This is a maintenance update that fixes several errors reported by users. This includes fixing a problem with deleting contribution entries, and sorting on the contributions screen. Also, some users have reported issues that may be related to a corrupted program database. This update is designed to detect and repair several known corruption issues. Please continue to report any problems or errors, and be sure to check for new updates regularly.

A new program update has been posted for ChurchTrac 8 that should fix problems with reporting errors. It should also correct a few errors reported by users.

If you encounter error 720 during a data synchronization, please install the latest update for ChurchTrac 2010 or ChurchTrac 8 (2011 version). The update should fix the error, which was caused by a change on the server. If you continue to see error 720 after installing this update, please let us know. The easiest way to check for program updates is to click on “Check for Program Updates” in ChurchTrac.

Sometimes it is necessary for your church software to have more than one data file. For example, if there are two congregations that you oversee, or if you work in the office at one church but attend another church. ChurchTrac allows you to use multiple data files–one for each congregation–and to switch between them easily.

First, close ChurchTrac and rename your existing data file to something like ctdata_church1 (your data file can usually be found in your My Documents\ChurchTrac folder). Now start ChurchTrac 8. Immediately, the program will tell you that it cannot find the data file (after all, you did just rename it). ChurchTrac 8 will offer the option to create a new data file or to browse for an existing file. Choose the option to create a new data file. (Note: Previous versions of ChurchTrac won’t have the option for creating a new data file automatically).

At this point you have two data files in your My Documents\ChurchTrac folder (you might want to go back later and rename the second data file to ctdata_church2). To switch back and forth between your data files, click on the Utilities button, then click Data File under Program Settings. This window has a button that you can click to browse for the data file you want to use. Select a different data file, and ChurchTrac will quickly connect to it.

We don’t recommend that you use this feature to split up the people in one congregation between multiple data files. For one, that would be a violation of the license agreement. Secondly, you’ll never be able to merge the two data files into one data file. And finally, the reports you generate will not be able to include data from the other file, and vice versa. So it is best to only use this for keeping up with multiple congregations that won’t need to be merged in the future.

A new ChurchTrac 8 update has been posted. This is a maintenance update to fix a few errors reported by users. On some computers, it may give a slight performance boost as well. To see if you have the latest update installed, click on “Check for Program Updates” on your toolbar when starting ChurchTrac 8.

A new program update is available for ChurchTrac 8. This update fixes a problem with check printing, and corrects several other issues reported by users. You can always check to see if you have the latest update installed by clicking on “Check for Program Updates” under the Welcome button in ChurchTrac 8.

ChurchTrac 8 is now available! This new version adds many exciting features. Read more about it here.

Even more new features are planned for ChurchTrac 8. These new features will be added frequently, so be sure to install program updates on a regular basis. Your ChurchTrac 8 unlock code includes ongoing access to these new features–at no extra charge!

Our website has also been updated. Take a look!

You’ve come to rely on ChurchTrac for your church software needs–And now, the new version of ChurchTrac is almost ready! If you’re interested in trying it out, send us a support request and let us know. As soon as it is ready, we’ll send you a download link.

A new ChurchTrac 2010 program update was made available today. It should fix error 3044 that was reported by several Windows XP users.

ChurchTrac remains one of the most powerful and cost effective church software database applications available. Even so, we’d still like your input and feedback on how we can make it even better! Work has already begun on the next version of ChurchTrac, which is scheduled to be released late summer or early fall. We welcome your comments and suggestions on what you’d like to see in the next major release. Here’s a preview of what’s planned for the new version:

• A newly redesigned and easier-to-use interface with user-selectable themes
• A new database engine for increased performance and better compatibility with today’s modern processors and operating systems
• Built-in access to web-based content, including the online user guide and knowledgebase
• An updated and more powerful Calendar and scheduling screen
• Plus dozens of other tweaks and updates!

Thanks for helping to make ChurchTrac the best ministry software available! Send us a note with your thoughts and ideas–We look forward to hearing from you.