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How to create, edit, and delete groups

Groups help organize your church community into ministries, volunteer teams, study groups, and more.

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Written by Support Team
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Create a Group

  1. Navigate to Groups

    • From the left sidebar, click on Groups.

  2. Click Create group

    • Use the purple button at the top to begin.

  3. Enter Group Information

    • Name: Required field. Choose a name that clearly describes the group.

    • Group Type:

      • Private: Only admins and invited members can see or join.

      • Public: Visible to everyone in your church.

      • Team: Used only for Volunteer Scheduling.

    • Group Leader: Assign someone responsible for managing this group.

    • Description: Explain the group’s purpose.

    • General Location (optional): Add where the group meets.

    • Meetup Date (optional): Add regular meeting times.

  4. Set Enrollment Preferences

    • Toggle Open if you want members to join through the Church Portal.

    • Keep it Off to manage membership manually.

  5. Upload Group Image (optional)

    • Click the image icon to add a cover photo.

  6. Click Add Group to save.

Edit a Group

  1. Open the Group

    • Go to Groups, then click the group you want to update.

  2. Click Edit details

    • Change the name, type, description, enrollment settings, image, date, or location.

  3. Save Changes

    • Click Save to confirm the updates.

ℹ️ You can also change the group leader or add more leaders if needed.

Delete a Group

  1. Open the Group

    • Click into the group you wish to delete.

  2. Click Delete

    • Located on the left, under the group’s profile image.

  3. Confirm Deletion

    • A pop-up will ask if you're sure -this action cannot be undone.

Open vs. Closed Groups

Open enrollment allows new members to join the group directly through the Church Portal.
If the toggle is off (Closed), only admins can add people manually.

This is ideal for:

  • Small groups accepting online sign-ups (Open)

  • Leader-only or invite-only teams (Closed)


🔔 Notes

  • Team groups are only used for volunteer scheduling.

  • Groups can be used for ministries, Bible studies, outreach teams, or administrative committees.

  • Always assign at least one group leader for accountability and communication.

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