Student ministry software that keeps every student known
Most church software is built for the whole congregation: giving, services, check-in for the nursery. Roots is built for one thing: helping a youth pastor and their volunteers know every student and follow up well.
Everything in one place
| Students | Profiles with photos, grade, school and campus, parent and guardian contacts, small groups and custom tags, and spreadsheet import. |
|---|---|
| Relationships | A conversation log with depth levels, prayer requests and urgent flags, decisions and spiritual milestones, and reminders that repeat. |
| Your team | Shared workspaces, team chat and announcements, announcements by text for leaders who opt in, and a pastor overview dashboard. |
| Events | Events with check-in and itineraries, photo albums, polls and a prayer board. |
| Devices | iPhone, Android and any web browser. |
How it fits with the software you have
Roots doesn’t try to be your church management system. Keep using Planning Center, Breeze or whatever your church runs for giving and services. Roots sits beside it as the place where your student ministry team keeps the relationships: what a student shared, who followed up, and who hasn’t been reached in a while.
Comparing options? See Roots vs Planning Center, Roots vs Notebird and Roots vs Fresh Fire.
Roles that match a youth ministry
- Owner and co-leaders: see every student and group, approve who joins, and manage the workspace.
- Small group leaders: see the groups they lead, check their students in, and log conversations from inside the group.
- Volunteers: log conversations and prayer requests, and get the team’s announcements.
What it costs
Free forever: one workspace and up to 15 students. No card needed.
$19 a month, flat: unlimited students and up to 20 team members.
$49 a month: up to 5 workspaces and unlimited team members.
One price for the whole team, not per person. Full plan details.
Keep reading
Youth ministry app Youth group check-in Youth volunteer communication Guides for youth leadersTry Roots with your team
Start free on Seed, no card needed. Move to Grove when your volunteers join.
Questions leaders ask
What is student ministry software?
Software that helps a youth or student ministry team keep track of students: who they are, who’s been talking with them, attendance, and how to follow up. Roots focuses on the relationships rather than church-wide administration.
Does Roots replace our church management system?
No. Roots works alongside systems like Planning Center. It covers the youth team’s relationships with students, which church-wide systems don’t focus on.
How much does student ministry software cost?
Roots starts free for up to 15 students. Grove is $19 a month flat for unlimited students and up to 20 team members, so adding volunteers doesn’t raise the price.
Can volunteers use it without training?
Yes. Roots runs on the phones volunteers already have, and logging a conversation or checking a student in takes a few taps.