ChurchRaise features A–Z
Everything your church needs in one place: contact management, digital bulletins, online giving, events, volunteers, service planning, facilities, engagement tracking, Quick Tap QR and NFC links, forms, church website builder, and AI-powered tools for communications, devotionals, and outreach. Browse all features below in alphabetical order.
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Activity Timeline
See giving, events, form responses, and check-ins on each contact's profile. One view of engagement.
Add a Contact
Create a new person record in your church directory. Add contacts, members, and visitors with custom fields and household links.
Add a Product
List a new product in your online store. Set price, inventory, and images.
Assistant Feedback
View thumbs-up, thumbs-down, and report-issue feedback from AI assistant conversations. Improve answers over time.
Audit Online Presence
Get a full scorecard of your church's digital visibility: Google, website, directories, reviews.
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Blog Your Sermon
Turn sermon notes or a transcript into a publish-ready blog post that sounds like you, not AI.
Book a Room
Schedule a room or space for events, meetings, or ministry use. Check availability and reserve equipment.
Branding Settings
Set your church branding for emails and campaigns. Logo, colors, and default sender for a consistent look.
Break the Ice
Get 5 creative icebreakers for your small group based on any topic or theme.
Build a Discussion Guide
Turn a sermon into a ready-to-use small group guide with questions, icebreaker, and prayer prompt.
Build a Form
Create a custom form for registrations, sign-ups, or payments. Drag-and-drop builder.
Build a Growth Plan
Get a practical 90-day plan to attract new visitors and grow church attendance.
Build a Website
Design and customize your church website. Drag-and-drop editor, custom domain, and public pages.
Build a Worship Set
Pick songs, set keys and arrangements, and organize the worship flow for Sunday.
Bulletin Advertising
Run sponsored content or partner ads in your bulletin. Set pricing, approve requests, and track performance.
Bulletin Analytics
Track reader engagement and bulletin performance. See reads, clicks, and popular content.
Bulletin Block Types
Use order of service, announcements, connect cards, sermon notes, prayer requests, forms, events, calendar, staff directory, and more. Mix and match blocks to build your bulletin.
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Calendar Sync
Sync your church calendar with Google Calendar and Outlook. Keep events in one place and show them everywhere.
Check-In
Run fast check-in for services, kids ministry, and events. Real-time attendance and records that sync with each person's profile.
Collect Bulletin Feedback
Let readers rate and react to bulletin content. Add a feedback block so your congregation can tell you what lands and what needs work.
Collect Membership Dues
Accept recurring membership dues and renewals. Publish a sign-up page and let members pay online.
Configurable Engagement Weights
Customize which activities count toward engagement and how much each signal is weighted. Adjust alert thresholds to match your church culture.
Configure Bulletins
Set up bulletin branding, sections, links, and distribution settings.
Connect Card
Digital connect card in your bulletin. Gather newcomer details—name, email, phone—and add them to your list.
Connect your ChMS
Connect your church management system. Sync contacts, groups, and giving data with Planning Center, Breeze, and more.
Create a Digital Bulletin
Design and publish an interactive digital bulletin. One link, content that updates on schedule.
Create a Print Version of the Bulletin
Generate a print-ready PDF from your digital bulletin. One workflow for both digital and print—links become QR codes on the printed version.
Create an Event
Schedule a new event with details and registration. Add form fields and publish to your calendar.
Create an Online Store
Sell merchandise, books, and products from your church. Set up your store, add products, and share your public store link.
Create Social Graphics
Generate branded social media images for any announcement, quote, or campaign using AI.
Custom Domain
Connect your own domain to your church website. Use your church's web address for a professional presence.
Custom Fields
Add custom data fields to your contact records. Track ministry involvement, skills, preferences, and more.
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Design a Sermon Series
Get a visual concept, color palette, tagline, and image prompt for your next series.
Draft a Pastoral Response
Get a thoughtful, pastor-ready draft for sensitive situations. Empathetic, clear, and ready to personalize.
Draft a Safety Policy
Get a child safety outline and volunteer screening policy, ready to customize and have reviewed.
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Email Analytics
Track opens, clicks, and engagement for your email campaigns. See what resonates with your audience.
Email Segments
Build segments from your contact list. Send to specific groups by tags, activity, or custom filters.
Embed a Form in Your Bulletin
Add a form block to your digital bulletin. Collect sign-ups, feedback, or registrations without readers leaving the bulletin.
Engagement Scoring
Automatic 0-100 engagement score per member based on a rolling 4-week window of attendance, giving, volunteering, and group participation.
Engagement Tiers
Members are automatically categorized as Highly Engaged, Moderate, Low, or Disengaged based on their rolling score.
Event Check-Ins
Track attendance and check people into events. Mobile-friendly check-in.
Event Registration
Add registration and custom form fields to events. Collect names, contact info, and payments.
Export as PDF
Turn any AI-generated content into a branded, print-ready PDF with your logo and layout options.
