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What it is

GLAD is web-based church management software that brings people, schedules, volunteers, giving, worship, websites, and administration into one service. The maker describes 15 integrated modules without separate logins, duplicate entry, or per-module pricing. Worship teams get Stage Deck tools for editing ChordPro, transposing automatically, syncing across devices, using backing tracks and PDF sheet music, and operating a Bluetooth foot pedal. Scheduling includes a drag-and-drop matrix, AI-generated drafts, rotation templates, volunteer blackout dates, and burnout alerts. Listed integrations include Checkr for background checks, Stripe Connect for giving, Twilio for SMS, and Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams for life-group meetings. Events can also be published to Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Permission controls cover 43 permissions across 15 areas, with distinct access for medical, giving, and background-check information. Starter is free and limited to 50 people, 10 AI credits monthly, 500 MB of storage, one location or floor plan, a subdomain, and a 1% giving fee. Paid plans start with Grow at $74 a month; higher tiers add capacity and support options.

Spec sheet

Product
GLAD is all-in-one church management software for people, schedules, volunteers, giving, worship, websites, and administration.Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Intended users
The maker presents GLAD as software for churches and describes features for staff, volunteers, worship teams, ministry leaders, and multiple campuses.Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Integrations
The site names Checkr for background checks, Stripe Connect for giving, Twilio for SMS, and Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams for life-group meetings.Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Security
The privacy policy says GLAD uses TLS/HTTPS in transit, encrypts sensitive stored fields, hashes passwords with bcrypt, and applies role-based access controls.Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Support
The pricing page describes founder-direct support; Church includes email support, Church Plus adds chat, and Multi-Campus adds phone support.Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Data handling
The policy identifies Oracle Cloud Infrastructure as its hosting provider and says servers are in the United States; cancelled-account data is retained for 90 days before permanent deletion.Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Integrated modules
The maker describes 15 integrated modules with no separate logins, double entry, or per-module pricing.Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Notable limits
Starter is limited to 50 people, 10 AI credits per month, 500 MB storage, one location or floor plan, a subdomain, and a 1% giving fee.Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Permissions
The platform describes 43 granular permissions across 15 areas, including separate access controls for medical, giving, and background-check information.Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Privacy and compliance
The policy says the operator complies with applicable Canadian privacy law including PIPEDA and CASL, and with TCPA for SMS to U.S. recipients.Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Scheduling
Service scheduling includes a drag-and-drop matrix, AI auto-drafts, rotation templates, volunteer blackout dates, and burnout alerts.Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Social publishing
GLAD says events can be published to Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube from the platform.Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Worship tools
Stage Deck includes a ChordPro editor, automatic transposition, multi-device sync, backing tracks, PDF sheet music, and Bluetooth foot-pedal support.Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com

Plans and prices

Starter Free forever free Up to 50 people · 10 AI credits/month · 500 MB storage · 1 location / floor plan · 1% giving fee · Subdomain only Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Grow $74 a month per month Up to 150 people · 50 AI credits/month · 2 GB storage · 1 location / floor plan · 0% giving fee Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Church $186 a month per month Up to 500 people · 200 AI credits/month · 5 GB storage · Up to 3 campuses / floor plans · Own web address · Email support Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Church Plus $312 a month per month Up to 2,000 people · 400 AI credits/month · 10 GB storage · Up to 5 campuses / floor plans · Email + chat support Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Grow $444 a year $444.00 per year (= $37.00/month, billed annually) Up to 150 people · 50 AI credits/month · 2 GB storage · 1 location / floor plan · 0% giving fee Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Multi-Campus $599 a month per month Unlimited people · 750 AI credits/month · 25 GB storage · Unlimited campuses / floor plans · Email + chat + phone support Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Church $1,116 a year $1,116.00 per year (= $93.00/month, billed annually) Up to 500 people · 200 AI credits/month · 5 GB storage · Up to 3 campuses / floor plans · Own web address · Email support Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Church Plus $1,872 a year $1,872.00 per year (= $156.00/month, billed annually) Up to 2,000 people · 400 AI credits/month · 10 GB storage · Up to 5 campuses / floor plans · Email + chat support Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com
Multi-Campus $3,600 a year $3,600.00 per year (= $300.00/month, billed annually) Unlimited people · 750 AI credits/month · 25 GB storage · Unlimited campuses / floor plans · Email + chat + phone support Read 2 Oct 2026 · ministrysaas.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • 15 integrated modules without separate logins.
  • Stage Deck includes foot-pedal support and backing tracks.
  • Scheduling includes rotation templates and blackout dates.
  • 43 granular permissions cover 15 areas.
  • Multi-campus plans and support options are listed.

Limits

  • Starter is limited to 50 people.
  • Starter charges a 1% giving fee.
  • Starter includes 500 MB storage and 10 AI credits monthly.

Who it suits

GLAD is aimed at churches, with tools for staff, volunteers, worship teams, and ministry leaders. Its plans also support churches managing multiple campuses.

Verdict

GLAD covers church administration, worship, scheduling, and giving in a web platform. Its free Starter plan has clear limits, while paid plans scale people, storage, locations, and support.

Where Specifiction places it

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