We've got not one, but two special guests on this episode of Rock Cast. Tony Visconti of College Church in Illinois and Cecillia Fountain of Centerpoint Church in California join us to discuss making the decision to move to Rock, their experiences being new to the Rock Community, and what they're excited about for the future of their church with Rock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 06, 2022•29 min•Ep 130•Transcript available on Metacast You're definitely going to want to check out this episode of Rock Cast- it's all out Check-Ins! Special guest and resident check-in expert Lee Peterson, Rock Star, joins Jon, Nick and Emily to provide lots of helpful information about check-in printers, features and themes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 20, 2022•26 min•Ep 129•Transcript available on Metacast Rock Star extraordinaire Danielle Vos joins us on this episode of Rock Cast. Danielle shares about some of the interesting projects she's been able to work on in Rock and how they supported the ministry efforts of her church, as well as how the Rock conference has been a part of her journey to Stardom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 06, 2022•16 min•Ep 128•Transcript available on Metacast When was the last time you got an ugly email? We'd bet it hasn't been very long. Today on Rock Cast, the team discusses strategies for improving emails, ways to leverage templates for personalized content and the importance of reviewing your analytics on a regular basis. HTML email can be hard, but with a few tips, you can be sending beautiful emails like a pro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 22, 2022•33 min•Ep 127•Transcript available on Metacast We've got three special guests on this unique episode of Rock Cast. Tim Lemons from Highlands Fellowship, Leah Jennings from Northside Christian Church, and David Axelson from the Village Church join us to talk about the unique relationship they've formed through mentorship in the Rock community. Listen in for a glimpse of what mentorship can look like and to hear what makes you qualified to answer questions in Rocket Chat (hint: it's just the abil...
Apr 08, 2022•25 min•Ep 126•Transcript available on Metacast This episode of Rock Cast is all about security. We start off with a discussion of future analytics features in development which could replace basic Google Analytics, answer community questions about the v13 profile protection feature, and cover the safest methods to update your instance to the latest version. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 25, 2022•40 min•Ep 125•Transcript available on Metacast Have you thought about how open source software is all around you? This week on Rock Cast, the team has a discussion about how open source has affected our lives and our economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 11, 2022•25 min•Ep 124•Transcript available on Metacast This episode of Rock Cast is jam-packed with details about all the new and upcoming capabilities of Rock. From the new media tool in v13 and the amazing analytics it can provide, the long-awaited digital signatures being worked into v14, and the new prayer and scripture reading plan features coming in Rock Mobile 3.0, you don't want to miss out on the insider scoop on how all the various parts of Rock come together. Listen in as the Spark team shar...
Feb 24, 2022•33 min•Ep 123•Transcript available on Metacast Rock Star Hall of Famer Mark Wampler joins us on Rock Cast today to share about his journey from trying to figure out how to do two things in Rock to saving over 10,000 staff hours through his development work. Mark shares some insights on how the Rock community has helped him become a Rock Star and offers some suggestions for how you can become one too. Listen in to this can't miss episode for tips on how your organization can recruit a Rock specialist and learn about some of the ministry proje...
Feb 11, 2022•18 min•Ep 122•Transcript available on Metacast The Spark offices are all abuzz lately with the exciting new things coming in the latest version update and in the community. In this episode, Jon, Nick and Emily give you a peek into not only v13 and v14, but also v15 and beyond. With so many mysteries and surprises to look forward to, it's like Christmas all over again! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 31, 2022•17 min•Ep 121•Transcript available on Metacast The end of the year is always a good time to recognize and celebrate the growth you've made during the year. Join the Rock team as we reflect on some of the highlights of 2021, the journey of Spark, and the great things to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2021•26 min•Ep 120•Transcript available on Metacast On this special edition of Rockcast, Jon and Emily are joined by Christopher Lim, podcast host and founder of TheoTech, a company dedicated to practicing technological entrepreneurship for the gospel. Chris shares details about his open source app, Ceaseless, which helps people personally pray for everyone on Earth, and spf.io, a platform for creating multilingual experiences through real-time captions and translations. He also challenges listeners with the question, "What if God was your custom...
