Groups & Ministries

Organize your congregation into groups for fellowship, study, and service.

Group Types

Type	Use For
Ministry	Service teams (worship, ushers, media)
Small Group	Bible studies, life groups, cell groups
Class	New members class, discipleship courses
Committee	Finance committee, board, planning teams

Creating a Group

1. Go to People > Groups & Ministries
2. Click Create Group
3. Fill in the details:
   • Group name and description
   • Type and category (men, women, couples, youth, mixed, etc.)
   • Meeting schedule (weekly, biweekly, monthly)
   • Meeting day, time, and location
   • Maximum capacity
   • Whether it’s open for join requests

Managing Members

Each group member has a role:

Role	Permissions
Leader	Full group management, attendance, join requests
Co-Leader	Assist with management and attendance
Host	Meeting logistics
Member	Regular participation

Join Requests

When a group is set to “open,” members can request to join from the Member Portal. Leaders and admins can approve or decline requests.

Group Meetings

Track individual meeting instances:

• Record attendance for each meeting
• Add meeting notes
• View meeting history

Group Analytics

View group health metrics:

• Member count over time
• Attendance trends
• Active vs. inactive members