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What Is ChurchCRM?

ChurchCRM is a free, open-source, web-based church management system that helps churches manage their congregations effectively. It runs on any LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and is mobile-friendly.

Key Features

• 👥 People & Families - Manage member profiles, families, and classifications
• 📅 Events & Groups - Track attendance, manage groups, and organize events
• 💰 Finances - Handle pledges, donations, and generate tax statements
• 📧 Communications - Send emails and generate reports
• 🌍 Localization - Available in multiple languages

View all Features →

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📚 Quick Navigation by User Type

👤 End Users

Day-to-day usage of ChurchCRM

Getting Started	Core Features
User Documentation	Families & Persons
Search	Groups & Events
FAQs	Finances

🔧 Administrators

Server setup and system maintenance

Setup	Maintenance	Troubleshooting
Installation Guide	Upgrade Guide	Troubleshooting
System Requirements	Backup & Restore	500 Error Guide
First Run Setup	Users & Permissions	Logging & Diagnostics

💻 Developers

Contributing to ChurchCRM

Getting Started	Development	Documentation
Development Setup	Code Style Guide	Database Structure
Docker Environment	Adding v2 MVC Pages	Internal APIs
Contributing Guide	Testing Guide	Release Process

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🚀 Getting Started

New Installation

👉 Official Installation Guide - Recommended starting point

After installation:

1. First Run Setup - Configure your church details
2. Features Overview - Learn what ChurchCRM can do
3. User Documentation - Detailed guides for each feature

Need Help?

• 💬 GitHub Discussions - Ask the community (most active)
• 🐛 Report Issues - Found a bug? Let us know
• ❓ FAQs - Frequently asked questions
• 🔧 Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

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After You Install

The application is built around people, families, and groups. After you successfully install and log in:

Initial Configuration

1. Enter your Church Details: Church name, address, phone, and email (Report Settings)
2. Plan your setup:
   • Which groups will you use?
   • What custom fields do you need?
   • Who needs access to different features?
   • Who manages finances?

Getting Comfortable

• Explore the Features Overview to learn what's available
• Read User Documentation for specific feature guides
• Start with your people and families data
• Configure groups for your organization structure

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🌐 Localization

ChurchCRM supports multiple languages. See:

• Localization Overview - How translations work
• For Translators - Help translate ChurchCRM
• Server Locale Requirements - System configuration for translations

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The ChurchCRM Team

• See contributors

Open Source Dependencies

• PHP Composer Dependencies
• JavaScript NPM Dependencies