How to Build Your Own Planning Center
Replace Planning Center with a custom build. Software made to help churches help people
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 26 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 26 features
App Customization(2 features)
Design custom pages and themes for Church Center
Configure the home page of the Church Center app
Billing(2 features)
Tool to calculate and estimate payment processing savings
Ability to occasionally exceed limits in Giving, Check-Ins, and Registrations without penalty
Event Management(2 features)
Manage check-ins for events with unlimited check-in stations and administrators
Manage event registrations and attendee tracking with card and Apple Pay processing
Mobile Application(2 features)
Manage the Church Center app setup and configuration
Free mobile app and website for congregants to engage with ministries
Service Planning(2 features)
Supplementary feature for music management in services
Plan and organize service logistics with team access and unlimited service types
Analytics(1 features)
View analytics on congregation engagement with the app and website
Automation(1 features)
Automate processes and workflows within the system
Calendar & Scheduling(1 features)
Manage unlimited events and calendar scheduling
Cost Calculator
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