ACS Technologies and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Expand Strategic Partnership to Deliver a Connected Ministry Experience

Expanded relationship brings together Realm® church management and Vanco Giving to help ELCA congregations simplify ministry, strengthen stewardship, and deepen engagement.

FLORENCE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACS Technologies (ACST), powered by Vanco, today announced the expansion of its strategic relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), providing congregations with an integrated ministry platform that combines church management and digital giving into one connected experience.

The expanded partnership builds on a trusted relationship between Vanco and the ELCA while introducing Realm®, ACST's cloud-based church management platform, as part of a unified solution designed specifically for congregations.

Today's churches are increasingly looking to reduce administrative complexity while creating better experiences for members and staff. By bringing together Realm and Vanco Giving, ELCA congregations can manage member engagement, contributions, communications, events, volunteer coordination, and church administration through one connected platform.

"Churches shouldn't have to choose between powerful technology and simplicity," said Jenny Lutter, Director of Partnerships, ACS Technologies. "Together, Realm and Vanco Giving provide ELCA congregations with a connected ministry platform that helps reduce administrative burden, strengthen stewardship, and equip church leaders to focus more fully on their mission."

For decades, both ACST and Vanco have served churches with technology built specifically for ministry. Following Vanco's acquisition of ACS Technologies, the organizations are expanding that commitment by delivering a more unified experience that supports every aspect of church operations and generosity.

“ELCA Information Technology continually seeks to provide enhanced platforms to help our congregations manage administrative and financial information more efficiently,” said Jonathan Beyer, ELCA executive for IT and Digital Solutions. “This expanded relationship provides our congregations with trusted technology designed to simplify ministry, increase giving and support the important work happening in churches every day.”

Through the partnership, ELCA congregations will have access to:

• A modern, cloud-based church management platform through Realm
• Integrated digital giving powered by Vanco
• Connected member records and contribution history
• Simplified financial administration and reporting
• Secure online, mobile, and recurring giving
• Dedicated implementation, training, and customer support from organizations with decades of experience serving churches

As part of the expanded partnership, ELCA congregations will have access to exclusive pricing and implementation packages that make it easier to adopt a fully connected ministry platform while preserving existing giving relationships and minimizing disruption for staff and members.

The announcement reflects ACST's broader vision of helping churches replace disconnected systems with an integrated ecosystem that supports ministry growth, financial stewardship, and deeper congregational engagement.

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 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 the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with congregations across the country committed to worship, service, education, and community outreach.