Steve Hewitt, Editor-in-Chief of Christian Computing, Christian Video and American Church Magazines, joins us for our annual What’s Hot podcast. Find out why Steve looks so different this year. Learn what VIC stands for and why it will change everything you know about technology. Discover what Calico is doing to make the lives of older Americans easier and why today’s seniors will be the last generation that becomes too old to drive. Listen as Steve forecasts a massive communications breakdown in the next couple of years. One of this year's predictions has already come true. See which one. Find out what a small town church is doing to grow and attract new members, and make sure you watch the end of the video to hear Steve’s yearly rant.

Were you able to attend International Shelby Conference this year in St. Louis, MO? Take a moment and enjoy some of the highlights of this incredible experience. Watch the exciting Mandisa video that kicked off the event. Listen to an abbreviated version of Anne Marie Miller’s keynote address. Join the attendees for an awesome time of worship and praise led by Big Daddy Weave. Take a peek into the Arena.Core conference which was a part of ISC for the first time this year. Hear what the attendees had to say, and then make sure you watch the end of the video to discover who will be the keynote speaker for ISC 2015 in San Antonio, TX next year!

Nick Nicholaou is the President and Founder of longtime Shelby partner Ministry Business Services. We ran into Nick at ISC 2014 in St. Louis, MO. In this brief interview Nick shares what event inspired he and his wife to start the company, what MBS does and how they integrate with Shelby Software, why the cloud is a definite game changer, what his particular area of expertise is, and how MBS can save you time, money and resources. Nick also reports on how Shelby did in his very popular annual review of church software management providers. Make sure you watch the end of the video to learn how to contact Nick and discover more about Ministry Business Services!

Arena Standard is Shelby Systems’ exciting new line of cutting-edge software designed with your budget in mind! In this brief video interview, Director of Business Development, Mark White, explains what this new software suite can do and what type of ministry would find it most valuable. Shelby Sales Manager, Alfred Johnson, reveals why Arena Standard is such an incredible value and gives us the support and training options. Finally Arena Project Manager, Kyle Barker, describes the hardware and staff requirements. Make sure you watch the end of the video to learn more about the features and benefits of Arena Standard!

Big Daddy Weave will be performing a live concert on June 5th at ISC 2014 in St. Louis, MO! Lead singer Mike Weaver joins us today to tell us what to expect during worship and praise time at the conference this summer. In this brief interview, discover the origin of their band name, how they met, their biggest musical influences, what it was like touring with Mark Schultz, why their new album has been so successful (three #1 hits), and don’t miss the poignant story behind the writing of the hit song Redeemed. Make sure you watch the end of the video for a mini-concert of Big Daddy Weave songs guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and get you excited about the conference.

Best-selling author and popular blogger Anne Marie Miller will be the Keynote Speaker for ISC 2014 in St. Louis, MO! She joins us today for an interview at our Memphis headquarters to give us a preview of the information she wants to share with Shelby conference attendees this summer. Watch and learn how Anne Marie’s family life led to her ministry work today, why spiritual leadership is so stressful and what you can do about it, what hot topic got a huge reaction on her blog, what types of issues she addresses in her books, and discover what her keynote address and breakout sessions will cover. Make sure you watch the end of the video for a special offer on Anne Marie’s brand new e-book and audio-book combo, Beating Burnout, that will help to prepare your heart for this conference.

International Shelby Conference 2014 is coming up soon! Events Manager Karen Bishop joins us today to tell us all about it. Learn why Karen chose Big Daddy Weave to lead us in praise and worship this year. Get to know our keynote speaker, Anne Marie Miller, and find out what special message she has for conference attendees. Discover some of the highlights for ISC 2014 - over 200 breakouts, one-on-one meetings, New Shelby Financials Demos and Q&A’s, continuing education, meeting old and new friends, and fun things to see and do in St. Louis. Take advantage of the Early Bird Rate and save $100! Make sure you watch the end of the video to see a preview of Anne Marie Miller and Big Daddy Weave.

Happy New Year and welcome to 2014! Today we will be talking with a number of Shelby team members about what we are doing to help make this year-end a little easier for you and your ministry, and then we will take a quick look at some of the exciting new applications coming in the near future. Learn about Saturday support, the new year-end service pack, and the new payroll e-file option. Discover which new modules will be available for Shelby Financials Online in 2014. Take advantage of the 30% savings on SFO through the end of March. Meet Janea Hancox, Shelby’s Third Party Coordinator, and find out what she can do to help make your Shelby software even more efficient and effective. Make sure you watch the end of the video for some encouraging words from Shelby’s President and CEO, Frank Canady.

Shelby Cares is more than just a slogan at Shelby Systems! With Christmas coming up, we decided to take a group of Shelby volunteers over to JIFF (Juvenile Intervention and Faith Based Follow Up) to see if there was something we could do for their ministry. It turned out to be a great day, and you will see what was accomplished and the friends that were made during this brief video presentation. In addition you will have the opportunity to meet the four members of the Shelby Cares committee and discover what inspired this project, which ministries are being assisted locally, the biggest impact of the effort to date, and finally you will learn what Shelby’s fund raising efforts will go toward this year. Make sure you watch the end of the video for some volunteer encouragement and a Christmas wish.

The Headquarters Conference was Shelby’s third major event for 2013! Take a quick peek into the pre-conference Shelby Financials Online demo. Meet all of the facilitators and pick up a few tips and tricks from some of this year’s most popular sessions. See the latest additions to Arena software for headquarters customers. Do a little Walking in Memphis over to the Clark Tower and join us as we travel up to the 33rd floor for dinner at The Tower Center and enjoy the view. Notice the individual attention that HQ customers receive during Conversations with Sales and One-on-One time. Make sure you watch the end of the video to hear the rave reviews for HQ Conference 2013!