This guide will walk you through the different Church Connect settings available to customize your website and app experience.
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.
The Card Options section allows you to customize how your Connect cards and buttons appear. You can adjust:
Connect User Settings help you customize the experience for signed-in users. Here you can:
You can also set notification preferences for when a user registers or updates their profile, and update the default language for Connect users.
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.
The Connect App Settings allow you to customize your members' Connect App experience. You can:
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.
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.
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 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.
In Site Tracking, you can integrate Google Analytics and Meta Pixel with your Connect site to monitor visitor activity.
Enter your Measurement ID (a 10-character alphanumeric code) after setting up a Google Analytics account.
Enter your Pixel ID (15-16 digit number) to connect to Facebook/Meta’s tracking system.
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.
The Online Giving settings allow you to:
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.