Software for Children's Ministry
Children's ministry is one of the most important and sometimes most demanding parts of your church. Between check-ins, background checks, and keeping parents informed, you need software that streamlines and simplifies your processes. Trusted by over 13,000 churches worldwide, ChurchTrac is your Church Software built for children's ministries of any size.
Why Children's Ministries Love ChurchTrac
Children's ministers initially choose ChurchTrac for its simplicity and price, but stay for the robust features.
- Safe & Secure Check-In – Fast and reliable check-in with security tags and multiple stations.
- Volunteer-Friendly – Simple tools volunteers and parents can use without extensive training.
- Everything in one place – Attendance, parent communication, classes and follow-up in one platform.
- Instant Parent Communication – Quickly message parents about schedule changes, classroom needs, and beyond.
Simple to use but full of features. Everything from child check-in to accounting. — Glenn B, Elder (Source: Capterra)
ChurchTrac Compared to other Check-In Tools
When comparing ChurchTrac to other children's ministry platforms, leaders often choose ChurchTrac for its features and affordability.
With ChurchTrac, your children's ministry doesn't have to compromise. You get the necessary children's ministry tools you need without unnecessary complexity or the expense of traditional systems.
Children's Ministry Features You Need
From nursery check-in to volunteer scheduling, ChurchTrac includes all the features you need to keep your children's ministry running smoothly.
Check-In & Attendance
Simplify Sunday morning with fast, secure Child Check-In. You can even track attendance for each Sunday school class.
Easy Printer Setup
Setting up label printers can be done in under one minute. No complex configurations to add additional check-in stations.
Dedicated iPad App
No long lines for checking in children. Download the free Check-In app and add new stations in minutes.
Self Check-In
Dedicated self-stations for your regular attendees. Parents can print labels for their children using their unique QR code or by typing in their phone number.
Volunteer Scheduling
Schedule volunteers for your children's ministry in every class. Schedule nursery workers, Sunday school teachers, and even church security volunteers.
Background Checks & Training
ChurchTrac offers an integration with MinistrySafe. Connect your MinistrySafe account and order background checks and training for volunteers at anytime.
Rated #1 Church Software
Out of over 130 church management platforms, ChurchTrac was rated #1 by Software Advice with a perfect score of 100.
Support is Free. Switching is Easy.
ChurchTrac is affordable and robust. But it's also easy to switch to and get help fast. Free support is included with every subscription.
Our support is unmatched.
Our people make the difference. Get help when you need it from a team that is second to none.
Regular Updates with an Active Community
- Constantly Improving – We release new updates and features year-round.
- Shaped by Churches – Many of our best features come directly from user feedback.
- 5,000+ Church Leaders Strong – Join our active Facebook group where pastors, admins, and volunteers share ideas every day.
- You’re Never Stuck with “Version 1” – ChurchTrac grows with your church, not past it.
Focus on Ministry. Let ChurchTrac Simplify Children's Ministry
Your heart is for God's children and the families that you serve, not fighting with complicated check-in systems or scattered communications. With ChurchTrac, you get simple, secure tools all in one place.
FAQs
The best church software for any children's ministry is one that values security and simplicity. ChurchTrac was built specifically for churches that want simple, powerful tools without paying for features they’ll never use.
Yes. ChurchTrac is easy enough for volunteers and parents to learn quickly.
ChurchTrac is very affordable for children's ministries, starting at only $9 per month.
Most churches find ChurchTrac's Check-In system to be relatively simple to setup. If you do run into trouble with your setup, ChurchTrac's support team is available to help.
ChurchTrac offers features for mass messaging—including SMS, email, and Push Notifications. You can even send texts to your children's emergency contacts directly from the Check-In App.