ROCK Cast

  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 shares insights about anticipating the next platform, using the right tools to move your strategy  forward, and how important it is to remember that the work we do in technology is ultimately in service of ministry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 projects Mark has worked to develop in Rock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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 customer?" Find out more about Chris and listen to the thoughtful and incisive TheoTech podcast at https://www.theotech.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join Jon, Nick and Emily as talk about the release of Rock Mobile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Join Jon, Nick and Emily as they discuss what to expect in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special edition of Rock Cast, the team is joined by Christian Nelson of Traders Point Christian Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jon, Emily and Nick as they discuss the importance of a digital strategy and how to create the best strategy for your organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon & Emily are joined by Rock Star, Charlotte Dean on this special edition of Rock Cast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jon, Emily and Nick as they talk about the importance of scalable projects and getting it right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jon, Emily and Nick as they discuss how digital tools have become the second stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special edition of Rock Cast, Jon and Nick are joined by Spark UI Designer, Jay Nestle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of Rock Cast, Emily and Nick speak with Spark's Community Experience Facilitator, Bree Eason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Rock Cast, Jon, Emily and Nick will take a look at what is coming in v11. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special edition of Rock Cast, the team interviews Documentation Specialist, Cullen McCoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many people have asked questions about RX2020 and we wanted to provide clear answers and updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jon, Emily and Nick as they walk through some upcoming features coming your way and the impact of these new features for life after Coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Rock Cast, Jon and Emily are joined by Spark staff member, Laura Stephenson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"These are historic times. Our grandchildren will ask us how we responded. Do something that makes them proud." -Jon EdmistonIf you missed a moment of the Lead Through It Live Panel, you can still catch this incredible conversation. During this time the Rock community has stepped up in incredible ways, sharing best practices and innovative solutions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition, Jon, Emily and Nick talk through the ways the community has stepped up to support each other and their communities in response to COVID-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jon, Emily and Nick for this latest episode of Rock Cast where they discuss everything from best practices and tools for your Church during the Coronavirus to the architecture series and new Rock updates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jon & Emily as they speak with Adam Rowe & Travis Hall from Red Rocks Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Rock Cast Jon and Emily are joined by the Commish, Nick Airdo, to discuss everything that is upcoming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rock Star, Jim Michael joins Jon & Emily on this episode of RockCast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jon & Emily as they highlight the growth of Rock and the exciting things coming this year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of Rockcast, we'll talk about Mindset. This is an incredible book that is a big part of our culture at Rock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the year comes to an end, Jon and Emily look back over 2019 and share some great Rock updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of Rockcast, we sit down with Marcus Lee, the Web and Mobile Manager here at Spark. Along with describing what a typical day looks like in this dynamic arena, Marcus talks about building out Rock Mobile requirements, his first trip to the Rock Experience Conference, and the fun of hosting family dance parties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this latest episode of Rockcast, we'll take a moment to share some exciting updates and what we are hearing from our beta testers about the upcoming v10. In celebration of the season, we will also share some of the many things we are thankful for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of Rockcast, we talk with Daniel Hazelbaker, a Rock Hall of Fame member and a long-time supporter of the Rock community. We discuss how Daniel tackles learning new technologies, the value of getting involved with Rock, and we'll talk about Daniel's secret ops role in the Rock Mobile project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of Rockcast, we'll introduce the regional community groups, discuss how we want to be responsive to the needs of the community, and include an important public service announcement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition episode of Rockcast recorded at our recent Rock Experience Conference, we talk with Michael Mullikin, Operations Pastor at NewSpring Church. Michael graciously shares his heart for advancing church technology and inspires us to keep dreaming because we really haven't even gotten started yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.