Epistle vs Planning Center Links

Epistle is used by thousands of missionaries to stay connected and funded. It has never been easier to share ministry updates with photos and video. No more hassle with email templates, scheduling, etc. Epistle sends your updates to ministry partners, automatically, using our world-class email platform and gives them the opportunity to respond with likes, prayers and comments. Both missionaries and ministry partners love Epistle: "The greatest thing I could do for my ministry partners." "HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Do the two week trial." Supporter: "I feel confident I'm investing well." With paid Epistle subscription you can manage your Epistle site, send updates, and connect with ministry partners. Ministry partners can access Epistle sites to read and respond to your updates without payment. Terms of Use: https://www.epistle.org/terms-of-use/

Planning Center Links is the ultimate NFC and QR code solution for churches using Planning Center Online. Transform any NFC tag or QR code into a powerful connection point for your congregation, visitors, and community. Connect directly with your Planning Center account. Create instant links to Church Center, check-ins, giving portals, event registrations, groups, calendars, and forms - all synchronized with your existing Planning Center setup. Key Features: • Redirects - Create and manage short links that point anywhere you need, and update where they go anytime. Share them via NFC tag or QR code — perfect for bulletins, signage, and events • Church Center Links - Generate direct app installation links with your church pre-selected, making it effortless for newcomers to connect • Smart Check-Ins - Create NFC-enabled check-in points for events, services, and volunteer positions. Perfect for lobby kiosks, classroom doors, or event entrances • Instant Giving - Set up donation stations with pre-configured funds and amounts. Place NFC tags at offering boxes or information desks for contactless giving • Event Registration - Browse and link to upcoming events, conferences, and sign-ups. Make registration accessible with a simple tap • Groups Directory - Connect people to small groups, ministries, and communities. Perfect for group fairs and connection events • Digital Forms - Quick access to visitor cards, prayer requests, and contact forms through NFC-enabled connection cards • Calendar Integration - Share event details and schedules instantly. Great for bulletin boards and information centers Advanced NFC Capabilities: • Read and inspect NFC tags to verify content and compatibility • Write URLs directly to NFC tags • Tag security options including read-only protection • NFC tag inspection shows tag model, protection status, and stored content • Support for multiple NFC tag formats including NTAG series Perfect For: • Welcome Centers - Create connection cards that instantly link visitors to your church • Event Check-In - Streamline arrival with tap-to-check-in stations • Giving Stations - Enable contactless donations at strategic locations • Information Desks - Provide instant access to forms, groups, and resources • Classroom Management - Quick check-in for children's ministry • Volunteer Coordination - Easy access to schedules and sign-ups • Bulletin Boards - Make printed materials interactive with NFC tags Transform your church's physical spaces into digital connection points. From lobby displays to connection cards, from offering boxes to event posters - make every interaction count with Planning Center Links.