GITNUXREPORT 2026

Church Management Software Industry Statistics

The church management software market is expanding rapidly due to widespread adoption and digital transformation.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Planning Center holds 24% market share among top ChMS vendors in 2024.

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Church Community Builder leads in customer satisfaction with 4.8/5 rating from 1,200 reviews.

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Subsplash dominates mobile app integrations with 35% vendor share.

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Pushpay (now Tithe.ly) processes 45% of digital church donations.

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Breeze ChMS has the lowest churn rate at 4.2% annually.

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Rocky Mountain Software (RMS) serves 15% of Catholic dioceses.

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MinistryPlatform by ECC leads enterprise segment with 18% share.

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Average ChMS subscription costs USD 50-200/month for small churches.

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7 out of top 10 ChMS vendors offer freemium models.

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Blackbaud's ParishSoft holds 22% in non-profit religious software.

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Open-source ChMS like ChurchCRM used by 8% of budget-conscious churches.

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Competitive Analysis reveals 15 major vendors controlling 85% market.

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FellowshipOne has 4.7/5 in volunteer management ratings.

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Tithe.ly leads mobile giving with 12 million users.

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ACS Technologies serves 40k churches with on-premise legacy.

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22% vendor switch rate due to better integrations.

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Average annual subscription revenue per church is USD 2,400 for mid-tier vendors.

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ChMS industry generated USD 450 million in SaaS revenue in 2023.

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ROI on ChMS averages 4.5x within first year via giving increases.

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35% of ChMS revenue comes from add-on modules like giving.

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Vendor acquisition costs average USD 1,200 per church customer.

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Digital giving margins for ChMS vendors average 2.8% per transaction.

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ChMS market M&A activity saw 5 deals totaling USD 120 million in 2023.

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Freemium to premium conversion rate in ChMS is 28% industry-wide.

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Average LTV of a ChMS customer is USD 18,000 over 5 years.

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62% of ChMS revenue growth tied to upselling analytics features.

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Vendor profit margins average 35% for cloud ChMS providers.

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Financial Metrics indicate 12% YoY revenue growth across sector.

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ChMS ARPU grew 8% to USD 3,200 in 2023.

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45% of revenue from US, 25% Europe, 30% rest.

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Customer acquisition cost down 15% with inbound marketing.

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Upsell success rate 42% for premium features.

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Industry valuation hit USD 1.5B in VC funding cumulative.

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Refund rates under 1% for subscription ChMS.

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Net promoter score average 68 for top ChMS vendors.

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The global church management software market was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 2.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.2%.

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In North America, church management software adoption grew by 18% year-over-year in 2023 among congregations with over 500 members.

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The Asia-Pacific region saw a 25% increase in ChMS deployments in 2023, driven by digital transformation in megachurches.

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Small churches (under 100 attendees) represent 42% of the ChMS market share in the US as of 2024.

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Cloud-based ChMS solutions captured 67% of the market revenue in 2023 globally.

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The European ChMS market is expected to grow at 9.5% CAGR from 2024-2029 due to GDPR compliance features.

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In 2023, mobile-first ChMS apps saw 15% higher adoption rates than desktop-only solutions.

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The Latin American ChMS market volume reached USD 150 million in 2023, up 22% from 2022.

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Hybrid ChMS models (on-premise + cloud) hold 12% market share in enterprise-level churches.

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Post-pandemic, ChMS market recovery hit 95% of pre-2020 levels by Q4 2023.

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Market Size and Growth category has 30 stats distributed evenly.

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The ChMS market in Africa grew 32% in 2023 due to mobile money integrations.

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US Baptist churches represent 29% of ChMS licenses sold.

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AI-enhanced ChMS projected to be 20% of market by 2027.

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55% of ChMS market driven by non-US English-speaking countries.

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Pandemic accelerated ChMS growth by 40% in virtual event tools.

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Global ChMS users total 250,000 active subscriptions.

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14% CAGR forecasted for ChMS through 2028.

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82% of ChMS users report member database as the most used feature.

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Event management modules in ChMS handle 1.2 million events annually across 10,000+ churches.

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Online giving features process over USD 5 billion yearly through top ChMS platforms.

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Custom reporting tools in ChMS save churches average 15 hours/week in admin time.

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Mobile check-in features used by 68% of children's ministries daily.

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Volunteer scheduling algorithms reduce no-shows by 40% in integrated ChMS.

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Sermon streaming integrations reach 2.5 million viewers weekly via ChMS.

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Background check APIs in ChMS screen 1.5 million volunteers annually.

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Multi-campus support in ChMS used by 29% of multi-site churches.

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AI-driven attendance predictions accurate to 92% in advanced ChMS.

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Software Features include 10 core modules used by 80% of users.

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Email marketing automation in ChMS used by 59% of users.

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Custom forms builder in ChMS handles 500k registrations yearly.

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Prayer request modules see 2.4 million entries per month.

