Admin Dashboard Overview

The Faith Sync admin console is where you manage all aspects of your church's digital presence.

Accessing the Admin Console

Navigate to the admin console and log in with your credentials.

Navigation Sidebar

The sidebar on the left provides access to all features, organized into the following sections:

Configuration

Manage your church's settings and configuration.

• Church Profile - Church name, address, logo, and splash screen
• Donation Configuration - Payment settings and Stripe connection
• Event Reminder Configuration - Default reminder intervals for events
• Languages - Multi-language support settings
• Push Notifications - Notification preferences

Content

Create and manage content for your members.

• Announcements - Church news and updates
• Prayers - Spiritual content and devotionals
• Surveys - Polls and feedback forms
• Videos - Sermon recordings and media

Donations

Manage online giving and view donation records.

• Donations - View all donations with dashboard summary
• Recurring Donations - Manage recurring gift subscriptions

Events

Create events and manage bookings.

• Booking Templates - Reusable forms for event registration
• Events - Church events and activities

Messaging

Manage group communication.

• Group Chats - Communication channels for groups
• Messages - View all chat messages
• Polls - Quick polls within chats

Pages

Customize informational pages.

• About Us - Church information page
• Contact Us - Contact form settings

People

Manage your church members and staff.

• Admin Users - Staff with admin console access
• App Users - Members using the mobile app
• Committees - Church groups and ministries
• Contact Messages - Messages from members
• Households - Family groups

Dashboard Features

Quick Stats

The dashboard displays key metrics at a glance:

• Total members
• Recent donations
• Upcoming events
• Recent activity

Recent Activity

See the latest actions across your church:

• New member signups
• Recent donations
• Event bookings
• Survey responses
• Contact messages

Common Actions

Creating Content

1. Click the relevant section in the sidebar (e.g., Announcements)
2. Click Add in the top right
3. Fill in the required fields
4. Click Save

Viewing Lists

All content sections display as searchable, sortable lists:

• Use the search bar to find specific items
• Click column headers to sort
• Use filters in the sidebar to narrow results

Bulk Actions

Select multiple items to perform bulk actions:

1. Check the boxes next to items
2. Select an action from the dropdown at the top
3. Click Go

Common bulk actions include: Delete selected, Export to CSV/XLSX

Tips for Admins

1. Regular Updates: Keep announcements fresh - members engage more with active churches
2. Event Reminders: Configure automatic reminders so members don't miss events
3. Monitor Donations: Review the donation dashboard weekly
4. Respond to Messages: Check contact messages regularly
5. Use Group Chats: Create group chats for ministries and committees
6. Survey Timing: Send surveys after events while the experience is fresh

Next Steps

• Content Management - Learn to create announcements, prayers, and videos
• Events & Bookings - Set up church events
• Messaging - Create group chats for your community
• Donations - Configure online giving