Tools Overview

Firesky provides dashboard tools for managing groups, reports, and church operations. Tools are either Firesky-hosted (available to all churches) or provider-hosted (require a specific CHMS).

How Tools Work

1. Go to Dashboard → Tools
2. Tools are grouped into "Tools by Firesky" and "Tools hosted by [Provider]"
3. Purchase tools your church needs
4. Access tools at /tools/{churchId}/{slug}

Hosting

• Firesky-hosted — Data in Firesky. Available to all churches. No CHMS required.
• Provider-hosted — Data from Ministry Platform or Planning Center. Requires that CHMS to be configured in Settings.

Purchase Flow

1. Select a tool from the Tools page
2. Click to purchase (adds to your church's tools)
3. Access the tool from the Tools list or direct URL

CHMS Integration

For provider-hosted tools:

• Configure your CHMS credentials in Dashboard → Settings
• Select your provider (Ministry Platform or Planning Center)
• Tools for your provider will appear in "Tools hosted by [Provider]"

Available Tools

Tools are defined in the database and may include:

• Group Manager — Manage groups and members (Ministry Platform or Planning Center)
• Security Role Manager — Manage security roles (Ministry Platform)

Check the Dashboard Tools page for the current catalog.