Church Management Software Built for Pentecostal and Charismatic Churches
Ekklesia is a full church operating system designed specifically for Pentecostal and charismatic churches in the UK. It handles giving, member journeys, service rosters, pastoral follow-up, and financial workflows that generic church software overlooks.
Built for Pentecostal Church Workflows, Not Generic Systems
Generic church management platforms treat all churches the same. Ekklesia is different. It's built from the ground up for how Pentecostal and charismatic churches actually work: resident pastors, pastors-in-charge, service units, visitor journeys, and the giving and finance practices that matter to your congregation. It speaks your language and runs the workflows you use every week. Churches like Winners Chapel, RCCG, DLCF, KICC, and House on the Rock rely on Ekklesia to simplify the operational side so leadership can focus on people.
Member Journeys and Establishment Tracking
Ekklesia tracks every visitor from their first attendance through baptism and into mature membership using a 6-stage establishment ladder. Pastoral workers see who needs follow-up, the system routes actions to the right person, and members receive certificates when they reach each stage. Your pastor dashboard shows pipeline health at a glance, flagging members who are stuck or need attention. This replaces scattered spreadsheets and ensures no one falls through the gaps.
Giving and Finance End-to-End
The public giving page requires no login, making it easy for visitors and regular members to contribute. Your congregation can also give via a native iOS app with multiple payment methods, including Pay by Bank, monthly standing orders, card payments, and Xcel integration. Ekklesia handles Gift Aid reclaim automatically, including HMRC Charities Online submission and export. The Request to Purchase approval chain gives you control over spending with a 4-stage sign-off process for unit heads, pastors-in-charge, finance pastors, and your resident pastor. Pricing is tiered by church size and designed to recover more than it costs through reduced giving leakage and Gift Aid automation.
Rosters, Check-ins, and Service Units
Manage eight service units with duty rosters, swap requests, and check-in tracking without friction. Whether it's ushers, musicians, children's ministry, or security, Ekklesia lets your teams coordinate in real time. The system works offline on iOS, so leaders can confirm attendance even if the internet drops during a service.
Why Pentecostal Churches Choose Ekklesia
Unlike traditional church management software built for Anglican or Baptist elder board structures, Ekklesia speaks Pentecostal language and runs Pentecostal workflows. Your finance pastor gets the Gift Aid reclaim and approval chains they need. Your pastors-in-charge get visibility on visitor follow-up and member progression. Your resident pastor sees the whole picture. It's built for churches with 200 to 3,500 members who want to stop fighting software and start leading people.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ekklesia suitable for small churches?
Yes. Ekklesia is designed for Pentecostal and charismatic churches from 200 to 3,500 members. Pricing is tiered by size, so you pay only for what you use.
Does Ekklesia work with traditional church structures like elder boards?
No. Ekklesia is purpose-built for Pentecostal and charismatic church structures: resident pastors, pastors-in-charge, service units, and visitor journeys. It's not a generic platform.
How does Gift Aid reclaim work?
Ekklesia tracks Gift Aid eligible donations, calculates your claim, and submits directly to HMRC via Charities Online. It saves significant manual work and ensures you don't leave money on the table.
Can visitors give money without logging in?
Yes. The public giving page is login-free and designed to be friendly for first-time donors. Members can also give via the native iOS app with multiple payment methods.
Does Ekklesia track member progression?
Yes. The 6-stage establishment ladder tracks visitors from first-timer through baptism to mature membership. Certificates are issued at each stage, and pastoral workers are routed to follow up with members who need support.
What platforms does Ekklesia run on?
Ekklesia is available on iOS, Android, and Web. The iOS and Android apps work offline, which is useful during services when connectivity is unreliable.