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Five Church Management Systems To Refresh This Fall
Discover five church management systems to refresh this fall, from communication and events to groups and people.
Group Chat Tools for Churches: What GroupMe Can’t Measure
Looking for group chat tools for churches? See what GroupMe can’t measure and how Called helps leaders track engagement, follow-up, and group health.
Church CommunicationChurch Discipleship Pathway: Guide Every Person with Intention
Learn how a church discipleship pathway helps ministry leaders guide every person with intentional follow-up and lasting engagement.
Small GroupsHow to Launch Small Groups Successfully This Fall
At Called, we believe ministry happens through relationships—not endless administrative work. Technology should remove barriers to community, not create more of them.
Church CommunicationSignUpGenius Alternative for Churches: Introducing Event Sign-Ups in Called
Looking for a SignUpGenius alternative for churches? Simplify volunteer sign-ups, event planning, and church communication with Called.
DiscipleshipPeople Don’t Become Connected by Attending. They Become Connected by Serving.
Attendance is an important first step, but it rarely creates a lasting connection on its own. Healthy churches grow when people move beyond the pew and begin serving alongside one another. As they serve, they build relationships, discover their gifts, and become active participants in the life of the church.
How to Use AI in Ministry Without Losing the Human Connection
Learn how to use AI in ministry to save time, improve church communication, and strengthen discipleship without sacrificing human connection.
Church CommunicationHow to Keep Your Church Engaged During Summer
Learn how to keep your church engaged during summer with practical strategies for discipleship, communication, and community.
Church CommunicationPeople Aren’t Leaving the Church Loudly. They’re Leaving Quietly.
A pastor can usually tell you who volunteered last weekend. He can tell you who joined a Bible study. He can tell you who showed up for the church picnic. But can he tell you who stopped coming? That question sits underneath a recent Pew Research study examining religious switching across 24 countries.
Church CommunicationHow Church Leaders Can Simplify Vacation Bible School Communication and Planning
Discover how church leaders can improve Vacation Bible School communication, volunteer coordination, and event planning using practical strategies—and how Called helps unify ministry communication in one place.
Church CommunicationBest Church Communication Platforms for Multi-Ministry Teams
For multi-ministry and multi-campus churches, the challenge isn’t a lack of tools. It’s that most tools weren’t built for the way churches actually operate. This is where choosing the right communication platform becomes less about convenience and more about clarity, connection, and care.
Church CommunicationCalled Mobile App Update: A Better Church Communication and Discipleship Experience
Discover the new Called mobile app update designed to improve church communication, increase member engagement, and strengthen discipleship beyond Sunday.
Church CommunicationHow to Prepare Your Church Communication for Summer
Improve church small group communication this summer with practical strategies for ministry leaders. Learn how small groups increase engagement, strengthen church community, and help people feel wanted, needed, and known.
Church CommunicationHow to Keep Your Church Community Organized and Engaged
Learn how to keep your church community organized and engaged with a simple, all-in-one church communication platform designed for groups, events, and prayer.
Church CommunicationHow to Strengthen Summer Church Ministry Strategy
Summer is one of the most opportunity-filled seasons in ministry as churches develop their summer church ministry strategy.
Church CommunicationWhat to Expect in Your First 30 Days with Called
Most ministry leaders aren’t looking for another app. They’re looking for a better way to lead their community. A way to communicate clearly, keep people connected during the week, and care for their members without juggling multiple tools.
Discipleship5 Signs Your Church Is Retaining Easter Visitors
Discover five essential signs that your church is successfully retaining Easter visitors and fostering a vibrant, engaged community beyond the holiday.
Church Communication5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Ministry
Spring clean your ministry with tips to enhance communication, re-engage members, ensure digital safety, and foster true belonging in your community.
Safe Environment5 Christian Apps for Youth Ministry Safety (And Which Ones to Avoid)
Discover the best Christian apps for youth ministry safety and learn which popular tools to avoid for secure and organized communication.
