This crossed my desk only a few minutes ago and I was extremely excited to be made aware of it.

From the official press-release:

360Hubs^TM, a developer of turnkey Web 2.0 collaboration software, and Logos Management Software, Inc. today announced a partnership to develop the first fully integrated church management and online community solution for churches.

Slated for release the first quarter of 2009, “Logos360” will seamlessly integrate the Web 2.0 and social networking features of 360Hubs 360Connected Church software, with the accounting, record keeping and database management capabilities of Logos II church management software.

The two companies hope to create a “one-stop-shop” for religious administrators to manage their churches, while creating a safe, relationship-building community to connect churches with its members.

I’ve already contacted them for a possible followup demo and an interview with the company execs for more information.

It is, without question, simply a matter of time before we see what’ll it’ll really do to the digital landscape for Church Management Software.  It isn’t a saturated field, yet, but the “players” are lining up.  And to have an expected release date of first Q of 2009 means that their either going all-out on their development squad or it’s been planned and roadmapped for a bit.

I’d guess the latter scenario.

I’ll keep you posted and see if I can get some exclusive insight into what the game plan is.  Full press release below:

360Hubs and Logos Management Software Join Forces to Develop First Integrated Church Management and Online Community Solution

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Nov. 26, 2008) – 360Hubs^TM, a developer of turnkey Web 2.0 collaboration software, and Logos Management Software, Inc. today announced a partnership to develop the first fully integrated church management and online community solution for churches. Slated for release the first quarter of 2009, “Logos360″ will seamlessly integrate the Web 2.0 and social networking features of 360Hubs 360Connected Church software, with the accounting, record keeping and database management capabilities of Logos II church management software. The two companies hope to create a “one-stop-shop” for religious administrators to manage their churches, while creating a safe, relationship-building community to connect churches with its members.
“There’s no question that today’s churches are uniquely positioned to take advantage of powerful technologies that can help them streamline their processes, while empowering stronger relationships within the church,” said Tony Ferraro, president of 360Hubs and licensed minister for Sandals Church. “We are both blessed and excited to be working with Logos Software and executing on this shared vision and ministry.”

Logos Management Software, a developer that has been creating solutions for churches, schools, and other non-profit organizations for 30 years, currently supports 6,000 organizations in the U.S. and Canada, including 23 Catholic Dioceses.
“As both a licensed minister and software entrepreneur, Tony Ferraro understands the power of technology and the needs of churches just like we do,” said Tom Bunker Director of business development. “With Logos360, we hope to continue our ministry to help church leaders efficiently manage their churches, build relationships and spread God’s Word.”
About Logos Management Software, Inc.
Logos II keeps records and enables communication with an unlimited number of individuals, families, and groups. Its time-saving features are designed to help larger church organizations quickly and efficiently streamline their processes. The office system links to family/individual (census) information and provides a flexible member profile, confidential contribution records and groups/attendance tracking. Logos II instantly updates and populates inputted information throughout the database alleviating the need for multiple data entries in multiple screens.
About 360Connected Church
360Connected Church is a Web 2.0-based online collaboration solution that creates relationship-oriented communities to connect churches with its community members. It provides a simple “point and click” interface giving members a MySpace-type environment that is controlled and “owned” by the church. Without training, they can create online profiles, personal blogs and interact with other church members. Leaders can also manage individual group/ministry websites that are personalized to meet each group’s needs. Each includes group-level discussion boards, collaboration, blogs, photos, prayer request management, podcasting capabilities and more. 360Connected Church integrates with popular church management software solutions.
http://logoscms.com/360/
About 360Hubs
Established in 2005, 360Hubs is an award-winning developer of Web 2.0 business collaboration software with more than 60 modules. Earlier this year, 360Hubs received AeA’s High Tech Innovation Finalist Award for “Best Internet Product” and also won the 2007 “Best of the Web” award from Building, Design + Construction Magazine.