Getting Started
Welcome to Relius! This section will help you launch your church on the platform quickly and confidently. Whether you're brand new or migrating from another system, we've got you covered.
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Quick Start Guide
Follow the essential setup steps for first-time users, from church details to your first people.
Setting Up Your Church
Complete configuration guide: branding, payment setup, user permissions, and more.
All Getting Started Topics
Understanding the Dashboard
Learn how to navigate Relius, customize your dashboard widgets, and find what you need quickly.
User Roles & Permissions
Understand role-based access control, assign permissions, and protect sensitive church data.
Migration Guides
Switching from another church management system? We've created step-by-step migration guides for popular platforms:
What to Expect
Suggested Setup Sequence
- Start:Quick Start—create account, add church info, invite team
- Continue:Full Setup—branding, payment processor, roles, and permissions
- Import:Add members, groups, and historical giving records; timing varies with the source data
- 1 week:Soft Launch—use with staff and key volunteers to test workflows
Common First Steps
After completing the setup guides, most churches follow this path:
- Add your member directory – Import existing members or start adding them manually
- Create your first event – Set up Sunday service as a recurring event with check-in
- Set up online giving – Connect Stripe and create your giving funds
- Organize groups – Add small groups, serving teams, and classes
- Try AI features – Explore the Sermon Planner and Content Studio
- Train your team – Walk key leaders through their specific workflows
Need Help?
Getting started can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. Here are resources to help you succeed:
🧭 Product overview
Explore the product features and workflows that help your team get oriented, from setup to AI-assisted ministry work.
Explore product features →💬 Live Support
Chat with our support team during business hours or schedule a personalized onboarding call.
Contact support →📚 Knowledge Base
Search our complete documentation for answers to specific questions and use cases.
Browse docs →🧩 Team roles guide
Review administrator and super admin responsibilities, invitations, and permissions before your team starts working in Relius.
Read the roles guide →Next Steps
Once you've completed the getting started guides, explore these feature-specific sections:
People
Member directory, families, visitors, and pipelines
Groups
Small groups, serving teams, and leadership
Events & Calendar
Event creation, registration, and check-in systems
Giving & Donations
Online giving, campaigns, and donor management
Communications
Email, SMS, announcements, and messaging
AI Features
Sermon planner, content studio, and insights
Ready to get started?
Jump into the Quick Start Guide and work through the essential setup steps at your own pace.
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