Documentation
MaxChurches Documentation
Complete system manual and user guide for MaxChurches church management platform
User Guide
Step-by-step instructions for all users
Admin Guide
System administration and configuration
Troubleshooting Guide
Comprehensive troubleshooting for all system issues
System Overview
MaxChurches is a comprehensive church management system designed to help churches manage their operations, members, finances, events, and more. The system is built with modern web technologies and provides a user-friendly interface for all church management needs.
Core Features
- Member Management
- Financial Management
- Event Management
- Attendance Tracking
- SMS & Communication
- Reporting & Analytics
System Modules
- Members & Visitors
- Finances & Giving
- Events & Services
- Statistics & Reports
- Communication
- System Settings
Getting Started
Follow these steps to get started with MaxChurches:
Account Setup
Create your church account and set up your profile. This includes basic church information, contact details, and initial configuration.
User Management
Set up user accounts for church staff and volunteers. Configure roles and permissions for different access levels.
Member Import
Import existing member data from Excel files or manually add members through the system interface.
System Configuration
Configure system settings, categories, and preferences to match your church's specific needs.
User Guide
Detailed guides for using all system features:
Member Management
Complete guide to managing church members, visitors, and online registrations.
- Adding new members
- Member profiles and details
- Import/Export functionality
- Visitor management
Financial Management
Managing church finances, giving, expenses, and financial reporting.
- Giving and donations
- Expense tracking
- Budget management
- Financial reports
Events & Services
Creating and managing church events, services, and special occasions.
- Event creation
- Attendance tracking
- Guest management
- Service scheduling
Communication
SMS messaging, notifications, and communication tools.
- SMS messaging
- WhatsApp integration
- Email notifications
- Bulk messaging
Admin Guide
System administration and configuration guide:
System Configuration
- Church profile setup
- User roles and permissions
- System preferences
- Category management
Security & Access
- User authentication
- Access control
- API token management
- Data security
Database Schema
Database structure and relationships:
Core Tables
- users
- churches
- members
- services
Financial Tables
- church_money
- transactions
- expenses
- budgets
Deployment Guide
Deployment and configuration instructions:
System Requirements
- PHP 8.0+
- MySQL 5.7+
- Laravel 9+
- Composer
Deployment Process
- Server setup
- Database configuration
- Security setup
- Testing & verification
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions:
If you're having trouble logging in, check the following:
- Verify your username and password
- Check if your account is active
- Clear browser cache and cookies
- Contact your system administrator
Common data import problems and solutions:
- Ensure Excel file format is correct
- Check column headers match expected format
- Verify data types and formats
- Check file size limits
If the system is running slowly:
- Check server resources
- Optimize database queries
- Clear system cache
- Contact technical support
Need Help?
If you can't find what you're looking for, our support team is here to help.