What Fellowship Technologies does

Fellowship Technologies, operating as FellowshipOne (legal entity FO Newco, LLC), is a US-based software company founded in 2004 in Irving, Texas that develops cloud-based church management software (ChMS) for churches ranging from small church plants to large multi-campus establishments. The platform unifies member database management, group and small group management, event registration, volunteer scheduling, check-in systems, mass communications, online giving, church fund accounting, background checks, mobile applications, worship planning, and church website hosting into a single integrated SaaS product built on a unified database. The portfolio is delivered through tiered subscriptions (FellowshipOne Go for small-to-mid-sized churches, FellowshipOne Premier for larger churches with API access, and FellowshipOne Go Complete as a bundled offering) with add-on modules including FellowshipOne Giving powered by Kindrid, FellowshipOne Financials powered by Shelby Systems, the MinistryOne member mobile app, WorshipPlanning, Ekklesia360 websites, and Protect My Ministry background checks. Technical architecture relies heavily on partner integrations: the Premier tier exposes a documented API with 15+ integration partners covering giving, communications, websites, check-in, and worship tools.

The company operates as a subsidiary of Ministry Brands, a diversified faith-based technology group. Revenue is generated exclusively through subscription-based SaaS contracts billed annually, with pricing segmented by church weekly attendance (from under 100 to 10,000+); specific tier pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is purely direct sales (consultative field sales plus inside sales) initiated via a 'Let's Talk' web form and supported by dedicated Church Success Partners; there is no self-serve, reseller, or channel model and the company operates only in the US domestic market. The platform serves more than 4,000 churches across the United States with over 250,000 active monthly users and has processed $3.1 billion in charitable contributions, supported by 224 support staff referenced on the company's homepage (versus a firmographic headcount of 51-100). No public revenue, funding rounds, M&A, leadership changes, awards, patents, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in the available materials.

Name

Fellowship Technologies

Legal name

FO Newco, LLC

Website

https://fellowshipone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FellowshipOne is a US-based cloud SaaS church management software provider, founded in 2004, serving 4,000+ US churches with integrated ChMS, giving, fund accounting, mobile, worship planning, and background check modules. It operates as a subsidiary of Ministry Brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Irving

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription-based Church Management Software: FellowshipOne operates as a subscription SaaS model with multiple product tiers (Go, Premier, Financials). Pricing tiers are tailored to church size (ranging from small plants to large multi-campus churches). The subscription includes access to the ChMS platform, integrated giving, mobile apps, and customer support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Fellowship Technologies sells cloud-based Church Management Software (ChMS) under the FellowshipOne brand, providing an integrated SaaS platform for churches that combines member data management, online giving, church accounting, mobile apps, worship planning, websites, and background checks. It serves U.S. churches ranging from small plants to large multi-campus megachurches through tiered subscription products (Go and Premier).

Product overview

FellowshipOne is a unified church management platform (ChMS) offering a comprehensive suite of integrated software solutions for churches. The core platform includes Church Management with member database, event management, volunteer management, check-in systems, small groups, communications, and reporting. The product portfolio is delivered through multiple tiers: FellowshipOne Go (mobile-first), FellowshipOne Premier (advanced features with API access), and FellowshipOne Go Complete (bundle with integrated partner solutions). Integrated modules include FellowshipOne Financials (accounting, payroll, receivables, payables via Shelby Systems), FellowshipOne Giving (online giving powered by Kindrid with web, mobile, text, and kiosk options), MinistryOne mobile app (included with all plans, with custom branding upgrade available), WorshipPlanning (cloud-based worship service planning), church websites (via Ekklesia360 partnership), background checks (via Protect My Ministry), and additional tools like Insights and ServiceU.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MinistryOne: Mobile app for church members providing sermons, live streaming, event registration, push notifications, prayer requests, group connection, and giving features.
• F1 Touch
• WorshipPlanning
• FellowshipOne Financials

