We can help you measure your momentum.

Deeply understand your members and guest to improve engagement with data AND discernment.

You know your growing church needs to understand member engagement,…

…have an accurate and simple data collection process, keep things up to date, AND have the ability to report on and use key metrics quickly. All without unwieldy complexities or a substantial investment.

But where do you start? Are you on the right path with your current efforts? How do you know what data points are relevant, accurate and current?

Enter The 153 Effect and our approach to data -  Smart Data. When we work together, you gain:

  • A team of church data experts* who are eager and able to understand your current data situation 

  • Whether you have a church management system full of records or are just getting started in the data collection process, we help you connect your data to what matters most 

  • Easy-to-understand dashboards with automatic updates and the ability to expand your metrics as your church grows

  • Thorough instructions and accompaniment to help your team use dashboards to support decision-making and get curious about the impact of their work

*Yes, there’s a difference between a data expert and a church data expert. We’ll explain in our first meeting. 

The 153 Effect - Smart Data services equip you to make informed decisions, understand your momentum,  get curious, AND discern where Jesus is leading you to grow your church.

Schedule a time today to talk to our Compassionate Guides about your goals and challenges with meaningful data. Together, we’re fuel for a growing church.  

  • The 153 Effect Summary Dashboard allows you to see the big picture.

  • Giving data shown on a mobile phone

    Quickly access giving data and performance with mobile dashboards.

  • Attendance on your mind? Access mobile dashboards to see how things are going.

  • Dashboards showing your attendance performance when you need them.

  • Giving data, visualized. Helping you plan for what's next.

Data Collection

We'll setup a simple data collection process and train your team and volunteers on how to enter and manage the key data. No technical skills needed. 

Reporting and Dashboards

We'll create insightful dashboards and key reports so you can visualize your data with the click of a button. 

Automated Processes and Expert Support

We'll put the system in place to automatically update and generate reports that securely stores your data. 

How it works

Step 1: We start by saying hello!

We'll meet with you to see where you are today and what your goals are. We'll ask questions about your current state with data collection and analysis. 

Our tools are all web-based and simple to use. We'll make sure everything is set up for you to get started. Once it is, we'll train your team to begin collecting data right away. No technical knowledge required. 

Step 2: Systems Setup and Training

As soon as data is entered, our system will automatically update your reports and dashboards. No guesswork or staff hours. Just your data visualized and ready for discussion. 

Step 3: Collect, Update, and Analyze

Support

Our team of data experts are ready to help. Our goal is to teach you to fish, but we know there will be questions. Just ask! We also include monthly check-ins. As you grow, we'll be there making sure your data systems grow with you. 

Philippians 1:9-10 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

Thessalonians 5:21 But test everything; hold fast what is good.

Proverbs 18:15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.