I have been using the Church Membership Directory (CMD) program for more than 20 years, and I find it very helpful. CMD is relatively easy to use and very versatile. The developer is constantly improving the program, and he is very accessible anytime I need help or clarification with certain features. He takes seriously the input and suggestions from users and incorporates them into updated versions.
CMD allows me to keep lots of information about individuals and families. It can track such things as birthdays, anniversaries, attendance, offices and committees, talents, activities, and visits from the pastor. It is helpful for providing statistics and information for denominational reports. Newsletter mailings are a breeze, mail-merges are a snap, and smaller lists for groups within the congregation are easily set up, which can be printed in a variety of formats. It can track interests as they develop a relationship with my church. A separate contributions module is very useful for producing statements of giving, as well as reconciling deposits and bank statements. Security features limit access of sensitive information to authorized users.
It is easy to print church directories with CMD. There are a variety of formats to choose from, as well as flexibility in determining the output form. The program has the capability to store photos of both individuals and families. There is even an option to give congregants a digital copy of the church directory for their home computer. Members can then easily put in updated copies of the information as the church office makes them available.
CMD is reasonably priced, making it affordable even for small parishes. It is flexible and can be adapted to a great many functions.
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