BlessChurch Launch Checklist

Use this checklist before inviting your church team, accepting online donations, or sharing the public church website.

1. Church account

• Confirm the official church name.
• Upload the official logo.
• Select the primary and secondary colors.
• Confirm the church timezone.
• Review the public phone number and email.
• Confirm the physical address.
• Add the regular service times.

2. Administrator security

• Every team member uses an individual account.
• No passwords are shared.
• Administrative access is limited to authorized leaders.
• Former team members no longer have access.
• Email accounts associated with administrators are protected.

3. Team and permissions

• Invite the team members who need access.
• Assign only the permissions required for each responsibility.
• Review access to Members, Give, Billing, Settings, and Team.
• Confirm that invitations were accepted.

4. Members

• Review member names and contact information.
• Remove duplicate records.
• Confirm that confidential information is not stored in general fields.
• Review privacy procedures before enabling any public directory.

5. Events and Calendar

• Add upcoming events.
• Configure recurring services and activities.
• Review dates, times, locations, and timezone.
• Check the Calendar for conflicts.
• Confirm public events appear on the website.

6. Public website

• Upload the Hero image.
• Upload the Welcome image.
• Review the headline and introductory text.
• Confirm the church logo is readable.
• Add active ministries.
• Review the Events section.
• Configure Watch Live.
• Configure the Give button or section.
• Review the Visit information.
• Test the footer links and social profiles.

7. Mobile review

• Test the website on a phone.
• Open the navigation menu.
• Confirm that headings are not cut off.
• Review image cropping.
• Test buttons and forms.
• Confirm that phone numbers and directions are usable.

8. Livestreaming

• Add the permanent YouTube channel livestream URL when available.
• Add the public Facebook, Vimeo, or custom viewing URLs.
• Never enter private stream keys into BlessChurch.
• Test the player before the first public service.
• Confirm that external platform buttons open correctly.

9. Online giving

• Complete Stripe onboarding.
• Confirm that Stripe shows as connected.
• Create and review giving funds.
• Check the church name and logo on the giving page.
• Perform a small authorized test donation.
• Confirm the receipt and destination bank account.
• Enable two-factor authentication on Stripe.

10. Billing

• Confirm the BlessChurch subscription status.
• Verify the billing email.
• Review plan limits.
• Confirm that an authorized administrator can access Billing.

11. Final public test

Open the church website in a private browser window while signed out of BlessChurch.

• Test every navigation link.
• Test every call-to-action button.
• Open the Events page.
• Open the Ministries page.
• Test Watch Live.
• Test the Give destination.
• Open directions and contact links.
• Check English and Spanish content when both are used.

12. Prepare your team

Tell team members who is responsible for:

• Updating events
• Maintaining member information
• Managing the website
• Reviewing donations
• Operating livestreams
• Submitting support tickets

Launch recommendation

Complete one final review with at least two authorized leaders. One person should test from a computer and another from a mobile phone.