Dec 03, 2021•34 min•Ep 119•Transcript available on Metacast Thoughtfulness and intentionality are at the core of this episode of Rockcast as Jon, Nick and Emily discuss strategic problem solving, taking an old-fashioned approach to dashboard design, and the impact of gratitude. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 23, 2021•45 min•Ep 118•Transcript available on Metacast Learn why you shouldn't edit a core block, use workflows as data storage, or leave workflows you don't need running forever. Plus, Jon shares how to write a love letter to your future self by documenting everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2021•39 min•Ep 117•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Rockcast, Jon, Nick and Emily talk plans for v.13, how valuable your ministry stories are, and the whys behind the recent update to the Rock funding model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 18, 2021•33 min•Ep 116•Transcript available on Metacast Special guest Adam Hann joins Jon and Emily to discuss LCBC's strategy to leverage data for ministry purposes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 01, 2021•23 min•Ep 115•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Rockcast, Jon, Nick and Emily give an update about the recent release of version 12.5 and a glimpse into the plans for version 13, as well as what's coming up for Mobile. We'll also recap the highlights of RX2021, the importance of ONE Community, discuss strategies for how to make the most out of your content subscription, and review the new Community Points system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 17, 2021•25 min•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast Does your church's management system rely on a single person? Jon and Emily talk with Jerrod Stewart from Church on the Move about their choice to move from a custom church management system to Rock as a way to ensure that the technological needs of an ever-growing church don't rest on one person. Jerrod shares some insights on how he chose his implementation team and why community is so key. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 17, 2021•27 min•Ep 113•Transcript available on Metacast Version 12.5 is coming! Join Jon, Nick and Emily as they discuss the cool new features in the latest Rock update, the upcoming RX2021 conference, and the ways that you can use the data views from a Rock website to better connect with your church members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 04, 2021•22 min•Ep 112•Transcript available on Metacast Strategy takes a front seat in this conversation with Rock community member Tim Dear from Pinelake Church as he recounts their organization's early commitment to support Rock, change management tactics during implementation and just how many Rock classes one person can take in a few short months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 09, 2021•13 min•Ep 111•Transcript available on Metacast Join Jon, Nick, and Emily as they discuss the details of version 12.4, details on events we are hosting in the coming months and how you can get access to your leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2021•19 min•Ep 110•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for a conversation with a familiar face - Jonathan Anderson at The Ark Church - as he shares about his approach to learning and growth which has powered his path in the Rock community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2021•14 min•Ep 109•Transcript available on Metacast Join Jon, Emily and Nick as they discuss Rock version 12.4 coming to beta soon, RX2021, 2021 classes and the dangers of applying secular digital strategies in the church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2021•31 min•Ep 108•Transcript available on Metacast Encouraging and inspiring, this interview with Rock Star Jennifer Troeger will put a smile on your face and motivation in your fingertips. Tune in to hear more about her journey in the Rock community from newbie to conference speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2021•20 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast Don't miss this behind-the-scenes review of exciting new features that are in the works, a couple of features you already have but might not be using, an update on RX2021 and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2021•48 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast Jon, Emily, and Nick have a conversation with Scott Ballard from The Summit Church on this Special Edition Rockcast. Scott has been an active member of the community, and shares his journey in the church technology world and his introduction to RockRMS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 09, 2021•24 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast Join Jon, Emily, and Nick as they review what is upcoming for the Spark Development Team. Jon and Emily will discuss new and exciting features that are in development, our 2021 classes and RX2021 convention, and the importance of working with our trusted Rock partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2021•33 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast On this special edition of Rock Cast, Jon, Emily and Nick are joined by Greg Wiens and Dave Phillips of Healthy Growing Leaders. Tune in and listen to great conversations with our Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 04, 2021•26 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast Join Jon, Nick and Emily as talk about the release of Rock Mobile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 29, 2021•21 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast On this special edition of Rock, Jon, Emily and Nick are joined by Jason Jones of CedarCreek Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 08, 2021•18 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast