When someone in the body has a need, someone in the body can meet it.
Congregation Connector gives your church, or any community organization, one clear path from need to helper. People who find it hard to ask can ask quietly, and people who want to serve finally know where to begin.
Set Up Your ChurchSee How It WorksFree up to 50 members. Larger churches get 30 days free. No credit card to start.
Try it. Tap Next Step to follow one request from start to finish.
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Two things this does
Asking for help can be difficult for some. This makes it easier.
Some people would never raise a hand on Sunday morning. They don’t want to be a burden, or to be seen as needing something. Here, a request is a quiet note to a few trusted leaders, not an announcement. Someone who wants to help shows up.
You want to help. You just don’t know where to start.
Many people in a congregation have time, skills, and a willingness to serve, but no clear way in. Tell your church what you’re glad to do, like a ride, a meal, or a repair, and when a need matches, you’ll be asked. Giving your time tends to change the giver too.
One path from need to helper, so nobody is overlooked and no gift goes unused.
From “can anyone help?” to “it’s done”
Every request follows the same short path, so members know what to expect and leaders can see where things stand.
Someone asks
A member describes what they need and when. Contact details are shared only with the person who takes the job.
A leader approves
Your approvers review it, then choose one person to ask, or open it to everyone who offers that kind of help.
A neighbor says yes
The provider accepts and picks a date and time. The member gets an email right away.
It gets finished
The provider marks it done. If a date passes, they get a gentle reminder, and your leaders can see what is still open.
Sample screens from the app, shown on a phone.
Everyone has a part to play
One account per person. Your church decides who can do what.
Members
Ask for help when they need it, and follow the request from start to finish.
Providers
Tell the congregation what they are glad to do, like rides, meals, or repairs, and pick up jobs that fit.
Approvers
Review requests, match them with the right person, and step in if a job needs a new helper.
Church administrators
Welcome new members, set the church’s own waiver and oath wording, see every request in one place, and share a monthly summary of the good your church has done.
Built so people can trust it
Helping each other works best when everyone knows the ground rules.
- Leaders stay in the loopEvery request is reviewed before anyone is asked to help.
- Your words, your waiver and oathStart with our standard wording, or write your own. Members agree before they join; providers also take an oath.
- Joining is by approvalNew members request to join and a church administrator approves them, or invite people directly by email.
- Each church is its own spaceOne church cannot see another’s members or requests.
- Private concerns, never ratingsA member or provider can quietly tell your leaders about a problem with a job. The other person is not told, and there are no scores or leaderboards.
- Adults onlyEveryone confirms they are 18 or older, and your leaders approve each person who joins.
- Nothing falls through the cracksEmail updates at each step, reminders on requests waiting for a decision, and nudges on jobs that were never marked done.
- Self-service for everyoneMembers can reset their own passwords, so your staff are not the help desk.
Simple pricing, based on the size of your church
Every plan has every feature. Small congregations use it free, and larger ones pay a flat amount for the whole church. We count people who have joined, not people who attend.
Free
Up to 50 members
$0
No trial, no card, no catch
Standard
Up to 250 members
$20 a month
or $200 a year, two months free
Plus
Up to 750 members
$45 a month
or $450 a year, two months free
Paid plans start with a free 30-day trial. Prices are in US dollars. You can switch plans or cancel any time.
Who Made This
We’re Bryan and Victoria.
Years ago, Victoria noticed that members of a church were paying for simple, practical help that their own church family could provide for each other. She believed the body of Christ could do better. That was her idea: a church family looking after its own.
Bryan turned that idea into Congregation Connector. We hope it helps your church do for itself what it was always able to do.
Questions or ideas? Write to us at info@congregationconnector.com.
Questions people ask
Is this only for churches?
It was made for congregations, and the wording says so. But the idea fits any group that wants its members to look after each other, such as a neighborhood association, a ministry, or a club.
What does it cost?
Churches with up to 50 members use it free. Larger churches pay a flat monthly or yearly price for the whole church, starting at $20 a month, after a free 30-day trial. See the pricing.
What kinds of help can members ask for?
Whatever your church sets up. Rides, meals, and handyman help are the usual starting points, and your administrators can set up the categories that fit your community.
What happens if a provider cannot do a job anymore?
They tap a button to hand it back. It goes back to your approvers, who choose someone else or open it to everyone. The person who handed it back is not asked again.
What counts as a member?
Anyone who has joined your church on Congregation Connector and been approved. We count people who joined, not people who attend or who are on your church roll. People you remove are no longer counted.
What if a helper does not take the job seriously?
The person who asked for help can send a private concern to your approvers and administrators. The helper is not told, nobody else sees it, and there are no ratings or scores. Your leaders follow up in person, and can remove someone as a provider if it keeps happening. Requesters can also send a private thank-you note when a job goes well.
What if we grow past 50 members?
Past 50 members your church needs a paid plan, starting at $20 a month. Until you choose one, the app is read-only, and nothing is lost.
Is it for adults only?
Yes. Everyone confirms they are 18 or older when they create an account and when they join a church, and the waiver says so too. Your leaders also approve each person who joins.
Does it work on phones? Is there an app to download?
It works in any phone browser, so there is nothing to download. Members can add it to their home screen to open it like an app.
Do you handle money or donations?
No. Congregation Connector does not handle donations or payments between members. A church’s plan is billed through Stripe, and we never see card numbers.
Can we leave and take our data?
Yes. You can cancel any time. If you would like a copy of your information first, just ask. After you cancel, we keep your information for 60 days in case you change your mind, then delete it. If you want it deleted sooner, just ask.
Who can see our members’ information?
People in your church see only what they need to: a provider sees a requester’s contact details for the job they accepted. Other churches see nothing of yours.
How do we get started?
Fill in the form below. We set up your church, send your administrator an invitation, and you invite your people.
Set up your church
Tell us a little about your church. We will email you within a couple of business days to get you set up.