Software
When it comes to church communications, there are a range of software/digital tools available to support you. Below is a quick guide for parishes exploring digital tools.
| Software | Best for | What it does | Why parishes use it | Strengths | Considerations |
| ChurchSuite | Admin, events, calendars, contact lists, communication, rotas | Manages people, events, rotas, groups; embeds calendars/forms into your website | Helps organise parish life, track attendance, communicate to groups or whole church, and keep website events updated automatically | – Central place for admin – Secure member database – Easy event sign‑ups – Website calendar embed | Subscription required; needs someone confident to maintain data |
| Planning Center | Worship planning & volunteer scheduling | Builds service plans, song lists, liturgy, volunteer rotas; shares resources with teams | Keeps Sundays organised, helps worship teams stay aligned, reduces confusion and last‑minute stress | – Excellent for music teams – Easy rota management – Volunteers get automatic reminders | Works best for churches with regular volunteers or multiple worship roles |
| ProPresenter | Church screen presentations | Runs song words, liturgy, readings, videos, countdowns; supports live services smoothly | Creates clear, accessible screens for worship, better than PowerPoint for live environments | – High reliability – Volunteer‑friendly – Great for livestream & video integration | Paid software; a bit of training needed |
| Linktree | Social media link management | Puts all your important links in one place (services, giving, events, YouTube, website) | Makes your Instagram/Facebook bio organised and user‑friendly; helps newcomers find what they need quickly | – Quick to update – Keeps social pages tidy – Perfect for events & giving links | Limited design customisation in free version |