Church Management Software Never Looked So Good

Fellowship Technologies, the premier web-based church management software company, has released a major update to their flagship software, Fellowship One. The company was one of the first to provide churches with a 100% web-based solution, eliminating the need for churches to staff and maintain the hardware and software. With new upgrades, additions to service and constant creative development, Fellowship Technologies has established Fellowship One as the enterprise system of choice for dynamic churches all over the world.

The new release improves upon the rich features of Fellowship One with a new look and feel that promises even greater usability. With it, churches will be able to readily connect with their members and visitors, track attendance and measure growth faster and easier than ever before.

The company has done its utmost to develop a system that far surpasses a mere database for church management; it is a tool for people management that helps churches care for their congregations, volunteers and communities. Fellowship Technologies has focused on adapting and developing the newest technologies to meet the needs of the church. The list of impressive projects completed in 2009 include a native iPhone application, and the new Application Programming Interface (API) released in June, but the redesign of the software will undoubtedly be one of the most dramatic and effective changes that Fellowship Technologies has implemented.

A Focus on the User Experience

The attention to details during the redesign process of the software has resulted in better visibility of information by simplifying common tasks and providing shortcuts for an improved workflow. The culmination of these changes helps to make the software more intuitive and minimizes the need for additional training.

The Fellowship Technologies development team has also implemented a new top-down navigation system that includes a "drawer" menu. Instead of a left-side navigation bar that takes up considerable space on the screen, the new navigation is a drawer that drops down from the top and slides over the page content when in use. Key to the changes required for future revisions of the software, the new menu design allowed for more screen real estate, which will eventually display additional information.

Horizontal scrolling has also been eliminated, making it easier to read the pages. Menu items have been grouped more appropriately, and in some cases, renamed to better reflect the action. The home page has also been redesigned for quicker accessibility to individual user's tasks and information. The focus on the user experience and the user interface makes leveraging the software easier for pastors, staff members and volunteers to connect with people, build relationship and impact their community.

The Future of Fellowship One

Perhaps the most exciting thing about the new Fellowship One redesign is the foundational changes that will allow for future growth. Shortened development time and the foundation for future applications and additions to the system are made possible through the complete re-thinking of the software interface. The potential use for the real estate left by moving the side-bar navigation alone is exciting. The future designs of the software include real-time graphical information that was once only accessible by running a report.

As enterprise-class software, Fellowship One is constantly being refined, feedback from clients is adopted and innovative new tools are employed. Through collaborative processes, a strong development community and the expansion of other software through their API, the power and extensibility of the software will continue to grow exponentially. With a track record of success and a continued increase in capabilities, this innovative company continues to redefine the market for church management software.