Creating Your First Group
Setting up a group in Flock takes about 60 seconds. Once it is created, you can start inviting members, posting prayers, and tracking attendance right away.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Navigate to Groups
From the home screen, look for the option to create a new group. If you are an organization admin, you may need to first set up a campus and ministry — these are the organizational layers that keep your church structured. If someone else has already set those up, you can jump straight to creating a group within your ministry.
Step 2: Tap Create Group
You will see a simple form with a few fields to fill in.
Step 3: Name Your Group
Choose a name that is clear and specific. Your members will see this name every time they open the app, so make it recognizable.
Good group names:
- "Tuesday Night Bible Study"
- "Young Adults Small Group"
- "Men's Fellowship — West Campus"
- "Smith Home Group"
Names to avoid:
- "Group 1" — too generic, members will not know what it is
- "TNBS" — abbreviations confuse new members
- "My Group" — fine for one group, but unclear if you lead multiple
Step 4: Set Your Meeting Details
Fill in the basics about when and where your group meets:
- Meeting day — Which day of the week (e.g., Tuesday)
- Meeting time — When you start (e.g., 7:00 PM)
- Location — Where you meet (e.g., "The Johnson's House" or "Room 201, Main Campus")
These details appear on event cards and help members know when and where to show up. You can always change them later.
Step 5: Add a Description (Optional)
Write a sentence or two about what your group is about. This helps new members understand the group before they join.
Example: "We meet weekly to study the Bible together, share prayer requests, and build friendships. All are welcome — no experience needed."
Step 6: Save and Start Inviting
Tap save, and your group is live. You are now the group leader with full access to:
- Prayer Wall — A space for group prayer requests
- Attendance — Track who shows up each week
- Events — Create meetings and gatherings
- Chat — Real-time messaging for your group
- Roster — See and manage your member list
- Insights — View attendance trends and engagement data
What Comes Next
Invite Your Members
Your group is set up, but it needs people. Flock gives you three ways to invite members:
- Email invitations — Enter their email addresses and Flock sends them a link
- Join code — Share a short code they can type into the app
- Direct link — Send a URL that takes them straight to your group
For a full walkthrough, see How to Invite Members to Your Church Group.
Create Your First Event
Set up your next meeting as a recurring event so it shows up on everyone's calendar automatically. Members can RSVP with one tap, and you will know who is coming before you even arrive.
Post Your First Prayer Request
Break the ice on the Prayer Wall by posting the first prayer. When your members see that you are willing to be vulnerable, they will follow your lead.
Tips for Getting Started
Start simple. You do not need to fill in every detail right away. A name and meeting time are enough to get going. You can add a description, group photo, and other details as you settle in.
Keep one group focused. Each group in Flock has its own Prayer Wall, events, attendance, and chat. If you lead multiple groups (say a Bible study and a service team), create a separate group for each one so the information stays organized.
Set up recurring events early. Once you create a recurring weekly event, Flock automatically generates future events with RSVP and reminder notifications. This saves you from creating a new event every week.
Related Help Articles
- How to Create Your Flock Account — Sign up in seconds
- How to Invite Members to Your Church Group — Three ways to bring people in
- Navigating the Flock App — Find your way around