Using Groups in the Church App

When a group is set to be visible to the App, it will appear in a list of Groups - this is like a group finder.

1. Users will need to log into the Church App to view Groups.

2. Users can view Groups they are a member of.

3. Users can view all groups and search for groups.

Each group will have one of the following attributes:

• Public - anyone can join (default)

• Private - user would request to join
  In this case, a notification is sent through the app to the group leader requesting permission to join, a leader can approve or deny a request. If approved, members will receive a notification saying they have been added to the group.

Inviting New Group Members from the Church App

Whether a group is private or public, Leaders and Group Members have the ability to invite others to join a Group.

1. Within a Group, tap 'Invite'

2. Select the App you would like to use to send the invite (SMS, Email, WhatsApp, Slack, etc)

   • Invite includes a link to Church App

   • If they already have the Church App, the App will automatically open

     • If no Church App is detected on their phone, they will be taken to the apps store

   • Next, they will need to log into the Church App

     • If they do not have an account, they'll be prompted to create one

   • User will have to request to join or join the group that friend invited them to

     • Public: Join Group

     • Private: Request to Join

       • Leader receives notification and accepts/declines new member