Planning Center is about helping churches help people. Beyond making software tools, one of the best ways we can do that is by connecting you all to each other in a central place!
We're thrilled to announce the Planning Center Community, a dedicated space where church leaders and administrators can connect, share ideas, and learn from each other's experiences.
Why we started this new community
We love our churches, and we've seen how you all support each other—whether troubleshooting a tricky workflow, sharing creative ideas, or just encouraging one another through the ups and downs of ministry.
This collaboration has always happened in various places—Facebook or Slack or Reddit—but we wanted to create a centralized home where these conversations can take place and everyone can benefit from them. A place where the collective wisdom of so many churches using Planning Center could be easily accessible, searchable, and organized.
The Planning Center Community is our answer to that need—a space built specifically for you to connect, learn, and grow together.
It’s not Planning Center’s place to tell you how you should “do church.” However, we want to facilitate a way to connect churches that are using Planning Center successfully, and that’s what this community is! - Reagan Helms, VP of Customer Experience
What you’ll find inside the Planning Center Community
Let's get practical. Here's what the Planning Center Community actually looks like and how you can use it:
Product spaces
The Community is organized into dedicated spaces for each Planning Center product. This means you can jump straight into conversations about Services, Check-Ins, Groups, or whichever tool you're working with at the moment.
No more sifting through unrelated posts—just relevant discussions, product announcements, and tips tailored to what you need.
Exclusive resources
In the Resources section, you can see how other churches are actually using Planning Center! Browse real examples of service plans from different churches. Explore various Church Center home pages to see what might resonate with your congregation. Get quick access to bite-sized Planning Center University clips to keep learning how to use features.
Join the Community!
When you connect with other people who are navigating the same challenges you are, something powerful happens. You get fresh ideas, encouragement, and help from people who have been (and are!) in your shoes. What could be better?!
The Planning Center Community is designed to make connections with other people easy and meaningful.
Whether you're wondering how to organize your volunteer scheduling, looking for inspiration on how to set up custom signups, or needing tips on setting up your check-in stations, there's someone in the community who can help.
This is just the beginning. As more of you join and contribute to the Community, it will grow into an even richer resource. We're excited to see the conversations that emerge, the solutions you find together, and the ways you help push each other forward.
See you there!