You will need the Create Groups permission to create a group, and Limited Write Groups, or to be a group admin, to add members, positions and files. If you are limited to some campuses, you place the new group at campuses inside your access.
Groups are a powerful tool for organizing and managing your members. You can use them for whole ministries, such as Children's Ministry or Guest Services, or for smaller, more targeted groups within those ministries.
Create a group
Click the New button at the top of the page and click Group. A window opens.
Fill in the group information:
Group Name - a descriptive name for your group, such as Children's Ministry or Guest Services.
Group Type - the type that fits, such as Ministry, Class or Small Group. You can manage these types by clicking the cog icon next to the drop-down.
Group Description - a brief description of the group's purpose and activities.
Fill in any optional fields you need:
Privacy Settings - who can view and join the group.
Membership Settings - the criteria for group membership, such as age range or interests.
Click Save.
You can add other details after the group is created, such as a Group Leader or co-leaders.
Add people to a group
Click the Members tab.
Click + Add New.
Search for the person you want to add and click their name. Use Keep open and add another to add several people in a row.
There is no campus rule on group membership, so you can add anyone to a ministry group, whatever their campus. If you are limited to some campuses, you can add your own household and anyone whose profile you can open.
Create member positions
Click the Positions tab.
Click + Add Position and fill in the details of the role, including the name and description.
Click Assign to add people to the position.
Add and manage group files
Click the Files tab.
Click + Upload File to upload documents, images, or other files for group members to access.