DiscipleshipHow to Retain Visitors After Easter: A Strategy for Christian Leaders
Learn practical strategies to retain new church visitors after Easter, focusing on engagement, clear next steps, and digital follow-up techniques.
DiscipleshipHow Christian Leaders Can Build Momentum Mid-Lent
Discover steps for Christian leaders to sustain momentum during Lent, enhance Holy Week preparation, and foster lasting engagement using Called.
Safe EnvironmentDigital Boundaries for Christian Communities: A Group Leader’s Guide
Learn how digital boundaries can protect/strengthen your Christian community by centralizing communication, ensuring safety, and enhancing discipleship.
Church CommunicationHow to Build Engagement Beyond Sunday Using Digital Tools
Learn practical ways to keep your church community engaged throughout the week using digital tools to foster connection, communication, and discipleship.
Church CommunicationBest Practices for Christian Group Messaging
Discover best practices for effective and safe Christian group messaging to enhance discipleship and community engagement in your ministry.
Church CommunicationWhy Email Blasts Don’t Create Community, And What Leaders Can Do Instead
Move beyond email blasts to build an authentic community with Called: segmented communication, real-time interaction, and meaningful engagement.
DiscipleshipThe Problems Most Christian Leaders Don’t See, Until It’s Too Late
Discover how to identify and address early signs of disengagement in your church community to foster deeper connections and active participation.
Church CommunicationWhere Church Communication Goes Wrong, and How to Get It Right
Discover how to improve church communication by overcoming common challenges, fostering engagement, and building a connected, mission-centered community.
Church CommunicationCelebrating 2025 in Called
Celebrate our Called leaders and 2025 updates—how we’re building a safe communication platform helping Christian communities connect beyond Sunday.
Church CommunicationOne Unified Called Experience: New Subscription Plan, Same Mission
Explore the new Called experience: one plan, full features, affordable pricing, and a 14-day free trial to support every Christian community.
DiscipleshipHow to Stop Losing Members in the Shuffle: A Church App Built for Discipleship
Discover why your church needs a faith-based app. Called is the safe, all-in-one platform for ministry to grow disciples and keep members connected.
Church CommunicationHow Called Compares to GroupMe
Called is the safe, all-in-one church app for ministry. Simplify church communication with chat, events, news, and prayer built for discipleship.
Church CommunicationOctober Updates: Built to Keep People Engaged
Discover how the new Called experience helps ministry leaders simplify communication, keep members connected, and build safe, lasting community.
DiscipleshipHelping Your People Feel Needed and Known
Discipleship starts with communication. Called is the church app for Christians that helps people feel needed, known, and connected in faith.
Church CommunicationSeptember Updates: Safer, Smarter Church App Features
Discover Called’s September updates: a safe, church app built for ministry by ministry. Explore new tools designed to make discipleship easier.
Small GroupsSmall Groups: The Heartbeat of Church Community
Church Small Group Ideas & Tips | Safe Christian App Called Discover faith-based small group ideas, Christian discipleship tips, and a safe church app for communication. Build thriving groups with Called.
Church CommunicationWhy Your Church Needs a Platform Built for Ministry
Stop juggling emails & group texts. Discover why your church needs Called—a safe, ministry-built platform to keep people needed & known.
DiscipleshipMinistry Leader Checklist: Helping Your People Feel Known
Engage church visitors and build lasting connections with Called. Discover a step-by-step guide to retain attendees and strengthen your community.
Church CommunicationWhat’s New in Called: August 2025 Product Updates
August product updates from Called, the all-in-one church app built for safe, faith-based communication and digital discipleship. New features for better connection, engagement, and member care.
Multi-Church LeadershipSocial Awareness & Relationship Management
Explore the importance of social awareness and relationship management in enhancing emotional intelligence as a ministry leader.
DiscipleshipEvery Member Matters: The Power of Small Groups in Ministry
Explore how small groups strengthen Christian community, deepen relationships, and empower spiritual growth in every ministry
Church CommunicationIntroducing Called+: Elevating Ministry Engagement to New Heights
Discover Called+, a new platform designed to enhance ministry engagement, deepen community connections, and streamline administrative tasks for church leaders. Start your 14-day free trial today.
