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Vanco and ACS Technologies Unite to Deliver More Connected Services and Solutions for Churches
Trusted church management provider ACS Technologies and secure payments leader Vanco come together to serve more churches with a connected, seamless experience. MINNEAPOLIS – Dec. 3, 2025 — Vanco, a leader in secure digital payments and online giving for faith communities, schools, and nonprofits, and ACS Technologies (ACST), the category…
ACS Technologies® announces the launch of Fulfill™ a nonprofit company to enable 100,000 churches by 2050
To aid the underserved local and global church with software, coaching and guidance July 21, 2025, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church ministry software and service solutions, announces the launch of Fulfill, Inc., an independent not-for-profit 501(c)(3) company that will focus on helping three main types…
ACS Technologies Partners with The StudioC to Amplify the Power of PocketPlatform
November 12, 2023, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church ministry software and service solutions, announces strategic partnership with The StudioC. “We are thrilled about our partnership with The StudioC,” said Thomas Brown, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at ACS Technologies. “The StudioC team…
New Study Identifies the Lifestyle and Behavioral Attributes of self-identified Catholics Revealing Opportunities for Stronger Connection
Findings can equip Church leaders to better serve parishioners and invite others Florence, SC, September 29, 2023—Church leaders are well aware of the drop in Mass attendance and participation in the sacraments, and it continues to be a concern they are attempting to address. ACS Technologies today released a study…
American Beliefs Study from ACS Technologies Examines Religious Beliefs Across American Generations
Findings empower ministries and churches to respond uniquely to the needs of Millennials and Gen Z Florence, SC, June 6, 2023—ACS Technologies, a leader in church management software, market expertise, and data analysis, has released the most recent report in its groundbreaking American Beliefs Study: Religious Preferences and Practices. The…
New Insight from American Beliefs Study Empowers Catholic Leadership To Minister More Effectively Post-Pandemic
ACS Technologies issues compelling series of reports based on religious beliefs of Americans today Florence, SC, April 10, 2023—As the post-pandemic world moves more and more to a less centralized view of religion and religious affiliation, churches and ministries today are struggling to connect and engage with their own communities. …
Landmark American Beliefs Study from ACS Technologies Offers New Insight into Religious Beliefs of Americans Today
Data from recent survey equips churches to better understand and minister to their local communities Florence, SC, April 10, 2023—As the post-pandemic world moves more and more to a less centralized view of religion and religious affiliation, churches and ministries today are struggling to connect and engage with their own…
New Study Examines COVID-19’s Impact on U.S. Catholic Parish Giving
Research reveals compelling new insights on the state of Catholic donors and donations from 2018 to 2022 Florence, S.C., February 9, 2023 — A new study from a partnership between ACS Technologies and Villanova University’s Center for Church Management in the Villanova School of Business examined the ongoing effect of…
ACS Technologies® Expands Its Service Offering to Include Capital Campaign Fundraising Consulting for Churches
New initiative is offered through a strategic partnership between ACS Technologies and Non-Profit DNA. Florence, S.C., October 17, 2022 – ACS Technologies, the world’s leading ministry software, and service solutions provider, announced today that it has partnered with Non-Profit DNA, a consulting firm, to offer consulting services that will enable…
ACS Technologies® Chairman of the Board, James Marvin Owen Named 2022 Business Person of the Year
Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce honors ACS Technologies owner with the esteemed award. Florence, S.C., September 26, 2022 – ACS Technologies is honored to announce that The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce named James Marvin Owen its 2022 Business Person of the Year. Owen is one of the owners of…
ACS Technologies® Announces “Dynamic Update” Integration Service with MinistryPlatform and Raiser’s Edge.
