Upload your file
Use XLS, XLSX, CSV, TSV, WordPress XML or a CSV exported by user plugins and WooCommerce.
Church management
Import your church members without starting over
Upload your file in the admin dashboard, review how columns will be mapped and only then confirm the import. Sanctuware accepts popular formats and tells you exactly which rows need attention.
In practice
Church member import
Sanctuware was created to replace scattered controls with a clear, accessible experience suited to the responsibilities of each team.
- Excel, LibreOffice, Google Sheets and CSV files
- WordPress XML and WooCommerce user or customer CSV
- Duplicates by email or phone, with skip or update options
From file to record in three reviewable steps
Upload XLS, XLSX, CSV, TSV, WordPress XML or a CSV exported by user and WooCommerce plugins. See a preview, accept the suggested mapping or choose manually where each field goes, then decide whether duplicates should be skipped or updated.
More than name and email
The importer can map the main fields your office uses and preserve the organization your church has already built: name, email, phone and address; birthday, gender, profile and status; membership date and notes; an existing Sanctuware location.
Review before saving
Temporary files stay in private storage. Confirmation requires the church to acknowledge its legal basis for processing the data, and every import is recorded in the administrative audit log.
From file to record
A reviewable import in three steps
Review the columns
See a preview, accept the suggested mapping or choose manually where each piece of information goes.
Import with control
Decide whether duplicates should be skipped or updated and receive a report with row-level errors.
Recognized data
More than name and email
The importer can map the main fields your office uses and preserve the organization your church has already built.
- Name, email, phone and address
- Birthday, gender, profile and status
- Membership date and notes
- An existing location in Sanctuware
Responsible import
Review before saving
Temporary files stay in private storage. Confirmation requires the church to acknowledge its legal basis for processing the data, and every import is recorded in the administrative audit log.
- Data isolated per church
- Access restricted to authorized administrators
- Email and phone conflicts are flagged
- Plan limits respected automatically
A platform that grows with your community routine
Import your current base, review the profiles and enable the other areas as your team is ready. The free Community plan requires no credit card.
Security from sign-in onward
Records are linked to the authenticated organization and administrative operations are protected by role. See also our security and data protection pages.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about church member import
Do I need to adjust my spreadsheet before uploading?
Not necessarily. Sanctuware suggests column mapping and lets you review everything before confirming.
Does the import save data immediately?
No. The system first shows a preview; records are only created after review and confirmation.
Does the uploaded file become public?
No. Temporary files stay in private storage and are tied only to the authenticated church.
Keep exploring
Related resources
- Church member management and import — Import members from Excel, CSV or WordPress and organize families, visitors, contacts, locations and follow-ups with controlled access.
- Free church software for small churches — Organize members, visitors, finances, events and locations in free church software for small churches, with up to 50 users and no credit card.
- A spreadsheet alternative for churches — Import your spreadsheets and replace scattered files with centralized, secure and accessible management.
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