End the Strain of Manual Payments in Your Church.
Manual AP creates fraud risk, burns staff time, and collapses under scrutiny.
AvidXchange eliminates the mess. Fast.
Why this partnership exists
Your church shouldn’t be one mistake away from a problem.
This partnership exists to make sure it isn’t.
What this means for you
End the Guessing
Money stops moving through side emails and one-off conversations.
Approvals are clear. Payments are visible. Everyone knows what’s happening without ever needing to ask.
Result: fewer mistakes, fewer interruptions, no confusion.
Three things change the day AvidXchange goes live inside Ministry Brands Accounting.
Stop the chaos.
End the guessing.
Money stops moving through side emails, chats, sticky notes, and memory. Every approval and payment lives in one place. Fewer questions. Fewer human errors. No more chasing down what you should already know.
Make your stewardship hold up.
Money is handled in a way that survives scrutiny. Approvals are clear. Records are complete. When the board, an auditor, or a donor asks hard questions, you answer once and move on. No scrambling. No backtracking.
Get out of the way of the mission.
Stop burning hours on work the church never called anyone to do. Checks, follow-ups, and manual fixes disappear so attention goes back where it belongs. Staff can finally stop managing a process and start leading people.
Remove the Risk
Money stops depending on trust, memory, or hoping nothing gets missed. Approvals are locked in. Records are complete. The cracks where problems usually hide are closed. When the board asks, when the auditor asks, when leadership asks, the answer is already in the system.
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” Luke 16:10
Give the Church Its Time Back
Manual payment work stops stealing hours every week.
Your church can stop babysitting process and starts leading people.
Result: less internal drag, more focus on ministry.
From AvidXchange and Ministry Brands
“We're excited to build on our proven success in the nonprofit sector, enabling organizations to stay focused on their mission”
Dan Drees President, AvidXchange
“We’re partnering exclusively with AvidXchange to bring meaningful innovation to the churches and nonprofits we serve.”
Brandon Sharrett CRO, Ministry Brands
This is what “fixed” looks like.
Here's what AvidXchange delivers through Ministry Brands Accounting:
- 80% less manual AP work
- 10× faster invoice processing
- 60% lower processing costs
- 99.2% accuracy
- 100% payment visibility in one system
Backed by Ministry Brands, processing over $6.5B in giving transactions for faith-based organizations every year.
Ministry Brands supports over 90k+ churches and organizations handling billions in giving every year.
AvidXchange processes payments at scale, every single day.
Who this is for
AvidXchange + Ministry Brands Accounting is built for churches where:
- Payment volume has outgrown paper checks
- Multiple people approve spending
- Boards or auditors expect real answers
- Mistakes don’t stay small – they are seen by everyone.
Who this is not for
If you’re only cutting a handful of checks a month and hoping nothing breaks, this probably isn’t for you.
See What Smarter AP Looks Like Now
Intentions don’t protect the church.
Systems do.
Fix the part of your church work that quietly creates risk, drains time, and shows up at the worst possible moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is accounts payable automation software for churches?
Accounts payable automation software for churches digitizes invoice processing, approvals, and vendor payments. Instead of relying on manual checks and disconnected workflows, churches can manage payments inside their accounting system with full visibility and control.
How does AvidXchange work with Ministry Brands Accounting?
AvidXchange integrates directly with Ministry Brands Accounting to automate accounts payable. Churches can approve invoices within their accounting system while AvidXchange handles payment processing, vendor management, and tracking.
What problems do accounts payable automation solve for churches?
Accounts payable automation software for churches eliminates manual payment processes, reduces errors, improves approval workflows, and provides real-time visibility into every transaction. It helps finance teams save time while reducing risk.
Can churches still pay vendors by check or ACH?
Yes. With accounts payable automation software, churches can pay vendors using multiple methods, including check, ACH, and virtual card. The system automates delivery while maintaining full visibility and control.
Is accounts payable automation software secure for church finances?
Yes. Accounts payable automation software for churches includes built-in controls such as approval workflows, audit trails, and fraud prevention measures to help protect financial operations and ensure accountability.
