Called vs. Mighty Networks

Churches and ministries are quickly realizing the need to have a digital strategy for engaging and communicating with their people outside of Sunday services. But choosing the right communication platform shouldn’t come down to features alone—it's about aligning with your mission.  

Mighty Networks is a community platform that allows users to create online communities, courses, and memberships. It is a popular choice for creators and entrepreneurs who want more functionality than a Facebook group. 

But is Mighty Networks the right tool for your church or ministry? This article will examine Mighty Networks in depth and compare it with another up-and-coming tool, Called. Both platforms often appear in this search, but their core purposes couldn't be more different. While Called is tailored specifically for faith communities, Mighty Networks was designed for creators and businesses to monetize their online presence.

Let's explore how these distinct origins shape each platform's offerings and determine which one truly resonates with your ministry's unique needs.

The Mission-Driven Difference 

Not all platforms are created equal when it comes to serving faith communities. Called was born from a deep understanding of ministry needs, while Mighty Networks originated as a platform for creators and businesses to build and monetize online communities. This fundamental difference shapes everything from feature sets to user experience.

Key Features: Tailored for Ministry vs. Content Monetization 

Called:

• Group messaging with a focus on faith-based discussions
• Integrated event management for church activities
• Community discovery tools to connect like-minded believers
• Unique prayer feature for sharing requests and offering support

Mighty Networks:

• Course creation and hosting capabilities
• Monetization tools for paid memberships and courses
• Live events and virtual conferencing
• Member directories and profiles

See our comparison chart below. Here is the legend as well:

• ✅ Available/Supported
• ❌ Not Available
• ⚠️ Limited/Basic Support
• 💲 Paid Feature

While Mighty Networks offers robust tools for content creators and businesses, Called's features are specifically designed to nurture spiritual growth and community within your church.

Spiritual Support: Integrated vs. Optional

One of Called's standout features is its dedicated prayer function, allowing leaders and members to share requests and offer support seamlessly within the platform. This integration of spiritual practices into the digital experience sets Called apart as a tool that truly understands the heartbeat of ministry.

Mighty Networks, while flexible, doesn't offer built-in spiritual support features. Any similar functionality would need to be created and managed manually within their course or community structure.

The Called Advantage: More Than Just a Community Platform

While the features we've discussed showcase Called's ministry-focused approach, there's even more that sets this platform apart. Let's explore the key advantages that make Called the go-to choice for faith communities:

Simplified All-in-One Solution 

Time is precious in ministry. Called allows you to set up communities quickly and manage all aspects of your digital ministry in one place, bringing chats, event management, and announcements into one tool. Unlike Mighty Networks, where you might need to navigate complex course creation tools or monetization features, Called brings everything together seamlessly for ministry purposes in a very simple and easy-to-understand fashion.

Safety-Focused Environment 

Creating a safe space for open, honest, and faith-filled conversations is crucial. Called goes above and beyond with features like chat moderation and profanity filtering, making it the first community platform safe-environment friendly for minors. While Mighty Networks offers some community management tools, Called's safety features are specifically aligned with Dioceses and Churches policies on minor safety.  

Privacy-Centric Approach 

In an age of growing data privacy concerns, both Called and Mighty Networks stand firm in their commitment to protecting your community's information. Called has a strict no-data-selling policy, unlike platforms that may use data for business insights or marketing purposes.

Ministry-Specific Design 

Perhaps Called's most significant advantage is its purpose-built design for ministry. Every feature, interface element, and tool is crafted with the unique needs of ministry leaders and church communities in mind. This specialized focus means you're not adapting a business-oriented tool to fit your ministry—you're using a platform that inherently understands and supports your mission.

Real-World Impact

Imagine planning a series of small group Bible studies. With Called, you can:

• Create groups for each study
• Share study materials and discussion guides
• Coordinate meeting times and locations
• Facilitate pre and post-meeting discussions
• Collect and manage prayer requests related to the studies
• Ensure all communications are safe, private, and focused on spiritual growth

All of this is possible without navigating through features designed for course sales or membership tiers. It's a level of integration and ministry support that business-oriented platforms like Mighty Networks simply aren't designed to provide.

The Bottom Line

While Mighty Networks is a powerful platform for creators and businesses looking to monetize their communities and content, it offers almost too many features to make sense in a ministry context. The learning curve is steep in the beginning and is designed more to make money from a community than to draw people closer to Christ. 

Called, on the other hand, speaks directly to the heart of ministry—we exist to take you and your members deeper in relationship with each other and, most importantly, with the Lord. It's not about selling courses or managing paid memberships; it's about nurturing faith, facilitating spiritual growth, and building a strong, connected community in the digital age.

Called understands that your mission goes beyond communication – it's about communion. By choosing Called, you're not selecting a business tool adapted for ministry use; you're embracing a partner in ministry that aligns with your goals of shepherding your flock in the modern world.

Why not try Called?

Creating a community is free, so you can explore its features without any financial commitment. Sign up today and see how it can transform your ministry's digital presence. >>>

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