial). You're probably already "managing your church" -- but do you have a system? Is your whole team on the same page? **Can the parts of your system talk to each other...** [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/announcing-e360-chms) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/announcing-e360-chms#comments) Topics: [Featured](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/featured), [e360 ChMS](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/e360-chms) ## [How to Lead Your Army of Volunteers with Your ChMS](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-lead-your-army-of-volunteers-with-your-chms) Posted by [Joanna Gray](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/joanna-gray) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/Ekklesia_Blog/Feature_Images/how-to-lead-your-army-of-volunteers-with-your-chms.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-lead-your-army-of-volunteers-with-your-chms) I can’t help but picture the same situation every time we talk about [coordinating volunteers](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-encourage-church-volunteers-to-invest-in-service) for a church event: a woman with rhinestone glasses, a nice cardigan, and a slightly frazzled look upon her face as she scribbles on her clipboard. The last time... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-lead-your-army-of-volunteers-with-your-chms) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-lead-your-army-of-volunteers-with-your-chms#comments) Topics: [Strategy](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/strategy), [Featured](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/featured), [e360 ChMS](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/e360-chms) ## [Does Your ChMS Help Your Pastor, Or Hinder Your Ministry?](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/does-your-chms-help-your-pastor-or-hinder-your-ministry) Posted by [Joanna Gray](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/joanna-gray) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/Ekklesia_Blog/Feature_Images/does-your-chms-help-your-pastor-or-hinder-your-ministry.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/does-your-chms-help-your-pastor-or-hinder-your-ministry) “Drawing a blank” is a natural part of life. We’re all human, and we all have lapses in memory or simple *oops* moments. [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/does-your-chms-help-your-pastor-or-hinder-your-ministry) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/does-your-chms-help-your-pastor-or-hinder-your-ministry#comments) Topics: [Strategy](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/strategy), [Ministry Insight](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/ministry-insight), [Featured](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/featured), [e360 ChMS](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/e360-chms) ## [What's the Best Church Management Software? Church Community Builder vs The City vs Fellowship One vs e360 ChMS](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/why-not-all-church-management-solutions-are-created-equal) Posted by [Jodi Roberts](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/jodi-roberts) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/Ekklesia_Blog/Feature_Images/why-not-all-church-management-solutions-are-equal.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/why-not-all-church-management-solutions-are-created-equal) Whether you are a smaller community church or a large multi-site church, you can benefit from a church management system (ChMS). Most likely, you are already using technology to make your ministry more effective and efficient. Software that helps... 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