Crocodoc is a web based application that allows you to share and mark up documents online. It is very simple to use and you don’t even have to have an account to use it. You simply upload a document (MS, PDF, JPEG, PNG), share the link with those whom you want to review it, and take a look at their edits. Here’s an example of one I uploaded.

I can see this being helpful with getting feedback from your team regarding registration forms, important letters, and newsletters. My wife proofs all of my newsletters, but because we do not have MS Publisher on our home computer, I can not just email it to her. This way, I could get a same day proof from her without printing it out, taking it home, having her edit it, and then fixing it the next day.

This tool could be beneficial for a church member to look at bulletin/newsletter proofs and many other admin purposes. Of course there is a short 5-10 minute learning curve, but it is a pretty basic and handy tool!

Vertex42 is a unique site full of Microsoft Excel templates. These things are very high quality. They are free to use, they just ask that you don’t edit their format and you can always purchase a more full version if you like. However, for ministry needs, I think that would be a rare occasion.

• Want to keep track of a church project?
• Need an organized time sheet for ministry staff?
• Is your check request or invoice system sloppy?
• Do a lot of reimbursements?
• Need free printable calendars or planners?
• You get the drift I think!