Set Up Your Church App in 30 Minutes

Follow our step-by-step guide to create your church app, enable mobile giving, and start communicating with your congregation. No technical skills required.

📚Step-by-Step Guide
🎥Video Tutorials
30-Minute Setup

Your 30-Minute Setup Checklist

Follow these simple steps to get your church app up and running

1

Create Your Free Account

Sign up for your myChelper account and add your church information.

  • Go to admin.mychelper.com/signup
  • Enter your church name and contact information
  • Verify your email address
  • Complete your church profile
Estimated time: 5 minutes
2

Customize Your App Home Screen

Add your church's branding, content, and organize your app layout.

  • Upload your church logo and images
  • Add your church's mission and welcome message
  • Add content blocks for events, sermons, and announcements
Estimated time: 15 minutes
3

Enable Mobile Giving

Set up secure donation processing with Stripe Connect integration.

  • Go to Giving Setup in your admin dashboard
  • Complete Stripe Connect onboarding (3 minutes)
  • Create giving funds (General, Missions, Building)
  • Enable giving in your app
Estimated time: 8 minutes
4

Send Your First Notification

Announce your new church app to your congregation.

  • Create your first announcement message
  • Send push notification to your congregation
  • Share QR code and app access information
  • Test the notification system
Estimated time: 5 minutes
5

Share with Your Congregation

Promote your new church app and encourage adoption.

  • Display QR codes in your church building
  • Share links in your newsletter and social media
  • Announce during services
  • Provide support for members who need help
Estimated time: 2 minutes

Watch Video Tutorials

Learn by watching our step-by-step video guides

3:45
Build Your Church App in Minutes

Create your church app in just a few simple steps

SetupBeginner
2:30
Access Your Church on myChelper

See how your congregation will use your church app

User GuideBeginner
4:12
Customize Your Church App

Personalize your app with your church branding

CustomizationIntermediate
2:58
Notify Your Congregation

Send updates and announcements to your members

CommunicationBeginner

Track Your Progress

Mark off each step as you complete your church app setup

1

Account Created

Your myChelper account is set up and ready

2

App Customized

Your church app is branded and configured

3

Giving Enabled

Mobile giving is set up and ready for donations

4

First Notification Sent

Your congregation has been notified about the app

5

App Launched

Your church app is live and accessible to members

Setup Questions

Do I need technical skills to set up my church app?

Not at all! myChelper is designed for church staff with no technical background. Our step-by-step guide and video tutorials make it easy for anyone to set up their church app.

How long does the complete setup take?

Most churches complete the full setup in 30 minutes or less. This includes creating your account, customizing your app, enabling giving, and sending your first notification.

What if I get stuck during setup?

We provide detailed video tutorials for each step, plus our support team is available to help. You can also refer to our complete setup guide for additional guidance.

Can I customize my app after the initial setup?

Absolutely! You can update your app content, branding, and settings anytime. The initial setup gets you started, but you can continue customizing as your church grows.

Do I need to download any software?

No software downloads required! Everything is done through your web browser. Your congregation will access your church through the myChelper app, but you manage everything online.

Ready to Start Building?

Follow our step-by-step guide to create your church app in 30 minutes. Everything you need is included in your free account.

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