See who's serving your neighborhood. Build partnerships that last. Tell stories that inspire action—all in one place.
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Independently developed by Leslie B. James with leaders serving in real communities.
Watch pastors see their neighborhoods clearly for the first time—and discover the partners, needs, and opportunities they didn't know existed.
Dr. Thomas
Lead Pastor
"I don't know how many times I've said, even being here—where do I start? This gives me that clarity."
What He Discovered
Neighborhood demographic data instantly
Clear starting point for outreach strategy
Scott Grey
Lead Pastor
"People often know they need to help but don't know where to start. When you can direct them to specific areas, it's much more effective."
What He Discovered
Specific needs to direct volunteers toward
Clearer path from intention to action
These are unscripted reactions from leaders exploring the Playbook for the first time. Your turn.
A Playbook is both a proven framework (Know → Connect → Tell) and a step-by-step ministry guide. Learn the strategy for free, then optionally use our tools to save 10+ hours/month coordinating partners, projects, and stories.
Your Neighborhood
See demographics, assets, and needs in your ZIP code—instantly. Understand who lives there, what's available, and where the gaps are.
Through Action
Turn partnerships into 90-day projects with clear roles, timelines, and shared ownership. Move from talk to measurable outcomes.
Your Story
Capture authentic testimonies via SMS/QR code. AI turns them into polished social posts, newsletters, and grant reports—in minutes.
Imagine you're a pastor in ZIP 32805. You Know there's a food desert and discover a nonprofit with a commercial kitchen (PartnerWell). You Connect to co-design a Summer Food & Literacy program—your church brings volunteers, they bring the space (ServeWell). Then you Tell the story: parents send video testimonies via text, and AI drafts your Sunday announcement, Instagram Reel, and grant report (StoryWell).
Choose from 10 proven ministry strategies—each with real examples, budgets, and 90-day launch plans. Download for free, implement with spreadsheets, or use our tools to save time.
For pastors & ministry leaders
7 Playbooks with real church examples, budgets, and 90-day implementation plans. Learn how to launch job training, health clinics, or legal aid—without hiring new staff.
Revenue models for networks
3 Revenue Playbooks showing how to channel corporate partnerships, education savings accounts (ESAs), and enterprise tools into your churches—without touching tithes.
Playbooks Are Free · Tools Are Optional
All 10 Playbooks are free learning resources. Download, study, and implement them yourself with spreadsheets. Our platform subscriptions ($0–$899/month) are optional—they save you 10+ hours/month by helping you coordinate partners, track projects, and capture stories in one place. Learn for free. Subscribe when you're ready to scale.
7 Starter + 3 Shared Access (Revenue) Playbooks
If you're serious about coordinated impact, watch this complete demo. See every feature from neighborhood data to AI-powered story collection—all in one place.
What You'll See in This Demo
See demographics, assets, and needs in any ZIP code—in seconds
Find churches, nonprofits, and schools already serving your neighborhood
Capture authentic testimonies and turn them into finished content—automatically
Ready to get started? Enter your ZIP code to see your neighborhood data.
Open My PlaybookIn 60 seconds, you'll see who's working in your area, what they offer, and where the gaps are. No credit card. No commitment. Just clarity.
Not sure which plan fits?
We'll recommend the right starting point based on your goals and capacity.
Your Role
Church, nonprofit, or network?
Your Goal
Explore, execute, or expand?
Your Capacity
DIY, guided, or done-for-you?
Takes 30 seconds • See personalized recommendation
Not plans—Playbooks. Each is a container for partners, projects, and stories. Start with what fits your capacity today.
For individual churches or community ministries that want a clear neighborhood plan and a simple way to track partners, projects, and stories.
or $1,590/year (save 10%)
What's Included
Map One Neighborhood
Build your Playbook for one neighborhood or corridor
Track Projects & Partners
Templates for managing partnerships and serve initiatives
Capture & Share Stories
Document impact and share with your church and board
1–3 Team Members
Invite key staff and volunteers to collaborate
💡 Perfect for: Single-site churches ready to get clear on neighborhood impact without the complexity of network coordination.
When your churches are ready to move but time and capacity are tight, a Playmaker Season pairs your playbook with hands-on implementation support.
What's a Playmaker?
Think of Playmakers as implementation coaches who work with you (not for you) to turn your Playbook into live projects. Different from cohorts: Cohorts are peer learning experiences with faculty; Playmakers are hands-on execution support helping 3–5 priority churches move from plan to launch.
You don't need another consultant telling you what to do. You need a Playmaker who helps you do it—alongside your team, in real time, until the project is live and the story is captured.
