Church Accounting Software for Small Churches

ChurchBooks3 is church accounting software built specifically for small and mid-sized churches, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and volunteer-run ministries. Designed for church treasurers without an accounting background, it brings together church bookkeeping, donation tracking, membership management, and financial reporting in one easy-to-use system.

Whether you are tracking tithes and offerings, managing a church budget, or producing financial reports for your board, ChurchBooks3 handles it all. Available in two versions, Desktop and Online: ChurchBooks3 Online for browser-based access from any device, and ChurchBooks3 Desktop for a Windows computer. ChurchBooks3 Online starts at $9.99/month, with full accounting and budgets from $19.99/month. ChurchBooks3 Desktop offers fixed-term service plans from $99/year, or a one-time $399 Lifetime plan. Try either with a free 30-day trial.

Church Bookkeeping and Fund Accounting Features

Church Donation Tracking

Record tithes, offerings, and designated gifts. Generate year-end contribution statements with each donor's gifts, dates, and totals, plus the goods-or-services statement described in IRS Publication 1771.

Church Fund Accounting

Organize income and expenses by fund, department, or ministry. Track restricted and unrestricted funds separately with full audit trails.

Church Treasurer Software & Reporting

Produce Balance Sheets, Income vs. Expense reports, and budget comparisons with a few clicks. Share financial reports with your board or congregation.

Church Membership Tracking

Store contact information, family relationships, and giving history for every member. Track birthdays, anniversaries, and attendance records.

Church Payroll Records

Track staff and contractor payments and maintain organized payroll records integrated with your church accounting system.

Attendance Tracking for Churches

Record weekly service attendance, special events, and ministry participation without relying on spreadsheets or paper logs.

Desktop and Online Versions

ChurchBooks3 Desktop

The Desktop version installs directly on a Windows computer — ideal for churches that want local data control and a traditional installed program.

ChurchBooks3 Online

The Online version runs in any web browser — ideal for churches that need remote access and multiple users.

More Than 500 Churches and Nonprofits Served Since 2002

More than 500 churches and nonprofits across the United States have used ChurchBooks3 since 2002. Designed for small and mid-sized congregations, church administrators, volunteer treasurers, and 501(c)(3) organizations that need reliable nonprofit accounting for churches without the cost and complexity of enterprise-level software.

Free 30-Day Trial

ChurchBooks3 offers a free 30-day trial with no credit card required. A service manager will guide you through installation and provide a complimentary 30-minute training session. View pricing and plans or contact us to learn more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does ChurchBooks3 work for a small church with a volunteer treasurer?

Yes. ChurchBooks3 is designed specifically for small and mid-sized churches where bookkeeping is handled by a volunteer or part-time treasurer without formal accounting training. It uses plain language instead of accounting jargon, and a service manager provides a complimentary 30-minute training session with every new trial.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. ChurchBooks3 offers a free 30-day trial with no credit card required. The Online version is available immediately at app.churchbooks3.com. For the Desktop version, download the installer and a service manager will contact you to schedule setup assistance and complimentary training.

What is the difference between ChurchBooks3 Desktop and ChurchBooks3 Online?

ChurchBooks3 Desktop is a Windows application installed on a local computer — data stays on your machine with no internet required to run the software. ChurchBooks3 Online runs in any web browser and supports multiple users from any device. Both versions include fund accounting, donation tracking, membership management, and financial reporting.

Does ChurchBooks3 handle fund accounting?

Yes. ChurchBooks3 is built around fund accounting — the method churches use to track restricted and unrestricted funds separately. You can create General Funds, Building Funds, Missions Funds, and other designated accounts, and run reports showing each fund's balance and activity independently.

Can ChurchBooks3 generate year-end contribution statements for donors?

Yes. ChurchBooks3 generates year-end contribution statements and giving reports for every donor, including the goods-or-services statement described in IRS Publication 1771. Produce individual statements for any date range and print or email them directly from the software.

How much does ChurchBooks3 cost?

ChurchBooks3 Desktop offers fixed-term service plans from $99/year, or a one-time $399 Lifetime plan. ChurchBooks3 Online plans are $9.99–$39.99/month, billed monthly or annually. View current pricing or contact us to find the right plan.

Does ChurchBooks3 work for nonprofits and 501(c)(3) organizations?

Yes. ChurchBooks3 serves churches, nonprofits, 501(c)(3) organizations, charities, and ministry associations. The fund accounting, donation tracking, and financial reporting tools are designed for tax-exempt organizations of all types.

Contact ChurchBooks3

ChurchBooks3 LLC
509 Hanner Town Road, Bear Creek, NC 27207
Phone: 919 769 4216