Your Lutheran church,
rooted and connected.
Custom native apps for ELCA, LCMS, and WELS congregations. Liturgical calendar, confirmation tracking, hymn selections, synod reporting, and stewardship giving. Your church. Your app. Your data.
Trusted by Lutheran congregations across synods. No setup fee. No long-term contracts.
Most Lutheran congregations still run on email and paper bulletins.
Lutheran worship is liturgical, catechetical, and deeply structured. Generic church apps do not understand the church year, confirmation, or your hymnal.
7.2M
Lutherans in the
United States
22%
decline in ELCA
membership since 2009
61%
of members want
better digital tools
3.2x
higher engagement
with app vs website
Sources: ELCA Report, LCMS Statistics, Barna Group
Built for Lutheran congregational life
Liturgical calendar, confirmation, hymnals, and Midweek Lenten services. Every feature shaped by how your congregation worships.
Liturgical Calendar
Full church year with seasons, appointed readings (RCL or LSB), liturgical colors, and festival days.
Confirmation Tracker
Student enrollment, catechism progress, attendance, mentor assignments, and milestone tracking.
Hymn Selections
Weekly hymns from LSB, LBW, or ELW displayed for each service. Members follow along or listen to recordings.
Stewardship Giving
Recurring pledges, one-time offerings, and designated funds. Annual pledge drive tools and giving statements.
Sermon Archive
Upload sermons by church year season, pericope, and speaker. Audio, video, and downloadable bulletins.
Synod Reporting
Generate membership, attendance, and financial reports formatted for your district and synod.
VBS & Youth
VBS registration, Sunday School enrollment, youth group events, and National Youth Gathering prep.
Event Calendar
Sunday worship, Midweek Lent, Advent services, Bible studies, LWML meetings, and fellowship suppers.
How Rehost compares to other Lutheran church tools
Side-by-side with Concordia Technology Solutions, Shepherd's Staff, and Breeze.
| Feature | Rehost | Concordia Tech | Shepherd's Staff | Breeze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Native App | 100% Custom | No App | No App | No App |
| Monthly Cost | $250/mo | Quote-based | $400+/yr | $72-$180/mo |
| Data Ownership | You own your data | Desktop License | Desktop License | Locked in their platform |
| Liturgical Calendar | Built-in | No | Basic | No |
| Confirmation Tracking | Included | Basic | Included | No |
| Push Notifications | Unlimited | None | None | None |
| Hymn Display | Built-in | No | No | No |
| Synod Reports | Included | Yes | Yes | No |
| Setup Fee | $0 | License Fee | License Fee | $0 |
What leaders are saying
"Our confirmation program finally has a digital home. Students track their catechism progress, parents see attendance, and mentors coordinate meetings right in the app."
Pastor Erik Johansson
Senior Pastor, Grace Lutheran
Minneapolis, MN
"Midweek Lent attendance went up 30% because members get push reminders. The liturgical calendar with daily readings keeps people in the Word between Sundays."
Karen Mueller
Parish Administrator
Redeemer Lutheran, St. Louis, MO
"Synod reporting used to take our treasurer days. Now we pull the numbers in minutes. The council president actually smiled at the last voters' meeting."
Tom Engstrom
Congregation Treasurer
Bethlehem Lutheran, Omaha, NE
Simple, transparent pricing.
One plan. No per-member fees, no surprises.
Lutheran Church Plan
Everything you need. Nothing you do not.
- Custom native app
Your name on the App Store. Custom design, not a template.
- $0 setup fee
No upfront costs. We build it, we launch it, you pay monthly.
- You own your data
Your member data, donor history, domain, and App Store accounts. Cancel anytime and we hand it all back.
- Cancel anytime
Month-to-month. No penalties, no long contracts.
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Why Lutheran churches need a Lutheran app
Generic church apps were built for non-denominational worship. Lutheran liturgical life is distinctly different.
Liturgical, Not Casual
Lutheran worship follows the church year with appointed readings, liturgical colors, and specific hymns. Your app should know the difference between Epiphany and Ordinary Time.
Catechesis Matters
Confirmation is a multi-year journey through Luther's Small Catechism. Generic apps have no concept of catechism progress. Your app should track every milestone.
Synod Connected
Your congregation reports to a district and synod. Your app should generate the reports your circuit visitor expects, not force you into spreadsheets.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from pastors, elders, and church council members.
How is this different from Concordia Technology Solutions?
Concordia offers desktop ChMS software. We build a 100% custom native mobile app your congregation owns. Modern design, native performance, full code ownership.
Does it support the Lutheran liturgical calendar?
Yes. Full liturgical calendar with church year seasons (Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost), appointed readings, and liturgical colors.
Can we track confirmation students?
Yes. Enrollment, catechism progress, attendance, mentor assignments, and milestone tracking through the entire confirmation journey.
Does it handle Lutheran hymn selections?
Yes. Display weekly hymn selections from LSB, LBW, ELW, or your congregation's hymnal. Members can follow along or listen to recordings.
How does stewardship giving work?
Secure in-app giving with recurring pledges, one-time offerings, and designated fund giving. Annual pledge drive tools and giving statements included.
Can we manage synod reporting?
Yes. Generate membership, attendance, and financial reports formatted for your district and synod requirements.
Can we send push notifications?
Unlimited. Service changes, Midweek Lenten reminders, VBS updates, confirmation class alerts, and council meeting notifications.
How fast can we launch?
Most congregation apps launch within 2 to 3 weeks. We handle design, development, and App Store submission.
Do we need a tech team?
No. We build, design, and maintain everything. Your staff focuses on ministry.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. Month-to-month. Cancel anytime with no penalties.
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