The back-office for every faith community
One place to manage your congregation, giving, communications, and sermons — with smart insights built in from day one.
14-day free trial · Cancel anytime · No charge until it ends
Trusted across every faith tradition
Everything your community needs in one place
Six integrated modules, all included in every plan.
Congregation Management
Track members, families, pastoral notes, and engagement in one searchable database.
Giving & Donations
Record contributions, manage funds, and generate IRS acknowledgement letters automatically.
Communications
Send email to your entire congregation or targeted groups with smart engagement tools.
Sermon Archive
Store, tag, and search every sermon — a genuinely useful archive rather than a folder of files.
Events & Attendance
Schedule services and events, track attendance, and spot engagement trends.
Volunteer Scheduling
Fill volunteer roles, manage recurring slots, and send reminders automatically.
See who needs you — before anyone asks.
Your congregation's data stays with your congregation.
Draft pastoral emails and communications in seconds
Generate acknowledgement letters automatically (US templates follow IRS 501(c)(3) wording)
Search every sermon you have ever preached, by topic or passage
Identify members at risk of disengaging before they slip away
Surface a daily digest of what needs your attention today
Smart Insights are included from the Growth plan.
Built for every faith community — not just churches
Most congregation tools assume a Christian church. Shepherd adapts its terminology and workflows to churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, and any tradition you serve.
How Shepherd compares
| Feature | Shepherd Atlas | Planning Center | Breeze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proof that outreach brought people back | |||
| Smart communications drafting | Growth plan+ | ||
| Four languages, including Arabic (RTL) | |||
| Multi-faith support | Christian only | ||
| IRS acknowledgement letters | Growth plan+ | ||
| All modules in one price | Per module | ||
| Starting price | $29/mo | Per-product fees | $72/mo |
Competitor data based on publicly available pricing and feature pages as of July 2026.
Simple pricing
View full pricingStarter
Up to 150 members
- All core modules
- Email communications
- CSV import/export
Growth
Up to 500 members
- Everything in Starter
- Smart insights & automation
- Pledge campaigns
Unlimited
Unlimited members
- Everything in Growth
- Kiosk check-in
- One login for several congregations
Common questions
Is there a free trial?
Yes — every new organization starts a 14-day free trial. You add a card up front but aren't charged until the trial ends, and you can cancel anytime.
Does it work for our faith tradition?
Yes. Shepherd Atlas supports Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, and other traditions. Terminology and workflows adapt to your community.
How does pricing compare to Planning Center?
Shepherd Atlas starts at $29/month with all modules included. Planning Center offers a limited free tier, then prices each product separately — costs stack as you add modules.
Can I import our existing member data?
Yes. CSV import is included on every plan. You can import your member list, giving history, and event records in minutes.
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