A first-time visitor wants to connect with your church. They pull out their phone to scan the QR code on the back of the pew, but the lighting is dim and they can’t get their camera to focus properly. After three attempts, they give up.
Meanwhile, a regular member sees the QR code for small group sign-ups, but they’re holding their coffee and can’t easily position their phone to scan it during the service.
These everyday scenarios represent missed connections. Moments where people want to engage with your church but face unnecessary friction.
The Problem: Even modern solutions have friction
We’ve come a long way from hunting for pens and deciphering handwritten guest cards. Most churches have embraced digital solutions: QR codes on pews, online forms, digital giving platforms.
But friction still exists:
- Visitors struggling to get QR codes to scan in dim sanctuary lighting
- People fumbling with their cameras, trying to get the right angle
- Staff having to reprint materials every time a link changes
Your church solved the pen-and-paper problem, but you’re still seeing missed connections when technology gets in the way.
Your church works hard to create welcoming environments and meaningful experiences. Why let scanning difficulties and technical friction create barriers?
The Solution: Tap-to-engage technology
Tap-to-engage uses the same Near Field Communication (NFC) technology that’s already in most smartphones. It’s the same tech used for contactless payments.
It’s simple: Someone taps their phone on a small card or sticker, and their phone instantly opens the desired link. A giving page. A guest form. An event sign-up, or a menu of ministry opportunities.
No apps to download. No QR codes to scan. Just tap and go.
Why this matters for your church
- Instant connections. When someone feels moved to engage, they can do so immediately.
- Higher engagement rates. Churches using tap technology report up to 50x higher engagement than with QR codes.
- Instant updates without reprinting. Change a link, update an event, or launch a new campaign instantly from your dashboard.
The bottom line
Your congregation already taps their phone for coffee and countless daily transactions. They expect the same simplicity from their church experience.
Tap-to-engage technology doesn’t replace the personal connections that make your church special. It just removes the friction that prevents those connections from happening.
When someone feels moved to connect with your church, give them the easiest path possible to do so.
Getting started
Want to learn more about how tap-to-engage technology could work for your church?
We’ve partnered with VisitorReach to offer VisitorTap technology to our customers, complete with special pricing and setup support. Contact your customer success manager to explore how tap technology could help your church.
