--- title: Blog | Shepherd's Staff | Features description: Features | At Concordia Technology Solutions, we’re committed to helping our customers easily manage their churches. We’re continually putting out new features, software updates, and training opportunities. --- [![CTS logo](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CTS-Images/CTS_Logo_Gray.png?width=500&height=75&name=CTS_Logo_Gray.png "CTS logo")](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/) [![Resource Center](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/487463/3ced8e96-2cb7-4fb2-a892-3be2d095bead.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/487463/3ced8e96-2cb7-4fb2-a892-3be2d095bead) ![ss-background](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/hs-fs/hubfs/_cts/ss/images/ss-background.jpg?width=3264&name=ss-background.jpg "ss-background") # Product Updates | Shepherd’s Staff Blog [![SS-logo-oneline](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/hs-fs/hubfs/_cts/ss/images/SS-logo-oneline.png?width=2016&name=SS-logo-oneline.png "SS-logo-oneline") ](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff) [![Download Free Trial](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/487463/b6216f23-da3e-42d1-8541-5d50e8ec3c8f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/487463/b6216f23-da3e-42d1-8541-5d50e8ec3c8f) ** ## [How to Track Daycare and School Tuition in Shepherd’s Staff](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2018/05/how-to-track-daycare-and-school-tuition-in-shepherds-staff) By [Buffy Alvarez](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/author/buffy-alvarez) on May 11, 2018 9:31:37 AM [![](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/hubfs/_blogs/shepherds-staff-product-updates/2018/05/How-to-Track-Daycare-and-School-Tuition-in-Shepherd%E2%80%99s-Staff.jpg) ](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2018/05/how-to-track-daycare-and-school-tuition-in-shepherds-staff) With its Accounts Receivable (AR) system, Shepherd’s Staff can help your daycare or school keep track of all the moving parts of tuition. [Continue Reading](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2018/05/how-to-track-daycare-and-school-tuition-in-shepherds-staff) [Shepherd’s Staff](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/shepherds-staff) [Features](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/features) --- ## [Clear Clutter on Your Calendar with the Reminders Tool](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2018/04/clear-clutter-on-your-calendar-with-the-reminders-tool) By [Buffy Alvarez](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/author/buffy-alvarez) on Apr 13, 2018 9:00:00 AM [![](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/hubfs/_blogs/shepherds-staff-product-updates/2018/04/reminder-system.jpg) ](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2018/04/clear-clutter-on-your-calendar-with-the-reminders-tool) The Reminders tool allows you to flag events and be reminded of them when you enter the Membership module. You can also set up personal reminders, such as for tasks you don’t want to forget about. The Reminders tool stores information by user, so each user can set up different reminders that appear only to them. [Continue Reading](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2018/04/clear-clutter-on-your-calendar-with-the-reminders-tool) [Shepherd’s Staff](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/shepherds-staff) [Features](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/features) --- ## [Saving Time with Denomination-Specific Reports](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2018/03/saving-time-with-denomination-specific-reports) By [Buffy Alvarez](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/author/buffy-alvarez) on Mar 8, 2018 1:30:00 PM [![](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/hubfs/_blogs/shepherds-staff-product-updates/2018/03/denomination-reports.png) ](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2018/03/saving-time-with-denomination-specific-reports) Your Shepherd’s Staff database can be set to a variety of denominations to make it easier to compile the reports your church may be required to provide. The denomination options are Assembly of God, Catholic, Lutheran, Southern Baptist, Presbyterian, and United Methodist. With denominational reports, the information you need to report will all be gathered into a single place within Shepherd’s Staff. [Continue Reading](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2018/03/saving-time-with-denomination-specific-reports) [Shepherd’s Staff](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/shepherds-staff) [Features](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/features) --- ## [Feature Pack 1 for Shepherd’s Staff 2018](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2018/01/feature-pack-1-shepherds-staff-2018) By [Buffy Alvarez](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/author/buffy-alvarez) on Jan 23, 2018 11:00:00 AM [![](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/hubfs/_cts/2018/01/ss-introducing-2018-version/generic-header.jpg) ](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2018/01/feature-pack-1-shepherds-staff-2018) The first feature pack for Shepherd’s Staff 2018 is available! Here are some of the changes you can take advantage of when you install it. [Continue Reading](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2018/01/feature-pack-1-shepherds-staff-2018) [Updates](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/updates) [Shepherd’s