Changes made in Version 8 (released March 2001) - View the complete list

• The reporting system was redesigned, using Crystal Reports for more professional reporting.
• 20 new and improved reports
• New phone number fields: three for each family and five for each personal profile.
• Added e-mail address field. In addition, the e-mail address has been added to several reports.
• Automatically switch to the alternate address for the time period you specify.
• Allows an unlimited number of debits and credits in accounting transactions.
• Popup calendars were added to make entering dates easier.
• Allows multiple pledges for the same contributor.
• Added the ability to record check numbers in Contributions.
• Unlimited notes fields added on both the family and profiles screens.

Changes made in Version 8.5 (released September 2002) - View the complete list

• Send an e-mail message to a group of Personal Profiles and Activities & Skills.
• Prints 1099-MISC forms for Accounts Payable vendors.
• Backup directly to a CD-R/RW drive.
• Internet Mapping for member addresses - Choose from Mapquest or Yahoo! maps.
• Enter Attendance with a standard barcode wand. (Additional hardware is required.)
• Enter contributions using a MICR check reader. (Additional hardware is required.)
• E-mail address is now available on all layouts of the Church Directory.
• Use the new external reindex utility with Windows Scheduler to reindex automatically.
• "Manufacturer" and "Model Number" fields have been added to Equipment Inventory.
• Added customizable background images on the PowerChurch desktop.

Changes made in Version 9 (released September 2004) - View the complete list

• The Fund Accounting module was completely rewritten with the following changes:
• Now holds multiple years of accounting detail
• Change or combine account numbers mid-year
• Tracking for donor restricted funds
• You can now have up to 12 months open at a time

Other improvements

• You can now print information on the memo line of Accounts Payable checks.
• Bulk e-mails now allow file attachments and HTML formatting.
• Send Contribution Statements by e-mail to selected contributors.

Changes made in Version 10 (released November 2006) - View the complete list

• Event Scheduling module. Reserve rooms and equipment, assign tasks, send e-mail notifications and publish calendars.
• PowerChurch Today brings time-sensitive data to your attention at program startup.
• Searchable Membership Contact List
• Quick Tagging screens allow you to easily tag Membership records.
• Print account distributions on Accounts Payable checks
• Customizable Contribution Types. No longer limited to Cash or Check.
• Repeating Contributions allow you to record scheduled giving.
• Quick Tasks menu provides a customizable "shortcut bar".
• Backup to and Restore from a local folder on any drive.

Changes made in Version 10.4 (released November 2007) - View the complete list

• Filtering options on the Locate lists in Family Mailing List and Personal Profiles.
• Adult Y/N field is now automatically updated according to birth date.
• Include account numbers on Balance Sheet and Income & Expense Statement.
• Print and Post selected transactions in Accounts Payable.
• Combine multiple A/P vendors together using Reassign Vendor ID.
• Combine multiple Contribution Funds together using Reassign Fund Number.
• Bulk e-mails now support SSL and TLS security.
• Backup to and Restore from DVD and DVD/CD combo drives.
• Automatic Maintenance Release notifications in the program.
• Added support for tractor-feed printing, even for Windows 2000 and newer users.

Changes made in Version 11 (released December 2009) - View the complete list

• Family Mailing List and Integrated Data Entry screens display Visitations records
• Personal Profiles screen displays Activities, Attendance, Contributions, and Ministry Services records
• Integration with Protect My Ministry to provide background checks for adults in selected activities
• Class Promotions added to easily move people from one activity to the next, such as Sunday School graduation
• Memo (note) field added to Contribution entry
• Designated Contributions tracking added for things like memorials and missionary support
• Repeating invoices added to Accounts Receivable
• Sync Events to Google Calendar
• Integration with PowerChurch Check In, an add-on product

The Payroll module was completely rewritten in this release:

• Time Off tracking
• 941 Deposit Report assistant
• Process Contributions deductions from Payroll checks
• Integration with Vanco Services to provide direct deposit.
• Record printed checks, manual checks, and direct deposit transactions all at once
• Integration with Protect My Ministry to provide employee background checks

Changes made in Version 11.1 (released November 2010) - View the complete list

• Sync e-mail addresses to your Constant Contact account
• Print 941 forms directly from Payroll
• Export PowerChurch Plus database to an Access MDB file

Changes made in Version 11.5 (released November 2011) - View the complete list

• Family Attendance and Contributions summary graph on Family Mailing List and Integrated Data Entry
• Merge Duplicate Profiles utility combines Activities, Attendance, and Contribution information for two Personal Profiles
• Copy family picture to profile and crop to the individual
• Attendance and Contribution graphs added to the Personal Profiles screen
• Move Profile utility now has option to create a new family or move to existing family
• Maintain Activity/Skill Descriptions screen now displays members of the activity, attendance history, and offices served
• Contact History log allows you to view contact history (e-mail, mailing labels, mail merge, phonetree, contribution statements, etc.) on each family and individual
• Redesigned Add Family Assistant adds family and individuals in a much more efficient manner. Also used in Attendance and Contributions.
• Membership Audit Log tracks when information is deleted, moved, or merged
• Olan Mills processes updated to the latest standards and allow importing pictures from disc
• Daily Column Layout added to the Attendance Register Form
• Maintain List of Contribution Funds screen shows monthly totals graph/details
• Select posting month automatically from transaction date in Contributions, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll
• New Budget Entry screen allows you to work with multiple accounts at a time
• The Maintain List of Accounting Funds screen now shows the accounts used in each fund. Also allows you to copy accounts from another fund at any time.
• Reprint a pay stub at any time from Maintain List of Employees in Payroll
• New Salary History report added in Payroll
• Save and recall e-mail templates
• Toggle between visual e-mail editor and HTML code
• Automated backups possible now using Windows Scheduled Tasks
• All built-in reports now properly print special and accented characters
• Picture quality is significantly improved in printed reports like Church Directory

The following changes were made to Canadian Tax Receipts:

• Receipt number now consecutive and unique
• View receipt numbers of previously printed receipts
• "Church" terminology changed to "Charity"