The ChurchTrac Blog
Your Church Needs An App in 2026: This is Why
For years, a church app was a bonus for most ministries. But... By 2026, your people will expect sermons, events, giving, and prayer requests—all on their phone. Why? Because the majority of human connections outside the church walls are mobile. TL;D...
Are Church Apps Worth It?
In a world where your congregation already spends hours on their phones every day, having an app that keeps them connected to the church seems like a no-brainer. But are church apps worth it? It depends... TL;DR: Some church apps are a smart inve...
How to Successfully Promote Your Church App
Having a church app can be an excellent way to give your members easy access to gospel-centered content and provide a convenient way for them to stay connected. However, just having a custom church app isn't enough. To maximize its potential, it's essent...
Church Connect: The Best Free Church App Builder
You want a church app. But most “free” app builders either come with major limitations or hidden costs. You end up juggling multiple platforms, dealing with confusing setups, or paying more than you bargained for. What if there was a better way? Chu...
Custom Church Apps: Everything You Need To Know
There are off-the-shelf church apps and then there are custom church apps. One works for every congregation; the other is built just for your church (and can run into the tens of thousands). TL;DR: Custom apps are tailor-made for a single church. Contai...
Build It, They Won't Come: Church App Costs Exposed
Could you imagine tossing lighter fluid on the full offering plate and striking a match? As an industry insider, I can tell you that when it comes to the cost of church apps, 90% of churches are doing this! TL;DR: There are three different types of chur...
The Best Church App? You Probably Already Have It
Looking for the best church app for your minsitry? The perfect solution might already be in your hands... TL;DR: For most churches, the smartest choice isn’t shelling out for a pricey stand-alone app—it’s tapping into the powerful one already buil...
The Big Summer Drop: Updates and New Features
It’s heating up... and so are the new features in ChurchTrac! We’re rolling out our biggest updates of the year, and we’re calling it the Big Summer Drop. From a brand-new native church app with push notifications and a new email builder to top thin...
Outdated to Outstanding: How to Create a Modern Church Website
Not having a modern church website means missing out in connections with your community. Thankfully, your church's website can be saved! I'll show you how... TL;DR: Many church websites are outdated, confusing, and slow. This turns people away befo...