The ChurchTrac Blog
Facebook Groups are Rocket Fuel for Discipleship
Your church Facebook group has incredible potential… but right now it’s a bulletin board no one checks. With a little intention, it can turn Sunday’s sermon into a week-long conversation people actually want to join. Prayer requests, Bible study, a...
7 Steps to Launch Your Church App
Building a church app can feel overwhelming, especially if you're not a developer. But it doesn’t have to be! With the right steps, you can create a powerful tool that helps people stay connected and access ministry resources right from their phones. C...
5 Facebook Posts Every Church Should Use
Most churches are invisible on Facebook—and they don’t even know it. Why? Because the algorithm loves cat videos and casserole recipes more than your church Facebook posts and updates. But a few churches have cracked the code—creating posts the al...
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...