Getting Started with FaithNudge
Follow this step-by-step guide to set up your church on FaithNudge. From creating your account to launching AI-powered Nudges, we'll walk you through everything.
Create Your Account
Sign up with your email and enter your church details. You'll be guided through naming your organization, adding your church address, and setting your denomination. The entire process takes under 2 minutes.
- Enter your name, email, and create a password
- Add your church name, address, and contact info
- Choose your denomination and church size
- Invite team members (admins, pastors, staff)
Add Your Members
Build your congregation directory by adding members individually or importing them in bulk. FaithNudge supports CSV imports from other ChMS platforms to make switching easy.
- Click People > Add Person for individual entries
- Use the Import feature to upload a CSV file
- Link family members together for household grouping
- Create groups and ministries and assign members
Set Up Online Giving
Connect your church's Stripe Express account to start accepting tithes and offerings online. Stripe handles all payment processing, so you never touch sensitive financial data.
- Navigate to Giving and start Stripe onboarding
- Verify your nonprofit identity and connect a bank account
- Create giving funds (General, Missions, Building, etc.)
- Customize your giving page with a thank-you message
Launch Your Mobile App
Your church's mobile experience is ready as soon as you create your account. Share the app with your congregation so they can connect, engage with Nudges, and give from their phones.
- Members download FaithNudge from App Store or Google Play
- They sign in and search for your church to connect
- Customize your app appearance in Dashboard > App
- Send a push notification to welcome your congregation
Upload Your First Sermon
Upload a sermon recording or text and let AI generate interactive Nudges for your congregation. Activities are created automatically and can be reviewed before publishing.
- Go to App > Sermons and add a new sermon
- Upload audio/video or paste your sermon transcript
- AI generates quizzes, devotionals, discussions, and more
- Review and publish Nudges to your congregation's app
Build Your Church Website
Use the drag-and-drop website builder to create a professional church website. Add dynamic blocks that automatically display your events, sermons, and church info.
- Go to Website and choose a starting template
- Drag and drop blocks: hero, text, images, events, sermons
- Customize colors and fonts to match your brand
- Connect a custom domain and publish
Ready to get started?
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