NFC That Works: Tap Discs for Church Growth

In today’s ministry world, Sundays don’t look the same as they used to.

Attendance is less predictable. People show up every third week. Announcements don’t land like they once did. And the window to turn someone from visitor to connected is tighter than ever.

Some churches are piecing together solutions with cheap NFC tags, printed QR codes, or custom apps. But these rarely deliver the seamless, secure, real-time experience today’s churchgoers expect.

There’s a better way to engage people in the moment: Overflow Tap.

When Sunday Shrinks, Overflow Tap Steps Up

What happens on a Sunday service has to work harder than ever. You have only a few minutes, sometimes seconds, to help someone take a next step.

Overflow Tap makes those moments count.

With a single phone tap, someone can:

• Fill out a digital connect card
• Give instantly through ExpressGive
• Sign up to volunteer
• Download your church app
• Register for an event
• Send a pre-filled text message

No app download required. Just tap and go.

Proven impact: Overflow Tap has been shown to be 42x more effective than QR codes and paper connection cards combined.

Designed for the Way People Already Live

People already use their phones to tap and pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay. That’s why Tap feels natural, it matches existing habits instead of asking for new ones.

With Overflow’s secure dashboard, your team can:

• Swap links in real time, even mid-service
• Schedule Tap link changes ahead of time
• Sync Tap with ProPresenter so it updates as your slides do

Whether someone taps a disc in the lobby or a bracelet at an event, the experience is fast, familiar, and frictionless.

Different Types of NFC Tap Tools for Churches

Overflow Tap is not just one product. It is a flexible family of tools designed for every church environment.

Choose from:

• Tap Discs – Glossy finish NFC discs for lobby or seatbacks
• Tap Plates – Matte finish, mountable with screws
• Tap Labels – Removable NFC stickers for events
• Tap Flex – Portable NFC bands for mobile campuses
• Tap Stands – Perfect for lobby tables and cafés
• Tap Magnets – NFC fridge magnets for events, Save the Dates, and outreach follow-up.
• Wearables – Bracelets, lanyards, wristbands for teams or events
• Custom Builds – Designed specifically for your church’s needs

No other platform offers this level of variety, and the way you deliver Tap matters. From discreet seatback placement to visible team badges, you will find the right fit for your flow.

Fundraiser Ideas that Actually Work in Churches

In the nonprofit sector, galas are considered one of the best fundraiser ideas. In churches, something similar happens when members self-identify as wanting to give above and beyond their normal tithe.

These donors often choose to give in non-traditional ways, like stock or crypto. Even if only a few members give this way, it can easily add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Tap makes it frictionless for them to follow through on that generosity.

Moving Beyond the Donation Box

Many churches continue to pass offering buckets or keep a donation box in the lobby so they do not miss out on cash gifts. But what about members who prefer to give with Apple Pay or Google Pay?

With Overflow Tap + ExpressGive, giving can be just as fast as dropping cash in a donation box. Only now it is digital, instant, and automatically tracked.

Tap and the True Meaning of Tithe

The biblical practice of the tithe is simple: returning the first 10 percent back to God. For many believers, the challenge is not willingness, it is access. Overflow Tap removes barriers, making it easier for people to live out the true meaning of tithe in their everyday lives.

More Than Churches: Nonprofit Organizations Use Tap Too

While built for churches, Tap is also trusted by nonprofit organizations looking to engage supporters in real time.

At events like Desert Smash, hosted by the WTA, Tap Discs were placed on tables so donors could give instantly. (You can see them in this Vogue feature). The same ease of connection is available for your next church banquet or outreach event.

Choosing Overflow vs. Other Platforms

It is important to weigh the pros and cons of any new solution. Why choose Overflow over another NFC disc provider, giving platform, or church management software (ChMS)?

We put it this way: “Choose the platform you will need in 10 years, not just the one you need today.”

The reality is there are plenty of tech platforms available. But few are still founder-led, mission-driven, and built specifically for the church. Many have sold to private equity, shifting focus away from long-term ministry impact.

Overflow set out with a laser-focused mission: to inspire the world to give. That means we are not trying to build the best church website builder or another ChMS. We are committed to building the best giving and engagement platform.

Where a website or ChMS can inform and organize, Overflow Tap creates action in the moment. From new visitor connections to high-capacity giving, Overflow equips churches with tools designed to capture generosity and engagement, not just attention.

More Churches. More Data. Better Results.

Overflow serves more churches using Tap than any other platform. That means we are constantly learning from real results and passing those insights on to you.

Churches have reported:

• Doubling small group signups
• Tripling volunteer interest forms
• Higher engagement with giving moments

And because Overflow is mission-first, we do not just hand you the tools, we walk with you through proven best practices for introducing Tap, placing it strategically, and maximizing adoption.

Tap Is More Than a Shortcut. It Is a Strategy.

DIY solutions like Amazon NFC tags or generic QR codes create friction and often compromise security.

Overflow Tap was built specifically for churches and nonprofits. It gives you:

• Consistency you can trust
• Real-time control
• A team that helps you launch and optimize

Tap is not just faster. It is a strategy for capturing the moments that matter most, whether someone’s attention lasts an hour or a few seconds.

Quick Checklist for Your Church

✅ Replace QR codes with Tap for higher response rates

✅ Equip lobby and café tables with Tap Stands

✅ Add Tap Discs to seatbacks for quick next steps

✅ Use wearables at events for seamless communication

✅ Sync Tap with ProPresenter for a live, dynamic experience

FAQ: Why not just use QR codes?

QR codes require people to open their camera, focus, and click a link. Overflow Tap reduces those steps to a single tap, and data shows it converts 42x higher. That is why Tap consistently drives more engagement than QR codes or paper forms.

Conclusion: Tap Into the Future of Church Engagement

The future of church engagement is frictionless, intuitive, and built on habits people already use every day. Overflow Tap turns every moment into an opportunity for connection and generosity.