About Us

Planning Center is a purpose-driven, independently owned software company dedicated entirely to the needs of churches. Since our founding 19 years ago, we’ve grown from one solution—for worship services—into a comprehensive church management suite that empowers ministries of all sizes. What guides us? Our three core loves: We love our churches. We love our team. We love our products. And we’re steadfast in our commitment—free from venture capital or acquisition pressures—to preserve that focus now and into the future.

What We Offer

Planning Center offers an integrated set of modular tools tailored to church needs, including:

• Services (worship planning & volunteer scheduling)
• People, the central membership database that powers all other apps
• Modules for Calendar, Registrations, Check-Ins, Giving, Groups, Music Stand, Publishing, and Church Center (mobile app/website experience)

We offer free plans, scalable pricing, and a trial period with no contracts or cancellation fees—giving churches flexibility and confidence in using exactly what they need.

Support is always free, with response times averaging under one business hour. Plus, users access training through Planning Center University and ‘how-to’ articles anytime.

Why Choose?

• Church-First Philosophy: We are driven entirely by the needs of our church customers. That has—and will continue to—guide every decision we make.
• Reliable, Independent Ownership: We reject outside investors and corporate takeovers. When the founder transitions or steps away, the company will become a non-profit under the Ministry Centered Foundation—ensuring our mission remains pure and enduring.
• Unified, Flexible Platform: Modular yet integrated, Planning Center allows churches to adopt only the tools they need, while benefiting from a shared data structure and seamless user experience.
• Simplicity & Support for All: Our intuitive design means even non-technical users feel empowered—and our support and training ensure no one is left behind.

Join Our Team

At Planning Center, our team is made up of passionate experts who care deeply about serving churches and building great software. We value collaboration, empathy, and craftsmanship—knowing that our users depend on us to help them fulfill their ministries.

By joining us, you’ll be part of a mission-driven culture where your work has real impact, you're heard and supported, and you contribute to something meaningful heartfelt—and lasting.