There are administrative packages tailored to handle membership databases and finances, and also worship presentation programs to generate images for video projectors.
[2][3] These packages typically assist in the management of membership and mailings, fundraising, events, report generation, and bulletin publishing.
[7][8] The growth in the church management software business coincides with the growing trend of using computers for religious activity.
Flexible features to keep and report information on attendance and pastoral visits can help church staff manage members.
[11] Using a purpose-made package guards against relying on the knowledge of a specific individual to maintain a custom database.