Quarterly recap and some useful resources for you
It's October - a good time to look back on the third quarter of 2026. We've been busy adding new features to help you keep your church organised and effective, and we've also rounded up some useful external articles we hope will encourage and equip you in the season ahead.
Tap to Donate is now available to everyone - simple contactless giving for your church
We've taken Tap to Donate out of beta and made it available to everyone. The app turns an NFC-enabled iOS or Android device into a card reader, so people can give with a contactless card at a service or event. Donations land straight in the Giving module. Find out more on our blog: Tap to Donate is now available to everyone
A clearer ChurchSuite app: easier navigation and Smart Search
We've updated the ChurchSuite app so the navigation button is easier to reach, with a clearer Back button and icons that match the browser. Smart Search is now in the app too, so you can find people, groups, events and more from one place. Find out more on our blog: A clearer ChurchSuite app: easier navigation and Smart Search
Customised print-ready views from any Plan page
You can now print a customised layout from any Plan page. Choose what to include, how people are shown, and the paper size, orientation and scale - handy for rehearsals, music stands and production notes. Find out more on our blog: Customised print-ready views from any Plan page
Ongoing updates
ChurchSuite is constantly evolving - we're always working on adding new functionality or further improving existing functionality. We keep you posted of these updates through your ChurchSuite account, and, every so often, on our blog. Why don't you scroll through our most recent "Ongoing updates" blog posts - we're really happy with all the progress that has been made:
Useful resources for churches
We're always on the lookout for helpful resources for churches, and we wanted to draw your attention to a couple of articles that we found that we thought you might find helpful!
8 Idols Church Leaders Still Worship (And How To Spot Them)
Carey Nieuwhof reflects on good things, such as strategy, size and stats, that can quietly take the place of trust in God. A thoughtful challenge for leaders heading into a busy season.
Check it out: 8 Idols Church Leaders Still Worship (And How To Spot Them)
Is there a volunteering shortage in churches?
Research from the Evangelical Alliance UK on volunteering since 2020, including where churches are still short of people, especially in children's and youth work. A useful picture of the pressure many teams are feeling. ChurchSuite can help you keep serving teams organised as you rebuild that volunteer base.
Check it out: Is there a volunteering shortage in churches since the Covid pandemic?
We hope you'll find some of this helpful and, as always, we'd love to hear how you are making use of ChurchSuite in your context!