Per 90-day Season · $7,500 total per Season
Price adjusted by scope and number of churches (3–5 churches per Season is typical)
Who it's for:
Churches and networks running a Starter or Network Playbook who want help going from "on paper" to "on the ground."
Not included in subscriptions—this is a separate, add-on service you purchase when you're ready for intensive implementation support.
What's Included Per Season (90 Days):
Strategy + Accountability Calls
2–4 calls over 90 days with your network leadership to set direction, unblock obstacles, and keep momentum. We help you prioritize which churches and projects to focus on.
Hands-On Help for 3–5 Priority Churches
We don't just coach from the sidelines—we help draft outreach emails, facilitate partner meetings, build project plans, and troubleshoot obstacles in real time. Active, in-the-work support.
Weekly Office Hours
All churches in your playbook get access to weekly drop-in office hours (30–60 min sessions) so no one gets stuck waiting for help. Questions answered, problems solved.
Implementation Checklists + Templates
Pre-built guides, checklists, and email templates so you're not starting from scratch—you're adapting proven frameworks to your context.
How This Works:
Start with a Playbook subscription. Add a Playmaker Season when you're ready to move faster (typically after you've mapped your context and identified 3–5 priority churches). Most networks run 2–3 Seasons per year: Spring (launch projects), Fall (scale + refine), Winter (capture stories).
Cohorts vs. Playmaker Seasons
Cohorts (Learning)
Peer-based learning with faculty experts. You learn frameworks, see case studies, and leave with a plan. Great for foundations.
Playmaker Seasons (Doing)
Hands-on implementation support. We work alongside you to execute the plan—emails, meetings, projects. Great for momentum.
We're not for everyone—and that's okay. Here's how to know if Community Playbook is a good fit.
If this sounds like you, Community Playbook will help you turn scattered neighborhood efforts into a clear plan, tangible projects, and stories you can share.
If this describes you, we're probably not the right fit—and we'd rather be honest than waste your time.
Still not sure? Let's talk about your specific situation.
Schedule a 30-Minute CallWhether you're presenting to your church board, senior pastor, bishop, or network superintendent, we've made it easy to share. Download a 1-page PDF overview or email this page directly.
Get a printable PDF that summarizes how Community Playbook works, what's included, and pricing for churches and networks.
Download PDFSend this pricing page directly to your pastor, board chair, or network leader with a personal note.
Open Email DraftSample Messages You Can Use:
For Church Boards / Pastors:
"I found Community Playbook—a tool that helps us map our neighborhood, track community partnerships and projects, and capture stories we can share with the congregation and board. It's $149/month and designed for churches serious about neighborhood impact. Can we explore this as part of our outreach strategy? Here's the link: communityplaybook.org/pricing"
For Network Leaders / Superintendents:
"I came across Community Playbook and think it could help us activate 10–20 of our churches around neighborhood transformation. They offer a 12-month partnership that includes a shared playbook, cohorts, implementation coaching, and impact reporting—exactly what we've been talking about. Can we explore this for our 2026 priorities? Here's the link: communityplaybook.org/pricing"
Questions? Email us at hello@communityplaybook.org or schedule a call.
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Church leaders, nonprofit directors, and denominational networks who want to understand their communities better, build meaningful partnerships, and track real neighborhood impact.
This is for you if you:
Starter Playbook ($149/month)
For individual churches. One neighborhood, simple tracking, story capture. DIY with templates.
Network Playbook ($799/month)
For networks with 5–20 churches. Shared framework, dashboards, and visibility. Self-service coordination.
Accelerator ($45K–$60K/year)
Full 12-month partnership for networks. Everything in Network Playbook plus cohorts, coaching, implementation support, and impact reporting. Done-with-you partnership.
Simple rule: Start with subscriptions if you want tools and templates. Choose the Accelerator if you want intensive coaching and guaranteed results.
Yes. We recommend starting with a discovery call where we walk through the platform, review your context, and help you determine the right fit.
All subscription plans are month-to-month—no long-term contracts. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime. Your data stays with you.
Typical path: Schedule a call → Review your goals → Start with Starter or Network Playbook → Add implementation support (Playmaker Seasons) when you're ready to move faster.
Perfect! Most churches start exactly where you are. The Starter Playbook ($149/month) is designed for individual churches who want clarity on their neighborhood work.
You'll map one neighborhood, track partners and projects, and capture stories—without the complexity of multi-church coordination. If you later want to collaborate with other churches or expand to multiple locations, you can upgrade to Network Playbook.
Bottom line: You don't need to be a network to get value. Start small, see impact, grow when you're ready.
We're here to help you find the right approach for your context.