PastoralCare is a digital reference tool by Concordia Publishing House designed to assist clergy and caregivers with liturgical resources for various life events. The app aggregates 18 visitation rites, 63 care resources, and a collection of psalms, prayers, and hymns into a mobile-accessible format. It serves as a portable alternative to physical pastoral care manuals for unplanned or off-site ministry.

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The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

For Pastors, ministers, elders, and professional caregivers within Christian communities.

What does it look like?

Key features

Visitation Ritesstandard

Includes 18 structured rites for use during various pastoral visits.

Care Resourcesstandard

Provides 63 categorized resources covering situations ranging from birth and celebration to sickness and spiritual distress.

Liturgical Contentstandard

Features scripture readings, prayers, and hymn texts for devotional use.

Psalm Chantingstandard

Offers psalms with optional chant marks and eight audio tones for musical accompaniment.

How much does it cost?

paid

Velocity

Steady developmentShow more...

5 versions in history. Development pace: steady.

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Who built it?

Concordia Publishing House

5 apps tracked · Reference

Luther's Small CatechismLuther's Small CatechismPortals of PrayerPortals of PrayerThe Lutheran Study BibleThe Lutheran Study BibleInPrayer by CPHInPrayer by CPH
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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

App Store
4.75 · 8

Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.

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Competition

Competitive landscape for PastoralCare

How's the Reference market?

The rivals identified

The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for PastoralCare

Where is it heading?

Bottom line

This app functions as a comprehensive, portable digital companion for clergy, though users have requested additional features like split-screen support and expanded lectionary options.

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Marlvel.ai. “PastoralCare Intelligence Report.” Updated May 4, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/org-cph-pastoralcare

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