Or a family at your church picnic who wants to support the building fund, but juggling plates and kids while navigating screens feels like too much in the moment.

These scenarios happen every week in churches. The intention to give is there, but the barriers—however small—are just enough to let the moment slip away.

Why we partnered with tiptap

Last year, we partnered with VisitorReach to bring you VisitorTap—NFC tap cards that help guests instantly connect with your church resources and giving pages. It solved one part of the tap equation: connection.

But what about moments when someone wants to give right now? Not connect to a giving page, but complete a donation on the spot.

That’s why we partnered with tiptap. Their physical payment terminals process donations instantly—no phone navigation, just tap and done.

Together, these solutions complete your tap strategy:

• VisitorTap connects people to information and resources
• tiptap processes instant donations

How it works

tiptap provides NFC-enabled payment terminals that accept both phone and card taps. Set a donation amount on the device, and givers simply tap to complete their transaction in seconds.

The devices come in multiple form factors:

• Mini clips that attach to offering baskets during service
• Floor stands for lobby areas and high-traffic spots
• Portable devices for outdoor events and special campaigns

Why it matters

• Captures spontaneous generosity. When someone feels moved to give, meeting them at that exact moment turns intention into action. 
• Works everywhere. Offering plates, lobby areas, outdoor events, fundraising campaigns—anywhere immediate giving makes sense.
• No learning curve. Familiar and instant, donate with one simple tap

Special pricing for Pushpay customers

VisitorTap for connection. tiptap for instant giving. Both available with exclusive Pushpay customer discounts. Together, they give you the most complete tap solution available

Getting started

Ready to turn spontaneous generosity into donations? Click below to visit our tiptap partnership page and claim your exclusive discount!

Right now, they all see the same feed. The college student scrolls past family events. The parent can’t find children’s ministry updates. The senior member hunts through youth group posts to find small group news.

Sound familiar?

The Problem: When everyone gets the same content, nobody wins

Most church apps treat every member the same way. Same announcements and same updates, regardless of age, interests, or faith journey.

Important messages disappear in generic feeds. Members stop checking the app. Your staff spends extra time trying to reach people through other channels.

You don’t run every ministry the exact same way. Your app shouldn’t either.

The Solution: StudioC integration brings personalization to your app

We’ve partnered with StudioC to integrate their personalization platform into your Pushpay church app. New members still see a content feed with general updates, but they now have the option to log in to unlock their personalized experience.

Think about your members: Some are exploring faith for the first time. Others are ready to serve but don’t know where to start. Some need encouragement to join a small group.

Now your app can guide them. New believers see baptism classes. Long-time members get serving opportunities. Those exploring groups see connection events designed just for them.

Stop bombarding everyone with everything. Help individuals find what they’re looking for.

Why this matters for your church

• People use your app more. Churches see 10% higher engagement within three months of integrating StuidoC. When content matters to someone, they keep coming back.
• Your messages guide people forward. Instead of blasting announcements everywhere, you’re delivering the right next step for each person’s spiritual journey.
• Members feel known. Nothing beats seeing content that acknowledges where you are in life and faith. StudioC even celebrates milestones and recognizes member involvement.

Pushpay customers get special pricing!

As a valued Pushpay customer, you get exclusive benefits:

• 20% off setup fees
• 20% off monthly fees
• Support team ready to help

Getting started

StudioC integration is available now for Pushpay customers. 

Ready to add StudioC to your church? Click here to learn more and receive exclusive Pushpay customer pricing.

In my case, I discovered my “passion” while studying architecture at university in South Africa. Over time I realized that, while I enjoyed my studies, my attraction to the field was actually grounded in my love of creative problem solving; I liked tackling complex problems that require innovative solutions.

Around the time I recognized this fact about myself, it was becoming more and more clear that the wave of the future would be software. I found myself drawn to developing digital solutions, because they require the same problem solving skills I’d used in my architecture studies.

So I dove into the world of software and never looked back.

Over the years, I’ve led multiple tech teams in a variety of industries, and my career eventually led me to New Zealand. That’s where I discovered and fell in love with Pushpay.

Our company melds a start-up’s excited energy with an experienced and accomplished team. Today, I proudly serve as a Group Product Manager, and my team continues to creatively solve problems for a body that is eager to explore and embrace technology—the Church.

Church Tech’s More Popular Than Ever

Pushpay’s annual State of Church Technology report surveys thousands of church leaders every year, from ministries of every size and across all branches of Christianity. In 2022, 94% of those leaders reported that technology was important to their mission—which is actually an increase since the pandemic, when many churches raced to acquire tech solutions to solve the problem of maintaining connection and community while social distancing.

