An App for Group Leaders and Ministry Volunteers

Paul writes in Ephesians 4:11-13, "11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ...."

Inspired by Ephesians 4:11-13, where we're reminded of the divine guidance given to the apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers, the SBC Playbook App is a modern playbook for Second's ministry leaders. As a playbook directs players on the field, our app provides group leaders and ministry volunteers with strategic plays and tools essential for ministry and outreach. The app is designed to spotlight the unique needs of individuals within the Second Family, connecting members to the right groups and kindling fellowship and growth. By diving into this playbook, you are not just browsing an app; you're unlocking pathways to nurture the unity and maturity of the Christian community.

Download the App

If you are viewing this page on your smartphone, use these links to get the app: Android | iPhone. Otherwise, use your smartphone's camera to scan a QR code:

Your App Login & Permissions

To use the Playbook app, users need a username and password, which is at least 12 characters long and includes an uppercase, lowercase, number, and special character. If a person experiences 5 failed login attempts within one minute, the person's login account will be locked. New users must register. After logging in, users can access all app sections except for "Groups," which is exclusive to group leaders.

Church employees sign in using the Employee Login button.

The Playbook App is Organized into Three Sections:

1. HOME

On the app's home screen, you may update your personal information by clicking on your profile image at the top right, view last week's message from your campus teaching pastor, and take advantage of other resources available for your spiritual growth.

2. TASKS

Tasks are ministry opportunities assigned to you by a member of the church staff or a leader within your group or class. Each assignment includes the name and relevant information of the person requiring follow-up.

3. GROUPS

The Groups section of the Playbook app, exclusively accessible to group leaders, offers a suite of features. This includes a detailed member roster, bulk communication capabilities, photo upload options, attendance monitoring, task management, and more. These tools enhance group organization, foster better communication, and strengthen community ties.

Group Permissions

The playbook operates using a hierarchy of permissions that is determined by the leadership position or role held within the group:

• Group Admins - Group admins have access to all features of the Group section of the Playbook app and portal. We have included below a list of those positions with group admin access for our more active ministries;

  • Adult Bible Study: Director, Teacher, Discipleship Team Director, Evangelism Team Director, Communications Team Leader, Small Group Team Leader, Records Team Leader

  • Second Students: Teacher, Small Group Leader

  • Second Kids: Teacher, Small Group Leader

  • All Others: Please see the church staff person overseeing your group.

• Group Leaders - Group leaders have access to all features of the Playbook app except for sending bulk texts, exporting the group's roster, and changing a participant's leadership role.

• Group Participants - Unless a group task has been assigned and is accessible through the "My Tasks" section, group participants (including members, visitors, etc.) cannot access the Playbook app's group section.

To learn more about how our leadership roles are structured in each Adult class, view Second's Bible Study Playbook.

Group Tasks

Second's membership system conveniently creates tasks each week for the leaders of each group. These tasks are visible to all group leaders, no matter who the tasks are assigned to. These tasks remind leaders to connect with new visitors and people with consecutive absences and follow up with anyone needing help getting involved. This way, the group stays engaged with its members consistently.

Attendance

The attendance feature in the app lets certain group leaders record weekly attendance. This can be done directly in the Playbook app or through a link emailed to them an hour before each group meeting.

Roster

The roster section of the Playbook app enables users to view a list of all group participants, access and directly contact them via their information, request prayers, view their attendance history, and update their leadership role within the group.

• Email Communications:

  • Emails are sent from [email protected].

  • Email replies are sent to the sender's email address.

  • Texts are sent from 95050

• Text Communications

  • 765 characters with no emojis or special characters

  • 355 characters with emojis or special characters

  • Use Image Strategically - they cost 3x more than a text-based message

Celebrations

The Celebrations section of the app lets group leaders see upcoming birthdays and anniversaries, and with a single tap, they can send a text or email to convey their wishes.