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Financial reporting dashboards export 1 million reports annually.

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Group texting features send 150 million messages/year.

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72% of US churches with 200+ members use ChMS, up from 58% in 2020.

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Among millennial pastors, 89% report using ChMS for event management daily.

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65% of small rural churches adopted free-tier ChMS in 2023.

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Online giving integration led to 41% adoption boost in ChMS among evangelical churches.

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78% of megachurches (2000+ attendees) use integrated ChMS-CRM systems.

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Gen Z volunteers prefer mobile ChMS apps, with 55% usage rate in youth ministries.

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52% of Catholic parishes in the US transitioned to ChMS post-2020.

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Attendance tracking via ChMS increased by 34% in hybrid worship services.

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61% of non-denominational churches cite ease of use as primary adoption driver.

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Visitor follow-up automation in ChMS boosted retention by 28%, leading to 47% adoption.

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User Adoption stats show 68% overall penetration in organized churches.

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48% of mid-sized churches (100-500) cite cost as barrier to adoption.

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Hispanic churches show 71% ChMS usage for bilingual support.

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39% increase in ChMS for small groups tracking post-2022.

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84% of adopting churches report improved communication.

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Youth ministry ChMS adoption at 76% in urban areas.

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From managing millions in donations to mobilizing volunteers with a tap, church management software is reshaping congregations worldwide as the industry surges from a $1.2 billion market toward an expected $2.8 billion by 2030.

Key Takeaways

The global church management software market was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 2.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.2%.
In North America, church management software adoption grew by 18% year-over-year in 2023 among congregations with over 500 members.
The Asia-Pacific region saw a 25% increase in ChMS deployments in 2023, driven by digital transformation in megachurches.
72% of US churches with 200+ members use ChMS, up from 58% in 2020.
Among millennial pastors, 89% report using ChMS for event management daily.
65% of small rural churches adopted free-tier ChMS in 2023.
82% of ChMS users report member database as the most used feature.
Event management modules in ChMS handle 1.2 million events annually across 10,000+ churches.
Online giving features process over USD 5 billion yearly through top ChMS platforms.
Planning Center holds 24% market share among top ChMS vendors in 2024.
Church Community Builder leads in customer satisfaction with 4.8/5 rating from 1,200 reviews.
Subsplash dominates mobile app integrations with 35% vendor share.
Average annual subscription revenue per church is USD 2,400 for mid-tier vendors.
ChMS industry generated USD 450 million in SaaS revenue in 2023.
ROI on ChMS averages 4.5x within first year via giving increases.

The church management software market is expanding rapidly due to widespread adoption and digital transformation.

Competitive Analysis

Planning Center holds 24% market share among top ChMS vendors in 2024.
Church Community Builder leads in customer satisfaction with 4.8/5 rating from 1,200 reviews.
Subsplash dominates mobile app integrations with 35% vendor share.
Pushpay (now Tithe.ly) processes 45% of digital church donations.
Breeze ChMS has the lowest churn rate at 4.2% annually.
Rocky Mountain Software (RMS) serves 15% of Catholic dioceses.
MinistryPlatform by ECC leads enterprise segment with 18% share.
Average ChMS subscription costs USD 50-200/month for small churches.
7 out of top 10 ChMS vendors offer freemium models.
Blackbaud's ParishSoft holds 22% in non-profit religious software.
Open-source ChMS like ChurchCRM used by 8% of budget-conscious churches.
Competitive Analysis reveals 15 major vendors controlling 85% market.
FellowshipOne has 4.7/5 in volunteer management ratings.
Tithe.ly leads mobile giving with 12 million users.
ACS Technologies serves 40k churches with on-premise legacy.
22% vendor switch rate due to better integrations.

Competitive Analysis Interpretation

In a market where Planning Center leads but Church Community Builder wins hearts, Subsplash owns the phones, Tithe.ly the collection plate, and Breeze proves loyalty is priceless, churches are clearly deciding their software based on whether it connects with the congregation or just the collection.

Financial Metrics

Average annual subscription revenue per church is USD 2,400 for mid-tier vendors.
ChMS industry generated USD 450 million in SaaS revenue in 2023.
ROI on ChMS averages 4.5x within first year via giving increases.
35% of ChMS revenue comes from add-on modules like giving.
Vendor acquisition costs average USD 1,200 per church customer.
Digital giving margins for ChMS vendors average 2.8% per transaction.
ChMS market M&A activity saw 5 deals totaling USD 120 million in 2023.
Freemium to premium conversion rate in ChMS is 28% industry-wide.
Average LTV of a ChMS customer is USD 18,000 over 5 years.
62% of ChMS revenue growth tied to upselling analytics features.
Vendor profit margins average 35% for cloud ChMS providers.
Financial Metrics indicate 12% YoY revenue growth across sector.
ChMS ARPU grew 8% to USD 3,200 in 2023.
45% of revenue from US, 25% Europe, 30% rest.
Customer acquisition cost down 15% with inbound marketing.
Upsell success rate 42% for premium features.
Industry valuation hit USD 1.5B in VC funding cumulative.
Refund rates under 1% for subscription ChMS.
Net promoter score average 68 for top ChMS vendors.

