From Vision to Service: The Personal Journey Behind Creating CareNote
I developed CareNote out of a personal conviction to address the complex demands of pastoral care management. As a solo founder, developer, and pastor with a unique blend of technical skills and a heart for ministry, I saw firsthand the challenges that care providers faced — the time-consuming administration, the scattered information, and how these diverted attention from the true essence of pastoral work: the people.
I was driven by a vision to create a solution that would streamline the administrative side of caregiving, allowing pastors and spiritual leaders to dedicate more of their time to personal interaction and support. This led me to pour my expertise into building CareNote, a platform that simplifies the organization and tracking of pastoral care.
CareNote is more than just a product; it's a personal mission. It's the story of my journey to empower those in ministry through technology, ensuring that the focus remains on compassion and community. Each feature and function within CareNote encapsulates my dedication to serving those who serve others. It's a single developer's commitment to making a significant impact on how pastoral care is provided and managed.
Initial Concept
The idea for CareNote was born out of personal experiences and observations of the challenges in pastoral care management.
Research and Planning
Conducted extensive research on pastoral care needs and existing solutions, laying the groundwork for CareNote's development.
Development Begins
As a solo founder, developer, and pastor, I began building the first version of CareNote to simplify pastoral care organization and tracking.
MVP Development
Focused on creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that would streamline the administrative side of caregiving.
Beta Release
Released the beta version of CareNote, allowing select pastoral care providers to test and provide crucial feedback on the platform.
First Paying Customer
Milestone achieved: Acquired the first paying customer, validating the need for CareNote in the pastoral care community.
Major Rewrite and Integrations
Completed a full rewrite of CareNote, integrating with Planning Center Online and Breeze Church Management System to enhance functionality and compatibility.
Widespread Adoption
CareNote becomes the trusted solution for 145+ churches, with 275 users managing over 200,000 congregants, showcasing significant growth and impact.
Designing applications that unlock the potential of human relationships.
As we were designing our tools to help simplify pastoral care, we discovered that pastors want at least three basic things when managing pastoral care in their congregations:
- Always Remember
- Be Informed
- Ensure Delivery of Care
That's why we created CareNote. It's pastoral care software simplified.