Read/view data from all products
You can connect the MCP
to any of our products: Services, Giving, Groups, Registrations, Publishing, Check-Ins, and Calendar.
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Planning Center and AI: Powerful tools you control—not us, and not AI.
Connect your account to powerful AI resources (like ChatGPT and Claude), use built-in ways to use our products effectively, and get instant answers to your questions.
Connect your AI tools
Use the Planning Center MCP
to create your own reports, ask questions about your data, and more.
Built-in reporting help
Describe who you’re looking for in the People database, and we’ll create the list for you.
Ask AI
Instant answers on how our products work. When you need a person, our support team is here to help.
PLANNING CENTER MCP
Connect your AI tools to the Planning Center MCP
Tools like ChatGPT or Claude are only as useful as the context you give them. When you connect the Planning Center MCP, AI can respond with information based on your account permissions.
Read/view data from all products
You can connect the MCP
to any of our products: Services, Giving, Groups, Registrations, Publishing, Check-Ins, and Calendar.
Create content in People
Connect the MCP to People to create notes and add them to people’s profiles and fill out forms on behalf of others.
Prompt your AI tool
Ask questions like, who is scheduled to serve this Sunday and their positions? or make requests like Put together a summary of this quarter's giving.
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Create content in People
Connect the MCP to People to create notes and add them to people’s profiles and fill out forms on behalf of others.
Prompt your AI tool
Ask questions like, who is scheduled to serve this Sunday and their positions? or make requests like Put together a summary of this quarter's giving.
You, not Planning Center, are completely in control of what data you give to AI companies.
We added three settings to help you keep your data private and secure.
Control which users in your account are allowed to connect the Planning Center MCP to AI
Receive a notification the first time someone connects the MCP
Limit which products you want the MCP to access
AI-POWERED FEATURES
An easier way to find people in your database
Lists are amazing reports to help you identify how people engage with your church. They also come with a bit of a learning curve, so we made it easier!
You can now type out who you want to find, just like you’d say it out loud:
Every child who has checked into a class in the last 90 days
People who have given a donation in the last year
People who have a birthday this month
Then the rules and conditions are created automatically to help you build the right list.
The AI model that builds your list doesn’t retain any of the information for future use.
We don’t save any of the list data after we set it up.
We don’t train or improve the model based on your data.
We handle your data only according to your permissions.
IN-PRODUCT AI HELP
Quick answers without replacing real people
AI-powered help makes it easier to get basic answers quickly, and our support team is always available when you need a person.
First, tell us your role (like “children’s pastor” or “finance admin”) so we can tailor responses based what’s most useful. Then you can ask basic questions like:
What are the dimensions for podcast and sermon images?
How do I create a plan in Services where there are several times?
Can I get a notification when my group leaders cancel their events?
How do I create a check-in station?
You can still talk to a human.
AI help is perfect for those middle-of-the-night questions: when you need a quick, simple answer to a straightforward question.
But nothing replaces human context, connection, and care. Our team is here to answer questions and help with next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions About AI and Planning Center
You can also reach out to our support team or check out our demos for more info about the product.
Can AI access all of my Planning Center data?
No, not unless you explicitly permit it through your connection to the Planning Center MCP, which you control. When you use the Planning Center MCP, you’re giving the AI tool permission to access data on your behalf. Read more about this in our privacy policy.
Does Planning Center’s “Ask AI” feature have access to my account data?
The Al assistant in our helpdesk only draws from our own help documentation and public product information. It cannot access your People database, your giving records, your check-in history, or any other database information. When someone asks a question, it is searching our help articles, not your account. Your church's data is not included in its responses.
Does Planning Center train AI on my data?
No. Planning Center and our contractors are prohibited from using your information to train models. Our built-in tools have limited information about your role, permissions, and Planning Center products to tailor responses, but nothing more. Read more about these structures in our privacy policy.
Will AI replace Planning Center support?
No, the AI help option is for simple questions and to point you to resources. When you need more context, care, or help from a person, our team is here.
Do I have to use AI to use Planning Center?
No. AI is optional. You can continue using Planning Center successfully without using AI features or connecting third-party AI tools.
Can I control who on my account is allowed to use the Planning Center MCP?
Yes, org admins can specify who is allowed to connect the Planning Center MCP. Org admins are also notified whenever someone does connect it. Learn about these settings in our help documentation.
What products, features, and data can the MCP allow AI tools to access?
You are entirely in control of which products you allow the AI tool to access.
Where can I learn more about Planning Center’s privacy and security practices?
Read our privacy policy for more information or reach out to support with questions.