> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.stewardtrack.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.stewardtrack.com/introduction/readme.md).

# Welcome to StewardTrack

Welcome to the **StewardTrack User Handbook** -- your complete guide to managing your church with StewardTrack.

StewardTrack is a comprehensive church management platform that helps churches of all sizes organize their community, plan events, manage finances, and communicate effectively with their congregation.

> **New here?** Start with [Why StewardTrack](/introduction/why-stewardtrack.md) for a friendly tour of every module — Community, Stewardship, Planning, plus the bonus Public Website — in one read.

## Who Is This Guide For?

This handbook is for all StewardTrack users, including:

* **Church Administrators** who manage the overall system
* **Pastors & Ministry Leaders** who oversee community and planning
* **Treasurers & Finance Teams** who handle stewardship and finances
* **Secretaries** who manage records and member follow-up
* **Volunteers & Members** who participate in church activities

## What You'll Learn

| Section                                                             | Description                                               |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Getting Started](/getting-started/getting-started.md)              | Sign up, onboard your church, and navigate the dashboard  |
| [General](/general/general.md)                                      | Overview dashboard, profile management, and AI Assistant  |
| [Community](/community/community.md)                                | Member management, families, care plans, and discipleship |
| [Planning](/planning/planning.md)                                   | Calendar, scheduler, ministries, goals, and notebooks     |
| [Stewardship](/stewardship-finance/stewardship.md)                  | Financial records, donations, budgets, and reports        |
| [Administration](/administration/administration.md)                 | Access control, roles, permissions, and settings          |
| [Subscription & Billing](/subscription-and-billing/subscription.md) | Plans, upgrades, and billing management                   |

## Feature Availability

Some features in StewardTrack are available based on your subscription tier. Throughout this guide, features marked with a crown icon are premium features that may require a plan upgrade.

| Tier             | Description                                           |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| **Essential**    | Free tier with core church management features        |
| **Premium**      | Advanced community and planning features              |
| **Professional** | Full-featured with financial management and reporting |
| **Enterprise**   | Complete platform with custom configurations          |

## Need Help?

If you encounter issues or need assistance:

* Contact your church administrator
* Reach out to StewardTrack support


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