Breakthrough offering uses the MinistryPlatform API and MS PowerAutomate® to update contact information from MinistryPlatform to Raiser’s Edge dynamically. September 28, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies announces Dynamic Update, which synchronizes data from MinistryPlatform to constituent data in Raiser’s Edge databases. The service makes use of the robust API in…
Introducing a new giving paradigm: Amen Generosity
The groundbreaking new annual model is offered through a strategic alliance between ACS Technologies and Greater Mission. September 15, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading ministry software and service solutions provider, announced today that it has formed an alliance with Greater Mission to offer Amen Generosity to parishes…
Full Method merges with ACS Technologies
Two teams align to expand missions funding and church-wide engagement potential. April 28, 2022, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church ministry software and service solutions, announced the recent acquisition of Full Method. Full Method helps churches and nonprofits improve member assimilation, scale growth, measure impact,…
ACS Technologies Partners with AskGenius to Amplify Diocesan Campaign Success
New strategic addition to the MinistryPlatform ecosystem enables customized donor requests. April 27, 2022, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading ministry software and service solutions provider, announces a new partnership with AskGenius. The AskGenius solution will enhance the impact of Catholic diocesan appeals and campaigns while simplifying the…
PocketPlatform Merges with ACS Technologies
Custom Church Mobile App solution becomes newest member of ACST family October 13, 2021, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church ministry software and service solutions, announces PocketPlatform, the custom mobile app platform, as the latest ministry tool to join the ACS Technologies family of solutions. …
ACS Technologies Delivers “Next Generation” Solutions for Catholic Dioceses and Parishes
Demonstration set for International Catholic Stewardship Conference Sept 12-14. September 2, 2021, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of ministry software and service solutions, announces a new suite of solutions to better equip Catholic dioceses and parishes in their planning, stewardship, and evangelization ministries. The unrivaled combination…
Think Ministry and Higher Ground Merge with ACS Technologies
Every church now has best of breed solutions with one ministry partner. April 19, 2021, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, announces the merger of both Think Ministry Inc., the software company behind MinistryPlatform, the most popular customizable church management…
ACS Technologies® Names Joe Koehling President and CEO
Koehling to lead company into new vision of growth for every church. June 18, 2020, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, announced today that Joe Koehling has been named President and CEO. Koehling previously served as CFO and interim President…
Realm® Ranked #1 Most Popular Church Management Software by Capterra
Nation’s leading user-driven software review site announces top honors for ACS Technologies April 15, 2020, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, announced today that its newest whole-church solution, Realm®, has been named the 2020 #1 most popular church management software…
MissionInsite Merges with ACS Technologies
Data analytics company becomes newest member of ACST family December 12, 2019, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, announced the acquisition of MissionInsite, a faith-based analytics company that provides much-needed data tools to churches and nonprofits to help them visualize and cultivate…
ACS Technologies hosts 32nd annual Ideas to Impact Conference
Nearly 1,000 attend ministry conference in Washington, DC June 10, 2019, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, hosted the 32nd annual Ideas to Impact Conference May 28-31 in Washington, DC to provide church leadership with advanced software training, peer-to-peer networking, and ministry…
By the Book, Inc. Merges with ACS Technologies
5,000 churches join ACST family May 23, 2019, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, announces the acquisition of By the Book, Inc., a church software company that serves approximately 5,000 churches nationwide. David and Kim Conley, owners, By the Book, say, “As…
ACS Technologies® Named 2019 Recipient of Emerging Technologies Award
Company receives recognition from Avaya for outstanding customer service January 30, 2019, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, was named the 2019 recipient of the Emerging Technologies Award from Avaya (NYSE: AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications…
ACS Technologies® Releases New Update for Parish Data System® Software
Most-used Catholic Church software upgrades to version 9, gains more new features than any previous release January 7, 2019, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, announced the release of a new – and largest to date – upgrade for Parish Data System®…
ACS Technologies Donates $100,000 to Furman University
Company starts endowment fund to honor owner and President Emeritus, Marvin Owen March 5, 2018, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, honors President Emeritus Marvin Owen and celebrates his 34 years of continuing contributions to the company and countless churches he’s served,…
ACS Technologies Names Steve Kriter as President and CEO
Kriter to lead company into next era of growth January 1, 2018, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, announced today that Steve Kriter has been named President and CEO of ACS Technologies following the transition of Marvin Owen to President Emeritus. Steve…
ACS Technologies Names Marvin Owen President Emeritus
