Getting Started: Where to Add Custom Fields

Click your church name in the top-left corner and go to Church Settings.
Select the Extra Fields tab at the top of the page.
You’ll see a panel to Add New Field.

Here’s how to fill it out:

Field	What to Enter
Display Label	The field name members or admins will see (e.g., `Wedding Anniversary`)
Field Name	An internal name (e.g., `wedding_anniversary`)—use only lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores
Field Type	Choose the type of input (text, date, email, checkbox, phone etc.)
Placeholder Text	Optional hint text inside the field (e.g., `MM/DD/YYYY`)
Show on Member Profile (Church Portal)	Check this box if members should see it on their portal

Click Add Field when you're done.

Example Use Cases

Below are just examples to give you ideas for how churches are using custom fields. You are free to create any fields that work best for your community.

Date Fields

Track important dates such as:

Wedding Anniversary
Membership Start Date
Transfer Date from Another Church
Date of Death (for legacy profiles)

Field Type: Date
Example Placeholder: Enter the anniversary date

Text Fields

Use for short, free-text answers:

Previous Church Name
Spiritual Gifts
Preferred Name
Funeral Preferences

Field Type: Text

Multi-Select Fields

Let users or admins choose from preset options:

Preferred Language: English, Spanish, etc.
Membership Status: Active, Visitor, Inactive, Deceased
Ministries Interested In: Outreach, Youth, Media, Worship

Field Type: Multi-Select

Email Fields

Track different types of email addresses:

Work Email
Secondary Contact Email

Field Type: Email
Example Placeholder: [email protected]

Checkbox Fields

Great for simple Yes/No or True/False indicators:

Legacy Member
Part of a Small Group
Deceased (Profile for historical reference)

Field Type: Checkbox

Where Do Custom Fields Appear?

Once created, your custom field will be shown:

In the Custom Fields section of the member's profile for admins
In the Church Portal for members (if you checked “Show on Member Profile”)

Can I Edit or Delete Custom Fields?

Yes! You can:

Edit the Display Label, Placeholder, and visibility status
Delete fields at any time
🚫 You cannot change the Field Type or Field Name once a field is created

Example: Adding a “Wedding Anniversary” Field

Here’s how this looks in action:

Setting	Value
Display Label	`Wedding Anniversary`
Field Name	`wedding_anniversary`
Field Type	`Date`
Placeholder	`Enter the anniversary date`
Show on Profile	✅ Yes (optional)