Located in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church was founded in 1950. It has a diverse congregation of over 400 members of all ages and walks of life, eager to serve and share their resources with those in need in the surrounding area.
Katie Gibbs has served on staff at St. Christopher’s for the last twenty years, wearing many hats. She currently is the Property Manager, Office Manager, and Church Accountant. The church previously used an antiquated church management solution that just wasn’t meeting its administrative needs and, in fact, added more work to its plate.
Once they switched to Realm Connect and Realm Accounting, Katie said her job became much easier to manage. This allowed the staff to streamline processes related to the heart of St. Christopher’s–outreach!
“In our old system, there was no option to automatically post contributions or email contribution statements. Realm makes it so much easier, and the support really helps. I recommend Realm to churches because you can work from home, it’s one user-friendly system, and it handles all of your needs. I tell people, if you are willing to switch your processes, Realm will take your ministry to the next level.”
-Katie Gibbs, Office Manager
Whether hosting food kitchens, providing free space for non-profits in their community, such as local scout troops, or helping rehabilitate Kensington’s homeless through their support of the Clare Project, St. Christopher’s is always looking for opportunities to help those in need. Realm supports these efforts by streamlining communication through groups and ensuring each ministry is budgeted for so the church can continue serving through outreach.
Adding to their base, their Rector and Associate Rector have worked diligently to create a welcoming environment for children and young families by integrating themselves into the church’s preschool, fostering new growth in the church. They have also focused on St. Christopher’s Youth Group, providing them with funds they can use for their outreach methods.
“A big part of what makes St. Christopher’s great is that we’re a family. We treat each other with respect and love, and we take a lot of pride in the environment that we build. Realm makes it easier for us to be open and transparent as a church, which supports the environment we want to create.”
-Katie Gibbs, Office Manager
As they approach their 75th anniversary, St. Christopher’s plans to launch a capital campaign to fund upgrades to their church building and further support their mission work within their communities.
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Jenna Wallace
Jenna joined the ACST team in February 2020 as a Ministry Consultant for small to mid-size churches with a focus on empowering these ministries with the tools they need to accomplish their goals. She believes regardless of the size of the ministry, each church can utilize technology to fulfill the calling God has given them. Prior to joining ACST, she spent several years as a Sales Consultant across multiple industries, all focusing on relationship building, which she feels has allowed her to provide trusted advice to those in need. Jenna is passionate about helping others which fuels her eagerness to serve.
