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It’s been a year of innovation, streamlined processes, and new products. This blog highlights the best of 2025—from groundbreaking tools like Agent 9 and the Rock Mobile Compass App to client-inspired enhancements that made ministry workflows smoother than ever—as we look ahead to another year of building well, serving well, and growing together.

Many churches think they don’t need an app because their website already does everything, but websites and apps play different roles. The website is the front door—great for first impressions and big-picture info—while the app is the kitchen, where daily habits form and everything people need is easily within reach. Together, powered by Rock RMS, they create a seamless digital home that keeps your community connected and engaged.

The History tab can quietly collect years of data until it behaves like a digital filing cabinet jammed with too many records. In this article, we walk through practical steps to lighten the load, prevent timeouts, and keep your Rock experience running smoothly.

A great coach changes the game. See how partnering with 9 Embers as your trusted Rock guide brings strategy, confidence, and steady support so your team can thrive.

If your church newsletter is built from copy-and-paste chaos every week, it might be time for a better process. In this article, we’ll walk through how to structure newsletter content using Content Channels and a simple Lava-powered communication template in Rock. With a little setup, your team can organize content, streamline approvals, and generate consistent newsletters with far less effort.