ROCK Cast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 173: Do the Hard Things First May 13, 2024

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In the first of two podcast episodes featuring answers to community questions, join Emily Forman, Jon Edmiston and Nick Airdo for insights into the progress with Obsidian, Rock Metrics and underused feature - Connection Statuses. Learn more about NextGen check-in and this year's upcoming Rock conference.

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Episode 172: Navigating Church Management with Insight and Innovation Apr 15, 2024

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Discover the latest insights and innovations in church management with the Rockcast podcast! Join Emily Forman, Jon Edmiston, and Nick Airdo as they discuss topics like utilizing ERA to track attendance and engagement, leveraging streaks for predictive analytics, and optimizing age brackets for targeted outreach. Stay ahead of the curve in church administration and leadership.

Show Notes:

Version Releases: https://www.rockrms.com/releasenotes

Rock Best Practices:

ERA Documentation: https://community.rockrms.com/documentation/search/?Q=ERA
Streaks Documentation: https://community.rockrms.com/documentation/search?Q=Streaks+&bookCategory=

RX24 Information:

RX Registration - https://rx.rockrms.com/
Hotel link- https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1694551025506&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Rock Classes: https://community.rockrms.com/classes

Rock Sponsors

We are thankful for our Rock Sponsors and their support of the Rock Community. Visit their websites through the link above to learn how they can help your ministry and confirm that those you work with are as invested in the success of Rock as you are!

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Episode 171: Special Edition with TJ Peera Mar 25, 2024

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On Rockcast today, Tj Peera, Director of Data Insights at Fairhaven Church, shares his journey from healthcare to church tech. We discuss aligning volunteer leaders with a shared vision, leveraging data for spiritual health outcomes, and creating a unified experience for all. Tune in for insights on church innovation!

Show Notes

TJ's Home Church: Fairhaven Church: https://fairhaven.church/

RX Conference Registration: RX Registration: https://rx.rockrms.com/

RX Content Subscription: https://community.rockrms.com/subscriptions/rx23

TJ’s RX23 Session: https://community.rockrms.com/subscriptions/rx23/leader-platform

Rocket Chat: https://community.rockrms.com/chat

Rock Partners

We are thankful for our Rock Partners and their support of the Rock Community. Visit their websites through the link above to learn how they can help your ministry and confirm that those you work with are as invested in the success of Rock as you are!

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Episode 170: RockTech: Next Gen Insights Mar 18, 2024

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Tune in to this week's RockCast with Jon Edmiston, Emily Forman, and Nick Airdo as they dive into the Next Generation of Rock and Obsidian, exploring front and back-end changes, block completion rates, rollout updates, and the impact on plugins. Get your questions answered!

Show Notes:

Details about Rock's newest version releases here: https://www.rockrms.com/releasenote

Specialized Rock Classes

SQL for Rock Class: https://www.rockrms.com/sql
Virtual Master Class: https://www.rockrms.com/masterclass

RX24 Conference Information

RX Registration: https://rx.rockrms.com/
Group Discounts: https://admin.sparkdevnetwork.org/page/3068
RX Hotel Information: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1694551025506&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Rock Sponsors

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Episode 169: Special Edition- Scott Solimine Feb 26, 2024

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Today on Rockcast discover the tech journey of Scott Solimine from Nesconset Community Church, a small church thriving on Rock. Scott's advice: tackle Rock one bite at a time. Learn how he leverages technology to solve problems and what features matter most to them. Tune in for insights on small church innovation!

Show Notes

Rock Community Recipes: https://community.rockrms.com/recipes

Rock U Videos: https://community.rockrms.com/rocku

Recipes: https://community.rockrms.com/recipes

Early Access Grants: https://www.rockrms.com/grant-application

Version Information: https://www.rockrms.com/releasenotes

Rock Partners

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Episode 168: Rocking Security: Navigating New Features and Email Safeguards Feb 12, 2024

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In this episode of RockCast, the core team discusses the latest upcoming Rock features, community updates and email protection strategies for optimal delivery. They address challenges like bot attacks and the intricacies of Mailgun integration, emphasizing the importance of meticulous logging and trend analysis for effective threat combat.

