Staff

Description #

The Staff module is used to manage profiles for leadership, staff, and volunteers, bridging roles to showcase your church’s team.

Module Integrations #

• Locations: Assigns staff to specific campuses for location-specific displays.
• Ministries: Connects staff to ministry leadership roles.
• People: Links staff profiles to member records for unified profiles.
• Podcasts: Includes staff as podcast sources or hosts.
• Sermons: Links staff as speakers for sermons.
• Testimonies: Shares staff-related stories to enhance narratives.
• What to Expect: Provides staff information for visitors to aid engagement.
• Recommendations: Links staff-recommended resources for promotion.

Module Options #

Customize the Staff module to suit your church’s structure.

1. Navigate to Church Infinite > Website Settings > Modules > Staff or Staff > Options.
2. Update the Alternate Term field to rename Staff Member/Staff (e.g., to Team Member/Team). Changes update menus, page titles, links, and other elements instantly.
3. Configure fact questions (e.g., “Favorite Book”) to add dynamic details to profiles, if enabled.
4. Save changes to apply settings across your site.

Content Management #

Staff #

Description: Staff profiles showcase your church’s leadership, staff, and volunteers, including roles, photos, and personal details.

Adding:

1. Go to Staff > Add New.
2. Enter a title (e.g., “Jane Doe”) for the profile.
3. In the staff details section:
   • Select a position (e.g., Pastor) from Positions.
   • Assign one or more Staff Groups (e.g., Leadership Team).
   • Upload a personalized photo.
4. In the staff facts section (if enabled):
   • Answer fact questions (e.g., “Favorite Book”) from module options.
5. Click “Publish” to display on the “Staff” page under About.

Editing:

1. Go to Staff > All Staff.
2. Hover over the profile and click “Edit”.
3. Update the title, position, groups, photo, or facts.
4. Click “Update” to save.

Deleting:

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

Profile Options: Enhance profiles with:

• Photo: Upload a portrait (e.g., 400x400px).
• Facts: Add dynamic details (e.g., hobbies) via fact questions.
• Links: Connect to People profiles or external links (e.g., social media).

Positions #

Description: Positions categorize staff profiles by roles (e.g., Pastor, Volunteer).

Adding:

1. Go to Staff > Positions.
2. Click “Add New Position”.
3. Enter the position name (e.g., “Pastor”).
4. Save to add.

Editing:

1. Go to Staff > Positions.
2. Hover over the position and click “Edit”.
3. Update the name.
4. Save changes.

Deleting:

1. Go to Staff > Positions.
2. Hover over the position and click “Delete”.
3. Confirm deletion.
4. Note: Deleting a position removes it from associated profiles, but profiles remain published.

Role Organization: Positions structure your team:

• Use specific roles (e.g., “Youth Pastor”) to clarify responsibilities.
• Assign multiple positions if needed (e.g., “Elder” and “Teacher”).

Staff Groups #

Description: Staff Groups categorize profiles into groups (e.g., Leadership Team).

Adding:

1. Go to Staff > Staff Groups.
2. Click “Add New Staff Group”.
3. Enter the group name (e.g., “Leadership Team”).
4. Save to add.

Editing:

1. Go to Staff > Staff Groups.
2. Hover over the group and click “Edit”.
3. Update the name.
4. Save changes.

Deleting:

1. Go to Staff > Staff Groups.
2. Hover over the group and click “Delete”.
3. Confirm deletion.
4. Note: Deleting a group removes it from associated profiles, but profiles remain published.

Group Organization: Staff Groups enhance visibility:

• Use groups to highlight teams (e.g., “Worship Team”).
• Assign multiple groups for flexible organization.