Church-Infinite

Locations

Description #

The Locations module is used to manage multi-site/campus churches and can also be used by single-site churches to provide detailed information about their physical locations.

Module Integrations #

  • Events: Specifies event venues for campus-specific activities.
  • Groups: Identifies group meeting locations to support community gatherings.
  • Ministries: Aligns ministries with specific campuses for targeted outreach.
  • Sermons: Links sermons to specific campuses for relevant content display.
  • Staff: Assigns staff to locations, connecting team roles.
  • Giving: Connects donations to specific campuses for targeted contributions.
  • History: Includes location-specific events in the church timeline.
  • People: Links members to locations for community engagement.
  • Podcasts: Records location-specific episodes for audio content.
  • Prayer: Associates location-specific prayers for campus needs.
  • Testimonies: Shares location-related stories to highlight community impact.
  • What to Expect: Provides per-location visitor information for welcoming guests.
  • Recommendations: Links location-specific resources for promotion.

Module Options #

Customize the Locations module to control location settings and notifications.

  1. Navigate to Church Infinite > Website Settings > Modules > Locations or Locations > Options in the dashboard.
  2. Configure settings, such as:
    • Alternate Term: Rename Location/Locations (e.g., to Campus/Campuses). Changes update menus, page titles, links, and other elements instantly.
    • Inquiry Notifications: Set notification preferences for location inquiries (e.g., admin or custom email).
  3. Save changes to apply settings across your website.

Content Management #

Locations #

Description: Locations are individual church campuses or sites with detailed information, such as services, office hours, and contact details.

Adding:

  1. Go to Locations > Add New in the dashboard.
  2. Enter a title (e.g., “Main Campus”) and description for the location.
  3. In the location details section:
    • Add up to two quick buttons (e.g., links to “Visit Us” or “Contact”).
    • Upload a featured image (e.g., 800x400px).
  4. In the church/location details section:
    • Add services:
      • Title: Name the service (e.g., “Sunday Worship”).
      • Day: Select the day (e.g., Sunday).
      • Times: List times (e.g., 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM).
    • Enter a service description (e.g., “Join us for vibrant worship”).
    • Provide an address (e.g., “123 Faith St, City”).
    • Add directions (e.g., “Enter via Main St”).
    • Include parking instructions (e.g., “Use lot A”).
    • Upload a parking map PDF (max 2MB).
    • Add rooms:
      • Name: Name the room (e.g., “Sanctuary”).
      • Thumbnail: Upload an image (e.g., 200x200px).
      • Description: Describe the room (e.g., “Main worship area”).
  5. In the management section:
    • Set inquiry notifications (e.g., admin or custom email).
  6. In the office details section:
    • Add a phone number (e.g., “555-123-4567”).
    • Add an email address (e.g., “contact@church.com”).
    • List office hours (e.g., “Mon-Fri, 9 AM–5 PM”).
  7. Click “Publish” to display the location on the “Locations” page.

Editing:

  1. Go to Locations > All Locations.
  2. Hover over the location and click “Edit”.
  3. Update the title, description, quick buttons, image, services, address, directions, parking, map, rooms, notifications, phone, email, or office hours.
  4. Click “Update” to save changes.

Deleting:

  1. Go to Locations > All Locations.
  2. Hover over the location and click “Trash”.
  3. To permanently delete, go to Locations > Trash, hover, and click “Delete Permanently”.
  4. Note: Deleted locations cannot be recovered unless restored from a backup.

Location Details: Enhance location pages with:

  • Quick Buttons: Add links for actions (e.g., “Plan Your Visit”).
  • Services: List worship times and descriptions.
  • Parking Map: Upload a PDF (max 2MB) for attendee guidance.
  • Rooms: Include room details for event or group planning.