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title: 672 – Service Builder
description: "On WELSTech this week we welcome 2022 with a deep dive into an exciting new tech-in-ministry worship planning solution, Christian Worship: Service Builder. Additionally, we announce a new podcast around weekly sermon preparation, Martin has a foldable keyboard which Maxwell Smart would appreciate, and we share a bookkeeping software recommendation. The interview Christian Worship: Service […]"
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# [672 – Service Builder](https://welstech.wels.org/2022/01/11/672-service-builder)

 Written by [Sallie Draper](https://welstech.wels.org/author/sallie-draper) | Jan 11, 2022 2:55:05 PM

On WELSTech this week we welcome 2022 with a deep dive into an exciting new tech-in-ministry worship planning solution, *Christian Worship: Service Builder*. Additionally, we announce a new podcast around weekly sermon preparation, Martin has a foldable keyboard which Maxwell Smart would appreciate, and we share a bookkeeping software recommendation.

[https://welstech.blob.core.windows.net/audio/WELSTech_Episode_672.mp3](https://welstech.blob.core.windows.net/audio/WELSTech_Episode_672.mp3)

Podcast: [Download](https://welstech.blob.core.windows.net/audio/WELSTech_Episode_672.mp3) (Duration: 1:02:05 — 30.1MB)

### The interview

*Christian Worship: Service Builder* – Pastor Caleb Bassett from [Redeemer Lutheran Church](https://redeemerfallbrook.com/), Fallbrook, CA serves as Chairman of the Technology Committee for the new *Christian Worship* hymnal. He talks with Martin and Sallie about the exciting release of *Christian Worship: Service Builder*, a cloud-based and collaborative worship planning solution which can also create service folders and presentations using the new *Christian Worship* settings and easily integrate readings, prayers, hymns and psalms.

- [Learn more](https://online.nph.net/servicebuilder)
- Start a free trial
- Visit the Knowledge Center
- [Request a subscription to *Christian Worship: Service Builder*](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/christian-worship-service-builder/subscribe)
- [Access the free lectionary calendar](https://builder.christianworship.com/)

Video resources

- [Overview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQzxMrbkIpI) (1:39)
- [Cloud-based for anywhere access and collaboration](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFjkaunl8Ik) (1:27)
- [Adjust service elements quickly and simply](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH7CgXmCpS8) (1:37)
- [Upload custom content](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajpakRVB4hc) (1:48)
- [Preview webinar](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBxXRw0j7Tw) (1:09:43)

Related articles

- [*Christian Worship: Service Builder* is the exclusive digital platform for Christian Worship](https://www.christianworship.com/articles/2021/10/28/digital-platform)
- [*Christian Worship: Service Builder* provides a generous trial mode at no cost](https://www.christianworship.com/articles/2021/11/4/christian-worship-service-builder-provides-a-generous-trial-mode-at-no-cost)
- [*Christian Worship: Playlist* is the successor to *HymnSoft*](https://www.christianworship.com/articles/2021/11/11/playlist)
- [*Christian Worship: Service Builder* supports service plans for multiple locations](https://www.christianworship.com/articles/2021/12/2/christian-worship-service-builder-supports-service-plans-for-multiple-locations)
- [How *Christian Worship: Service Builder* will fit in your congregation’s workflow](https://www.christianworship.com/articles/2021/12/8/workflow)

### News in tech

[Instagram’s chronological feed is coming back](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/instagrams-chronological-feed-is-coming-back/)

### WELS now

Tune in to WELS’ new *Preacher Podcast,* part of [The Foundation](https://welscongregationalservices.net/the-foundation/) series from WELS Congregational Services. It exists to help churches allow the gospel message to be heard in worship and to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple pastors discuss sermon topics for the church season.

- Subscribe in [iTunes](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/preacher-podcast/id1597815635), [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/show/preacher-podcast-2), or [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1eYRgKO8Pds9VEnPZBoEhQ).

### Picks of the week

- [How to Input Data Into Excel Spreadsheets Using Your Phone’s Camera](https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-input-data-in-excel-using-phone-camera/)
- [Arteck HB006 Bluetooth Keyboard](https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Keyboard-Arteck-Smartphone-Rechargeable/dp/B015LSEQ28)

### Ministry resources

[3 Proven Ways To Seamlessly Promote Recurring Giving](https://www.churchtechtoday.com/promote-recurring-giving/)

### Community feedback

- Church bookkeeping recommendation – [Quickbooks](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/)

### Next time

Our classroom technology correspondents are back, and we talk #EDU22 with Jason and Rachel.

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