Join the FlockConnect Beta Program: Shape the Future of Church Relationship Management

We're looking for 20-30 visionary church leaders to help us build the future of relational pastoral care. Get 6 months free, direct access to the founder, and the chance to shape a product that could transform how your church does discipleship.

Here's the situation most ChMS companies face:

They build software based on assumptions. Then they launch. Then they discover what pastors actually need.

FlockConnect is taking a different approach.

We're building with you from the beginning. We're looking for churches that want to shape the future of relational pastoral care and get incredible benefits in return.

If that's you, we want to talk.

What Is a Beta Program and Why It Matters

A beta program is the stage between a finished product and public release. It's where early adopters get first access in exchange for feedback, bug reporting, and collaborative shaping of the product.

For companies, betas are invaluable. They catch problems before launch, reveal features that matter most, and create passionate early users who become evangelists.

For early participants, betas offer something irreplaceable: the chance to influence the product's future.

Why Participate in a Beta Program?

1. Significant Cost Savings

You're getting 6 months of FlockConnect completely free. That's $240+ in value. But more than that, you're getting founder access monthly - sessions that would otherwise cost thousands if purchased as consulting.

2. Priority Influence on Development

Your feedback doesn't just get logged. It gets discussed in our weekly product meetings. Your ideas get implemented. You're not a user; you're a co-creator.

3. Exclusive Features First

As a beta partner, you get access to new features weeks or months before the general public. You get to use and test them before everyone else.

4. Direct Founder Access

You get monthly one-on-one sessions with the founder. You're not talking to support staff. You're talking to the person making decisions about the product's direction. Your insights shape the roadmap.

5. An Incredible Story

"We were part of the founding group that shaped FlockConnect" is a powerful story to tell your church. It positions your church as innovative and forward-thinking.

6. Better Product for Your Church

Because your feedback shapes the product, the end result works better for churches like yours. You're helping build something that actually fits how pastors think and work.

The Current State of Relational Pastoral Care

Here's what we know from talking with hundreds of pastors:

The Problem: Church management systems (ChMS) track operations beautifully. They handle giving, events, attendance, volunteers, communication. But they don't track relational health.

As a result, pastors can see who gave how much and who attended which service, but they can't see who's isolated, who's at risk, or who needs pastoral care.

The Gap: There's a massive gap between operational data and relational insights. Pastors are left managing community health with guesswork instead of data.

The Opportunity: FlockConnect is building the first tool specifically designed to fill that gap. We're creating a relational layer that sits on top of your existing ChMS and helps you see, understand, and care for your congregation relationally.

But we need your help to get it right.

What We're Building (And Why We Need Beta Testers)

FlockConnect is designed to help pastors:

• Identify isolated members before they quietly leave
• See relational networks across the congregation
• Get AI-powered connection suggestions based on interests, proximity, and life stage
• Track relationship development over time
• Implement proactive pastoral care before crisis becomes departure
• Integrate with existing ChMS (Planning Center, Subsplash, Breeze, ChMeetings, Pushpay)

We've built the core functionality. Now we need to test it in real churches with real pastors facing real challenges.

That's where you come in.

What We Need From Beta Testers

1. Authentic Usage

Use FlockConnect the way you'd use any tool. Try to accomplish real goals with it. Don't just click around for a week and leave feedback. Actually use it to identify isolated members, make connections, and track relationship development.

2. Honest Feedback

Tell us what works. Tell us what doesn't. Tell us what confuses you. Tell us what frustrates you. Tell us what delights you.

The best feedback is specific: "When I tried to add a member to a small group, the interface forced me to select from a list rather than typing their name. I had 300 members and scrolling was painful."

3. Bug Reporting

Found something that doesn't work? Report it. Something crashes? Tell us. Something looks weird? We want to know.

4. Feature Requests

Is there something you wish FlockConnect did? Tell us. We want to know not just what you need, but why you need it.

5. Impact Stories

How is FlockConnect helping your ministry? Did you identify someone who would have otherwise left? Did you make connections that strengthened community? Did you catch a pastoral crisis earlier? Tell us those stories.

6. Monthly Feedback Sessions

Give us 30-60 minutes per month for a founder call. Share what's working, what's not, what's missing. Help us prioritize what to build next.

