Having a company to back your bookkeeping system is essential these days, Grimsley says. When the couple left, the system was in chaos. Automated Church System helped sort things out. With its program now in place, treasurers can come or go, but the company will keep on backing the program. You can't buy church management software just to track pledges, so you'll have to consider what other functions you'll need.
Some companies offer discounts for purchasing multiple modules.
Some offer free de mos. For pricing information on several systems, see the CMS comparison chart in our 2001 Desk Reference issue. Randy Bishop is assistant editor of Your Church .