Export CCLI Report
Generate a report of all songs used in services for CCLI copyright licensing compliance.
Export Engagement Report
Download a CSV of every member with their engagement score, trend, and activity signals for board reports or analysis.
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Find Bible Quotes
Search for Bible verses by topic, theme, or keyword. Save verses to your collection.
Find Cross-References
Give a Bible passage and get 3 supporting scriptures with context on how they connect.
Form Automation
Trigger automated emails or actions when someone submits a form. Send confirmations, notify staff, or add to a list.
Form QR Code
Every form gets a QR code. Print it, share on screens or handouts, and make sign-ups easy for your congregation.
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Generate a QR Code
Create a downloadable QR code for any URL. For bulletins, lobby screens, and handouts.
Generate Chord Charts
Paste lyrics with chords and get a clean, formatted chart for your musicians. Transpose to any key.
Generate Event Poster
Describe your event and get an AI-generated promotional image for social media, lobby screens, and print.
Generate Giving Statements
Create and send annual giving statements to donors. Tax-ready, email or print.
Generate Service Graphics
Create worship service images, slides, and social graphics using AI image models.
Get More Reviews
Build a strategy to grow your Google reviews and online reputation. Get more star ratings from your congregation.
Giving Analytics
View donation totals, trends, and donor insights. Compare periods and track recurring giving.
Giving Page
A dedicated page for online giving. Share your giving link in bulletins, emails, and on your website.
Group Attendance
Track who attended group meetings. Attendee lists, attendance history, and engagement at a glance.
Group Attendees
View and manage group member lists. Add or remove members, assign leaders, and export lists.
Group Feed
Shared feed for your group. Post updates, announcements, and discussions in one place.
Group Polls
Create quick polls for your group. Gather feedback, choose meeting times, or check in with members.
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Impact Pages
Create giving pages that tell your story. Show impact, goals, and suggested amounts to inspire generosity.
Import Giving Data
Bulk import donation records from a spreadsheet. Map columns and validate before importing.
Import Team Data
Upload a CSV of volunteer teams, leaders, and positions. AI maps your columns automatically.
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Manage Batches
Group and reconcile transactions in batches. Match deposits and close batches.
Manage Campaigns
Create and manage fundraising campaigns. Track goals, share pages, and view dashboards.
Manage Funds
Create and organize fund categories for donations. General, building, missions, and more.
Manage Groups
Organize small groups, classes, and ministries. Assign leaders and schedule group events.
Manage Lists
Create and organize contact lists and segments. Build lists from filters for email, events, and reporting.
Manage Media
Upload and organize images, documents, and files. Use across bulletins, events, and website.
Manage Memberships
Set up and manage membership dues and renewals. Publish a public sign-up page.
Manage Resources
Track and assign equipment like projectors, sound systems, tables, and chairs for events.
Manage Song Library
Add, organize, and search worship songs with lyrics, keys, tempo, and CCLI numbers.
Manage Volunteer Teams
Create and organize volunteer teams with positions, leaders, and member lists. Track team capacity and assign roles.
Media Library
Central library for images, documents, and files. Reuse across bulletins, website, and campaigns.
Membership Sign-Up Page
Public page where people can join a membership and pay dues. Customize visibility and cross-link from giving and events.
Merge Duplicates
Find and merge duplicate contact records. Keep one clean profile and consolidate history.
Multilingual Bulletin
Reach a multilingual congregation. Automatic translation for Spanish, French, German, and more so everyone engages in their language.
Multilingual Forms
Create forms in multiple languages. Reach your whole congregation with Spanish, French, and other language options.
Music Stand View
A clean, distraction-free view of chord charts and lyrics optimized for tablets and music stands.
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Pastoral Care Alerts
Get automatic alerts when members disengage — score drops, missed weeks, and new member follow-ups. Send check-in emails with one click.
Plan a Devotional Series
Give a theme and get a 30-day devotional plan with daily scripture, reflections, and questions.
Plan a Sunday Service
Create a complete service plan with worship set, readings, sermon, transitions, and volunteer assignments.
Plan an Outreach Campaign
Build a complete seasonal or community outreach campaign with timeline.
Pledges
Collect and track giving pledges. Set campaign goals and see progress toward commitments.
Prayer Request Block
Add a prayer request block to your bulletin. Let readers submit requests with customizable questions.
Print a Baptism Certificate
Generate a branded baptism or dedication certificate with name, date, and pastor signature line.
Print a Board Report
Turn attendance, giving, and ministry highlights into a clean, signature-ready board packet PDF.
Print a Campaign Flyer
Create a giving campaign flyer with impact headline, story, QR code, and suggested amounts.
Print a Devotional Booklet
Generate a branded 4–8 page devotional with cover, scripture, reflections, and notes, ready to print.
Print a Kids Activity Sheet
Generate a printable kids ministry handout with scripture, teaching summary, discussion questions, and activity.