It’s safe to say, churches have recognized technology’s usefulness and aren’t abandoning their tools anytime soon. But there’s some nuance to the situation as well; the report indicated that leaders are more knowledgeable than ever about which digital tools they need, which they could live without—and, critically, what they want to see in the future.

One feature, “tools in multiple languages,” is a telling example. In the report, when given a list of twenty common church tech solutions and asked to identify which would be strategically important in the future, multi language functionality ranked fourth. But when asked how satisfied they were with their current multi language tools, the ranking dropped all the way down to eighteenth.

Put another way; churches aren’t happy with the current state of the language tools they’re using, but they’re exceedingly confident those features will be mission critical moving forward. Which tells product managers like me how they want to see their tech evolve, and which products and features my team should prioritize.

In that spirit, Pushpay is rapidly developing our multi language tools. Giving users can currently toggle between English and Spanish, and our LEAD app—designed for church leaders on the go—can now be viewed in Spanish and Vietnamese.

We’re planning to deliver even more language functionality in the future, because we’re committed to listening to and answering the needs of those we serve.

We Don’t Just Talk About Innovation, We Live It

Another case study for innovating parallel to the Church’s evolving needs is livestreaming. The tool had been slowly gaining traction with leaders for over a decade—then absolutely skyrocketed in popularity during the pandemic. According to the latest State of Church Technology report, even with the worst of COVID behind us, 89% of churches today continue to livestream worship services. They’ve recognized the many ways streaming can foster connection and engagement in their communities, and have no intention of abandoning video content.

So we responded to the trend. About two years ago, Pushpay acquired Resi Media, a powerful streaming solution that’s tailored to the needs of churches. It was a huge moment for both teams, especially on the product side.

The early integration of our two platforms was intentionally patient. Our instructions were to avoid rushing, to start small and ensure we get the job done right. That process paid dividends, and we were able to deliver results for customers quickly and with minimal stumbles.

At the same time, however, we were hearing constantly from leaders about the desire for more customizable video experiences. Many churches had already generated extensive content libraries; they wanted the ability to curate playlists for their viewers, and have that content be available 24/7. Essentially, they wanted to host a viewing experience that mirrored the format of platforms consumers are already accustomed to.

Trust me when I say, that is the opposite of a small undertaking. Especially when the partnership between our two companies was so new, and our teams had been specifically instructed to take it slow.

But the demand was overwhelming and, first and foremost, we work to serve our customers and the Church. So I was given permission to put together a small team outside our normal workflow, whose mission was to innovate and experiment, explore what was realistically possible, and create a proof of concept designed specifically to meet the wants and needs we were hearing about.

The result, I’m proud to say, is Resi On Demand. This exciting tool, available in the near future, will provide the content hosting functionality and customization features churches have been waiting for, and will be a fantastic engagement driver for tech-minded ministries.

We Build Better Together

Many companies and product development teams wouldn’t have greenlit the project I just described. There was already a plan in place for slowly, steadily integrating Pushpay and Resi’s existing solutions. Concurrently developing an entirely new content distribution system was a major pivot.

The reason we were uniquely able to develop this needed tool so quickly is the same reason I joined Pushpay all those years ago: our culture.

“Innovation” is a buzzword that gets thrown around a lot. Often it’s misconstrued as an excuse to fool around—and that’s the spirit of the word, I suppose. But innovation doesn’t deliver value if it’s not intentionally aiming at solving a need.

That’s why we listen to those we serve. Customers were involved at every stage of Resi On Demand’s development. We heard their wants and concerns, learned a lot, and developed based on their direction.

I figured out a long time ago that we’re always going to build something better together than apart; this achievement is further proof of that idea. And speaking as someone who’s dedicated their career to creating solutions that fill a need, I can’t wait to be directed by our present and future customers toward what they want us working on next.

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With the constant changes in our communities, it is essential to maintain a single location for your congregation to manage their participation at your church and stay in the know. Your church app should create a consolidated place where giving, media, and church engagement come together to distill information to your congregation. This helps reduce noise, create a clear area for them to browse opportunities, and stay updated with everything your church is doing this year.

To support your church this fall, we took our powerful ChMS features and added them to the My Church App and enhanced our web ChMS experience to help you communicate with your congregation and give your people easier access.

