“Rock is a Lego kit, but unlike Lego, we assemble it for you and it comes out of the box ready to use.” – Jon Edmiston
If you’re like many churches, the technical aspects of implementing a new system can feel overwhelming. The idea of transitioning to a new platform, managing data migration, and configuring servers to meet your unique needs may seem like an impossible task.
Fortunately, Rock RMS is designed to provide powerful tools with an out-of-the-box approach with as much customization as you wish.
At RX24, Jon Edmiston explained how Rock meets the diverse needs of churches through its Trailblazer and Essentials Tracks. The Trailblazer Track is ideal for churches that are ready to innovate and push boundaries. However, Jon acknowledged that smaller churches or those with fewer resources often feel hesitant to pursue this option.
“Sometimes the Trailblazer Track can be kind of scary as you’re out there talking with other churches,” Jon shared. “They’re like, ‘Well, I want to innovate, but dang, I don’t have the resources you guys have. I don’t have a programmer.’”
The Essentials Track is a game-changer for churches that may not have the resources for a highly technical implementation upfront, particularly when paired with support from a Rock Partner like Triumph Tech.
“The Essentials Track eliminates the need for a large upfront cost to migrate data and configure all Rock components at once,” explains Josh Emig, a Ministry Analyst at Triumph. “This approach allows for a gradual migration, enabling a ministry-by-ministry focus.”
Josh led Calvary Chapel Chattanooga through this streamlined approach, making the process smooth and cost-effective. Their Essentials implementation featured managed Rock hosting, a fresh start with their data, pre-packed feature configuration and consulting support.
This phased approach gave Calvary Chattanooga the flexibility to prioritize areas of greatest impact, such as finances and kids’ check-in. Ryan Smith, Director of IT and Finance Assistant, highlighted the value of these prepackaged solutions:
“Triumph had packages to help us onboard that were super helpful. They had a finance package to build certain reports and get it working and a kids’ check-in package.”
With Triumph’s support, Calvary Chattanooga also decided to leave their old data behind and begin collecting new, more accurate data when they moved to Rock. Ryan explains, “Starting fresh with Rock gave us clean, tailored data, which saved time and money. The benefits of accurate data outweigh the concerns of leaving old data behind.”
For churches seeking a comprehensive yet hassle-free option for hosting their system, Rock Cloud offers the perfect solution. By combining the powerful tools of Rock with the reliability of Triumph Tech, Rock Cloud takes the burden of managing servers off your plate. The result? A turnkey platform that allowed Calvary Chattanooga to focus on ministry while leaving the technical details to Triumph.
“With Triumph, we had an expectation and a goal and a team to help us get there,” Ryan Smith added.
At Triumph, we’re honored to stand beside our church partners, helping them implement solutions tailored to their unique needs. Whether you’re a small congregation or a large ministry, our goal is to provide an implementation process that saves costs, streamlines workflows, and maximizes your ability to engage with your church community effectively.
Listen to Ryan Smith’s interview about Calvary Chapel Chattanooga’s Essentials Track implementation on the Rock RMS RockCast here.