Group Communication
When communication tools are enabled for a group, you and your group members can build a community using Connect App on your desktop or through the Connect mobile app.
Group Communication
As a group leader, you have several options for communicating with your group members. These include:
- Newsfeed — Similar to an online bulletin board, the Newsfeed is where you and your members create posts, upload photos and set up events that display to everyone in the group.
- Realm Chat — When you need to communicate something quickly, or start an interactive discussion with your members, you can use Realm chat.
- Inbox Messaging — Much like an email inbox, you can send messages and see member replies in your Realm inbox.
Each group member chooses a preferred notification setting for your group, and Connect App delivers your communication to them based on these preferences, no matter what tool you select.
Enable Communication for Your Group
An administrator or user with permission enables the overall communication settings for all groups within a ministry area. Then, based on these settings, you can enable the communication tools you want to make available to your group members. As a group leader, you decide which methods of communication are most useful for your group members.
Group Members Without Logins
You might have a group member on your roster who does not have a login to Connect App. This member still receives Connect App communication in the following ways:
- Newsfeed— A member without a login will receive email notifications when someone in the group creates a post, shares a photo or makes an event. They will not be notified about replies. The member can reply to the original content through the email they received.
- Realm Chat— A member without a login will not receive any notifications from chats. You also cannot send them a chat invite.
- Inbox Messaging— A member without a login will receive email notifications for the original message you send and the replies, when replies are set to Entire Group. They can also reply to the message and message replies by these emails.