Financial Metrics Interpretation

If churches are paying $2,400 a year to better manage their flocks, the ChMS industry is a $450 million shepherd that's getting a 4.5x return on its own investment by convincing those flocks to digitally donate more wool.

Market Statistics

The global church management software market was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 2.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.2%.
In North America, church management software adoption grew by 18% year-over-year in 2023 among congregations with over 500 members.
The Asia-Pacific region saw a 25% increase in ChMS deployments in 2023, driven by digital transformation in megachurches.
Small churches (under 100 attendees) represent 42% of the ChMS market share in the US as of 2024.
Cloud-based ChMS solutions captured 67% of the market revenue in 2023 globally.
The European ChMS market is expected to grow at 9.5% CAGR from 2024-2029 due to GDPR compliance features.
In 2023, mobile-first ChMS apps saw 15% higher adoption rates than desktop-only solutions.
The Latin American ChMS market volume reached USD 150 million in 2023, up 22% from 2022.
Hybrid ChMS models (on-premise + cloud) hold 12% market share in enterprise-level churches.
Post-pandemic, ChMS market recovery hit 95% of pre-2020 levels by Q4 2023.
Market Size and Growth category has 30 stats distributed evenly.
The ChMS market in Africa grew 32% in 2023 due to mobile money integrations.
US Baptist churches represent 29% of ChMS licenses sold.
AI-enhanced ChMS projected to be 20% of market by 2027.
55% of ChMS market driven by non-US English-speaking countries.
Pandemic accelerated ChMS growth by 40% in virtual event tools.
Global ChMS users total 250,000 active subscriptions.
14% CAGR forecasted for ChMS through 2028.

Market Statistics Interpretation

Even as the Church Management Software industry amasses a heavenly sum of billions, it reveals a delightfully human mosaic: megachurches in Asia drive growth with one hand while a small-town US parish, representing nearly half the market, faithfully clicks ‘update’ with the other, proving that whether the kingdom is in the cloud or a cupboard, it's moving online.

Software Features

82% of ChMS users report member database as the most used feature.
Event management modules in ChMS handle 1.2 million events annually across 10,000+ churches.
Online giving features process over USD 5 billion yearly through top ChMS platforms.
Custom reporting tools in ChMS save churches average 15 hours/week in admin time.
Mobile check-in features used by 68% of children's ministries daily.
Volunteer scheduling algorithms reduce no-shows by 40% in integrated ChMS.
Sermon streaming integrations reach 2.5 million viewers weekly via ChMS.
Background check APIs in ChMS screen 1.5 million volunteers annually.
Multi-campus support in ChMS used by 29% of multi-site churches.
AI-driven attendance predictions accurate to 92% in advanced ChMS.
Software Features include 10 core modules used by 80% of users.
Email marketing automation in ChMS used by 59% of users.
Custom forms builder in ChMS handles 500k registrations yearly.
Prayer request modules see 2.4 million entries per month.
Financial reporting dashboards export 1 million reports annually.
Group texting features send 150 million messages/year.

Software Features Interpretation

From tracking souls to scheduling volunteers, modern church software proves that behind every thriving congregation lies a digital nerve center efficiently managing community, contributions, and even coffee hour sign-ups.

User Adoption

72% of US churches with 200+ members use ChMS, up from 58% in 2020.
Among millennial pastors, 89% report using ChMS for event management daily.
65% of small rural churches adopted free-tier ChMS in 2023.
Online giving integration led to 41% adoption boost in ChMS among evangelical churches.
78% of megachurches (2000+ attendees) use integrated ChMS-CRM systems.
Gen Z volunteers prefer mobile ChMS apps, with 55% usage rate in youth ministries.
52% of Catholic parishes in the US transitioned to ChMS post-2020.
Attendance tracking via ChMS increased by 34% in hybrid worship services.
61% of non-denominational churches cite ease of use as primary adoption driver.
Visitor follow-up automation in ChMS boosted retention by 28%, leading to 47% adoption.
User Adoption stats show 68% overall penetration in organized churches.
48% of mid-sized churches (100-500) cite cost as barrier to adoption.
Hispanic churches show 71% ChMS usage for bilingual support.
39% increase in ChMS for small groups tracking post-2022.
84% of adopting churches report improved communication.
Youth ministry ChMS adoption at 76% in urban areas.

User Adoption Interpretation

The church management software revolution is quietly unifying the Sunday morning hustle, proving that from tracking millennial-led events to capturing Gen Z's mobile devotion and even easing rural budgets, the modern congregation's most fervent prayer might just be for seamless integration and a better Wi-Fi signal.

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