Full Feature Set
Everything your security team needs, nothing they don't
Every feature was chosen because real church security teams asked for it. No bloat. No generic enterprise features repurposed for congregations.
Encrypted Messaging
Messages are encrypted with AES-256-GCM on your device before they are sent, and stored as ciphertext rather than plain text. We publish our full security model so your team knows exactly what that protects against.
Push-to-Talk Voice
Sub-second walkie-talkie voice powered by LiveKit WebRTC. Hold to talk from the on-screen button, a physical volume key, or a Bluetooth PTT accessory. Stays active on a locked screen via a foreground service on Android and VoIP session on iOS.
Panic Alerts and Alert Levels
One tap broadcasts an emergency alert with your GPS coordinates to every team member simultaneously, even if the app is closed. Three alert levels (Attention, Warning, Emergency) with acknowledgment tracking so leadership knows who responded.
Real-Time Team Location
Live map shows every team member's position during services and events. Opt-in location sharing with geofence check-in prompts volunteers automatically when they arrive at the building. No more "is anyone in the parking lot yet?" messages.
Hierarchical Group Structure
Create a lead security group that receives all messages from all sub-teams. Parking, interior, children's wing, and medical each operate privately while your security director sees and speaks to every team simultaneously from one screen.
Incident Logging and Response Plans
Encrypted incident reports with photos, GPS coordinates, and timestamps create a permanent, auditable record. Pre-configure response plans and broadcast them to your entire team with a single tap when a situation escalates.
Planning Center Integration
Available as an $8/mo add-on. Connect your Planning Center account and your service roster syncs automatically. Volunteer schedules, team assignments, and upcoming service plans flow directly into GatherSafe. No spreadsheets, no double-entry, no day-of scramble.
Bluetooth PTT Accessories
Pair any BLE push-to-talk button including Retevis, Baofeng BT-PTT, and similar HID accessories. Clip it to your belt or earpiece and operate completely hands-free, just like a two-way radio, without the expensive hardware or monthly licensing fees.