Staff](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/shepherds-staff) [Features](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/features) [Product Updates](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/product-updates) --- ## [Improvements to WebTools](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2018/01/improvements-to-webtools) By [Peter Frank](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/author/peter-frank) on Jan 5, 2018 9:00:00 AM [![](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/hubfs/_blogs/shepherds-staff-product-updates/2018/01/improvements-webtools.jpg) ](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2018/01/improvements-to-webtools) We recently rolled out updates to Shepherd’s Staff WebTools to save you time and assist your accuracy in regular ministry tasks. If you’re not familiar with WebTools, it’s a secure web portal that allows volunteers to record attendance and offering information, saving time for church staff. All the information can be easily synced with Shepherd’s Staff on the church computers. WebTools is only available with an active support contract. [Continue Reading](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2018/01/improvements-to-webtools) [Updates](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/updates) [Shepherd’s Staff](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/shepherds-staff) [Features](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/features) [Product Updates](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/product-updates) --- ## [Introducing Shepherd's Staff 2018](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2017/12/shepherds-staff-2018) By [Peter Frank](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/author/peter-frank) on Dec 6, 2017 10:00:00 AM [![](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/hubfs/Email-Images/517764%20Shepherds%20Staff%20-%20Introducing%202018%20Version/announcement-header.jpg) ](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2017/12/shepherds-staff-2018) Shepherd’s Staff 2018 is here! We’re introducing the option to store a backup of your database on CTS’s secure servers, plus several additional improvements. See the complete list of new features below. [Continue Reading](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2017/12/shepherds-staff-2018) [Updates](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/updates) [Shepherd’s Staff](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/shepherds-staff) [Features](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/features) [Product Updates](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/product-updates) --- ## [Shepherd's Staff 2017 Feature Pack 2- Software Update](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2017/06/shepherds-staff-2017-feature-pack-2-software-update) By [Peter Frank](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/author/peter-frank) on Jun 28, 2017 4:00:00 PM [![](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/hubfs/Product-Updates.png) ](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2017/06/shepherds-staff-2017-feature-pack-2-software-update) The Shepherd’s Staff 2017 Feature Pack 2 is now available! We’re introducing a new streamlined process for software updates, as well as several additional improvements. Download the feature pack to take advantage of all the updates listed below. [Continue Reading](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2017/06/shepherds-staff-2017-feature-pack-2-software-update) [Updates](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/updates) [Shepherd’s Staff](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/shepherds-staff) [Features](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/features) [Product Updates](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/product-updates) --- ## [Shepherd's Staff 2016 Feature Pack 2](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2016/05/shepherds-staff-2016-feature-pack-2) By [Anna Johnson](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/author/anna-johnson) on May 10, 2016 2:30:00 PM [![](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/hubfs/CTS-Images/logos-ss/shepherds-staff-product-updates.png) ](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2016/05/shepherds-staff-2016-feature-pack-2) **Shepherd's Staff 2016 Feature Pack 2** has arrived! Download the feature pack here to take advantage of the improvements and bug fixes we’ve made. [Continue Reading](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2016/05/shepherds-staff-2016-feature-pack-2) [Updates](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/updates) [Shepherd’s Staff](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/shepherds-staff) [Features](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/topic/features) --- ## [Shepherd's Staff 2016 Feature Pack 1](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2016/02/shepherds-staff-2016-feature-pack-1) By [Amanda Lansche](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/author/amanda-lansche) on Feb 11, 2016 1:00:00 PM [![](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/hubfs/CTS-Images/logos-ss/shepherds-staff-product-updates.png) ](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff/blog/2016/02/shepherds-staff-2016-feature-pack-1) Time for an update! **Download the 2016 Feature Pack to take advantage of the improvements and bug fixes** we’ve made to the 2016 version of Shepherd’s Staff. 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