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Church Center makes it easy to stay connected, share important updates, coordinate gatherings, and build meaningful relationships, all in one place!

Step 1: Download the Church Center App

1. Open the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your phone.

2. Search for Church Center.

3. Download the free app.

4. Open the app and follow the setup instructions.

Step 2: Connect to Big House Church

1. Open the Church Center app.

2. Search for Big House Church and select our church.

3. Follow the prompts to sign in using your phone number or email.

4. Enter the verification code sent to you.

You're now connected to Big House Church through Church Center!

Step 3: Find Your Community Group

1. From the Church Center app, navigate to Groups.

2. Find and select your Community Group under your existing groups.

3. Open your group's dashboard to view upcoming gatherings, resources, and conversations.

Don't see your group? Reach out to your Community Group Leader to make sure you've been added.

Step 4: Start Using Groups Chat!

1. Tap the chat icon (💬) in Church Center, or select Chat with Group from your group page.

2. Select your Community Group conversation.

3. Type your message and tap Send!

You can now share prayer requests, respond to updates, ask questions, and stay connected with your group throughout the week!

For Community Group Leaders: Creating Group Conversations

As a leader, you can create separate conversations to help keep your group organized.

1. Open the Church Center app.

2. Tap the chat icon (💬).

3. Tap the pencil icon (✏️) to start a new conversation.

4. Select Group.

5. Choose your Community Group.

6. Give your conversation a name and customize the icon if desired.

7. Select Start Conversation and send your first message!

Recommended Group Conversations

1. Group Announcements

Use this conversation for meeting dates, times, locations, important updates, and reminders. Consider enabling the Only leaders can message setting to keep announcements easy to find.

2. Prayer Requests & Praise Reports

Create a space where members can share prayer needs, celebrate answered prayers, and encourage one another throughout the week.

3. Extra Hangouts & Community

Give members a place to plan meals, spontaneous gatherings, family outings, and opportunities to build relationships outside of your regular group meetings.

Helpful Tips

• Turn on notifications so you don't miss important group messages.

• Encourage participation by sharing prayer requests, updates, and encouragement.

• Keep conversations organized by using separate chats for different purposes.

• Help everyone get connected! Take 10 minutes during your next group gathering to help members download the app and join the conversation.

Need Help?

If you're having trouble finding your group, accessing chat, or getting connected, reach out to your Community Group Leader or the Big House Community Life team.

Let's continue building community beyond our weekly gatherings!

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