The Future of Ministry Partner Development

Partner Essentials is sunsetting.  But this isn't the end—it's the beginning of something completely reimagined. We've partnered with a trusted platform builder who's been crafting tools for mission for years—and together, we've created what's next.


Solertiae will officially retire the current Partner Essentials platform in the coming year. Over the past few years, it's become clear that maintenance, patchwork upgrades, and tacking on new features aren't enough. MPD (Ministry Partner Development) is too important to settle for more of the same.


It's time for a ground-up reimagining—one that fully embraces the era of AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation.


Think of what's coming as Partner Essentials 3.0:


  • Everything Partner Essentials was—trusted, familiar, and ministry-driven
  • Everything it needs to be next—smarter, faster, more adaptive
  • Mission-aligned, technically robust, and actively evolving to serve your team for the long haul


We've looked at this from every angle—and here's the reality: building a tool like this ourselves, with the intelligence, scalability, and technical sophistication required, would be cost-prohibitive. We'd have to charge far more than is sustainable for the organizations we serve. And that defeats the purpose.


So instead, we've joined forces with a close partner—one that shares our mission and values—so we can deliver a tool that not only meets the moment but does so at the price point that makes sense.




Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I sign up?

    New individual users: If you're not part of an organization currently using Partner Essentials, visit epistle.org/solertiae to get started today.


    Part of an organization: Ask your admin to complete the organization sign-up at epistle.org/solertiae. Once complete, they’ll receive a registration link to share with your team.


    Already using Epistle? You can begin exploring right away! However, for contribution and account integrations to be available, your organization must still complete the organization sign-up and provide you with the appropriate registration link. All other features of Epistle are already available to you.

  • Will my data migrate?

    Yes! Your data will transfer just like any other source. Simply select Partner Essentials, authenticate, and watch your progress bar as all your hard work makes the move—real-time and intact.


  • How much will it cost?

    Standard pricing for Epistle is available at epistle.org/pricing.


    Special Pricing for Partner Essentials Users:

    As a Partner Essentials user, you’ll receive free access to Epistle through 2025, as long as you maintain your current Partner Essentials subscription.


    Starting January 1, 2026:


    As a Partner Essentials user, you’ll receive special access to Epistle Lite for $7/month with the optional upgrade to $12/month for all services. Epistle Lite feature parity with Partner Essentials does not include Epistle’s newsletter distribution service.


    Organizations may choose to:

    • Cover all fees at the organizational level
    • Allow individual users to subscribe directly for Epistle Lite access ($7/month).
    • Allow individual users to subscribe directly for full Epistle access at an additional ($5/month). For organizational users, Epistle FULL requires Epistle Lite access to be enabled.

    We’re committed to keeping pricing simple, transparent, and aligned with what you're used to.

  • When will Partner Essentials be turned off?

    We’re committed to a smooth transition. Partner Essentials will remain available for the foreseeable future, giving you ample time to move when you’re ready.

  • How does Epistle compare?

    Great question! - and we've got that breakdown for you here.