Websites

This feature will be available to all Premium account holders.

Create your church website

You can create a new website for your church by clicking on Settings and then on Website.

Please follow the steps below:

  1. Claim your Domain to see if this domain is still available.
  1. Please fill in the following information that will be displayed on your site:
  • Theme
  • Welcome Section Image
  • Welcome Title
  • Welcome Message
  • Custom Navigation Links
  • Enabled Sections
  • Introduction Content
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Google Analytics Code

View your church website

You can view the church website by simply clicking on the View Site button.

You will now be navigated to your website

QR Check In

The QR Check In scanner allows you to scan the QR code from your unique eDisciples Perspex stand and logs the activity when a user checks in from their apps

You can purchase your own Perspex stands and banners with unique QR codes for your church from the eDisciples Shop.

Once you have a QR stand, you can use the mobile app to scan the code in order to check in. To do this, navigate to the “Dashboard” page in the app and click on the “Check In” button as shown below:

When checking in from the apps, it will log the activity in the member viewer as shown below:

Where can I download the App?

The Mobile app will allow you to add church members, news and events, playlists, lyrics and messages anywhere, anytime.

The mobile app has all of the same functionality but has a different layout and some changes.

For more information on how to use the mobile app as a member, please visit – https://edisciples.com/docs/2019/12/18/using-the-mobile-app-as-a-member/

For more information on how to use the mobile app as a leader, please visit – https://edisciples.com/docs/2019/12/18/using-the-mobile-app-as-a-leader/

Using the Mobile App as a Leader

After logging in as a leader you will be taken to the Dashboard.

From here you will see the welcome message along with the following:

  • Upcoming Events
  • Recent Notifications
  • Vertical dot icon or Burger menu
  • Navigation Options

Welcome Message: The welcome message can be customized by clicking on the Vertical dot icon or Burger menu button and click on the Information tab.

Upcoming Events: These are the 3 events that are upcoming. You as a leader can add new posts or events in the news and events section.

Recent Notifications: These are the latest notifications that have been sent to your members.

Vertical dot icon or Burger menu: Clicking on this menu will show the following options and actions you can perform:

  • Invite Member
  • Import Contacts
  • Songs
  • New Member
  • New Group
  • New Playlist
  • New Post
  • New Song
  • New Event
  • New Message
  • Church Information
  • Profile Settings
  • Switch Accounts
  • Log Out

Invite Member: You will be provided with a link to share with your members in order for them to join your church.

Import Contacts: Allows you to import Contacts on your phone as members for your church.

Songs: View all songs created on the Add Song page.

New member: Clicking on New Member will open a popup that will allow you to add members to your church manually.

New Group: Add new Groups to your church and assign specific congregates/members of your choosing to these groups.

New Playlist: Create playlists with audio and video media items which can be played by members by going to the New Playlist page.

New Post: Create new posts that can be seen by members on the News and Events page.

New Event: Clicking on the New Event tab will display a popup that will allow you to create new Events by adding the title, description, start and end date for this event. 

New Message: You can send new messages to specific groups by navigating to New Message and set the subject, message, priority, and selecting the groups to receive this new message.

Church Information: You can edit the welcome title, welcome message, church name, address, and backing details when you click on the Information tab.

Profile Settings: Edit your profile settings such as your name, email, avatar and notification preferences from the Profile Settings page.

Switch Accounts: Clicking on Switch Accounts will display a popup will all linked accounts.

Log Out: Clicking on this tab will log out this account on all devices.

Navigation Options: Across the bottom of the screen, you will see the main navigation options for the Dashboard, Playlists, News and Events, Messages and Members.

  • Dashboard
  • Playlists: You will be able to view all audio and video media items added by your church.
  • News and Events: From this page, you will be able to RSVP, comment and like any News items and Events.
  • Messages: The messages tab will allow you to see all the messages that have been sent to you from the church. You can also receive push notification if selected by the church. More information here.
  • Members: View all Church members, Groups and Households. Clicking on a member will display a popup that will allow you to edit or delete this member.

Using the Mobile App as a Member

After logging in as a member you will be taken to the Dashboard.

From here you will see the welcome message along with the following:

  • Upcoming Events
  • Recent Notifications
  • Vertical dot icon or Burger menu
  • Navigation Options

Upcoming Events: These are the 3 events that are upcoming. These events will be the events that your church has set up in the news & events section.

Recent Notifications: These are the latest notifications that have been sent.

Vertical dot icon or Burger menu: Clicking on this menu will show the following options and actions you can perform:

  • Invite Member
  • Songs
  • Information
  • Switch Accounts
  • Log out

Navigation Options: Across the bottom of the screen, you will see the main navigation options for the Dashboard, Playlists, News and Events, Messages and Members.

  • Dashboard
  • Playlists: You will be able to view all audio and video media items added by your church.
  • News and Events: From this page, you will be able to RSVP, comment and like any News items and Events.
  • Messages: The messages tab will allow you to see all the messages that have been sent to you from the church. You can also receive push notification if selected by the church. More information here.
  • Members: View all Church members, Groups and Households

Click here to view our demo.

Sending an SMS through eDisciples

You can send an SMS through eDisciples by simply enabling the SMS option under the Type of communication menu.

You can then set the Subject, select or deselect the groups you would like to send the notifications to, as well as the Message of the notification under SMS content.

The group members will now receive the SMS notification.

Learn more about our Communication feature here

Sending an In-App message through eDisciples

You can send a In-App message through eDisciples by navigating to the New Communication page and by selecting the In-app Message option under the Type of communication menu.

You can then set the Subject, select or deselect the groups you would like to send the notifications to, as well as the Message of the notification under In-App Message. You can also select the preferred date and time for the In-app Message to be sent.

The group members will now receive the message notification.

Learn more about our Communication feature here

Sending an Email through eDisciples

You can send an email through eDisciples by simply enabling the Email option under the Type of communication menu.

You can then set the Subject, select or deselect the groups you would like to send the notifications to, as well as the Message of the notification.

Clicking on the Schedule & Send Later button will open the calendar that will allow you to select the preferred date and time when this email should be sent.

The group members will now receive the message via email.

Learn more about our Communication feature here

Communicating to church members

Communication can be used to send important announcements or messages to users or groups and they will receive notifications on their mobile with the app or on the website.

Clicking on New Communication will open a new window where you will now be able to set the following:

  • Type of communication
  • Subject
  • Send to
  • SMS content
  • In-App message
  • Email message

Once you have clicked on Send you will be redirected to the Communication page where you will now see your message.

The message will also be displayed on the Dashboard page

View/Edit member information

You can view/edit member information in the Members area.

Clicking the ellipsis dotted button next to the members will display a dropdown that will allow you to View, Edit or Delete the congregant.

Clicking on the Edit button will take you to the View Member page.

Clicking on the view button will redirect you to the view member area.