New Experiences in the Church App

1. We’ve learned that the “dark mode” display is a popular feature in other apps and browsers, so we’re excited to be able to offer both light and dark mode display options for your congregation.

2. We’re always looking for ways to help improve your workflow and make your end-of-year process easier for you and your congregation. Now, your members can download their giving statements directly from the app, anytime on-demand. Accessing their giving history is now easier than ever.

3. Your volunteers are the fuel to executing the mission of your church. We know how much you want to make serving simple and easy for your volunteers. Paper schedules may be fast, and a separate app dedicated to serving may help fill a digital need. Still, it causes some additional friction for your volunteers – like app fatigue and clutter. Simplifying where your volunteers look for opportunities creates a seamless process for them to manage their serving.

With the Serve module in the My Church App, you’re empowering your volunteers to:

• View, accept, and decline schedule requests
• Find replacements
• Browse open positions and sign up
• Set block-out dates and availability
• Manage family member schedules
• View service plans with chord charts, files, and service notes

Give your volunteers the ability to manage all of their involvement at your church in one place with the My Church App by Pushpay.

4. On the heels of your fall launch, your congregation is going to be looking for ways to re-engage after summer and shutdowns. In addition to groups and serving opportunities, they’ll seek opportunities to impact their community. Wouldn’t it be helpful to have one place for your congregation to serve on another and ask for help in times of need? The My Church App by Pushpay now has Public Needs, a digital public sign-up to empower your community to reach and care for one another.

Use this feature to mobilize care quickly for:

• Meal trains for a family
• An outreach event hosted by your church
• Disaster relief in the community
• Thanksgiving turkey donations
• Angel Tree
• Prayer slots to pray for a country in need
• More classroom supplies

Public Needs in the My Church App lets your church get the word out and collect sign-ups from anyone, anywhere. Sign-ups don’t need to come from those who attend your church, which is a great way to get your congregation involved in positively impacting your community.

More New Features To Love

• Changing mandates and uncertainty have posed challenges for many churches. As we head into fall, we know how important it is to get information out as quickly as possible and provide you with more ways to communicate with your congregation. So, we made this possible with the Check-In Announcement feature to keep families aware of important information or reminders about the event during Check-In.
• Quickly create a branded QR code along with the pre-configured giving link with the new QR Code Generator. This enables donors to point, click, and give quickly and securely.
• To support the Ministry Platform integration, we now offer Pushpay Giving as an option in event payments.
• Streamline navigation between ChMS, online giving, and mobile apps with the new product switcher. The new feature offers more accessible access to what you need.

All of the features are available on Pushpay ChMS and ChurchStaq packages. ChurchStaq is our way of helping you simplify your congregation’s involvement and increase participation. Schedule a demo today and talk with one of our engagement specialists to see how we can help your church achieve its mission while restoring the joy in your ministry.

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This product launch enhances connections across all aspects of your church: helping your congregation build relationships with each other, creating bridges across your various tools, and connecting your admins to the information and data they need to engage and grow your church family.

Introducing ChurchStaq

When Pushpay and Church Community Builder joined forces almost 8 months ago, our teams were excited by what our combined technologies would be able to offer to help further the ministries of our customers.  The need for technology, built specifically for the church, is a critical component for churches to be able to know, grow, and keep their people.  As a combined company, our strategy is to provide churches with uncompromising, best in class software built for the church.  The results of this combination have been incredible.  Churches who use Pushpay and Church Community Builder together have seen a 24% increase in recurring givers compared to churches who use a competing giving platform.

Today, we are excited to introduce ChurchStaq, a brand new product which combines our ChMS, giving, donor development, and church app solutions into one powerful platform.  ChurchStaq is centered around solving the unique challenges that you, as a church, face on a daily basis – growing engagement, knowing your people and increasing your ministry.

Grow engagement

Increased participation within your church is a critical aspect of spiritual and community growth.  The combination of Church Community Builder and Pushpay make ChurchStaq the perfect tool to help you drive increased engagement in your church.  The My Church App provides an integrated experience that drives connection, generosity, and engagement in one place for your congregants.  The mobile experience, built on Pushpay’s proven app platform, serves as the single location for your church to connect with their groups, view and engage with your media, and express their generosity.   ChurchStaq’s ChMS equips your leaders with the tools they need to grow their ministry, manage volunteers, and ultimately increase participation.

