Rock RMS
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Features
36 features across 13 categories
AI(1)
Automated moderation of prayer requests using AI technology
Analytics(4)
Monitor engagement across all channels in one dashboard, track opens, clicks, bounces, delivery rates, identify top-performing messages
Track how individuals engage with content across platforms, measure effectiveness of pages, emails, media, analyze engagement trends by demographic
Host and manage media metadata, track detailed engagement with heat maps showing drop-offs and replays, gain insights into top-performing content
Metrics reports, attendance analytics, giving analytics, and BI-ready data for ministry insights
Automation(1)
Automate complex processes with easy form building and versatile workflow triggers
Communication(5)
Build automated drip campaigns for email, text and push notifications, track conversion goals, review analytics
Design branded emails with personalized messages, send bulk communications to groups or data views, schedule emails, and track open and click-through rates
Send real-time messages to individuals using the Rock mobile app, target by group or data view, personalize and schedule for strategic impact
Send personalized messages to individuals or groups, manage two-way conversations with shared team inbox, automate responses and workflows using keywords and pipelines
Process every incoming text message automatically, launch workflows when people send specific keywords, route messages to the right person or team
Core Operations(2)
Organize people, processes and data with powerful tools built for ministry operations
Individual and family profiles with custom attributes, configurable notes, and personality assessments to know your people
Customization(1)
Create dynamic themes, workflows, reports, and customizations using Lava syntax and logic
Digital Publishing(6)
Create and manage structured content like blogs, devotions, or sermons, organize content into channels and categories, schedule publish and expiration dates
Offer personalized experiences via Rock mobile app, display events, media, and content based on engagement, enable mobile check-in and giving
Tailor content based on individual's profile, group, or engagement, dynamically show relevant events, articles, or calls to action
Create branded, memorable short URLs for promotions and print, track click-throughs and engagement, update destinations without breaking the link
Stream sermons and media to Apple TV and Roku, personalize featured content based on engagement, track viewership metrics
Build fully responsive, ministry-focused websites with drag-and-drop tools, manage content, menus, layouts without code
Engagement(6)
Automate follow-up for first-time guests or ministry interest, assign connection requests to staff or volunteers, track progress from initial contact to full engagement
Flexible registration and payment options with customizable forms, communications, and advanced registration management
Organize individuals by purpose, track attendance and engagement over time, use group requirements, allow individuals to find and join groups via public group finder
Manage large volumes of prayer requests, deliver high-impact prayer experiences with AI-powered moderation and automated self-harm alerts
Create flexible registrations for events, classes, or serving, send automatic confirmations and reminders, allow individual, family or group registrations
Define clear discipleship paths, track individual spiritual milestones, automate communication and tasks as steps are completed
Finance(4)
Track and manage church donations through a commitment system rather than traditional billing
Open and extensible giving options, financial reporting and analytics, check scanning and processing, pledges and benevolence management, giving alerts and generosity insights
Apply for grants to help smaller churches access Rock at no cost
Customize and generate invoices for accounting teams with an online tool
Infrastructure(2)
No servers to manage, no complex setup, Rock on the Cloud with hosting partners handling installation, updates and maintenance
Install Rock on your own server for teams with technical experience
Operations(2)
Flexible check-in options with secure check-in and check-out, smart room assignments, customizable labels and tracking to streamline Sunday mornings
Coordinate serving teams with automated scheduling, allow individuals to accept/decline serving requests, manage conflicts and preferences
Safety(1)
Automated system to alert staff when prayer requests mention self-harm concerns
Training(1)
Deliver on-demand discipleship and training courses, embed videos, quizzes, and downloadable resources, track course progress and completion
Pricing
Donation-Based (Cloud Hosting)
Popular- ✓Cloud hosting included
- ✓No contract or license fees
- ✓All features included
- ✓Donation and hosting fee combined
Self-Hosted
- ✓All features included
- ✓Self-managed installation and maintenance
- ✓For teams with technical experience
- ✓Server costs not included
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Buying Rock RMS saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.
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