Last week, I shared the exciting introduction of Agent 9 at the 2025 Rock RMS Conference. But that was only the beginning. This year, we’ve been hard at work building tools that make ministry simpler, smarter, and more connected.
Another big moment at the conference was the debut of 9 Embers Compass Mobile. Many of you have already experienced the Compass Theme—created to help churches launch a beautiful, Rock-powered site with ease. With that same heart to remove barriers and speed up implementation, we’re taking it a step further: Compass Mobile brings that same streamlined approach to mobile apps.
It’s not unusual to hear clients talk about the years they’ve thought about launching an app—only to feel overwhelmed by the process. Designing the app, hiring a developer, and getting leadership buy-in can feel like too much for already overextended staff.
We know the hardest part is getting started. So we set out to remove those barriers by delivering something that’s actually within reach:
- A quick-start solution that gets you up and running fast
- A brand-forward design you can make your own
- Built-in Rock features we know your church will need
- A price point leadership can support
Compass Mobile was designed to remove the complexity and bring your app vision to life—fast. It's all about making mobile ministry simple and attainable—so you can focus on connecting with your people, not building from scratch.
Conference attendees got to experience the app live, and now it’s your turn. We think you’ll love what you see—and more importantly, what it makes possible for your church.
Here we go!
Features That Come Standard
Let’s talk about what makes Compass Mobile shine.
The first thing you’ll notice? The price. At $4,750, you’re getting a fully loaded Rock app with the features your church actually wants—without the endless add-ons or sticker shock. It’s everything you need to launch, baked right in.
What's Included:
• Brand Settings – Make it yours with your church’s colors and logo.
• Dynamic Homepage – Highlight key ministries with customizable tiles.
• Messages – Display sermons using Rock Content Channels.
• Message Notes – Add and share sermon notes without breaking a sweat.
• Saved Content – Keep favorite sermons, notes, and prayer requests in one spot.
• Prayer – Submit and view prayer requests right in the app.
• Group Finder – Make it easy for people to find and join small groups.
• Serving Signups – Let users say, “I’m in!” for volunteer opportunities.
• Events – Check out upcoming events and register with a tap.
• My Account – Update personal details faster than you can say “log in.”
Take a peek in Figma — because it’s way more fun to see it.
Designed to Make Prayer Connection Easy
One of the standout included features of Compass Mobile is the Prayer section—a tool built built directly from client feedback. Churches told us they wanted something simple, intentional, and easy to manage. So, we built exactly that.
You can create custom prayer categories to keep requests organized in a clean, visual layout. View everything at once or focus in on a single category.
When someone taps “Pray” on a request, it disappears from the list, allowing users to stay focused on what’s still active. Once every request has been prayed through, the list clears, creating a meaningful sense of completion.
When viewing by category, only categories with active requests remain visible. Once a category has been fully prayed through, it’s automatically cleared from the list.
An App You Can Manage
Once the Compass Mobile is installed in your system, we want you to feel confident about taking the next steps—customizing it to match your church’s unique look and feel. We’ve made configuration simple with step-by-step documentation and helpful video guides. Because most of the content is managed through Rock Content Channels, if you're already using Rock, this will feel like familiar territory.
No complicated buildouts. No hidden extras. Just an app you can launch—and manage—without needing a developer.
And because Compass Mobile is a Rock app, you’ll follow the same publishing process as any other Rock app. We provide everything you need—from setting up an App Factory account to knowing what to expect during the publishing process.
Like so many people we spoke with at the conference, the next question is always the same:
How do we get it?
Whether you’re ready to jump in, start a conversation, or just explore your options, we’d love to connect. If you’re looking for something more custom, need extra support, or want to talk through possibilities, hit the link below and let’s get started.
Looking Ahead
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