activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 2
- Developing and maintaining Rock RMS church management system Open-Source Church Management Software DevelopmentDevelops and maintains Rock RMS, an open-source church management system, to support data and relationship management for churches, utilizing C#/ASP.Net developers for its Microsoft .Net stack.
- Development and maintenance of Rock RMS Open-Source Church Management Software DevelopmentDevelops and maintains Rock RMS, an open-source church management system, to support data and relationship management for churches. The system is built on the Microsoft .NET stack using C#/ASP.NET.
capacity building · 8
- Development of Rock RMS Church Management System Open-Source Church Management Software DevelopmentDevelops Rock RMS, an open-source church management system designed to help churches manage data and relationships.
- Development of Rock RMS Church Management System Open-Source Church Management Software DevelopmentDevelops Rock RMS, an open-source church management system designed to assist churches with data and relationship management.
- Implementation Support for Church Technology Open-Source Church Management Software DevelopmentSeeks technical solutions providers to assist church ministries with the implementation and customization of technology solutions.
- Providing support and customization for Rock RMS Open-Source Church Management Software DevelopmentProvides sponsorship, support, and customization services for the Rock RMS church management system, including UI/UX design and technical solutions for church ministries.
- Technical Solutions Implementation for Churches Open-Source Church Management Software DevelopmentSeeks technical solutions providers to support the implementation and customization of technology specifically for church ministries.
- Technical Support and Sponsorship for Rock RMS Open-Source Church Management Software DevelopmentProvides sponsorship and ongoing support for the Rock RMS church management system, including seeking developers (C#/ASP.Net) and web designers to contribute to its development and UI/UX.
- Technical Support and Sponsorship for Rock RMS Open-Source Church Management Software DevelopmentProvides ongoing sponsorship and support for the Rock RMS church management system, including seeking C#/ASP.Net developers for its development and web designers for UI/UX.
- Technical talent recruitment for software development and church technology implementation Open-Source Church Management Software DevelopmentSeeks skilled professionals including web designers, C#/ASP.NET developers, and technical solutions providers to support the development, UI/UX design, and implementation of Rock RMS and related websites for churches.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Community-first and design-driven development community_first_developmentSPARK DEVELOPMENT NETWORK INC prioritizes building and investing in a community of churches alongside product development, focusing on creating simple, well-designed solutions for complex ministry challenges. This approach is modeled after the early church to ensure accessibility and support for small ministries.
- Community-first and ministry-centric development community_first_developmentSPARK DEVELOPMENT NETWORK INC prioritizes building and investing in a community of churches alongside product development. Their organizational structure is modeled after the early church to ensure accessibility and support for small ministries, focusing on creating simple, well-designed solutions for complex ministry challenges and providing technical implementation and customization support.
- Community-first and ministry-specific innovation community_first_developmentSPARK DEVELOPMENT NETWORK INC prioritizes building and investing in a community of churches alongside product development, focusing on creating simple, well-designed solutions and advancing innovation tailored to ministry contexts.
- Community-first development approach community_first_developmentPrioritizes building and investing in a community of churches as an integral part of the product development process, ensuring relevance and shared ownership.
- Community-supported and donation-based sustainability community_supported_sustainability_modelThe organization operates on a self-sustaining funding model, relying on donations from user ministries, partnership programs, conferences, and training events. This allows them to provide free access to church management technology with a suggested donation model scaled to ministry size, ensuring affordability and accessibility for small and growing churches.
- Community-supported and donation-based sustainability community_supported_sustainability_modelThe organization operates on a self-sustaining funding model, providing free access to church management technology with a suggested donation scaled to ministry size. This model, supported by donations from user ministries, partnerships, conferences, and training, ensures affordability and accessibility for small and growing churches.
- Community-supported and donation-based sustainability community_supported_sustainability_modelThe organization operates on a self-sustaining funding model, offering free access to church management technology with a suggested donation scaled to ministry size, supported by user ministries, partnerships, conferences, and training events.
- Community-supported sustainability model community-supported sustainability modelOperates on a self-sustaining funding model fueled by donations from user ministries, partnerships, conferences, training events, and limited paid projects to maintain independence and mission alignment.
- Design-driven simplicity in ministry technology design_driven_simplicityFocuses on creating simple, well-designed technology solutions that address complex ministry challenges without unnecessary complexity.
- Donation-based scalable access model donation-based technology accessProvides free access to church management technology through a suggested donation model scaled to ministry size, ensuring affordability and inclusivity for small and growing churches.
- Early church-inspired organizational model early_church_modelModels organizational structure and operations after the early church to emphasize accessibility, equity, and support for small and emerging ministries.
- Ministry-specific technological innovation ministry_specific_innovationAdvances innovation by developing new technologies and insights specifically tailored to the unique contexts and needs of faith-based ministries.
- Open-source church technology development open-source software developmentDevelops open-source software solutions for churches to ensure free access, adaptability, and community-driven improvement of church management tools, leveraging modern technology and design.
- Open-source technology development for churches open_source_church_techSPARK DEVELOPMENT NETWORK INC builds open-source software and technology solutions specifically for churches, allowing them to freely use, adapt, and extend church management tools. This approach combines modern design with current technology to address ministry-specific needs.
- Open-source technology development for churches open_source_church_techSPARK DEVELOPMENT NETWORK INC builds open-source software and technology solutions specifically for churches, allowing them to freely use, adapt, and extend church management tools, combining modern design with current technology.
- Technology-enabled implementation support technology-enabled ministry supportOffers technical implementation and customization support to churches as a core part of its ministry impact model, ensuring effective adoption of tools.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Developer Engagement
Recruitment and collaboration with web designers, C#/ASP.NET developers, and technical solutions providers to build and enhance Rock RMS
Rock Community Support
Community-driven support through chat, alpha/beta testing, and user contributions to improve Rock RMS
Rock RMS
Open-source church management system (ChMS) for data and relationship management, built on C#/ASP.NET, used by churches worldwide
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Christ’s Church of the Valley Partner — Former employer and professional affiliation of board members Jon Edmiston and Emily Forman, with shared history in developing church technology systems.
- LCBC Church Partner — Current employer of board member Adam Hann, where digital strategy and systems are leveraged to support multi-campus church operations.
- NewPointe Community Church Partner — Former employer of board member Bronson Witting and early adopter/contributor to Rock RMS.
- NewSpring Church Partner — Current employer of board member Michael Mullikin, which has partnered in the development and support of Rock RMS since 2012.
- Rock RMS Network — SPARK DEVELOPMENT NETWORK INC develops and supports Rock RMS, a software platform used by churches.
- Rock RMS Partner — Rock RMS is the primary software collaboration developed and maintained by Spark Development Network.