Grow your understanding of your people

As your ministry grows, so does the difficulty of knowing who your people are and finding meaningful ways to connect with them.  By joining the ChMS, Giving, and Church App, ChurchStaq is uniquely built to provide you with both the data you need to understand your people and the tools to take action.  ChurchStaq’s integrated software synchronizes your community member data from the church app, donor generosity, and ChMS data to provide you with accurate reporting you can trust.  The result is actionable insights that you can use to understand and nurture your growing church.

Grow your ministry

Growing your ministry is an important part of achieving what God has planned for your church.  ChurchStaq was designed to provide you with the tools you need to grow finances, participation, and spiritual development.  Pushpay’s giving and donor development platform provides churches with an unmatched experience for both your donors and staff.  The simplified donor experience helps donors to give regularly in addition to encouraging above and beyond giving.  In fact, churches who use ChurchStaq have, on average, 65% more digital givers when compared to those not with Pushpay.  Even more encouraging is that digital givers are more generous than non-digital and, on average, give 24% more in a month than offline givers!

Church staff will have access to powerful reporting tools that provide them with insights into giving trends, dashboards, and tools to follow-up with donors.  Of course it takes more than money to grow a ministry.  Church Community Builder’s ChMS provides the tools needed to understand your congregation and encourage them to increased participation and volunteering.

Church Apps Built for your Congregation

Church apps have never been more important than they are today because of their ability to connect people beyond the weekend experience.  ChurchStaq uniquely brings together communication, connection, generosity, and media into one convenient location for your congregation.  Your church will love having a single, personalized place where they can feel like they are part of church even when they are not in church.

The My Church App by Pushpay app platform provides churches with a solution to connect with their people beyond the weekend experience.  Congregants are able to receive rich push notifications, view and engage with your media, participate in surveys, and view the impact of your ministry – all from a beautiful and dynamic home screen.  And, of course, expressing generosity through the app is an important way for your church to participate.  The giving experience for a congregant is simple, allowing for a donation in under 3 seconds.  With the connect launch, we are improving the donor experience with My Giving which allows donors to view their giving history within the app.  Our research has shown that providing your donor with access to their previous gifts often inspires incremental giving.

With the Connect launch, we are adding Connection features to the church app.  The connection features are made possible by our integrated ChMS.  These features allow your congregation to grow deeper in their faith, build relationships with others, and improve the way they engage with the church throughout the week.

The new connection features include:

• Pre-Check into kid’s ministry or events from the app before you get to church
• Find, join, and engage with other congregants using Groups
• Find and register for events
• Manage and update their church profile

Check-in

A church’s check-in process can often be one of the most complex and frustrating experiences if done wrong.  The right software can transform this experience to one that your church will love.  With the Connect launch, we are introducing improvements to your check-in experience, both for in-person and virtual services.  For churches that are meeting virtually, we are introducing Instant Check-in which allows your congregation to check into service from your church app.

And for those churches that are meeting in person, checking in kids or volunteers is much easier thanks to pre-check for the church app.  Your church members can now check into services and volunteer opportunities even before they arrive.  Once a parent or volunteer arrives, they simply scan a barcode to complete the check-in process.  Pre-check gives parents peace of mind, reduces lines, and improves the in-person  experience.

Integrations

Strong integrations and developer tools have always been an important part of our platform.  It’s critical that our software work as seamlessly as possible with your other church technology.  We’re thrilled to announce early access to our newest integration with Sage Intacct.  This powerful connection simplifies your financial reconciliation and administration process by automatically creating records in your General Ledger, and matching your Pushpay settlements or batches for recorded gifts.

With this release, we’re also excited to share some improvements to our existing Checkr integration with Church Community Builder.  When implemented with our ChMS, Checkr ensures that our churches are confident in the safety of their church by providing background checks.  However, we understand how complex managing volunteers can be, and, in their earnest desire to get people plugged in, volunteer leaders can easily miss a crucial step of scheduling people to serve who do not have a valid background check.  With our improved integration with Checkr, leaders can be alerted to volunteers who need a background check before they are scheduled, protecting the church, and more importantly, their people.

And so much more…  

New Church Community Builder Features

• • Simplified Navigation and Embedded Help Articles
  • Auto matched form responses
  • Family Serving Calendar
  • Worship Planning in Lead App
  • Significant Events

New Pushpay Features

• • App profile in community
  • Improvements to Your ID/Envelope #
  • Archive Community Member

This is one of our largest releases with 16 new features and enhancements built to help you increase your ministry.  If you’re reading this now and see an opportunity to improve the way you know, grow, and keep your people, we would love the opportunity to speak with you.  Talk to one of our experts to learn more about how Pushpay’s software can help transform your ministry while putting your people first.