Owen to focus on ownership responsibilities, enhancing key client relationships, and advancing potential partnerships. December 18, 2017, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, awards Marvin Owen the title of President Emeritus after 34 years with the company. As an owner and member…
ACS Technologies® Partners with Blackbaud™ to Release PDS DioEdge™
New solution provides seamless information sharing between parishes and dioceses October 24, 2017, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, recently announced its partnership with Blackbaud to develop a new tool that allows parishes and dioceses to share information more efficiently. PDS DioEdge™,…
ACS Technologies® Holds 30th Annual Ideas to Impact Conference
Over 1,000 attend ministry implementation and software training user event in Nashville, TN July 22, 2017, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, held its 30th annual Ideas to Impact Conference May 30-June 2 at the Omni in downtown Nashville, TN. More than…
ACS Technologies® Achieves new level of PCI DSS Certification
Ensuring ongoing PCI security compliance demonstrates ACS Technologies’ leading position in top-rated service to clients January 26, 2017, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, today announced the completion of its most recent Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance audit. By achieving and maintaining…
ACS Technologies® Welcomes New Chief Business Development Officer
Steve Kriter joins ACS Technologies’ Executive Management Team October 9, 2016, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, is honored to welcome Steve Kriter as the new Chief Business Development Officer. Kriter has 20 years of experience as a senior executive with ADP…
ACS Technologies® Acquires Helpmate Technology Solutions
Merger is opportunity to help Helpmate churches grow with next generation software and top-ranked service April 28, 2016, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, has acquired Helpmate Technology Solutions, including its Church Helpmate™ solution, which is desktop church management software with more than 2,000…
ACS Technologies® Launches New Online Store for Clients
New store is easier to use – mobile friendly – with popular new products October 28, 2015, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, today announced the launch of the company’s new online store. The new store is much easier to use, mobile friendly and has…
ACS Technologies® Announces Location for 2016 Ideas to Impact Conference
29th Annual Event to be Held in Baltimore May 31 through June 3, 2016 September 1, 2015, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, recently announced Baltimore, Maryland as the host city for the company’s 2016 Ideas To Impact Conference. Taking place May 31 through June…
ACS Technologies® Announces New Updates for ACS Church Life Mobile App
Latest Version of Popular ChMS App Allows More Than 72,000 Users New Relationship Connection Tools August 24, 2015, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, today announced the roll out of a new update for the company’s popular, free mobile app, ACS Church Life™, for Android…
ACS Technologies® Named One of the 2015 Best Places to Work in South Carolina
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, SC Biz News and Best Companies Group Recognizes ACS Technologies as Eleventh Best in Total Listing of Statewide Companies August 7, 2015, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in…
ACS Technologies® Acquires Solomon Learning Management System
June 29, 2015, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Solomon Learning Management System© from Mersoft Corporation. A technology ministry partner with ACS Technologies for several years, Solomon was acquired to help better suit the needs of current and future…
ACS Technologies® Announces Plans for New Catholic Web-Based Software
Parish Data System Team Remains Focused on Serving Catholic Diocese and Parish Needs May 7, 2015, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, today announced plans for a new Catholic web-based software underneath the Parish Data System (PDS) banner. This announcement reinforces ACS Technologies’ commitment…
ACS Technologies® Named Most Popular Church Management Software by Capterra
Online Software Rating Service Awards Top Ranking to ACS Technologies Third Consecutive Time November 20, 2014, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, was recently recognized by Capterra, an online service that helps businesses find the right software to fit their needs, as the “Top…
ACS Technologies® Releases New HeadMaster Mobile Application
With New App, Parents Able to Pay Bills, View Assignments, Review Academic Progress Florence, SC: October 20, 2014 – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, has announced the release of the HeadMaster™ mobile application for Apple and Android. HeadMaster is a software solution for childcare facilities and…
ACS Technologies® Reaches another Milestone with Latest Product
Company provides Realm® to 1,000 clients Florence, SC: March 25, 2014 – ACS Technologies, the world’s leading provider of church management software solutions, has reached an important milestone: One thousand Realm clients. Realm is a web-based program that helps church staff manage church contributions, track member involvement and contribution trends, send mass emails, manage…
ACS Technologies® Reaches Major Milestone
Staff celebrate reaching Five Thousand OnDemand Clients Florence, SC: December 19, 2013 – ACS Technologies, the world’s leading provider of church management software solutions, has reached an important milestone: Five thousand OnDemand clients. OnDemand offers software solutions such as ACS, PDS, and HeadMaster, in a secure, flexible, web-based environment. “We are proud to have reached five…
ACS Technologies® holds annual fundraiser for United Way of Florence.
