Roles & Permissions

Administrative tools for managing your church directory.

Roles & Permissions

Set up roles and control user access levels.

1 min read Updated Feb 02, 2026

The Roles & Permissions system controls what each member can see and do within the app. Understanding this system is essential for proper directory administration.

Admin Only: Managing roles requires the access_roles_permissions_screen permission. Changes here affect all users with those roles.

How Roles Work

Church Directory Plus uses a role-based permission system:

  • Roles are collections of permissions (e.g., "Member", "Admin", "Group Leader")
  • Permissions are specific capabilities (e.g., "view_user_address", "edit_user")
  • Each user can have multiple roles
  • Permissions from all roles are combined

Common Roles

Member

Basic access to view other members, limited personal information visibility.

Group Leader

Can view and manage groups they lead, plus extended member information.

Administrator

Full access to all features, can add/edit/remove users and manage settings.

Pastoral Staff

Access to sensitive information like notes, may have edit capabilities.

Assigning Roles to Users

  1. Open the user's profile in the directory.
  2. Tap Edit to enter edit mode.
  3. Scroll to the Roles section.
  4. Add or remove roles as needed.
  5. Tap Save to apply changes.
Tip: For detailed role and permission management, use the web admin panel at your church's admin URL. The mobile app shows a simplified view.

[Screenshot: Roles management screen]

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