readme.txt

=== Church Content - Sermons, Events and More ===
Contributors: churchthemes, stevengliebe, galengidman
Tags: church, churches, sermon, sermons, ministry, ministries, event, events, calendar, location, locations
Requires at least: 3.6
Tested up to: 6.6
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 2.6.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Provides an interface for managing sermons, events, people and locations. A **compatible theme is required** for presenting content from these church-centric post types in a tightly-integrated manner.

== Description ==

The Church Content WordPress plugin provides an interface for managing sermons, events, people and locations. Please be aware that a **compatible theme is required** for presenting content from these church-centric post types in a tightly-integrated manner.

= Who this is for =

This plugin is intended for a very specific audience. If you are *not* one of the following then this plugin will not be useful to you.

* Users of [official themes](https://churchthemes.com) from ChurchThemes.com
* Users of [third-party themes](https://churchthemes.com/third-party-themes) made *specifically* for this plugin
* Theme developers improving data portability for church sites

= What it does =

It provides post types, taxonomies and fields for *sermons*, *events*, *people* and *locations* to be shown by a compatible church WordPress theme.

Experienced WordPress developers agree that functionality like this does not belong in themes since themes are intended only for controlling the appearance of a WordPress site. Content that users might expect to take with them if they switch themes should "live" in a plugin in order to [avoid theme lock-in](https://churchthemes.com/wordpress-theme-users-avoid-lock-in-effect/). Similarly, our approach is not to present content using the plugin since themes offer more control for that purpose. This is why a **compatible theme is required**.

See the [Plugin Details](https://churchthemes.com/plugins/church-content/) on ChurchThemes.com for a tour of features. Read the [User Guide](https://churchthemes.com/guides/user/plugins/church-content/) for instructions.

= Compatible Themes =

A compatible theme is required for presenting sermons, events, etc. added with the plugin.

* Official themes provided by [ChurchThemes.com](https://churchthemes.com)
* Third-party themes at [churchthemes.com/third-party-themes](https://churchthemes.com/third-party-themes)

= Church Content Pro =

[Church Content Pro](https://churchthemes.com/plugins/church-content-pro/) is an add-on that provides additional features.

* Sermon Podcasting (iTunes, Google Play, etc.)
* Recurring Events (e.g. "every Monday and Thursday")
* Event Date Exclusions (holidays, weather closings, etc.)
* Enhanced SEO (schema.org Structure Data using JSON-LD)
* Location Memory (autofill and select previous event locations)
* Wording Settings (e.g. rename "Sermons" to "Messages")
* Agency Mode (simplify license management for clients)

= Developers =

Please see the [Developer Guide](https://churchthemes.com/guides/developer/church-content/) on ChurchThemes.com for notes on developing themes that use this plugin. A couple benefits are that you will save time and be helping to accomplish better data portability among church websites powered by WordPress.

You can follow development on [GitHub](https://github.com/churchthemes/church-theme-content).

= Translations =

Several translations are available, including English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Norwegian, Serbian and Slovak. See the [Translations](https://churchthemes.com/guides/user/plugins/church-content/#translations) section in the plugin's user guide for a more complete list. Also see [translate.wordpress.org](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/church-theme-content).

= Follow us =

* Visit [ChurchThemes.com](https://churchthemes.com) for compatible themes, add-ons and help
* We're on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/churchthemes), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/churchthemescom) and have a [Newsletter](https://churchthemes.com/newsletter)
* Lead developer: [stevengliebe.com](http://stevengliebe.com)

**Note:** This plugin was previously named "Church Theme Content".

== Installation ==

1. Log into your WordPress admin area
2. Go to **Plugins** > **Add New**
3. Search for *Church Content*
4. Click **Install Now** for the plugin
5. Click **Activate Plugin** after installation

Please see our [Plugin Installation](https://churchthemes.com/guides/user/plugins/plugin-installation/) guide for additional information.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I use this plugin with any theme? =

No, a theme made specifically for use with this plugin is necessary for displaying content. Please see *Who this is for* in the plugin description.

= Can I make a theme that uses this plugin? =

Yes, please see the [Developer Guide](https://churchthemes.com/guides/developer/church-content/).

= How can I make an event recur in a special way? =

Install the [Church Content Pro](https://churchthemes.com/plugins/church-content-pro/) add-on for recurrence like "every two weeks" and "third Sunday of every month".

= How can I make content show differently? =

Please contact the maker of your theme. This plugin handles the management of content in a way friendly to both users and theme developers. The presentation of content is handled by a compatible theme.

== Screenshots ==

1. Sermons
2. Add sermon
3. Sermon topics
4. Events
5. Add event
6. Locations
7. Add location
8. People
9. Add person

== Changelog ==

See [releases](https://github.com/churchthemes/church-theme-content/releases) on GitHub.