Information and Help on the latest Church Windows versions

Using an older version of Church Windows?

You may visit the Church Windows Support Center and select a Category for the specific version (or module) being used.

Version 20

Membership: Church Windows v20 Sneak Preview

Version 20 Vanco Direct Donations Import

A new feature in Version 20 allows the option to connect directly with Vanco to download giving information into Donations.

The Import Donations feature allowing file import into Donations has existed, but this a great, new, time-saving option through our partner, Vanco Payment Solutions.

Current Vanco clients who wish to take advantage of this new feature need to have Vanco set up a web services account for this purpose.

Cumulative Version 20 “What’s New” Document

Version 20 Searchable/Printable Help Documents
(May take a moment to load, then may be downloaded. These Help files are accessible within Church Windows or Payroll by pressing the F1-key.)

Church Windows Help Online
(Access directly anytime at www.churchwindows.com/cwhelp)

View Church Windows Help Online

Church Windows Payroll Help Online
(Access directly anytime at www.churchwindows.com/cwpayhelp)

View Church Windows Payroll Help Online

View Topics and Register for Free Online Webinars

All Support Center Version 20 Documents & Webinars

Version 19

Version 19 “What’s New” Documents

Version 19 Searchable/Printable Help Documents
(May take a moment to load, then may be downloaded)

Features Version 20 Videos/Recorded Webinars

Membership v20: Adding Families

Membership v20: Adding Individuals

Membership v20: Find Grid

Membership v20: Tabs, Options, and Transfer

Membership v20: Customizing Fields

Membership v20: People Leaving & Cleanup

Remember that the built-in Help may be accessed from any Church Windows screen by pressing F1.

Reading Church Windows Financial Statements Recorded Webinar

If you have wondered how to read and understand your church’s financials, this educational opportunity is for you! The presentation will cover four main reports in the Church Windows Accounting program.

  • Balance Sheet
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Fund Activity Report
  • Summary of Cash Activity

Each statement is reviewed and an explanation of how the statements fit together is explained. No experience necessary and it’s free!

This Webinar took place July 12, 2011. The following is the webinar divided into four convenient segments.

Our facilitator is Mary Lou Turnbull, CCA, who offers more than 15 years’ experience working with church councils and financial staffs.