How to Customize Your Church's Mobile App | SteepleMateLearn how to customize your church's mobile app using SteepleMate's mobile app settings.

How to Customize Your Mobile App

Customizing your church’s mobile app with SteepleMate is a straightforward process that allows you to personalize images, icons, and features, creating a tailored experience for your users. Follow the steps below to make your app stand out and reflect your church’s unique identity.

Step 1: Access Mobile App Settings

  • Navigate to the left-side Media menu, then click on Mobile App Settings.

  • Enter your church's address and coordinates, and click Search. Ensure the map pinpoint reflects your church's location. This helps people within a 90-mile radius find your church through the mobile app. Click Save to lock in the details.

Note: If valid coordinates are not provided, your church won’t appear in the app’s nearby churches list.


Step 2: Upload Images and Logos

  • Go to the Images section.

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  • You can upload an intro image and a church logo. Click Browse to select your image, then click Save. Any updates made will take effect immediately in the mobile app.

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Tips:
  1. If you haven’t already, download the SteepleMate app to preview the customizations as you make changes.
  2. Churches may swap the header and logo depending on size/resolution needs. 

Step 3: Upload Custom Icons

  • In the Custom Icons section, you have the option to upload custom-designed icons for your mobile app. If you have design skills, this is the place to showcase them!
  • Click Browse to upload your custom icons and ensure they are saved to the app.

Step 4: Manage Features and Layout

SteepleMate offers a pre-configured app layout, but you have full control to customize it and stand out from the crowd.

  • Navigate to Manage Features and Layout.
  • You can organize features using the Group By field. Select By Page for a clearer overview of available customization options.

InfoThe mobile app will automatically detect each user’s access level and display only the relevant features and icons.

Main Page Features:

  • The Main Page is visible to the public and users without system access. This page includes a required Security or Login icon for members who need to access restricted sections of the app.



Step 5: Editing Features and Icons

Each feature in the app can be customized by clicking Edit. Let’s take a closer look at some customization options:


  • Rename Feature Labels: You can rename any feature as it appears in the app.

  • Reorder Features: Change the order in which features are displayed.

  • Change Icons: Click Change Icon to update a feature’s icon. You can either upload your custom icons or browse through SteepleMate’s Stock Icons. Select your preferred icon and save the changes.

  • Hide Features: If you prefer not to display certain features (e.g., "About Our Church"), you can hide them by selecting Is Hidden.

  • You can also update the URL linked to a feature. If you use an external website (other than the one provided by SteepleMate), you can paste your website URL here.

Step 7: Restore Default Settings

If you’re not satisfied with the changes made, simply click Restore Default Settings to revert the feature to its original state.

Step 8: Adding Custom Links

Want to add a custom link to a page, like a Facebook group or a song playlist? Click New Custom Link to begin. Complete the form and remember to click Save.




What features can admins access from the mobile app?
Most admin functions navigate to an external browser within the app. These quick features are designed to provide quick access but may need adjustment for mobile resolution. Note the description column indicates which icon is visible to admins:



Can church members see admin tools in the mobile app?
Administrators can see all tools from in the mobile app, while general members see limited options. Non-admin users won’t see administrator features unless they are granted a higher access level. 
Uploading and Scheduling Announcements
See Help Guides: 
  1. Announcements are uploaded in one section and scheduled separately. 
  2. Announcements can have start/end dates to automate removal, and visibility can be customized (e.g., Christmas schedules ending on 12/31).


 


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