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Church Plant Media is a software provider that bundles four tools for churches and ministries: websites, mobile apps, live streaming, and online giving. It is aimed at gospel-centered churches and emphasizes ease of use and mobile-friendly design. If you are evaluating it, the practical starting point is a free 14-day trial, and setup help is included at no extra cost for the initial build.
What the platform includes
The product set is organized around four areas, each with a distinct job:
| Area | What it does | Notable details from the site |
|---|---|---|
| Websites | Builds the church's public site | Flexible layouts through a tool called Herald; sermons and podcasts can publish automatically to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more |
| Mobile Apps | Puts the church in the app stores under its own name and branding | Push notifications for events, weather closings, and announcements |
| Live Streaming | Broadcasts services to multiple destinations from one stream | Works from Mac, PC, phone, tablet, camera, or appliance |
| Online Giving | Handles donations across multiple funds | Unlimited funds (tithe, buildings, mission trips, youth); accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, SMS/text giving, ACH, and cards |
The through-line is that a church can run its website, app, stream, and giving from one vendor rather than stitching together separate services.
Who it is built for
The site describes the audience as gospel-centered churches and ministries, and the feature set reflects that: sermon distribution is treated as a first-class function rather than an add-on, and giving is framed around generosity and multiple designated funds. Smaller or newly planted congregations are a natural fit because the initial setup is handled for you, which lowers the technical burden on staff or volunteers.
What the setup actually covers
A common concern with church website vendors is how much work falls on the church. According to the site's FAQ, the initial setup is included at no extra cost and covers:
- Building the homepage
- Creating up to 15 subpages
- Creating one leadership/staff page
- Importing up to 30 sermons, including media files, notes, and scripture references
- Setting up navigation
- Applying branding (colors, styles) and adding the logo
After that, the church adds any remaining content before launch.
If you have a large sermon archive
The free import covers up to 30 sermons. If you have hundreds, the site says to contact them for a quote on the additional migration. This is the main item to plan for if you are moving from an existing site with a long media history.
Additional podcasts
Beyond the sermon feed, the platform supports separate podcasts for Bible studies or individual ministries, so a church is not limited to a single show.
How to evaluate it for your church
- Start the free 14-day trial to see the website builder and admin experience directly.
- Check the pricing page for current plan costs before committing, since the trial does not by itself tell you the ongoing rate.
- Count your sermons so you know whether the included 30-sermon import is enough or whether you need a migration quote.
- Confirm your giving needs against the listed methods (Apple Pay, Google Pay, SMS/text, ACH, cards) and the unlimited-funds structure.
- Ask about contract terms — the site's FAQ raises the question of long-term contracts and hidden costs, so get the answer in writing for your situation.
The main decision point is whether you want one vendor for all four functions. If you already have a giving processor or streaming setup you are happy with, the value of the bundle is lower; if you are starting fresh or consolidating, the included setup and single dashboard are the strongest arguments.