Mastering Planning Center Check-Ins

Take the stress out of Sunday mornings and turn your check-in area into a smooth, secure, and welcoming first impression. Mastering Planning Center Check-Ins is a step-by-step, self-paced program designed for church admins, volunteer leaders, and check-in team members who want to confidently set up, run, and troubleshoot Planning Center Check-Ins—from first-time configuration to high-volume services and special events. You’ll learn how to build a reliable check-in workflow that protects families, speeds up lines, and keeps your team calm under pressure. We’ll cover the essentials (locations, stations, events, and permissions) and the real-world details that make the difference: label setup and printer best practices, device and network readiness, kiosk vs. attended check-in, security and matching rules, and what to do when something goes wrong five minutes before service. By the end, you’ll be able to design a check-in experience that fits your ministry, train volunteers with clear processes, and maintain a system that scales as your church grows. Whether you’re launching Check-Ins for the first time or cleaning up a messy setup, this program gives you practical guidance, repeatable checklists, and proven workflows so your team can focus less on technology and more on people.