Print a Volunteer Handbook
Generate a branded volunteer handbook from role descriptions, values, expectations, and safety.
Promote an Event
Get website copy, bulletin blurb, SMS reminders, email subjects, and a social caption for any event.
Public Event Hub
A public page listing your upcoming events. Share one link so your community can browse and register.
Public Facility Hub
A public page where community members can view available spaces and request room bookings.
Public Giving Hub
A public page where people can give, join campaigns, or visit your store. One link for all giving-related actions.
Public Store
Your church's public store page. Share one link so people can browse and buy products online.
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Quick Tap Analytics
Track scans and taps per link. See which locations and links get the most engagement.
Quick Tap Links
Create dynamic QR codes and NFC tap links that you can update anytime. Print once — change where they go whenever you need.
Quick Tap Scheduling
Schedule your tap links to rotate automatically. Point to a giving page on Sunday and an event page midweek.
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Reader Submissions
Let readers submit content for your bulletin. Review and approve items before they go live.
Record Attendance
Quickly log attendance numbers for services and events by date. See capacity utilization and daily totals.
Recurring Events
Create event series that repeat weekly, monthly, or on a custom schedule. One setup for ongoing services and classes.
Recurring Giving
Let donors set up recurring donations. Monthly, weekly, or custom schedules for steady giving.
Room Approval Workflow
Review and approve facility booking requests from ministry leaders and community renters.
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Schedule Email
Schedule campaigns to send at the right time. Set date and time and let ChurchRaise send automatically.
Script a Service
Get a welcome script, transition lines, prayer moment, and closing, ready to hand to your team.
Send a Newsletter
Compose and send email newsletters to your audience. Track opens, clicks, and engagement.
Sermon Highlight Clips
AI pulls the 3–5 strongest moments from your sermon as ready-to-share clips with captions and end cards.
Service Volunteer Assignments
Assign volunteers to service roles (worship team, tech, greeters) and send accept/decline requests.
Set Up Online Giving
Connect payments and start accepting donations online. One-time and recurring giving.
Social Media Strategy
Create a weekly content plan that grows your church's online following.
Start a Peer-to-Peer Campaign
Launch a fundraiser where supporters create their own pages. Team fundraisers with leaderboards.
Sync to QuickBooks
Connect and sync your giving data with QuickBooks for accounting.
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Tags
Tag contacts for quick filtering and segments. Build lists by ministry, interest, or any label you need.
Tap Signs
Order physical NFC tap signs for your lobby, pews, and welcome desk. Visitors tap to connect instantly — no app needed.
Teach Scripture to Kids
Turn any Bible passage into a kid-friendly lesson with object lesson, discussion questions, and activity.
Track Attendance Trends
View weekly, monthly, and year-over-year attendance trends across services and events. Compare periods and spot growth or decline early.
Translate to Spanish
Paste an English announcement and get natural, church-ready Spanish versions for every channel.
Trim an Announcement
Paste a long update and get a 15-sec stage read, bulletin blurb, SMS, and social caption.
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View Calendar
See all events in month, week, or day view. Drag to reschedule, click to create.
View Contacts
Browse and search your entire contact directory. Filter by tags, groups, custom fields, and activity.
View Engagement Dashboard
See a real-time health score for your church based on attendance, giving, volunteering, and group participation. Understand who is connected and who may need follow-up.
View Members
See who is enrolled in each membership. Track renewals, status, and member details.
View Orders
Track and manage customer orders and fulfillment. Update status and send notifications.
View Responses
Review form submissions and connect card responses. See all responses in one place and export to CSV.
View Room Calendar
See real-time availability across all your church's rooms, spaces, and facilities.
View Transactions
Browse all payments across giving, forms, and store. Search, filter, export to CSV.
View Volunteer Schedule
See who's serving when across all teams, weeks, and positions at a glance. Drag-and-drop scheduling.
Visitor Experience Audit
Evaluate and improve the first-time visitor journey. From finding you online to their first Sunday.
Visitor Follow-up System
Set up digital connect cards, text sequences, and email nurture for first-time visitors.
Volunteer Accept / Decline
Volunteers receive assignment notifications and can accept or decline with one tap.
Volunteer Categories
Organize volunteer teams into departments like Worship, Hospitality, Kids Ministry, and Tech. Color-coded for easy identification.
Volunteer Schedule Templates
Save and reuse scheduling templates for recurring services. One-click setup for standard Sunday teams.
Volunteer Self-Signup
Allow members to browse open volunteer positions and sign up themselves. Reduce admin overhead.
Volunteer Signup Form
Build a custom form for new volunteer applications with team and position selection.
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Website Dashboard
View site analytics, publish status, and quick settings for your church website.
Website SEO Check
Check your church website for speed, meta tags, mobile issues, and search ranking problems.
Write a Devotional
Create a daily or weekly devotional for your congregation. Choose topic, scripture, tone, and length.
Write Social Captions
Describe a graphic or post and get 5 caption variations across tones, plus a youth version.