ShelbyHQ
ShelbyHQ is a web-based accounting and management system for denominational headquarters, church and nonprofit headquarters, para-church organizations, and c…
What ShelbyHQ is
ShelbyHQ is a web-based accounting and management system for denominational headquarters, church and nonprofit headquarters, para-church organizations, and church associations. Its core accounting applications cover accounts payable, general ledger, bank account management, accounts receivable, fixed assets, purchasing management, and payroll. Specialized applications handle loan processing, insurance billing, pension billing, remittance, and deposits on hand. Donors and Gifts supports online tithes and gifts, pledges, sub-donor accounts, missionary sponsorship, and reporting. Administrators can control access with permissions, and the system supports multi-entity organizations. Customers may host ShelbyHQ on their own server or have Shelby host it; the product is described as cloud-based and usable remotely or from an office. Shelby offers personalized one-on-one training and customization help. ShelbyHQ is designed to sync with ShelbyArena, which includes records, lists, tags, fields, mission planning, workflows, and ongoing support. Pricing is quote-based on request.
Good
- Covers broad accounting and payroll functions
- Includes specialized billing and remittance applications
- Supports online gifts, pledges, and sponsorship
- Offers multi-entity support and permissions
- Can be self-hosted or hosted by Shelby
Watch out
- Pricing is available only by quote
- The system is tailored to headquarters organizations
- ShelbyArena synchronization is a stated design dependency
- No free plan or trial is listed
Who it suits
ShelbyHQ suits denominational, church, nonprofit, para-church, and church-association headquarters. It is relevant to multi-entity organizations needing accounting, specialized finance, and donor management.
Verdict
ShelbyHQ brings general accounting, specialized headquarters finance, and donor tools into one system. Hosting choices, permissions, and training support add flexibility, while its focused audience may limit relevance for other organizations.
Plans and prices
From ShelbyHQ's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ShelbyHQ | Priced on request | Quote provided on request |
The facts
Each one read from ShelbyHQ's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Accounting
- Its listed accounting features include accounts payable, general ledger, bank account management, accounts receivable, fixed assets, purchasing management, and payroll.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Donors and gifts
- The Donors and Gifts application supports online tithes and gifts, gifts and pledges, sub-donor accounts, missionary sponsorship, and reporting.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- Customers can host ShelbyHQ on their own server or have Shelby host it; the page describes the solution as cloud-based and remotely manageable or usable from the office.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Integration
- ShelbyHQ is designed to sync with ShelbyArena, which the page describes as a cloud-based management and communication solution.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Permissions
- The product lets administrators set permissions to control who can see and manage specific information.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Pricing
- Shelby invites prospective customers to request a quote; the page does not state a price.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ShelbyHQ is an accounting and management system tailored to denominational headquarters, church and nonprofit headquarters, para-church organizations, and church associations.checked 4 Oct 2026
- ShelbyArena tools
- The associated ShelbyArena description lists records, lists, tags and fields, mission planning, workflows, and ongoing support.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Specialized finance
- Specialized applications include loan processing, insurance billing, pension billing, remittance, and deposits on hand.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The product page lists Shelby support at (888) 697-4352 and says support continues beyond initial setup.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Training
- Shelby says it provides personalized one-on-one training and can help customize the system to an organization’s needs.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Company history
- Shelby Systems says it began in 1976 and joined the Ministry Brands family in 2015.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1976checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Cordova, Tennessee, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
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