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Getting Started

Welcome to ChurchApps -- free, open-source tools designed to help your church thrive. Whether you are a small congregation or a large multi-campus organization, ChurchApps provides everything you need to manage and grow your church community.

Already signed up? Start here​

Your first 15 minutes:

  1. Make it yours. Add your church name, address, and logo so B1, your website, and your app look like your church. See Initial Setup, Steps 1 and 2.
  2. Add your people. Add a few people by hand, or import your whole list from a spreadsheet or your old church software. See Importing your people (with a video).
  3. Invite your team. Give your staff and key volunteers access with the right permissions. See Roles and permissions.

Then pick your first project​

New here and don't have an account yet? Start with Creating Your Account.

ChurchApps Products​

ChurchApps includes several products that work together:

  • B1 Admin -- Your church management dashboard. Manage people, groups, attendance, donations, website content, and more from one central location. B1 Admin guide
  • B1.church -- Your public church website and member portal. Members can view sermons, access directories, give online, and stay connected. B1.church guide
  • Lessons.church -- Free church curriculum for Sunday school, small groups, and Bible studies. Access a growing library of lessons at no cost. Lessons.church guide
  • FreePlay -- A free TV app that plays your lessons, worship videos, and announcements on classroom and hallway TVs (Fire TV, Android TV, and Apple TV), even on a schedule. Set up FreePlay
  • FreeShow -- Free presentation software for your worship services. Display lyrics, slides, and media during your gatherings. freeshow.app
  • WorshipCommons -- An open library of worship music your church can sing free: public domain hymns and songs shared by writers, with chord charts, lyrics, transposition, and audio. worshipcommons.org
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All ChurchApps tools are 100% free with no limits, no premium tiers, and no hidden fees. ChurchApps is a nonprofit organization supported by donations and volunteers.

What This Documentation Covers​

This documentation will walk you through everything you need to get up and running with ChurchApps. You will learn how to:

  1. Create your account and register your church.
  2. Configure your church's basic settings and branding.
  3. Set up your team with the right roles and permissions.
  4. Start using the tools to manage your congregation.

Next Steps​