FAQs
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Can the application schedule groups sequentially ?
Yes, the workgroups within the application can handle teams that need to be scheduled in sequential order. So for instance, the system can schedule Team A every 1st Sunday, Team B every 2nd Sunday, Team C every 3rd Sunday and so on… -
How long does the scheduling engine take to create schedules?
This depends on the number of volunteers, rules and overall level of complexity of the setup. Generally, the time span can range from a few minutes to several hours -
Can I make changes to the schedule after the auto-scheduling engine runs?
Yes, you can modify the schedule manually. Additionally, you can choose to manually create some schedules if needed. -
How often does the auto-scheduling engine run?
The scheduling engine runs every 20 to 40 minutes. -
Is there a limit on the number of Activities/Events I can create ?
No, you can create unlimited Activities/Events. -
Are there different user roles or permission levels?
Yes, the application is setup to allow admin roles from Organization admin to Workgroup Instance admin (admin over 1 group on a specific date). See more details on the Help page -
Is there an additional cost for using the text messaging feature?
all the individual services are charged per use; you pay for the number of text messages you send. see the pricing page for more details. -
How does the texting feature work?
Volunteers are able to accept or decline assignments by responding “YES” or “NO” to text reminders. They are also able to check their schedules by texting “Schedule” to the number from the reminder messages. -
Do you support a Church with multiple branches ?
Yes, the application was designed to support organizations with multiple locations -
Is there any software to install ?
No, the churchscheduling.com application is completely web-based. It can be accessed from any browser with internet access.