Field notes
The blog.
Quiet ideas, stories from the pews, and lessons from churches using CAASYS.
9 May 2026
Gen Z is coming back to church. Are we ready to keep them?
Eight years ago, only 4% of UK 18–24 year olds were in a pew on Sunday. Today it is 16%. The harder question is what happens after that first visit.
By CAASYS Team
9 May 2026
The quiet data question every UK church must answer in 2026
New ICO guidance lands in 2026. Most churches still keep pastoral notes in a Whatsapp group. Here is the simplest path to GDPR‐comfortable without losing the warmth.
By CAASYS Team
9 May 2026
Why we stopped counting and started caring
Attendance numbers tell you who came. They never tell you who is missing. A short essay on the difference — and why it matters more than ever.
By CAASYS Team
9 May 2026
The six‐week rhythm that turns visitors into family
A practical guide to a follow‐up cadence that is warm, not pushy. Built from research, tested in real congregations, and ready to copy.
By CAASYS Team
9 May 2026
Safeguarding the kids’ room without killing the joy
Pickup codes, allergy lists, DBS records — all important. None of it should make a five‐year‐old’s Sunday feel like an airport.
By CAASYS Team
9 May 2026
Small churches deserve software too
Most ChMS platforms are priced for 800‐seat auditoriums. We built CAASYS for the parish of 80, the house church of 30, and the assembly that meets in a hired hall.
By CAASYS Team