Products and services

• FellowshipOne (Core ChMS Platform) Web-based church management system that unifies people data, communications, security, events, tasks, finances, and reporting for churches ranging from small plants to large multi-campus establishments.
• FellowshipOne Go Mobile-first member management tier of FellowshipOne designed for small to mid-sized churches, accessible via smartphone.
• FellowshipOne Premier Full-featured church management tier with advanced reporting, visibility into group leaders' span of care, comprehensive analytics, and API access for third-party integrations, targeting larger churches.
• FellowshipOne Financials Cloud-based church accounting software powered by Shelby Systems, providing true fund accounting with general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial reporting. Meets GAAP and FASB117 requirements for non-profit fund accounting.
• FellowshipOne Giving Online giving platform powered by Kindrid offering web, mobile app, text-to-give, and kiosk giving with recurring giving, fund management, donor self-service, and real-time dashboard reporting.
• MinistryOne (Church Mobile App) Native mobile app for church members included with all plans, offering sermons/livestreaming, event registration and payment, push notifications, prayer requests, group connection, and in-app giving, with a custom-branded app upgrade available.
• WorshipPlanning Cloud-based worship planning and volunteer scheduling tool with people scheduling, conflict alerts, mobile access for volunteers, drag-and-drop worship flow editor, song organizer with OnSong integration, presentation tools, and file storage with permissions.
• Church Websites (via Ekklesia360) Church website design and hosting through the Ekklesia360 partnership, including mobile-responsive themes, WYSIWYG editor, EasyEdit front-end editing, and SEO optimization.
• Background Checks Automated background check system for church staff and volunteers integrated directly with the FellowshipOne database, including online consultation for state/county requirements, discounted ministry pricing, and security approval workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increase in overall donations by up to 32% for churches using online giving platforms
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Ekklesia360coreTechnology or IntegrationFellowshipOne partners with Ekklesia360 to provide church website design and hosting. Ekklesia360 themes are featured as the website building option within the FellowshipOne ecosystem. The partnership is promoted as 'Now featuring websites with Ekklesia360.' Ekklesia360 CMS is used by over 7,500 organizations worldwide. The platform is also listed as a FellowshipOne Premier API integration partner.
• KindridcoreTechnology or IntegrationFellowshipOne Giving is powered by Kindrid, providing the technology backbone for the online giving platform. This includes website giving, mobile app giving, text-to-give, and kiosk giving capabilities. The partnership provides the complete giving infrastructure for FellowshipOne's donation management suite.
• ChurchStreaming.tvcoreTechnology or IntegrationFellowshipOne partners with ChurchStreaming.tv for livestreaming capabilities that integrate into the church mobile app. Allows churches to livestream services, share through social media and websites, and include live chat, Bible passages, and sermon notes.
• Protect My MinistrycoreTechnology or IntegrationIncluded in the FellowshipOne GO Complete bundle as an integrated partner. Provides church background check services. Also available as an API integration for FellowshipOne Premier. Automates background check processes integrated directly with the FellowshipOne database.
• Shelby SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationFellowshipOne Financials is powered by Shelby Systems (Shelby Financials), providing true fund accounting, general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Shelby Systems is described as 'one of the most trusted names in church software.' The partnership unifies two of the most trusted names in church software.
• PSKminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerListed as a non-software partner recommended by FellowshipOne for church partners. CPA firm providing church-specific financial and compliance advisory services.
• Partners in Church ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerListed as a non-software partner recommended by FellowshipOne for church partners. Church consulting firm providing ministry and operational advisory.
• Goff CompaniesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerListed as a non-software partner recommended by FellowshipOne for church partners.
• Docent GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerListed as a non-software partner recommended by FellowshipOne for church partners.
• Ministry BrandsflagshipOthersFellowshipOne is 'a proud part of the Ministry Brands family.' Ministry Brands provides the parent company infrastructure, shared events (Ministry Brands Regional Roadshow), and access to the broader Ministry Brands suite of church-software products. 'This relationship allows the FellowshipOne team to focus on what we do best—serving the Church—while providing best in class, cloud based tools.'

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pushpay (Resi Media / Pushpay Church): Pushpay is a leading US church software platform combining church management, online giving, and mobile engagement; it directly competes with FellowshipOne across ChMS and giving, including through the acquired Church Community Builder product.
• ACS Technologies: ACS Technologies (ACS, PDS, Realm) is a long-standing church management software suite serving congregations of all sizes; its integrated ChMS, giving, and accounting footprint overlaps directly with FellowshipOne's full-stack positioning.
• Planning Center: Planning Center offers a suite of church management apps (People, Giving, Check-Ins, Services, Groups) used by tens of thousands of churches; its modern UX and giving-led experience compete head-to-head with FellowshipOne Premier and Go.
• Breeze ChMS: Breeze provides simple, web-based church management software with member, giving, and event features targeted at small and mid-sized churches; it competes directly with FellowshipOne Go in the same buyer profile.
• Tithe.ly: Tithe.ly is a church giving, mobile, and ChMS platform; it overlaps with FellowshipOne across online giving (Kindrid-powered) and member management, particularly among smaller and digitally native congregations.
• Subsplash: Subsplash offers a church engagement platform spanning mobile apps, giving, media, and ChMS; it competes with FellowshipOne's MinistryOne app, online giving, and broader member-engagement stack.
• Shelby Systems / ShelbyNext: Shelby Systems (ShelbyNext) is a church software vendor providing ChMS and fund accounting; it is both an integration partner powering FellowshipOne Financials and an independent competitor in the same category.

Emerging players

• ChurchTrac: ChurchTrac is an affordable, easy-to-use church management and giving platform targeted at smaller churches; it competes with FellowshipOne Go on price-sensitive deals below 250 weekly attendance.
• Servant PC / ServantKeeper: ServantKeeper is a church membership and contribution tracking software used by thousands of US congregations; it overlaps with FellowshipOne's member care, donation management, and small-group modules for smaller churches.

Broad incumbents

• Ministry Brands (sibling portfolio products): Ministry Brands is the parent company and broader church-software portfolio (including Shelby, IconCMO, ChurchSuite, ParishSOFT); as the parent, it is the closest broader-incumbent peer and the source of shared cross-sell and shared-services leverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/F1ACE
• Facebookfacebook.com/fellowshipone
• Instagraminstagram.com/fellowshipone
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fellowship-one

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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