Church growth management software: what to measure before you buy
How to evaluate church growth management software by focusing on visitor follow-up, group engagement, and retention signals.
Ashton Wagner·
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Insights and updates from the 99 team
Best software for tracking first-time church visitors in 2026
A 2026 guide to software for tracking first-time church visitors, from front-door capture to group-level follow-up.
Ashton Wagner·
Free youth ministry management software: what you can get for $0 and what you cannot
A practical look at free youth ministry management software, free tool stacks, and when paying for a focused tool is worth it.
Ashton Wagner·
Youth ministry management tools: a practical stack for mid-sized churches
A practical youth ministry management tool stack for attendance, communication, teaching, events, and follow-up.
Ashton Wagner·
Youth ministry attendance tracker: a follow-up workflow that works
A simple youth ministry attendance tracker workflow for spotting missed weeks and assigning follow-up without heavy reporting.
Ashton Wagner·
Youth ministry attendance app: choosing a tool for real leaders
How to choose a youth ministry attendance app that fits weekly gatherings, small groups, and follow-up workflows.
Ashton Wagner·
Youth ministry attendance: what to track without losing the point
A pastoral guide to youth ministry attendance that helps leaders notice students without turning the ministry into a numbers report.
Ashton Wagner·
Youth group attendance sheet: what to include and when to move on
What to include in a youth group attendance sheet, how to structure it, and when a church should move from sheets to software.
Ashton Wagner·
Youth group attendance tracker: the simple system leaders will keep using
How to build a youth group attendance tracker that helps leaders spot drift and follow up before students disappear.
Ashton Wagner·
Youth group attendance app: what to look for before you buy
A feature checklist and buying guide for choosing a youth group attendance app that leaders will actually use.
Ashton Wagner·
Youth group management: a simple operating rhythm for busy churches
A practical youth group management rhythm for churches with multiple leaders, weekly meetings, and students who can drift before anyone notices.
Ashton Wagner·
Youth group management software: what churches actually need
A church leader's guide to youth group management software, including attendance, communication, parent information, and follow-up.
Ashton Wagner·
Best tools for church attendance tracking and communication in 2025
A practical comparison of church attendance tracking and communication tools, with The 99 positioned for group-level follow-up.
Ashton Wagner·
How to increase Bible study attendance without turning it into a numbers game
A pastoral approach to increasing Bible study attendance through clearer invitations, better follow-up, and leader habits.
Ashton Wagner·
7 ways to grow church attendance by increasing engagement
Seven practical ways to grow church attendance by strengthening engagement, follow-up, and group connection.
Ashton Wagner·
Church growth that starts with noticing who is already there
A people-first approach to church growth for mid-sized churches that want to strengthen engagement before chasing bigger numbers.
Ashton Wagner·
5 Sunday school attendance boosters that do not require gimmicks
Five practical ways to improve Sunday school attendance by making the class easier to join, easier to remember, and harder to drift from unnoticed.
Ashton Wagner·
Sunday school curriculum: how to choose one your leaders can actually teach
A practical checklist for choosing Sunday school curriculum for churches with multiple classes, leaders, and age groups.
Ashton Wagner·
Topics for youth group that lead to honest conversation
Youth group topic ideas organized around Scripture, real student questions, and the kind of conversations leaders can actually lead.
Ashton Wagner·
Things to do for church youth group when you want more than another game night
Activity ideas for church youth group that build relationships, serve the church, and give leaders a better picture of who is connected.
Ashton Wagner·
Youth group games that help students connect before the lesson
A practical list of youth group games and how to choose the right one for the room, the lesson, and the students you serve.
Ashton Wagner·
Teen Bible study lessons that do not feel like school
How to write teen Bible study lessons that are grounded in Scripture, easy for leaders to use, and honest about teenage life.
Ashton Wagner·
Free Bible study lessons with questions and answers: a better format for groups
A practical format for free Bible study lessons with questions and answers that still leaves room for real conversation.
Ashton Wagner·
Free Bible study guide: how to make one your group will use
A simple structure for creating a free Bible study guide that helps group leaders prepare and keeps discussion focused.
Ashton Wagner·
Bible study app buyer guide for church leaders
How to choose a Bible study app for group leaders, youth ministry, and church-wide discipleship without adding more admin work.
Ashton Wagner·
Bible study tools for church groups that actually help people show up
A practical way to choose Bible study tools for mid-sized churches, small groups, and leaders who need people to keep showing up.
Ashton Wagner·
How to Track Attendance for Church Groups Without Turning It Into Admin Work
A practical guide for small-group leaders who want a simple way to track attendance, spot when someone is drifting, and follow up with care.
Ashton Wagner·