1. What is In-App Chat?
In-App Chat provides a space for communication within your church. It includes:
All Members Chat: A church-wide room where every member can participate.
Group Chats: Each group (e.g., Youth Ministry, Worship Team, Leadership) has its own chat room where only group members can communicate.
This helps keep conversations organized, secure, and focused on church life.
2. Accessing Chat
On Web App: Select Chat from the sidebar menu. You’ll see a list of all available chat rooms.
On Mobile App: Tap Chat in the bottom navigation to open the chat rooms.
From there, you can:
Browse all chat rooms you are a member of.
Select a chat to view messages.
Send new messages directly in the conversation.
3. Chat Settings for Admins
Admins have full control over how chat works in your church. Settings are available for each chat room individually.
3.1 Room Information
Displays the room name (e.g., All Members, Leaders, Worship Team).
Shows the number of members in the room.
3.2 Visibility Settings
Show in Church Portal & Mobile App:
When turned ON, the chat room will appear to members in the Church Portal and Mobile App.
When turned OFF, members will not see the chat room.
Useful if you want some rooms (like private leadership chats) to stay internal.
3.3 Posting Permissions
Everyone can post
All group members, leaders, and admins can send messages.
Recommended for open communication.
Leaders & Admins can post
Members can only read messages.
Only leaders and admins can send messages.
Recommended for announcement-style chats (e.g., event reminders, important updates).
Example: Use “Everyone can post” for group studies, and “Leaders & Admins can post” for official church announcements.
4. Using Chat as a Member
If you are a member of the church:
You will see the All Members Chat by default.
If you are part of a group (like "Worship Team"), you’ll automatically be added to that group’s chat room.
You can:
Send text messages.
React with emojis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can members turn off chat for themselves?
A: No, only admins can control visibility and permissions.
Q: What happens if I remove visibility for a chat room?
A: Members will no longer see that chat room in the Church Portal or Mobile App.
Q: Can members be in more than one chat?
A: Yes, members are in the All Members Chat and any group chats for groups they belong to.