The Beta Timeline and Process

Phase 1: Onboarding (Week 1-2)

You'll get:

• Full access to FlockConnect
• Personal onboarding call with the team
• Documentation and training materials
• Direct Slack channel for your questions

Phase 2: Active Testing (Month 1-5)

You'll:

• Use FlockConnect in your real ministry context
• Provide feedback through regular check-ins
• Report bugs and suggest features
• Attend monthly founder sessions
• Share results and impact stories

Phase 3: Product Refinement (Month 5-6)

Based on all beta feedback, we'll:

• Prioritize improvements
• Build the most critical features
• Fix the most impactful bugs
• Prepare for public launch

Phase 4: Launch (Month 7+)

You'll:

• Transition to a paid subscription (but at founder/beta pricing)
• Get the improved product incorporating your feedback
• Have the option to share your story with others
• Potentially become a reference customer

The Real Cost Savings

Let's be specific about what you're getting:

6 Months of Software: $240+ value

Founder Sessions: I want to hear your story and help it shape the future of pastoral tools.

Priority Feature Development: The features you request get built faster. Features you suggest that make it into the product = priceless

But here's what's more valuable than the money: You're shaping a product that could transform how your church does discipleship.

What Makes a Good Beta Tester?

We're not looking for IT experts. We're looking for pastors who:

Love Exploring Technology

You're willing to try new things, poke around, figure out how things work. You're not afraid of a learning curve.

Enjoy Giving Feedback

You have opinions about software. You notice when things are confusing or clunky. You know what you like and don't like, and you can articulate it.

Are Tech-Savvy Enough to Report Issues

When something goes wrong, you can describe: What were you doing? What did you expect? What happened instead? This is the feedback that helps us fix problems.

Have Time for Engagement

This isn't a "install and forget about it" situation. We need you to use the software regularly and give us meaningful feedback. 30-60 minutes per month for a founder call is essential.

Have Real Church Challenges

The best beta testers are solving real problems. Do you have isolated members you're trying to connect? A new member assimilation problem? Small group placement challenges? These real-world problems help us build better solutions.

Are Willing to Be Honest

If something doesn't work, we need to hear it. If you're frustrated, tell us. If something is confusing, we want to know. Honest feedback is what makes products better.

Who This ISN'T For

• Churches just looking for free software (you need to commit to real feedback)
• Pastors who want zero learning curve (betas require some exploration)
• Leaders who won't have time to engage monthly
• Churches unwilling to try new approaches

How to Apply

We're accepting a limited number of beta testers. We want enough diversity of church sizes, denominations, and contexts to get comprehensive feedback.

Apply here: flockconnect.com/beta

Simply fill out the form - we'll review applications and reach out to qualified candidates within 2-3 days.

FAQ: Beta Program Questions

Q: What if I don't have tech skills?

A: We don't need programmers. We need pastors. Tech skills are nice but not required. What matters is that you use the tool and tell us honestly what's working and what isn't.

Q: What if I find bugs? Will I get in trouble?

A: Finding bugs is literally the point of a beta program. Report them! The more bugs you find now, the better the product will be when it launches. You're doing us a favor.

Q: Can I keep using FlockConnect after the 6 months for free?

A: No, after 6 months you'll transition to a paid subscription. However, you'll get beta/founder pricing (significantly discounted from standard pricing) and ongoing founder access.

Q: What if I hate it?

A: Tell us! If FlockConnect isn't working for you, we want to know why. Your negative feedback is as valuable as positive feedback. It tells us what needs to change.

Q: Can I invite other churches?

A: YES! If you know other churches that would be great partners, you can refer them and they can apply.

Q: What if my church is very small?

A: We want diversity in the beta. Small churches, large churches, everything in between. Apply! We're building for churches of all sizes.

Q: Do I have to be part of the launch or share my story?

A: No. You can participate in beta testing and transition to paid access without ever being public about it. That said, we'd love to share your story if you're willing.

Q: What if I can't commit to 6 months?

A: We're looking for 6-month commitments. If you can't do that, you might not be the right fit for the beta program.

The Bigger Picture: Why This Matters

Church membership is declining. People are leaving. The research is clear: most departures happen because people don't have meaningful relationships in the church.

We built FlockConnect because we believe churches can change this. But we can't do it alone. We need pastors like you - leaders who understand the problem, who care about their people, who want to be proactive about pastoral care.

The beta program isn't just about getting free software. It's about being part of a movement to rebuild relational community in churches.

You're not just testing software. You're helping build a tool that could prevent thousands of people from leaving their churches. You're helping restore the relational fabric of Christian community.

That matters.

Next Steps

If you're interested in joining the FlockConnect beta program:

1. Visit: flockconnect.com/beta

2. Read the program details and make sure it's a good fit

3. Apply with your church info and what you're hoping to accomplish

4. Wait for our follow-up (within 2-3 days)

5. If selected, onboard and start shaping the future of relational pastoral care

We're looking for 20-30 churches that are as passionate about relational discipleship as we are.

Is yours one of them?

Ready to help shape the future of church relationship management? Apply for the FlockConnect beta program today: https://flockconnect.com/beta