Employees participate in bake-off competition to raise funds. Florence, SC: October 21, 2013 – ACS Technologies, the world’s leading provider of church management software solutions, held its annual United Way Campaign during the week of October 14-18. This year, employees gave over $18,000, which was matched dollar for dollar by the company, totaling over…
ACS Church Life Mobile App Updated to Include Organizations
Staff at organizations now able to view important data on their phones Florence, SC: September 16, 2013 – ACS Technologies, the world’s leading provider of church management software solutions, has released an update to the free mobile app, ACS Church Life, for Android and Apple iPhone to include information that organizations can use to better…
ACS and HeadMaster Data Now Synced
Accounting data and school management software now integrated for more secure, timely payments. Florence, SC: August 15, 2013 – ACS Technologies, the world’s leading provider of church management software solutions, announces the release of a new enhancement to sync data within the school management solution, HeadMaster™, and information within church management and accounting software, ACS™. Now,…
Parish Data System Releases Version 7
Adds improved security and program navigation Florence, SC: June 26, 2013 – Earlier today, Parish Data System (PDS) announced the release of Version 7.0. With this release, the company has added important enhancements to its Church Office,Formation Office, School Office, Diocesan Office, Ledger/Payroll, Facility Scheduler, and Ministry Scheduler modules. The updated version not only…
ACS Technologies® Updates Popular ACS Church Life Mobile App
ACS Church Life users applaud the new features of the app Florence, SC: May 24, 2013 – ACS Technologies, the world’s leading provider of church management software solutions, has released updates of the free mobile app, ACS Church Life, for Android and for Apple iPhone. Church Life’s updates provide a new mobile giving feature,…
ACS Technologies® Holds 26th Annual Ideas to Impact Conference
Clients learn about latest tools, resources, and training for ministry implementation Florence, SC: April 15, 2013 – ACS Technologies, the world’s leading provider of church management software solutions, held its 26th annual Ideas to Impact Conference in Orlando, FL. Over 800 attendees from churches, parishes, and organizations participated in this year’s conference. Pastors, lay leaders,…
Data Integration Between The City And ACS Now Available
Leading people database and top church social network unified Florence, SC: September 30, 2012 – ACS Technologies (acstechnologies.com), the world’s leading provider of church management software solutions, has rolled out phase 1 integration between the most popular people management tool, ACS People™, and the innovative church social network, The City. With this integration, key…
ACS Technologies® Clients Benefit With Discounted Rates From Simplified Office Systems
ACS Technologies clients save up to 40% on needed copier, shredder, and paper folder purchases. Florence, SC: July 19, 2012 – ACS Technologies (acstechnologies.com), the world’s leading provider of church management software solutions, announces a new referral partnership with Simplified Office Systems (mysimplifiedoffice.com), a premier office equipment dealer. The referral program allows ACS…
Vanco and ACS Technologies Unite to Deliver More Connected Services and Solutions for Churches
December 3, 2025
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Trusted church management provider ACS Technologies and secure payments leader Vanco come together to serve more churches with a connected, seamless experience. MINNEAPOLIS – Dec.
ACS Technologies® announces the launch of Fulfill™ a nonprofit company to enable 100,000 churches by 2050
July 21, 2025
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To aid the underserved local and global church with software, coaching and guidance July 21, 2025, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of
ACS Technologies Partners with The StudioC to Amplify the Power of PocketPlatform
November 12, 2023
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November 12, 2023, Florence, S.C. – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church ministry software and service solutions, announces strategic partnership with The StudioC.
New Study Identifies the Lifestyle and Behavioral Attributes of self-identified Catholics Revealing Opportunities for Stronger Connection
September 29, 2023
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Findings can equip Church leaders to better serve parishioners and invite others Florence, SC, September 29, 2023—Church leaders are well aware of the drop in
American Beliefs Study from ACS Technologies Examines Religious Beliefs Across American Generations
June 6, 2023
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Findings empower ministries and churches to respond uniquely to the needs of Millennials and Gen Z Florence, SC, June 6, 2023—ACS Technologies, a leader in
New Insight from American Beliefs Study Empowers Catholic Leadership To Minister More Effectively Post-Pandemic
April 10, 2023
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ACS Technologies issues compelling series of reports based on religious beliefs of Americans today Florence, SC, April 10, 2023—As the post-pandemic world moves more and