ChurchCRM exists to serve the Church

Every congregation, in every country, in every language.

We believe that God's people deserve world-class tools without the burden of licensing fees, vendor lock-in, or data ownership concerns. This software is our ministry: open-source, community-built, freely given.

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100% Free

Open source, no licensing fees

45+ Languages

Serve diverse congregations globally

Privacy First

Role-based permissions, your data

Standard LAMP

Runs anywhere PHP works

Complete Solutions for Every Ministry

Congregation & Members

Member Profiles

  • Organize by families
  • Photos & contact info
  • Track attendance
  • Custom fields

Self-Service Portal

  • Members update info
  • Online registration
  • Visitor signup
  • Secure verification

Groups & Teams

  • Organize ministries
  • Manage committees
  • Role assignment
  • Communication tools

Notes & Properties

  • Custom notes
  • Track properties
  • Personal preferences
  • Contact history

Finance & Giving

Giving & Pledges

  • Track tithes
  • Record pledges
  • Donations log
  • Donor profiles

Reports & Analytics

  • Giving summaries
  • Financial reports
  • Attendance analytics
  • Custom queries

Fundraisers

  • Organize campaigns
  • Track sales
  • Member involvement
  • Direct giving

Data Management

  • CSV import/export
  • Batch operations
  • Backup functions
  • Data integrity

Programs & Events

Sunday School

  • Manage classes
  • Class rosters
  • Parent emails
  • Attendance tracking

Events

  • Create & manage
  • Participant tracking
  • Auto reminders
  • RSVP management

Volunteer Management

  • Track skills
  • Availability schedules
  • Ministry matching
  • Scheduling

More Features

  • Prayer requests
  • Email campaigns
  • Document management
  • Role-based access

Installation Overview

ChurchCRM installs on standard LAMP hosting. Here's the simplified flow—detailed step-by-step instructions are on the installation guide.

1

Check Requirements

Verify your server has PHP 8.4+, MySQL 8.0+, and Apache with mod_rewrite. Most web hosts support this standard stack.

2

Download & Upload

Download ChurchCRM from GitHub, extract the files, and upload them to your web hosting account using FTP or your host's file manager.

3

Run the Installer

Visit your installation URL in a browser and follow the setup wizard. It walks you through database creation and initial configuration in minutes.

Installation Options

📦 GitHub Download

Clone or download from GitHub. Full control, latest updates, community support.

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🔧 Softaculous Auto-Installer

One-click installation if your host has Softaculous in cPanel. Perfect for beginners!

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🏗️ Manual LAMP Setup

Manual installation using cPanel's file manager, FTP, and MySQL tools. Most common.

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💬 Community Support

Having issues? Check GitHub issues or reach out to the community for help.

Read the complete ChurchCRM documentation

Get Help

Ready to install? The detailed installation guide below covers all methods with step-by-step screenshots and instructions.

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