In The Bulletin

In The Bulletin is a leading digital church bulletin software that empowers churches to transform their traditional paper bulletins into dynamic, interactive online experiences. Born from the observation that churches were spending significant time and resources on paper bulletins that often went unused, In The Bulletin provides a modern, efficient solution. It enables ministries to effortlessly create beautiful, mobile-friendly bulletins that engage their congregation on smartphones, tablets, and desktops. The platform focuses on simplicity, allowing even non-technical staff to design, customize, and share content quickly, fostering stronger connections and more effective communication within the church community.

How to use In The Bulletin

Using In The Bulletin is designed to be straightforward and intuitive. First, users create an account and set up their organization profile. Next, they can start a new bulletin from their dashboard and add various content cards using a simple drag-and-drop editor. These cards can include announcements, events, giving options, and sermon notes. Before making the bulletin live, users can preview it to ensure it looks perfect. Once satisfied, the bulletin can be published and easily shared with the congregation via a generated QR code, a direct link, or by embedding a button on the church's website. For enhanced physical interaction, NFC Tap Tags can also be utilized.

Core Features of In The Bulletin

• Digital Bulletin Creation: Easily create and host interactive, mobile-friendly online bulletins.
• Drag-and-Drop Editor: Intuitive interface for adding, arranging, and customizing content without technical skills.
• Customizable Content Cards: Includes Event Cards, Connect Cards (with CSV export for Pro), Giving Cards, Announcement Cards, Sermon Notes Cards (fill-in-the-blank for Pro), Order of Service Cards, and Video/Media Cards.
• Multiple Sharing Options: Generate QR codes, direct links, embed buttons for websites, and support for NFC Tap Tags.
• Mobile Responsiveness: Bulletins automatically adapt and look great on any device (smartphones, tablets, desktops).
• Brand Customization (Pro): Add your logo, customize themes, colors, and use your own domain name for a seamless church brand experience.
• Visitor and Usage Analytics (Pro): Gain insights into bulletin views, clicks, and form submissions to optimize communication strategies.
• Team Account (Pro): Unlimited users can collaborate on bulletin creation and management.
• Multi-Site Management (Pro Multi-Site): Manage unlimited organizations and bulletins, with separate team access for multiple campuses or ministries.
• Email Notifications: Receive alerts for Connect form submissions, team invitations, bulletin publishing, and weekly analytics summaries.
• Integration with Giving Platforms: Direct links to existing online giving platforms like Tithely, Planning Center, Givlify, or Genesis.

Use Cases for In The Bulletin

In The Bulletin is ideal for any church looking to modernize its communication and engagement strategies. It serves as an essential tool for:

• Weekly Worship Services: Providing dynamic announcements, order of service, and interactive sermon notes.
• Visitor Engagement: Collecting new visitor information, prayer requests, and feedback through customizable Connect Cards.
• Event Promotion: Showcasing upcoming camps, conferences, retreats, VBS, and other church activities with registration links.
• Online Giving Facilitation: Making it easy for congregants to give online through integrated donation buttons.
• Multi-Campus Churches: Managing separate, branded bulletins for each campus or location.
• Ministry-Specific Communications: Creating dedicated bulletins for youth groups, women's ministries, men's groups, or special events.
• Bridging Digital and Physical: Enhancing traditional printed bulletins by adding QR codes for instant digital access.
• Engaging Online Audiences: Ensuring online attendees have access to all church information and interactive elements.

Advantages of In The Bulletin

Churches adopting In The Bulletin benefit from numerous advantages, including:

• Significant Cost Savings: Eliminating printing costs, saving churches over $2,000 annually compared to paper bulletins.
• Time Efficiency: Reducing administrative hours spent on bulletin preparation by over 4 hours weekly.
• Increased Engagement: Interactive elements, clickable links, and easy sign-up opportunities boost participation in church activities.
• Wider Reach: Reaching more members, including those attending online, on their preferred mobile devices.
• Ease of Use: A user-friendly drag-and-drop editor requires no technical expertise, making it accessible for all staff.
• Professional Appearance: Create beautiful, mobile-friendly bulletins that reflect the church's branding.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Analytics provide valuable insights into congregation interaction, helping refine communication strategies.
• Environmental Friendliness: A sustainable alternative to paper bulletins.

Pricing and Plans

In The Bulletin offers simple, transparent pricing with a free tier and scalable paid plans:

• Free Plan: Perfect for getting started, it's free forever and includes one hosted bulletin, Announcement, Event, Giving, and Order of Service Cards, 100MB image storage, QR code generator, website buttons, one user, and email support.
• Pro Plan: Priced at $19.99/month (monthly billing) or $16.66/month (yearly billing, $199.99/year). A lifetime plan is available for a one-time payment of $399. This plan includes everything in Free, plus saving multiple bulletin drafts, unlimited storage, visitor and usage analytics, custom branding, custom domain name, team account (unlimited users), fill-in-the-blank sermon notes, connect card forms (with CSV export), Pro Perks (partner discounts), and priority email support. It's ideal for most churches needing just one bulletin.
• Pro Multi-Site Plan: Priced at $24.99/month (monthly billing) or $20.83/month (yearly billing, $249.99/year). This plan includes everything in Pro, plus unlimited organizations and bulletins, and separate team access per organization. It's designed for multi-campus churches or ministries requiring separate bulletins.

No credit card is required to start with the free plan, and subscriptions can be canceled anytime.