Show Notes

Details about Rockʼs newest version releases here: https://www.rockrms.com/releasenotes

Learn about Googleʼs new bulk sender requirements

Rock Partners with CDN Options

https://www.triumph.tech/cdn

RX Conference Information

Sign up for our annual conference: https://rx.rockrms.com/
RX hotel information: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1694551025506&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Specialized Rock Classes

Check-In for Rock Class: https://www.rockrms.com/check-in
Rock Finance Class: https://www.rockrms.com/rock-finance

Follow Jonʼs Twitter/X account for best practice information: https://x.com/jonedmiston?s=20

Rock Sponsors

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Episode 167: Beyond Limits: Rockcast on 2024's Reach Jan 15, 2024

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Listen to this episode as Rock's core team unveils exciting projects – from new versions to the integration survey and everything in between. Explore how the word "Reach" will shape our 2024 journey. Join us in the ascent; it's time to Reach Up.

Show Notes

Keep up to date on New Versions here: https://www.rockrms.com/releasenotes

Integrated Survey Results: https://www.rockrms.com/services-survey

Rock Radar- https://www.rockrms.com/rock-radar

You can join the collaboration: https://community.rockrms.com/ideas-changes

Collaborating with Dwell Community Church: https://community.rockrms.com/connect/dwell-community-church-collaborates-to-enhance-power-bi-report-viewer-block

Finance Class: https://www.rockrms.com/rock-finance

Update your Rock Commitment: https://community.rockrms.com/organizations

Rock Partners

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Episode 166: Wrapping Up 2023 Dec 18, 2023

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Don't miss the Rock Cast 2023 wrap up! Join the core team as they explore this year's updates and offer a sneak peek into 2024's next-gen Check-in. Discover the power of generosity in time, words and talents. Tune in for insights that make a difference!

Show Notes:

The Biblecast with Pastor Jimmy - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-biblecast-with-jimmy-witcher/id1558193888

RX24 - https://rx.rockrms.com/

RX Hotel- https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1694551025506&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Rock Classes- https://community.rockrms.com/classes

Year End Donations- https://www.rockrms.com/Rock/Invest

Chip Challenge: https://community.rockrms.com/chip-challenge

Rock Sponsors

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Episode 165: Special Edition with Bayne Hulburt Dec 11, 2023

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Join us for a special edition of Rockcast with Bayne Hulburt from RiverPointe Church. Explore Bayne's journey, discover how their church leverages data measurement for ministry, and learn the pivotal role of Rock's ERA tool in efficiently "closing the back door."

Show Notes:

River Pointe Church- riverpointe.org

Bayne’s Sessions at RX23 and RX22

From Numbers to Nudges: Transforming your Data into Actionable Data https://community.rockrms.com/subscriptions/rx23/from-java-to-jesus-how-wi-fi-presence-tracking-measures-coffee-house-to-chu
Migrating Your Giving to a New Platform: https://community.rockrms.com/subscriptions/rx2022/migrating-your-giving-to-a-new-platform

ERA in Rock: https://community.rockrms.com/Rock/BookContent/5#person&familyanalytics

Wi-Fi Presence https://community.rockrms.com/Rock/BookContent/36#welcome

Rock Sponsors

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Episode 164 : Mastering Best Practices: Navigating Core Block Cloning Nov 27, 2023

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Join the core team as they talk through the challenges of cloning core blocks in our new Best Practices series. Discover the latest updates and catch insights from the CITN conference in this tech-packed episode.

Show Notes:

Version Releases: https://www.rockrms.com/releasenotes

Best Practices Series: https://community.rockrms.com/connect/cloning-blocks-best-practices-series

RX24 Tickets: https://rx.rockrms.com/