en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/942729 Comments by jonathancottrell http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment74195440 Jacob, we definitely have the international Church in mind. While we will not be supporting international churches right out of the gate, this is in our plans. If you're interested in talking about how this could be used for the global international church network you're a part of, contact me at jc [at] sochurch [dot] com. Thanks for the comment, Jacob! Sat, 8 May 2010 22:46:58 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment74195440 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73857267 Kit, we are quite familiar with The City. I'll leave your imagination to how it might compare at this juncture and just tell you that our offering will be meeting the needs of many more churches than The City can with their current model. Stay tuned! Fri, 7 May 2010 18:59:21 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73857267 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73856796 Depends on your needs. This could very well replace some church's websites, or complement them. It's built with both use cases in mind. Thanks Trey. Fri, 7 May 2010 18:57:28 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73856796 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73856551 Jake, we won't be getting into the worship music storage and such, as that has very specific implications for the direction of the offering. However, we totally agree about homegroups and their communication. This will definitely work incredibly well for churches with a variety and widespread number of micro-communities within the church, whether those are small groups, classes, ministry teams, or the like. Thanks for the comment! Fri, 7 May 2010 18:56:20 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73856551 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73856011 These are great thoughts and comments, Peter. Thank you. Fri, 7 May 2010 18:54:06 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73856011 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73468969 SoHome--I love it! Thu, 6 May 2010 19:36:41 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73468969 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73430324 SoChurch will definitely be your answer, Clay! Hang in there for just a little while. You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook to stay up-to-date. Thu, 6 May 2010 17:43:25 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73430324 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73430049 Darren, these are valid concerns that will absolutely be addressed. That said, one of our core missions is reducing the number of technologies people are using and centralizing functionality. The product will also have a powerful API that will allow for integrations such as the one you've referenced. We look forward to releasing more information about this as the product nears its release. Thanks for the comment! Thu, 6 May 2010 17:42:27 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73430049 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73411480 Thanks KC! Thu, 6 May 2010 16:44:12 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73411480 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73411199 I am sure I can vouch for Michael in saying that he didn't mean to offend with the comment. He meant simply that SoChurch will be a system that anyone can use, even those who are not as technically inclined as geeks (among whom I count myself). Thu, 6 May 2010 16:43:32 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73411199 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73395093 We couldn't agree with you more, Peter. There is definitely need at the local church level, but we must always remember that we are the Church, Christ's body, worldwide and that is not separated by denomination, geography, or perspective. We very much aim to meet the needs of the Church at large. Thu, 6 May 2010 16:05:06 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73395093 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73373069 Michael, it is truly an honor to have you as an Advisor to the SoChurch team. Alongside your leadership, we look forward to serving the church in new and exciting ways. Thu, 6 May 2010 14:51:51 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73373069 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73372125 As I commented to @Christopher Hooper, we agree with you, Ed. I can promise you that you won't be dissatisfied with the price and we want to build something that fits all church needs--not just the ones with deep pockets. Thu, 6 May 2010 14:48:46 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73372125 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73371713 We appreciate you spreading the word, Vikki! Thu, 6 May 2010 14:47:22 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73371713 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73371619 Hey Karen, that sounds unique and awesome! I was a homeschooler myself. Michael will keep you updated, and you can also follow SoChurch on Twitter (@sochurch) and Facebook for more frequent updates. Thanks! Thu, 6 May 2010 14:47:07 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73371619 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73371231 That's a great question, Andrew. While we won't be offering this to foreign churches right out of the gate, we are building with internationalization in mind and most definitely want to create something that serves the Church worldwide. Thu, 6 May 2010 14:45:53 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73371231 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73370901 That's great Christopher and we agree with you--price is a big sticking point with other offerings available out there. You won't be dissatisfied with SoChurch's price, I can promise you that much right now! Thu, 6 May 2010 14:44:52 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73370901 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73370320 It's coming sooner rather than later, Phillip. More details will be released about its timing. Follow us on Twitter and the blog to stay up to date. We promise we're not trying to hold out and will be getting this into the hands of churches as soon as possible. Thu, 6 May 2010 14:42:52 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/05/sochurch-the-next-generation-of-church-software.html#IDComment73370320 http://www.leadingsmart.com/2010/04/the-right-team-is-everything.html#IDComment68226984 Tina, this is definitely a solution for that. We look forward to seeing the success that GCC will have in implementing the solution. Thanks for the comment! Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:07:04 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/2010/04/the-right-team-is-everything.html#IDComment68226984 http://www.leadingsmart.com/2010/04/the-right-team-is-everything.html#IDComment68226894 Paul, to give you a rough idea... The integrations will be deep and rooted in the very core of the application. It will integrate with Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Vimeo, Scribd, Google Maps, and another half-dozen APIs that we will be releasing details about over time. Regarding price, I can't give specifics yet, but what I can tell you is that for the number of other tools and technologies that SoChurch will replace, we will be saving churches upwards of 80% per month. I hope that gets you excited. If you're interested in more details that we would be happy to share privately, email craig@sochurch.com for a taste. Thanks for your interest and comment, Paul. Hope that gets you more excited. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:06:14 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/2010/04/the-right-team-is-everything.html#IDComment68226894