Planning Center People
Planning Center People is the database everything else reads from — profiles, households, custom fields, lists, forms and workflows. Get it right and the other apps follow; get it wrong and you'll be cleaning up duplicates for years.
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Planning Center People Updates: Household Form Submissions and Conditional Form Automations
Learn how to use Planning Center's new household member form submission setting and conditional form automations — two long-awaited updates now live in Planning Center People.
Planning Center Background Check Services Compared
A complete comparison of all five background check options for Planning Center — Checkr, MinistrySafe, Protect My Ministry, Verified First, and manual tracking — with verified 2026 pricing, integration details, and guidance on which provider fits your church's size and needs.
Keep Benevolence Requests and Pastoral Counseling Intake Private With Planning Center's New Form Permissions
Learn how to use Planning Center's new form permissions to restrict access to sensitive forms like benevolence requests, pastoral counseling intake, and recovery program enrollment — so only the right people on your team can see submissions.
Planning Center People Workflows: New Features and Interface Updates
A long-awaited update to Planning Center People gives church admins control over who can see form submissions. Here's what changed, which forms to lock down first, and how to set it up.
Planning Center Church Center Check-In: Security Codes Now Visible for Every Family
Learn how Planning Center's Church Center app now shows security codes for every check-in — no matter how families checked in. Less chaos at pickup, more peace of mind.
Planning Center Just Launched a New App That Makes Admin Work Way Easier
The new Planning Center app gives church admins one place for notifications, tasks, their Home dashboard, and every Planning Center product — all from their phone, for free. Learn what's new and which existing apps you can finally delete.
Clearstream vs Text In Church vs Gloo: Planning Center Texting Compared
Which texting platform works best with Planning Center? We break down Clearstream, Gloo, and Text In Church — pricing, setup, features, and our recommendation.
How to Set Up and Track Workflows in Planning Center People
Every church has processes — how they follow up with new guests, onboard volunteers, or prepare people for baptism. The problem is, without a clear system, those processes often live in someone’s head, a random spreadsheet, or a stack of sticky notes on a desk. Workflows in Planning Center Peo
Planning Center Tips: How to Use Check-Ins for Kids Ministry (and Beyond)
For parents, the very first experience they have on at a church service isn’t the worship set or the sermon, it’s the kids check-in station. A smooth and secure check-in builds confidence. A chaotic one can create stress before families even set foot in the sanctuary. That’s why Planning Center c
How to Launch Church Center in Your Church: A Complete Planning Center Setup Guide
Are you new to Planning Center and wondering how to roll out Church Center to your congregation? Or maybe you’ve used a few features but haven’t fully embraced it across your church community? This guide will walk you through how to set up Church Center, launch it effectively, and encourage your
Building a Core Leadership Team: From Theory to Practice
Discover how to build leadership pipelines in your church using Planning Center and intentional development systems.
Unlock Your Church's Growth: The Ultimate Church Management System Playbook
Turn your church database into a powerful ministry tool with smart forms, workflows, and automation that boost engagement and discipleship.
Using Planning Center to Prepare for Fall Events
Plan your fall church events with ease using Planning Center tools for volunteers, registration, communication, and more.
Planning Center Updates: What’s new this Summer 2025?
Discover Planning Center's Summer 2025 updates—new tools, smarter workflows, and powerful features to simplify church management.
Systems That Stand the Test of Time
Build sustainable systems that serve your team long-term. Learn key principles and top tools for creating lasting organizational processes.
The Planning Center Playbook Objective
Unlock the full potential of Planning Center to grow your church community, deepen engagement, and build lasting connections in 2025.
Planning Center Unleashes Major Updates to Streamline Church Operations
Explore the latest Planning Center updates to improve church management, streamline communication, and enhance team collaboration.
New Features Guide: Planning Center's October 2024 Updates
Explore Planning Center's latest features: branded emails, enhanced forms, mobile upgrades, and customizable check-ins for streamlined ministry.
Unlocking the Power of Planning Center People: 5 Important Lists You Need Now!
Unlock the power of Planning Center People with 5 must-have lists to streamline your ministry and strengthen your church connections!
Favorite Features: Workflow Settings You Should Be Using
Optimize your Planning Center workflows with snoozed cards, deadlines, and shortcuts to improve follow-up and team efficiency.
New Planning Center Features You Need to Know About
Discover the latest Planning Center features, including updates to People lists, Check-ins, Registrations, and the Home Dashboard. Stay informed today!
Who’s in charge here?
Optimize church management with a Planning Center Champion. Learn key strategies at threefold.solutions.
Add-ons and Integrations: Enhancing your Experience
Enhance Planning Center with integrations like MailChimp, Checkr, and Clearstream. Streamline church management, improve communication, ensure security.
Workflows You Probably Aren’t Using but Should Be
Discover essential church workflows to boost efficiency and engagement using Planning Center. Learn about Donation Tracking, Membership Processes, and Volunteer Onboarding to ensure no inquiry goes unanswered and every interaction is meaningful. Perfect for church administrators.
Harnessing the Power of Text Messaging
Explore how texting in ministry can deepen connections and support congregants. Learn strategies for heartfelt messages and consistent communication.
The Ultimate Guide to Streamlining Your Planning Center People Database
Explore the essentials of maintaining an efficient Planning Center People database. Learn about regular maintenance routines, benefits of a clean database, and how streamlined data management enhances church operations, communication, and growth.
Streamline Volunteer Onboarding with Forms & Workflows
Efficiently onboard volunteers with Planning Center tools. Streamline processes with forms and workflows for better management and improved engagement.
From Attenders to Members: Tracking Milestones
Manage membership with Planning Center People. Efficiently track church growth and milestones using Custom Fields, Check-ins, Lists, and Automations.
The Power of Celebrating Moments
Discover the 'Power of Moments' in celebrating church milestones. Learn strategies using Elevation, Insight, Pride, Connection, and Planning Center People.
Prevent Data Disasters: Your Permissions Blueprint
Protect your church's data with our Planning Center permissions guide. Create and implement a robust policy and request workflow for secure access.
Church Data Security: Protecting Your Congregation
Secure your church and congregant information to protect against email scams and data breaches. Learn how now.
Understanding and Assigning Permissions in Planning Center People
Planning Center Online is an essential tool for managing church operations, and one of the crucial aspects of using it effectively is understanding and assigning the right permissions to different users based on their roles within the organization. In this article, we will provide you with an overvi
Streamline Church Volunteer Onboarding with Workflows
Streamline church volunteer onboarding with Planning Center Workflows. Ensure all volunteers are properly trained and equipped to serve efficiently.
Why Database Hygiene Matters for Churches: The Importance of Accurate Information
Database hygiene is important for churches because it ensures that their information is accurate and up-to-date. This is critical for a number of reasons.
Quick Tips: Planning Center List Idea - Finding New Families
Here’s a quick Planning Center People list tip about how to identify new families checking children in at your church.
How to Use Planning Center Workflows
Planning Center’s People app helps churches track member info and manage communication. Use custom workflows to streamline tasks for individuals or groups.