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PowerChurch - Export Instructions

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Erik Johnson
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Summary: This guide provides the necessary steps for exporting core church management data (Membership, Attendance, Contributions, etc.) from PowerChurch by utilizing the Export to Access MDB utility and preparing those records for import into Tithely.

Before You Begin

  • If you get stuck or prefer us to import your data (at no additional cost), reach out to our support team.
  • Crucial: Keep the first row (column headers) of the Tithely template file intact.
  • Giving Data Note: Importing Giving data is limited to our Move-In team. You must Submit a Move-In Request form for your Giving data import.
  • The data export from PowerChurch results in a single Access MDB file.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Exporting Data from PowerChurch (MDB File)

  1. Log in to PowerChurch.
  2. Click "Utilities" in the top menu bar.
  3. Choose "Export to Access MDB."
  4. Check the boxes for the data you need. Typically, include:
    • Membership
    • Activities & Skills
    • Attendance
    • Contributions (Contains both Contribution records and Pledge records)
    • Events
  5. Click "Browse" to choose a save location. Ensure the MDB file is saved to your local computer, not the remote server.
  6. Click "Start" and wait for the job to finish.

 

Importing Data into Tithely (CSV Conversion Required)

  1. Sign in to your Tithely account and Click the User and Organization Settings button.
  2. Select Bulk Tasks from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click the category on the left that you'd like to import (e.g., People, Tags).
  4. Download the template file and Remove the sample data.
  5. Populate the template file by copying the applicable columns from the PowerChurch MDB file and pasting them into the Tithely template. Important: Keep the first row (column headers) intact.
  6. Save the final file as a .CSV file type.
  7. Use the same screen to upload your file to complete the import.

At this time, importing Giving data is limited to our Move-In team. Please submit a Move-In Request form to import your Giving data here: Submit a Move-In Request for your Giving data

Troubleshooting & FAQs

  • What file format does PowerChurch export? PowerChurch exports the data as a single Access MDB file. You will need to extract and convert the individual data tables (Membership, Attendance, etc.) into CSV format to use the Tithely templates.
  • What data does the "Contributions" checkbox include? The Contributions data typically contains both Contribution records and Pledge records.
  • Where should I save the MDB file? Click "Browse" and ensure you save the file to your local computer, as remote server saving can cause access issues.

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