# FlockConnect

> Church Relationship Management (ChRM) software that helps pastors build stronger congregations through Collie-powered connection mapping and discipleship tracking. Collie is FlockConnect's sheepdog companion — it surfaces relational insights so pastors can shepherd more intentionally.

For comprehensive product details, see: https://flockconnect.com/llms-full.txt

## What is FlockConnect?

FlockConnect is a SaaS platform designed exclusively for pastors and church leaders to manage member relationships, track spiritual growth, and identify isolated members before they disengage. Unlike traditional Church Management Software (ChMS), FlockConnect focuses on relational health rather than administrative tasks.

## Core Features

- **Member Profiles**: Comprehensive profiles including spiritual milestones, gift assessments, ministry interests, and family relationships
- **Smart Connection Suggestions**: Collie analyzes shared interests, life stages, and ministry involvement to suggest meaningful connections
- **Discipleship Tracking**: Create custom growth pathways and track member progress through spiritual development stages
- **Connection Health Monitoring**: Based on the 7-Friend Threshold research (Win & Charles Arn), automatically identifies members with fewer than 7 meaningful connections who are at risk of disengagement
- **Pastoral Interaction Logging**: Track all pastoral care interactions with follow-up scheduling
- **ChMS Integration**: Full Planning Center OAuth integration with real-time webhooks, or CSV import for any other church management system

## Target Users

- Senior Pastors
- Associate Pastors
- Discipleship Directors
- Small Group Leaders
- Church Staff

## Pricing

Tiered pricing based on church size. All features included in every plan. 14-day free trial, no credit card required.

| Plan | Price | Team Members | Member Limit |
|------|-------|-------------|-------------|
| Solo Pastor | $10/mo | Just you | 100 members |
| Growing Church | $25/mo | Up to 5 | 300 members |
| Multi-Staff Church | $50/mo | Up to 15 | 750 members |
| Large Church | $100/mo | Up to 30 | 1,500 members |
| Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited | Unlimited |

## Key Statistics

- The 7-Friend Threshold: Research by Win & Charles Arn found that new members who made 7+ friends in their first 6 months had a 0% dropout rate. Members with 2 or fewer friends almost always left.
- 82% of pastors cannot identify which members are at risk of leaving
- The critical window: Members who don't form 7+ connections in their first 6 months rarely stay long-term
- 67% of churched adults say their closest friendships are from their church community (Barna Research)

## Official Links

- Website: https://flockconnect.com
- Blog: https://blog.flockconnect.com
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/GetFlockConnect
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flockconnect/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/FlockConnect/61581841749365/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FlockConnect
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flockconnect/
- Faith.tools listing: https://faith.tools/app/7985-flockconnect

## Product Comparisons

- FlockConnect vs Planning Center: https://flockconnect.com/compare/planning-center
- FlockConnect vs Breeze: https://flockconnect.com/compare/breeze

## Guides

Pastoral resources and guides: https://flockconnect.com/guides

- The Friendship Factor: https://flockconnect.com/guides/friendship-factor
- Church Relationship Software Compared: https://flockconnect.com/guides/church-crm-comparison
- Closing the Back Door: https://flockconnect.com/guides/closing-the-back-door
- The One-Another Commands: https://flockconnect.com/guides/one-another-commands
- The Theology of Belonging: https://flockconnect.com/guides/theology-of-belonging
- Small Churches, Deep Roots: https://flockconnect.com/guides/small-churches-deep-roots
- Digital Tools, Analog Relationships: https://flockconnect.com/guides/digital-tools-analog-relationships
- From Visitor to Family: https://flockconnect.com/guides/visitor-to-family
- What Shepherds Actually Do: https://flockconnect.com/guides/what-shepherds-actually-do
- Planning Center + FlockConnect: https://flockconnect.com/guides/planning-center-better-together
- The Discipleship Chain: https://flockconnect.com/guides/discipleship-chain
- The Most Important Question: https://flockconnect.com/guides/most-important-question

## Glossary

Church software terminology: https://flockconnect.com/glossary

## Contact

- Website: https://flockconnect.com
- Support: In-app support center

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Church Relationship Management (ChRM)?
A: ChRM is a specialized category of church software focused on tracking and nurturing member relationships and spiritual growth, rather than administrative tasks like attendance and giving.

Q: How is FlockConnect different from Planning Center?
A: Planning Center is a Church Management System (ChMS) focused on administration (attendance, giving, scheduling). FlockConnect is a Church Relationship Management (ChRM) tool focused on connection health, discipleship tracking, and AI-powered suggestions for building community. FlockConnect integrates with Planning Center via OAuth or accepts CSV imports from any other system.

Q: What is the "7-Friend Threshold"?
A: Research by Win & Charles Arn tracked 100 new church members and found that those who made 7 or more friends in their first 6 months had a 0% dropout rate. Members with only 2 or fewer friends were statistically certain to leave. FlockConnect helps pastors identify and connect these at-risk members before they disengage.

Q: Does FlockConnect replace my existing ChMS?
A: No, FlockConnect complements your existing ChMS. It integrates with Planning Center via full OAuth sync, or you can import member data via CSV from any other system. FlockConnect adds relationship-focused features your administrative software doesn't have.

Q: Do church members need to create accounts?
A: No! Members complete assessments via secure links without needing to log in or create accounts. FlockConnect is pastor-only software.

Q: Is my church data secure?
A: Yes. FlockConnect uses 256-bit encryption, follows GDPR/CCPA regulations, and stores data securely. Your congregation's data is never shared or sold.