Frequently asked questions

Short answers for decision and trust. For step-by-step guides, see Help articles.

What is Petra?

Petra is software for church communities: member hub, events and check-in, serving coordination, prayer, and church administration.

Who is it for?

Members, serving volunteers, and church administrators. It is built for church life — not a general social network.

How does a church get started?

An eligible signed-in user with a linked directory person can create a church in the Petra app. Prefer guided onboarding? Create church

How do members join an existing church?

By invitation to email or phone (with verification). Petra does not offer public search-and-join for churches.

How much does it cost?

List rates are published on the Pricing page from Petra’s live catalog. Founder pricing is private — ask via Contact. Pricing

How do I contact you?

Use the Contact page for email and a message form. Contact