Choosing the publication type
Text, photo, audio, video, prayer request, poll, story or verse - the right format for each message.
A publication is not always a plain announcement. Depending on what you want to share, you pick a content type that changes how the message appears and how your members can respond. It all happens in the same composer window.
Available types
When you open New publication, a grid of types shows at the top. Each one adapts the form and the way the post appears in the feed.
| Type | Use | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Simple announcement or news | The written content alone |
| Photo | One or several images | Carousel of several photos |
| Audio | Clip, song, voice message | Sound file (max 4 MB) |
| Video | Short clip | Video file (max 50 MB) |
| Prayer request | Rally the community | A "Praying" button and prayer counter |
| Poll | Ask a question | 2 to 5 options, results as percentages |
| Story | Ephemeral message | Coloured background, gone after 24 h |
| Verse | Share a Bible passage | Picker linked to the app's Bible |
Creating a poll
- Open New publication and choose Poll (or the Poll shortcut).
- Write the question in the text area.
- Fill in at least two options. Add up to five with Add option.
- Publish. Members vote once and then see the breakdown in percentages.
Tip: a clear poll (two or three choices) gathers more answers than a long list.
Inserting a verse
The Verse type opens a picker linked to the internal Bible. Three modes are offered:
- Random: suggests a well-known verse that you can swap with one click.
- Search: type words and choose from the results.
- Browse: navigate by book and chapter, then select a verse or a range.
Once chosen, the verse and its reference automatically fill the publication content.
Posting a story
A story is a short format that disappears after 24 hours. Without an image, pick a coloured background; a preview of the text over the background appears as you write. Stories show in a dedicated bar at the top of the feed, separate from regular publications.
Note: stories do not stay in the feed. For a lasting message, prefer a text or photo publication.
Options shared by every publication
Before publishing, a few settings apply to all types:
- Visibility: Internal (members only) or Public (can be relayed on the church page).
- Comments: on or off.
- Anonymous: hides the author, useful for a sensitive prayer request.
- Schedule: pick a date and time for a delayed release.
A Preview tab lets you see the final result before confirming.