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Church management that fits the African context

How Churchy compares to Shepherd, focused on what matters for churches in Africa.

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Shepherd is one of several church management products available to congregations today. Every tool has its own strengths, and the right choice depends on where your church is and how it is run. If you are serving a congregation in Africa, local pricing and communication tend to matter as much as the feature list.

This comparison stays on solid ground. We will not put words in another product's mouth, so rather than guess at specifics we focus on what Churchy does and why it fits African churches: free to start, local-currency plans, integrated SMS, and online giving through Paystack.

Where Churchy stands out

Currency that fits

Billing happens in GHS, NGN, KES, ZAR, or USD based on your location, so your accounts stay in one currency.

No cost to begin

Set up your church and explore membership, attendance, and giving before deciding on a paid plan.

Built-in SMS

Reach members through Hellio without wiring up a third-party messaging service.

Paystack giving

Take tithes and offerings online through a gateway widely used across Africa.

Designed for African congregations

Churchy assumes the context many African churches work in: several services, multiple branches, and leadership that needs oversight across regions. Those capabilities are part of the core, not an afterthought, so the platform grows with your church.

A straightforward switch

Changing platforms can feel risky, which is why Churchy lets you import your existing member data and begin tracking activity right away. If you get stuck, support is available to help you settle in.

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I import my records into Churchy?

    Yes. Churchy supports bringing in your existing member data, and our team can help you prepare and load it.

  • Is Churchy cheaper to run?

    Churchy is free to get started and prices paid plans in local currency. We do not publish other products' prices, but local billing keeps costs predictable.

  • Does Churchy support multiple branches?

    Yes. Multi-branch management and regional oversight are built in, so headquarters and branches can each work from the same system.

  • Can members give online?

    Yes. Online giving runs through Paystack, and each contribution is recorded against the member who gave it.

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