Congregate Members

Added the Visitor Tracker as a native app module

Message center formatting improvements

Bug fixes and improvements

Directory address line two bug fix

CC-myself in text messaging, former members display option in directory, text encoding fixes, icon clean up, better sort ordering

* Bible – full-featured, integrated Bible reader (multi-translation, bookmarks, search) * Directory – head of family can now edit all family members' information * Member Map – support for the member map module * Bug fixes and improvements

User Interface – all-new user interface and design Stability – all-new framework designed for speed, reliability, and better error handling Layout – all-new layouts for mobile, iPad/tablet portrait and landscape modes Customization – personalize your toolbar, dashboard widgets, and app color scheme Notifications – be notified when there are updates from Congregate Dashboard – new widgets "Today", "Verse of the Day", and "Yearly Bible Readings" Calendar – click member names to access their directory information Directory – "new" member indicator in list view Member Match – better learn the names of your members, old or new Caching – local and session caching for faster access Bug fixes and major improvements

Bug fixes for job block out date removals

Support for the https:// prefix in the login URL

Bug fixes and improvements

• Updated user interface • Church customization (including new accent color, logo, banner) • Login refinements • Bug fixes and overall improvements

Member Directory - Click to enlarge member and family photos. Member Directory - Public custom directory fields now editable in your account settings. Volunteer Assignments - Native support for the “Volunteer Assignments” module. Login - Your username and church URL are now saved and pre-populated on the login screen should you logout or be logged out. Other - Bug fixes and performance improvements.

• Member Feedback: Support for the new member feedback module • Message Center: Send to multiple groups support • Directory: Custom directory fields are now shown • Communication and Participation: Save and cancel buttons now have a fixed-location on screen • Job Assignments: New print/PDF icon • Song Tracker: Former members are now indicated in song history • You are now taken to the login screen upon app re-install • MISC bug fixes

Bug fixes

Improved load time with screen and image caching, bug fixes

• “What’s New” Screen – learn what’s new when your app is updated • Navigation – all-new, expanded side navigation menu • Attendance Tracker – native attendance tracker module to view overall attendance • Song Tracker – native song tracker module to view led songs and song history • Finance Tracker – native finance tracker module to view contribution, budget, expenses • Class Tracker – native class tracker module to view classes, teachers, and materials • Member Map – module to view your membership on a Google Map (if enabled; requires a Google Maps API key) • Message Center – message segment counter replaces the previous character counter • Redirected Pages – now pages you have set to redirect automatically do so in the app • Deceased Members – now indicated as such if applicable when viewing your directory • Bug Fixes – improvements and better error handling

Bug fixes

• Dashboard – now automatically updates and refreshes to ensure content is up-to-date if not manually refreshed • Calendar – now automatically scrolls to today's date/next upcoming date. • Sermons – new sermon audio player offers scrub playback control and time display. • Sermons – new share options allow you to share a public sermon via link, text message, email, or via your device's native "share" screen. • Articles – new share options allow you to share a public article via link, text message, email, or via your device's native "share" screen. • Assignments – new landing screen offers links to job assignments, participation settings, blockout dates, and replacement requests. • Job Assignments – now automatically scrolls to today's date/next upcoming date. • Blockout Dates – new module allows members to enter/manage blockout dates for job assignments. • Request Replacement – new module allows members to request replacements for already assigned jobs.

Bug fixes

- Directory: quickly jump to any portion of the directory with the alphabet list on the side of the screen - Dashboard: new recently added sermons section - Dashboard: new recent attendance section - Dashboard: view a member's full directory listing by clicking on members who appear in the "recent directory updates" section - Calendar: you can now click on a date in the monthly view and be taken to the corresponding event(s) in the event list - Job Assignments: now guests and non-members appear when assigned to job positions

This version contains bug fixes related to some calendar events, member birthdates, and address line two display in the directory.

Version 2.0 has been rebuilt from the ground up and offers brand new features! * DASHBOARD * Customized dashboard with today's news, events, announcements, recent directory updates, and your upcoming job assignments * DIRECTORY * With call/text/email, map, and download to your contacts * DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS * View, search, and post new daily announcements * SERMONS * Search, filter, download, and play public and member-only sermons via the in-app sermon audio player * MESSAGE CENTER * Send email, text, and/or voice messages directly from the app to a member, members, or member group * JOB ASSIGNMENTS * Monthly job assignments display with direct PDF access for download/printing * PUSH NOTIFICATIONS * Opt for assignment reminders sent via push notification * VIRTUAL LIBRARY * If your church subscribes to the virtual library, access and read all of the bibles, workbooks, commentaries, materials, etc. * ARTICLES * Search, filter, read, and download public and member-only articles * ACCOUNT SETTINGS * Manage your directory listing, password, participation (job assignments, volunteer tasks, etc.) and communication (reminders, recap emails, etc.) preferences * SHARED FILES * Access and download files shared with members * CALENDAR * View the member calendar * NEWS * View current member news posts * OTHER CONGREGATE MODULES * Access all of Congregate's member-only modules directly in the app * USER-ADDED PAGES * View and access all your custom added member pages directly in the app

Added loading indicator when app is loading pages/content. Improvements and bug fixes.