Helping You Connect, Communicate, and Grow in the Digital Age
If you're a church leader or admin wondering what technology your church really needs to thrive today, you're not alone. With so many apps, platforms, and tools out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. You may be asking:
Do we really need a church app?
Is livestreaming worth the investment?
What tools help us grow without adding to the workload?
We get it. So instead of giving you a sales pitch, we're going to answer your real questions by breaking down the 7 essential technology tools every modern church needs—whether you're a small congregation or a multi-campus ministry.
Why you need it: This is your digital command center. A good ChMS helps you manage people, track attendance, schedule volunteers, and handle giving—all in one place.
What to look for:
Member database with notes and history
Nursery check-in
Groups and volunteer scheduling
Integration with giving and communication tools
Top tools: Planning Center, Breeze, and CHUMS.
Why you need it: Tithing isn’t just a Sunday thing anymore. People give when it's easy and convenient—especially online and on mobile.
What to look for:
Recurring giving options
Giving within forms
Low processing fees
Integration with your ChMS, mobile app and website
Top tools: Tithe.ly, Pushpay, RebelGive, and B1.church.
Why you need it: Whether it's for reaching people who can't attend in person or expanding your reach beyond your zip code, livestreaming is now a must-have, not a luxury.
What to look for:
Easy-to-use live broadcasting
High-quality audio and video
Archive of past sermons
Top tools: Resi, YouTube Live, Vimeo, OBS, and B1.church.
Why you need it: Your website is your digital front door. Most people will visit your website before they visit your church.
What to look for:
Mobile-friendly, modern design
Easy editing for non-tech staff
Events calendar, sermon archive, and online forms
Top tools: Squarespace (with church templates), Nucleus, WordPress + Elementor, and B1.church.
Why you need it: A church app puts your content and community in people’s pockets. It’s perfect for engagement between Sundays.
What to look for:
Sermon notes and livestream access
Easy setup and editing
Push notifications
Event signups and giving integration
Top tools: Subsplash, ChurchBase, My Church App, and B1.church.
Why you need it: People miss announcements. You need a consistent way to reach your church during the week.
What to look for:
Segmented lists (e.g., volunteers, small groups)
Automated follow-ups
Two-way texting
Top tools: Mailchimp, Text In Church, Clearstream
Why you need it: Running an excellent worship experience means coordinating slides, songs, and sermon notes ahead of time.
What to look for:
Easy drag-and-drop presentations
Song library and CCLI integration
Volunteer scheduling
Top tools: ProPresenter, Worship Extreme, Planning Center Services, and Freeshow.
Every church is different, and not every tool on this list will be the perfect fit for yours. But starting with these 7 categories ensures your bases are covered—from managing your people to engaging your community.
Got questions about which tools are best for your church? Drop them in the comments or reach out—we're here to help, not sell.