Vanco, ACS Technologies, and GCFA Strengthen Partnership Through Expanded Ministry Ecosystem

FLORENCE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vanco, ACS Technologies (ACST), and the General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) are strengthening their partnership through an expanded ministry ecosystem designed to help United Methodist churches streamline administration, reinforce stewardship, deepen engagement, and support their mission.

For years, Vanco has partnered with GCFA to provide trusted online giving solutions to United Methodist churches. Following the addition of ACS Technologies to the Vanco family, that relationship now extends beyond giving to include Realm®, ACST's leading church management platform, providing churches with a more connected approach to ministry.

Realm helps churches connect people, communications, groups, events, volunteers, giving, and ministry operations, accounting, and payroll through a single platform, reducing administrative complexity while helping leaders build stronger relationships and engagement across their congregations.

"The addition of ACS Technologies expands the resources available to United Methodist churches through our longstanding relationship with Vanco," said Jodi Chadwell, Chief Relationship Officer, GCFA. "By bringing giving, engagement, and church management together, we're helping churches operate more effectively and stay focused on their mission."

For nearly five decades, ACS Technologies has served churches with technology designed specifically for ministry. Through Realm and the broader ACST ecosystem, churches can create a more connected experience for staff, volunteers, and congregants while gaining greater visibility into ministry activity and stewardship.

“Together, Vanco and ACS Technologies are helping churches connect stewardship, engagement, and ministry operations in ways that weren’t previously possible,” said Jenny Lutter, Director of Partnerships, ACS Technologies. “We’re excited to bring the power of Realm and a connected ministry ecosystem to United Methodist churches.”

GCFA, Vanco, and ACS Technologies share a commitment to equipping churches with trusted technology, dedicated support, and ministry-focused solutions that help congregations thrive today and prepare for the future.

To learn more about these resources available to United Methodist churches and members please visit https://www.gcfa.org/vanco-online-giving.

About ACS Technologies

ACS Technologies is a leading provider of church technology solutions serving nearly 50,000 churches, dioceses, schools, and faith-based organizations. Through trusted platforms including Realm, ACST helps ministries strengthen engagement, stewardship, operations, and communication through one connected ecosystem. By combining practical technology with ministry-centered support, ACST helps churches spend less time managing systems and more time focused on people and mission. ACST operates as the faith business of Vanco, a leading provider of payments and software solutions for faith communities, schools, and nonprofits.

About Vanco

Vanco is a leading provider of payments and software solutions serving faith organizations, schools, and nonprofits nationwide. Through a connected ecosystem that includes giving, payments, engagement, accounting, payroll, and church management solutions, Vanco helps organizations strengthen stewardship, deepen relationships, and simplify administration so they can focus on their mission.

About GCFA

The General Council on Finance and Administration serves The United Methodist Church through financial, administrative, and support services that help ministries operate effectively and responsibly.