Most ministry teams spend hours each week tracking attendance, organizing donations, and managing event registrations, all in separate tools that don’t talk to each other. It’s exhausting, and it often means less time for what truly matters: people.
The good news? It doesn’t have to stay that way.
When your church database, giving tools, and event management systems work together, ministry gets simpler and connection gets stronger.
Why connected church management systems matter
Every church, large or small, runs on information. Attendance lists, volunteer schedules, giving records, family data, it all shapes how you care for your community. But when that information is scattered across multiple platforms, it’s nearly impossible to see the full picture.
Disconnected systems lead to:
Duplicate or outdated member records: inaccurate contact or family data.
Missed follow-ups when attendance drops: people slip through the cracks.
Financial data that doesn’t match attendance trends: giving and engagement lose context.
Frustrated staff and volunteers: too much manual tracking, too little clarity.
An integrated ChMS becomes your single source of truth—with one login, teams can track attendance, manage donations, run events, and report across ministries.
Because when your tools are connected, your ministry is too.
Attendance tracking that tells a deeper story
With modern church management software, attendance tracking becomes more than a checklist. Mobile pre-check or kiosk check-ins, family groupings, and real-time updates help your team see who’s engaging and who might need a little extra attention.
Imagine this: your children’s ministry leader notices that a family hasn’t checked in for three weeks. With just a few clicks, she can view their profile, send a message, and remind them they’re missed. That’s pastoral care powered by data that works for people, not against them.
Pushpay’s ChurchStaq makes this even easier, allowing leaders to filter attendance by service, event, or small group. This turns raw data into real ministry insight.
Donation management that builds trust
Few areas require more accuracy and integrity than donation tracking. Church finances depend on reliable systems that are easy for members and transparent for administrators.
Integrated donation management brings everything under one roof:
Secure online and mobile giving options: support for cards, ACH, and Apple Pay.
Real-time reporting: empower finance teams to make confident decisions.
Generate IRS-compliant giving statements digitally: delivered via web or your app.
Member giving history: automatically linked to their profiles.
Optional non-cash giving: support stock and crypto contributions through integrations like Engiven.
For administrators, this eliminates hours of manual reconciliation. For pastors, it provides clarity on giving trends and stewardship health. For members, it builds trust because they know their gifts are handled with care.
ChurchStaq connects giving, attendance, and engagement data. And with Everygift, your church protects at-risk transactions and increases gift success—all while keeping generosity data in sync across the platform.
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Church events are where relationships grow. Whether it’s baptism Sunday, a youth retreat, or a volunteer appreciation dinner, these moments build community and momentum.
But when sign-ups happen through paper forms or disconnected websites, details fall through the cracks.
Integrated event management tools eliminate that stress. Members can register, sign up kids, and even volunteer—all in one place.
Pushpay’s event management streamlines registration, approvals, forms, and room or resource scheduling. Registrations feed attendance and rosters, while volunteer schedules and communications are managed in the ChMS. No more exporting spreadsheets or juggling reminders.
The power of connected ministry data
When attendance, giving, and events live in one system, your team gains a new level of visibility. Suddenly, ministry trends become clear:
Who’s new and needs a personal welcome.
Which groups are growing or need more leaders.
How generosity is shaping ministry momentum.
Where families are engaging most.
Your church’s data becomes a living map of spiritual growth and connection.
With Pushpay Insights, pastors and staff can visualize engagement across the entire church, identify patterns, and respond with care. Same-day data turns trends into action. And because everything is cloud-based and permission-controlled, your information stays secure while giving leaders the access they need.
How to choose the right church software
If your church is considering a new management system, start with your goals:
Identify your pain points: what takes the most time each week? What causes frustration for your staff?
Evaluate usability: a tool only works if your team enjoys using it.
Prioritize integration: make sure your giving, attendance, and event tools communicate seamlessly.
Look for support: a strong customer service team can help your staff get up and running smoothly.
Match your mission: choose a solution that reflects your church’s purpose and scale—something that grows with you.
Ministry runs better when everything works together
Technology will never replace people, but it can empower them.
When your church management software connects attendance, donations, and events, your staff gains time, clarity, and peace of mind. Pastors can lead with greater insight. Families feel known. Volunteers feel supported. And your church can focus on what it’s called to do: care for people and share the love of Jesus.
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What is an integrated church management system (ChMS)?
An integrated ChMS combines your church’s attendance, giving, and event data into one connected platform. Instead of using separate tools for each task, everything lives in a shared system—so staff and volunteers can view member information, run reports, and communicate across ministries seamlessly.
How does connected software help ministry teams?
When your giving platform, attendance tracking, and event registration tools work together, your team spends less time managing spreadsheets and more time caring for people. You can see who’s engaged, where families are involved, and how generosity trends align with attendance.
What makes Pushpay’s ChurchStaq different from other church software?
ChurchStaq is a full digital ministry platform—not just a database. It unites Giving, ChMS, Apps, and Pushpay Insights so your team has one login and one source of truth. Plus, features like Everygift™ protect at-risk donations and improve gift success rates, while Pushpay Insights helps pastors identify engagement trends in real time.
Can we track attendance by group, event, or service?
Yes. With ChurchStaq, you can filter attendance data by service, event, or small group. Check-ins can happen via mobile, kiosk, or family grouping, giving you accurate, real-time attendance reports that support pastoral follow-up.
Is Pushpay Giving secure and IRS compliant?
Absolutely. Pushpay’s donation tools meet PCI-DSS Level 1 Service Provider standards—the highest level of security in payment processing. Churches can also generate IRS-compliant giving statements directly through the platform or app, ensuring your end-of-year reporting is both accurate and easy to access.
What donation types does Pushpay support?
Pushpay supports online and mobile giving via debit/credit card, ACH, and Apple Pay. Through integrations like Engiven, churches can also accept non-cash gifts such as stock or cryptocurrency donations.
Can members set up recurring donations?
Yes. Donors can create and manage recurring gifts from your church’s website, app, or donor portal. Recurring donations encourage consistency and help your church plan ministry budgets with greater confidence.
Does Pushpay support event registration and volunteer scheduling?
Yes. Event management tools are built directly into ChurchStaq. Members can register for events, sign up kids, and volunteer in one place, while staff can manage forms, approvals, and room scheduling within the same system.
How does Pushpay Insights help leaders make decisions?
Pushpay Insights gives you a unified view of engagement, attendance, and giving trends. Pastors can identify people who may be disengaging, measure ministry health, and respond proactively with care—all using real-time, visual dashboards.
What if our church already uses other software tools?
Pushpay integrates with more than 80 third-party systems, so you can connect existing tools like planning, accounting, or messaging platforms without losing data or starting over.
Is Pushpay designed for churches of all sizes?
Yes. Whether you’re a small church or a large multi-campus ministry, Pushpay offers flexible packages (Core, Advanced, Complete) so you can scale as your church grows.
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Jonathan Louvis
Jon is the SEO Marketing Manager at Pushpay. Most recently, he worked as the Communications Director for his local church in Ohio. Having worked in the Church, he’s able to bring a unique perspective to his role at Pushpay. When he’s not busy creating content, you can find him spending time with his wife, two sons, and dog, or indulging his love of fantasy football. Jon holds a B.S in Marketing Management and an M.B.A from Western Governors University.
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