August 2026
5 updatesWeekly Ministry Briefs
New FeatureComplete-plan churches can receive a concise Monday email summarizing the ministry insights that matter most for the week ahead.
Kiosk Guest Check-In
New FeatureGuests can now check in directly at a kiosk, making first-time arrival faster for families and easier for welcome teams.
Connections Stage Picker
ImprovementTeams can move people through connection stages more quickly with a clearer, more intuitive stage-selection experience.
Volunteer Position Management
New FeatureImproved volunteer position tools make it easier to organize serving opportunities and keep ministry teams coordinated.
Mobile Sign-In Security
ImprovementStronger mobile authentication and session safeguards provide more reliable, secure access from phones and tablets.
July 2026
5 updatesMobile Family Check-In
New FeatureFamilies can complete more of the check-in process from a mobile device, reducing lines and simplifying arrival.
Volunteer Hub Expansion
New FeatureExpanded volunteer tools make it easier to manage positions, assignments, availability, and ministry participation.
Connections Kanban
New FeatureA visual connections board helps ministry teams follow each person's journey and see the next step at a glance.
Sermon Studio Expansion
New FeatureNew sermon and video tools give ministry teams more room to prepare, organize, and manage teaching content.
Analytics Filters and Exports
ImprovementImproved event-type filtering and CSV exports make it easier to analyze ministry activity outside EvangelOS.
June 2026
6 updatesDeveloper API Hub
New FeatureA new self-service API hub helps churches securely manage integration keys, webhooks, and connected applications.
Event Check-In Tools
New FeatureStaff can scan or manually mark attendees as checked in, with clearer event ordering across dashboards and event views.
Member Event RSVPs
New FeatureMembers can RSVP to events directly from their portal dashboard and event details.
MinistrySafe Document Tracking
New FeatureVolunteer compliance tools now track training and document completion more clearly across ministry teams.
Expanded Integration Catalog
New FeatureNew integrations for Kandji, JumpCloud, Microsoft Intune, and Tithe.ly expand the systems churches can connect.
Financial Record Safeguards
ImprovementEvangelOS now prevents funds with linked financial history from being deleted accidentally and explains skipped sync records more clearly.
May 2026
6 updatesDaily Approval Digest
New FeatureDesignated leaders can review pending membership requests from a daily email and approve or reject them without signing in.
Full Tasks Workspace
New FeatureA dedicated Tasks page brings assigned and unassigned work into one place with clearer priorities and due dates.
Dashboard Task Visibility
New FeatureA new dashboard widget surfaces workflow-generated tasks so important follow-up work no longer stays hidden.
Pastoral Care Radar
New FeatureNew attendance and giving indicators help ministry leaders recognize emerging pastoral care needs sooner.
Church Security Module
New FeatureExpanded security and compliance tools help churches assess gaps, manage controls, and act on practical recommendations.
AI Assistant Improvements
ImprovementRefined visual cues, model labels, and action layouts make AI-assisted work easier to understand and use.
April 2026
7 updatesMulti-Step Workflow Automations
New FeatureBuild powerful automated workflows that trigger when members are approved, events are created, or donations are received. Connect actions like sending emails, updating tags, or creating tasks — all without writing code.
AI-Driven Pastoral Alerts
New FeatureNew intelligent monitoring detects when similar prayer requests surge within your congregation, surfacing potential pastoral needs so your team can respond proactively rather than reactively.
Semantic AI Search for Prayer Requests
New FeatureFind related prayer requests by meaning, not just keywords. The new AI-powered search understands the context and sentiment of requests, helping pastors identify patterns and shepherd more effectively.
Dashboard Overhaul with AI Agent
New FeatureA redesigned dashboard with an embedded AI assistant that helps surface key metrics, draft communications, and summarize reports — all within your existing workflow.
QuickBooks Sync Reliability & Pagination
ImprovementImproved QuickBooks connection stability with automatic retries, paginated sync history so you can review past batches easily, and clearer error messages when something needs attention.
Quick Family Registration & Member Filtering
New FeatureRegister entire families in one flow, and filter your member directory by any custom column so you can find exactly who you need in seconds.
Enhanced Label Printing & Kiosk Experience
ImprovementImproved check-in kiosk reliability with better label printing support across iOS, Dymo, and Brother printers, plus smoother event navigation for families.