Safe EnvironmentSafe Environments: Protecting Young Members While Building Community
Create a safer digital space for ministry. Called's Safe Environments protects minors, filters content, and fosters authentic, faith-filled connection.
Church CommunicationCalled vs. Mighty Networks
Explore how to align your ministry's mission with the right digital platform by comparing Mighty Networks and Called. Discover which one best suits your unique needs.
Church CommunicationCalled vs Flocknote: A Comprehensive Guide for Ministry Leaders
Discover the key differences between Called and Flocknote to find the best communication platform for your church or ministry needs.
Church CommunicationCalled vs. GroupMe: Which Platform Truly Nurtures Your Church Community?
Discover a comparison between Called and GroupMe, highlighting which platform better nurtures spiritual growth and community engagement for churches and ministries.
Multi-Church LeadershipVirtuous Leaders Are Mature Leaders
Discover the essence of true leadership in virtue and maturity. Learn how acquiring virtues leads to personal growth and effective leadership.
Multi-Church LeadershipEmotional Intelligence 101
Enhance your leadership skills with Emotional Intelligence. Learn how it can improve decision-making, relationships, and overall performance in any role.
Multi-Church LeadershipMagnanimity & Humility
Explore the virtues of magnanimity and humility in leadership, essential for building trust in today's society as a ministry leader.
Multi-Church LeadershipHow To Identify Good Leaders
Learn how to identify good leaders by looking for moral compasses, selflessness, big dreams, and actions that match words.
Church CommunicationCatholic Link, Called Announce Partnership
Catholic Link partners with Called for online Bible study groups, enhancing community-building efforts for deeper faith connections.
Multi-Church LeadershipSelf-Awareness & Self-Management
Discover how ministry leaders can use self-awareness and self-management to enhance their skills and better serve their community.
Multi-Church LeadershipWhat is Character?
Explore the essence of character in leadership development, emphasizing the importance of virtues and self-awareness for true leadership growth.
Multi-Church Leadership8 Emotional Intelligence Strategies for Leaders
Discover eight strategies to enhance emotional intelligence for leaders, from self-awareness to relationship-building.
DiscipleshipLearning the Virtues
Explore virtues for ministry leaders to enhance leadership and spiritual growth. Gain practical wisdom to become a more effective, compassionate leader.
Multi-Church Leadership3 Levels of Vocation
Discover the three levels of vocation and find your purpose as a leader. Understand the universal, primary, and secondary callings to live impactful lives.
Multi-Church LeadershipLeadership Series: Expect the Best From Your People
Take a look at these examples of ways to embrace principle #1 of being a truly motivating leader: Expect the best from your people.
Church CommunicationCalled for Churches: How to Use Called for Better Church Engagement
Learn how Called can revolutionize church engagement, providing free tools for deep connections, events, news, and groups.
Church CommunicationCalled, Couple to Couple League Announce Partnership
Called is now the exclusive chat app for Couple to Couple League, revolutionizing Christian community building.
Discipleship5 Steps To Effective Evangelization (& The Role of Community)
How can we effectively evangelize today? Use this simple yet powerful framework to evangelize in your daily life using the acronym, P.O.L.U.S.
DiscipleshipForming Your Community Why
Strong communities have a clear and explicit sense of who they are, why they exist, and what they stand for.
Church CommunicationCommunity Building 101: Philosophy & Framework To Get You Started
How should I use Called to build a digital extension of my in-person community? You need a philosophy and framework for community building to get started.
Church CommunicationQuick Start Guide to Community Building on Called
Want to start building your community on Called? This guide will guide you through the necessary steps to get things up and running.
Church CommunicationThe Called Manifesto: Back to Community
We lack authentic communities today. But what is that? At Called we are getting to the heart of this question and providing solutions for the Church.
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