Practical systems for churches of 20–200
Technology should never replace the personal touch. It should make it happen more often.
FiveSixteen builds simple systems that help your church welcome visitors, remember people, and stay connected — so your leaders spend less time chasing information and more time with people.
Sarah Miller
Sunday, 12:04 PM
Four systems · one goal
No one feels forgotten.
Each system answers a question your church already asks every week. Explore any of them — they demonstrate themselves.
How do we help every person feel remembered?
Welcome sent · 12:04 PM
visitor card → warm text, same day
Visitors welcomed in minutes. Birthdays noticed. Prayer requests that become conversations.
See it working →How do we help people find their place?
Next step: Young Families class
from their own interests — 3 streets away
From first visit to belonging — every step an invitation someone chose to send.
See it working →What if the bulletin were your communication hub?
Lunch moved to 12:30
one change · updated everywhere
Print becomes the doorway; digital becomes the destination. Sunday stops being stressful.
See it working →Who needs our attention today?
3 people could use you today
names first — numbers second
The right information quietly finds your leaders — so shepherds see the flock clearly.
See it working →Just have a conversation
Ask it like you'd ask an experienced church secretary.
No menus to learn. No software to master. Your whole team — including the volunteers — can simply ask.
- “Who visited Sunday?” · “Send everyone a welcome text.”
- “Create next Sunday's bulletin.” · “Move the lunch to 12:30.”
- “Who should I call today?”
Your church assistant
try a question
Communication creates relationships.
Relationships create belonging.
Belonging creates opportunities for discipleship.
Built intentionally for congregations of 20–200 — few staff, many volunteers, limited budgets, plentiful harvest.
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