The Church Network: powered by NACBA

Name

The Church Network: powered by NACBA

Legal name

National Association of Church Business Administration

Website

https://thechurchnetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Richardson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from multiple tiers: Active Membership at $225/year (for church employees), Business Partner at $400/year, Associate at $55/year, and Student at $55/year. Over 1,400 members.
2. MinistryPay Salary Survey: Annual subscription to compensation data platform at $349 regular price. TCN Members receive $200 discount, and those who input data first receive $149 discount. Provides salary benchmarks for church compensation planning.
3. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from annual conference (July 14-17, 2026 in West Palm Beach, FL), regional summits (spring/fall), virtual FastTrack events, and webinars. Includes exhibitor and sponsorship packages.
4. Advertising and Sponsorship: Event sponsorships, digital advertising (newsletter ads, retargeting), print advertising in publications, and exhibit booth sales at national conference. Annual sponsorship packages available.
5. Publications: Revenue from TCN Professional Journal subscriptions, Member News (digital publication), and Weekly Focus newsletter. Certification project publications also available.
6. Certification Program: Certified Church Administrator (CCA) certification program with application, coursework, and renewal fees. Program spans 9 key areas of church administration and requires continuing education for renewal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels15 records

Core offering

The Church Network is a national professional association that sells tiered memberships, the Certified Church Administrator (CCA) credential, continuing education credits (CEU/CPE/PDC), a MinistryPay salary benchmarking subscription, an eLearning Lab of on-demand courses, in-person and virtual training events, and access to a member directory and peer discussion community for church administrative leaders across the United States.

Product overview

The Church Network (TCN) operates as a national professional association for church administrators with over 1,400 members, not a traditional software company. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of professional development and networking services centered around its Certified Church Administrator (CCA) certification program. Key offerings include the eLearning Lab (delivered via PathLMS) for on-demand courses, MinistryPay for salary benchmarking, ChurchAdmin Group for peer discussions, and the Church Work mobile app for community engagement. Additional services encompass publications (TCN Professional Journal, Member News, Weekly Focus), events (annual Conference, Summits, Virtual FastTrack, Webinars), the Metro Group for large-church executives, Job Center, and member/business partner directories. The portfolio is held together by membership tiers (Active at $225/year, Business Partner at $400/year) and continuing education credits (CEU, CPE, PDC).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MinistryPay: Comprehensive salary survey and compensation benchmarking resource designed exclusively for the ministry community, helping church leaders make informed decisions about personnel budgets.
• Church Work
• TCN Job Board

