The Planning Center Playbook

The ultimate resource for setting up, maintaining, and using Planning Center.

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    Services Calendar Tip

    Learn to streamline your calendar management by subscribing to Planning Center Services through Google Calendar or iCal. Access your schedule at services.planningcenteronline.com, click "Subscribe" in the calendar section, and follow the prompts to consolidate all your events in one place. Stay organized and efficient with these simple steps.

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    Using Templates in Services

    Learn to efficiently use templates in Planning Center Services by exporting a plan as a template, applying it to multiple weeks, and adjusting schedules. Discover the benefits of templates for saving time and reusing pre-set plans for various schedules, with a preview of the matrix tool for detailed scheduling.

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    Scheduling in Services

    Learn to create service plans in Planning Center by accessing the plans page, adding service times, and utilizing templates. Discover how to auto-schedule teams, enable sign-up sheets, and send pre-formatted emails for efficient team scheduling. Explore the use of templates for consistent future planning and scheduling.

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    An Overview of Teams in Services

    In this video, we’ll learn about service types, access team settings, and use tags for team organization. We'll also manage team members by setting permissions, sending welcome emails, and enabling text notifications. Future videos will focus on plans and scheduling.

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    Planning Center Services Introduction & Navigation

    Learn to navigate Planning Center Services for effective volunteer management, team communication, and scheduling. Explore the "My Schedule" tab, add block out dates, and subscribe to the calendar feed. Access the "Plans" tab to manage plans, folders, and service types and set up teams for streamlined operations.