Is Havenly really free for churches?
Yes. Your dashboard, Sermon Weeks, the Pastor’s Pulse, group chats, youth groups, announcements and the Planning Center connection are free. Individuals can choose Havenly Plus for extra features, and churches can give every member Plus with a church plan.
Does it replace Planning Center, Rock or our church app?
No. Keep those for people records, giving, events and check-in. Havenly does what they can’t: help people live in Scripture all week, and show you whether discipleship is happening. It connects to Planning Center to bring in your groups and send care requests to a workflow.
What can pastors see about individual people?
Almost nothing personal. You see totals (hidden for fewer than five people), prayer themes without names, and anonymous takeaways and questions. You see names only when someone asks a pastor to reach out, or chooses to share their reading rhythm with their group leader. Journals, letters and prayers never leave their phone.
How do our people join?
Put your join slide on screen Sunday. People scan the QR code, download Havenly, and enter your church’s code on the first screen. People already using Havenly join from Profile in a few taps.
Is the youth group chat safe?
It’s built for safety. Your church creates youth groups with separate codes for students, parents and leaders. Chat opens only when two approved adult leaders have joined. Parents can read everything and can’t post. There are no private messages, students confirm they’re 13 or older, and reported messages come straight to your dashboard.
Is there an Android app?
Havenly is on iPhone today. Your dashboard works in any browser on any computer, tablet or phone.
How do we get started?
Click “Start your church free,” sign in with Google or email, and name your church. You’ll have your dashboard and join code in about a minute.