Products and services

• Certified Church Administrator (CCA) Certification Program Professional certification for church administrators covering nine areas (HR Management, IT, Property Management, Communications & Marketing, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Legal & Tax Compliance, Self-Care, and Theology & Ethics of Church Administration); includes coursework, a congregation-focused project, an academic paper, and renewal requirements. Over 900 individuals certified since 1979.
• TCN Membership (Active, Business Partner, Associate, Student) Tiered annual memberships for church administrators ($225/yr Active), church-vendor Business Partners ($400/yr), Associate Christian non-profit leaders ($55/yr), and full-time students ($55/yr). Includes member directory, Business Partner directory, publications, networking, and discounted event/training access.
• MinistryPay Salary Survey Annual subscription compensation data platform for church and ministry professionals ($349 list price; $200 discount for TCN members and $149 discount for those who input data first). Provides salary benchmarks, job descriptions, and a compensation glossary for church budgeting and fair compensation planning.
• TCN eLearning Lab On-demand training platform with 50+ bite-sized video courses on church administration, leadership, financial stewardship, HR, and communications. Delivered through PathLMS with downloadable resources and self-paced learning; available to members.
• TCN Annual Conference Annual 4-day national conference (next: July 14-17, 2026 in West Palm Beach, FL) offering 70+ workshops, keynote sessions, exhibit halls, and networking for church administrators; includes registration fees, exhibitor booths, and sponsorship packages.
• Church Administration & Leadership Summit Seasonal (spring/fall) regional training events held in cities across the U.S., featuring expert-led sessions, peer roundtables, and CEU credits.
• Virtual FastTrack Full-day virtual training event focused on mastering a single key area of church administration (e.g., financial stewardship, HR, risk management). Earns 0.6 CEU / 6 CPE / 6 PDC credits per event.
• TCN Webinars Expert-led online sessions providing practical guidance on church financial processes, digital tools, facility management, volunteer systems, and legal compliance.
• ChurchAdmin Group Email-based peer discussion network connecting 3,500+ church administrators since 2000 on the Groups.io platform, providing daily/weekly digests, web archive access, and real-world peer problem-solving.
• Church Work Mobile App Year-round iOS and Android mobile app for TCN members to message other members, participate in polls, view posts, and watch videos. Available on Google Play and Apple App Store.
• The Metro Group Peer network for administrators of large churches (1,500+ weekend attendance, $2M+ annual giving budget, or multisite model), offering three annual gatherings, exclusive roundtable discussions, and CEU credits.
• TCN Job Center Church-focused job board connecting ministry professionals with church administration and ministry leadership opportunities; includes resources for job seekers and employers.
• Business Partner Directory Curated directory of vetted for-profit service providers serving churches (accounting, facility management, software, ministry-aligned services), accessible to TCN members.
• TCN Member Directory Searchable directory of TCN members allowing church administrators to connect, share ideas, and build professional relationships; searchable by name, location, and other fields.
• Continuing Education Credits (CEU / CPE / PDC) Official issuance of CPE credits (NASBA Sponsor ID 115907; Texas Sponsor ID 010089), PDCs (SHRM-recognized), and CEUs across qualifying TCN events and courses for accounting and HR professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ years empowering church administrative leaders
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Path LMS (Pathable)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Church Network's eLearning Lab is powered by Path LMS (Pathable), providing the learning management system infrastructure for on-demand professional development courses. Members access video lessons, downloadable resources, and course content through this platform.
• Industry Insights 247coreTechnology or IntegrationMinistryPay salary survey platform is operated in partnership with Industry Insights 247, providing the technology infrastructure for compensation data collection and reporting for church compensation benchmarking.
• Groups.iocoreTechnology or IntegrationChurchAdmin email discussion group operates on Groups.io platform, enabling the peer network of 3,500+ church leaders to share real-world solutions and practical advice since 2000.
• NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACBA/The Church Network is registered as a CPE sponsor on NASBA's National Registry (Sponsor ID 115907). CPE credits are accepted by state boards of accountancy nationwide. NASBA has final authority on course acceptance for CPE credit.
• Texas State Board of Public AccountancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACBA is registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy as a CPE sponsor (Texas Sponsor ID 010089) for continuing professional education for accounting professionals.
• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Church Network is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification activities. Provides HR professionals with continuing education credits through TCN events and courses.
• Wesleyan Investment FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWesleyan Investment Foundation provides educational content for The Church Network through articles on building projects and church facility expansion, demonstrating partnership in church financial stewardship resources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Subsplash: All-in-one church engagement platform (giving, app, video, messaging) widely adopted across U.S. churches. Overlaps with TCN's digital tools and member engagement role.
• Tithe.ly: Church giving, engagement, and mobile app platform. Competes for the same church technology and administration budget; offers salary/financial benchmarking-adjacent functionality.
• Planning Center: Modern church management software suite (People, Giving, Services, Check-Ins) widely adopted by mid-to-large churches. Comparable church-administrator buyer with strong community and brand within the segment.
• Church Fuel: Provider of training, coaching, and resources for church leaders and staff. Adjacent professional development offering to TCN's certification and eLearning Lab.
• Breeze Church Management Software: Affordable church management software (people, giving, events, attendance) popular with small and mid-size churches. Targets the same church administrator persona with a lighter, lower-cost alternative.

Broad incumbents

• Christianity Today: Long-established media organization serving evangelical church leaders with publications, conferences, and resources. Larger and broader audience than TCN but overlapping church-leadership target market.
• Pushpay: Church engagement and giving platform serving thousands of U.S. churches with software, communications, and donor management. Larger SaaS player overlapping in church operationalization and administration.
• ACS Technologies: Long-standing church management software provider (Realm, ACS) for administration, finance, HR, and operations. Comparable buyer persona (church administrators) with more productized technology offering.

Direct peers

• Church Executive: Media brand dedicated to church administration and operations leadership, including Church Executive Magazine. Directly comparable audience (church administrators and executive pastors) with overlapping conference and content offerings.

Others

• Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA): Accreditation and standards body for evangelical nonprofit and Christian ministries, including many churches. Similar association/governance model focused on accountability and best practices in religious organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TheChurchNetwork
• Xx.com/thechurchnetwrk

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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