By Brian Ford – Columbia, Maryland … [EDITOR’S NOTE: One goal of RMC leadership in 2021 is to improve the accuracy of our church membership lists and to ensure that all members receive the latest news through NewsNuggets, Mountain Views, and Outlook magazine.]
eAdventist is the software used by church clerks all across North America for church membership records and transfers since its launch in 2002. What you may not know is that eAdventist is also a “church management” tool that your pastor and church can use to serve and communicate with the church congregation.
If you receive Outlook magazine or Mountain Views, the mailing address is provided by eAdventist. To make a change or correction to your address, just ask your church clerk. If you’re a “snowbird” that prefers to spend the winter in a warmer climate, your church clerk can enter an “alternate” address to ensure you still receive the latest news from RMC.
Another benefit of eAdventist is its ability to create a church photo directory. You can easily save family photos to create a color “photo” section and provide a one-click report for the “contact info” section. This also makes it easy for your church clerk (pastor, secretary) to print a fresh copy of the “contact info” section for ministry leaders or the ministry placement committee.
In 2020, even the smallest churches realized the value of text messaging for keeping a church family connected. The local church can create messaging lists on eAdventist to send email and text messages. You can also create a messaging list for ministry teams serving the community through the church. Best of all, eAdventist provides this service at no cost to the church.
Finally, myEADVENTIST is a new, mobile-friendly app for members that is currently in “beta” testing and very close to release. It provides an online church directory, allowing each member to see and update their family information and subscriptions. It will also include “tools” that the church can enable for church officers. For example, the “attendance” role will enable deacons or worship coordinators to record attendance.
Get answers to any questions about eAdventist by emailing the eAdventist team at [email protected] or checking out https://eadventistnews.com.
–Brian Ford is Assistant Director, Software Developer for eAdventist; photos supplied
