THE SUBSPLASH BLOG

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Navigating AI, creativity & sermon prep with Charles Metcalf & Filmore Bouldes

In this conversation between Pastor Charles Metcalf, Pastor Filmore Bouldes, and Subsplash VP of AI Michael Whittle, church leaders explore how to thoughtfully navigate artificial intelligence without sacrificing authentic creativity. Highlighting several core principles, ministry teams are encouraged to adopt technology to remove administrative friction, freeing up more time for meaningful, in-person discipleship.

ChMS vs. church CRM: What’s the difference & which does your church need?

Lyndsi Bigbee

A church management system (ChMS) handles day-to-day administrative operations like check-ins, attendance, and giving, while a church CRM focuses on tracking individual relationships, engagement history, and pastoral follow-up pathways. Understanding the differences and similarities between ChMS vs. church CRM helps leaders select software that meets operational needs without creating fragmented donor records or extra costs.

How churches can support parents during the back-to-school season

Lyndsi Bigbee

As autumn arrives, churches have a unique opportunity to offer church support for parents by offering practical support that eases seasonal stress without cluttering busy calendars. Integrating simple digital discipleship resources, centralizing communication, hosting community events, and building local care networks help keep faith at the heart of daily routines. With intentional touchpoints, your ministry can serve as a steady anchor for families throughout the entire school year.

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The 6 shifts of the modern church

Lyndsi Bigbee

Explore six pivotal technological shifts that have redefined the landscape of modern ministry over the last fifteen years. From the initial explosion of smartphones in 2009 to the AI boom in 2024, church leaders have continually adapted to meet their congregations in new digital spaces. By understanding these transitions ministry leaders can better navigate current trends to reach, engage, and grow their communities.

15 Practical ideas for youth & family outreach to attract young families to church

Ashley Powell

Transform your church experience with a distraction-free app

Lyndsi Bigbee

Digital distractions make focused spiritual formation harder; many churches now use distraction-free apps to centralize communication, deliver core resources ad-free, and strengthen leader-member connections. This article summarizes key features, design benefits, and ministry tools that support engagement and discipleship so churches can choose solutions that align with mission priorities.

The AI-Equipped Church: Webinar recap & free ebook

Lyndsi Bigbee

Group Messaging, meet Group Management

Jeff Harvey

Moving your community to a unified dashboard—combining messaging, events, and attendance tracking—removes administrative barriers. When you have high-level analytics and group health alerts at your fingertips, you can stop hunting for data and start focusing on the people in your care.

Digital discipleship: What it is & how it’s done

Jeff Harvey

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