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Creating Groups

Creating a group in B1 Admin is straightforward. You will set up a category, name your group, and then configure its settings. This guide walks you through the entire process.

Adding a New Group​

  1. Navigate to the B1 Admin dashboard.
  2. Click on the Groups tab.
  3. Click Add Group and enter a Category Name. Categories help you organize related groups together (for example, "Small Groups," "Ministries," or "Committees"). If a category already exists, you can select it from the list.
  4. Enter the Group Name.
  5. Click Add. Your new group will appear in the list under the chosen category.

Configuring Group Settings​

Once your group is created, you can fill in additional details:

  1. Click on the group name in the list to open it.
  2. Click the pencil icon to edit the group settings.
  3. Configure the following options:
    • Description -- A brief summary of what the group is about. This is visible to members.
    • Meeting Times -- When the group typically meets (for example, "Wednesdays at 7 PM").
    • Attendance Tracking -- Enable this if you want to record attendance for this group.
    • Service Times -- Associate the group with specific church service times if applicable.
  4. Click Save to apply your changes.
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Adding a clear description and meeting time helps members know what to expect when they join a group.

Next Steps​

After creating and configuring your group, you are ready to:

  • Add members -- Search for people and add them to the group. Use the green key icon to designate group leaders. See Group Members.
  • Set up a calendar -- Create events and recurring meetings for the group. See Group Calendar.
  • Communicate -- Send messages to all group members directly from the group page.
  • Export data -- Click the download icon to export your group's member list.
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All your church groups are organized by categories on the main Groups page. You can always rearrange or rename categories as your church grows.