March 2026
6 updatesProgressive Web App (PWA) for Mobile
New FeatureEvangelOS now works like a native app on phones and tablets. Add it to your home screen for instant access, offline resilience, and push notifications — no app store required.
Attendance Analytics Overhaul
New FeatureRedesigned attendance reports with better visualizations, trend detection, and drill-down capabilities so you can spot engagement patterns across services, groups, and events.
Semi-Monthly & Bi-Weekly Recurring Giving
New FeatureDonors can now set up giving on any schedule that matches their paycheck — twice a month, every two weeks, or on a specific day of the month. Plus, new Stripe ACH support lowers processing fees for bank transfers.
Fine-Grained Authorization (WorkOS FGA)
ImprovementMore precise permission controls let you define exactly who can see what — from "view-only finance access" to "event editor but not deleter" — keeping your team empowered and your data secure.
Mobile Security & Real-Time Monitoring
ImprovementHardened mobile session security and added real-time performance monitoring to catch issues before they affect your congregation.
Prayer Request Toggle Endpoint
New FeatureNew API support for marking prayer requests as answered or toggling their visibility, making it easier to manage your prayer board from any integration.
February 2026
8 updatesSMS Service Upgrade & Tiered Allowances
New FeatureMigrated SMS services to Telnyx for improved reliability and lower costs. Introduced tiered SMS allowances with monthly limits, updated pricing, and strengthened 10DLC compliance so your messages always reach your congregation.
QuickBooks Integration Improvements
New FeatureSignificantly enhanced the QuickBooks integration with more reliable batch syncing, automated token refresh, a new reconciliation wizard for linking members to QuickBooks customers, and clearer sync controls in the UI.
AI-Powered SmartDrafter
New FeatureIntroduced SmartDrafter, a new AI-powered tool for drafting communications, emails, and announcements directly within EvangelOS. Your team creates messages faster while keeping your voice and tone.
Login Page & Public Page Redesign
ImprovementRefreshed the login experience with a brand-native dark navy design and improved feature highlights. Public-facing pages now support organization branding including custom colors and logos.
Pagination for Members, Batches & Financials
ImprovementAdded pagination across the Members, Events, Groups, Batch Management, and Financial Management pages for significantly faster load times and smoother navigation with large datasets.
Security & Infrastructure Hardening
ImprovementImproved CORS handling, secure cookie configuration for proxy environments, API URL flexibility for multi-environment deployments, and upgraded the security firewall for stronger protection.
Member Management Enhancements
New FeatureAdded support for merging duplicate member records, improved family relationship automation, and introduced communication consent tracking so organizations can manage SMS and marketing preferences accurately.
Bug Fixes & Reliability Improvements
Bug FixResolved issues with event recurrence accuracy, member profile date formatting, audit log field handling, Stripe payment event processing, and various type safety improvements across the frontend and backend.
January 2026
6 updatesGoogle Calendar Integration
New FeatureSync your ministry events directly with Google Calendar. Configure calendar connections and enable two-way synchronization for seamless event management.
Enhanced Safeguarding Features
New FeatureImproved safeguarding capabilities with better timezone management and enhanced error handling for a more reliable experience.
Notifications & Public Access Links
New FeatureNew notification system and public access links allow you to share event information and updates with your congregation more easily.
Payment Onboarding Improvements
ImprovementStreamlined payment setup process makes it easier for churches to configure their giving and payment processing.
Membership Request System
New FeatureNew membership request workflow allows visitors to request membership directly through your church portal, with approval workflows for staff.
Subscription Entitlements
New FeatureIntegrated subscription entitlements for feature access and billing, ensuring your church has access to the right features based on your plan.
December 2025
2 updatesPlatform Stability Improvements
ImprovementPerformance optimizations and stability improvements for a smoother user experience across all devices.
Authentication Enhancements
ImprovementUnified authentication improvements and API enhancements for better security and reliability.
November 2025
3 updatesCloud Storage Integration
New FeatureNew Google Cloud Storage integration enables secure file storage and management for your church documents and media.
Branding Updates
ImprovementRefreshed branding throughout the platform for a more modern and cohesive look.
Analytics Permission Controls
New FeatureEnhanced analytics with new permission gating, giving you more control over who can access reporting features.
October 2025
1 updatePlatform Foundation
New FeatureInitial platform release with core church management features including member management, giving, and event coordination.