Connect Settings

This guide will walk you through the different Church Connect settings available to customize your website and app experience.

• Global Settings
• Card Options
• Connect User Settings
• Share the Connect App
• Connect App Settings
• Custom CSS
• Domain Setup
• Site Tracking
• Web App Icon (PWA)
• Online Giving

Global Settings

The Global Settings section enables your Church Connect website and app. Once enabled, visitors can access your Connect site from the web or through the Connect App.

You can also customize the background color of your pages (we recommend choosing a lighter color for best readability) and adjust the button color (we suggest using a darker shade for contrast).

Additionally, you can set the maximum container width for larger screens, with the default recommended at 1000px.

Card Options

The Card Options section allows you to customize how your Connect cards and buttons appear. You can adjust:

• Card/Button Radius: Control how rounded or square your cards and buttons look.
• Card Gutter Size: Set the space between cards (15px recommended).
• Minimum Card Width: Choose the smallest width for your cards (300px recommended).

Connect User Settings

Connect User Settings help you customize the experience for signed-in users. Here you can:

• Allow users to upload or delete their profile photos.
• Enable access to view upcoming published events.
• Allow donors to view their giving history.
• Enable the Online Directory (only for users who opt in to share their information).
• Require identity verification for added security (users must enter a code sent to them).
• Allow users to view and share family photos.

You can also set notification preferences for when a user registers or updates their profile, and update the default language for Connect users.

Share the Connect App

You can share this link with your church members to install your Church Connect App. It takes them to the Connect app store for their device and installs a version that's already pre-linked to your church.

You'll also see your church app install code. Members will need this code if they install the app manually from the app store (by searching "Church Connect"). You do not need to share this code with your members if they use the QR code or link provided above.

Connect App Settings

The Connect App Settings allow you to customize your members' Connect App experience. You can:

• Show Connect App Logo/Church Name: When enabled, app users will see your Connect App Logo or Church Name on the main screen.
• Enable App Giving: When enabled, app users can make online contributions from your Connect App.
• Enable Media: When enabled, app users will be able to see your media feed (videos, podcasts, etc.).
• Media Form Card: Select a Form Card to display on the media screen, allowing visitors to submit a form through the Connect App.
• App Feed: Add a Media Feed to display videos or audio in your app.

Adding a Media Form Card

You can add a Form Card to your media screen, allowing visitors to easily access and submit a form through the Connect App. For example, let’s say you choose the “Connect” Form Card.

Once selected, this form will be available within any media content displayed in your app.

You’ll notice the “Connect” button now appears below the video content.

Tapping that button will open the Connect Form directly within the app.

Adding an App Feed

Select the "Add a Feed" button to display videos or audio in your app.

Start by entering a Title and Description for this feed.

Choose the type of media feed you want to add: Podcast RSS, Vimeo Channel, Vimeo Playlist, YouTube Channel, or YouTube Playlist.

Then enter its ID or URL.

Upload or select an image to represent your feed. We recommend using a PNG image that clearly identifies your channel or content.

Custom CSS

The Custom CSS section is for advanced users who want more design control. You can add your own CSS code to override default styles and define custom class styles across all your Connect pages.

Domain Setup

Domain Setup allows you to connect your own custom domain to your Church Connect site. This lets people access your Connect page with a domain name you own (like yourchurch.com) instead of a subdomain.

Site Tracking

In Site Tracking, you can integrate Google Analytics and Meta Pixel with your Connect site to monitor visitor activity.

Google Analytics

Enter your Measurement ID (a 10-character alphanumeric code) after setting up a Google Analytics account.

Meta Pixel

Enter your Pixel ID (15-16 digit number) to connect to Facebook/Meta’s tracking system.

Web App Icon (PWA)

Support for the Church Connect web app (PWA) will soon be discontinued. We recommend encouraging your members to install the native Connect App available for Android and iPhone.

Online Giving

The Online Giving settings allow you to:

• Access your online giving page link and QR code.
• Generate category-specific QR codes.
• Manage giving options (such as requiring login for donors, enabling ACH giving for U.S. users, and giving donors the option to cover card processing fees).
• Set up text giving and customize your online giving message.

You can also manage recurring donations and embed your Giving and Connect forms directly into your church website if needed.

You'll also see the option to Embed your Giving URL.