This fall, Instant Church Directory is rolling out exciting updates that are sure to improve your online church directory experience. For members, these improvements make accessing personal information from the church’s directory simpler and more secure than ever. For admins, new statistics provide valuable insight into directory usage and members’ email status.
Whether you’re a congregant who loves to keep in touch with friends or a church leader who manages member data, you’ll appreciate the benefits of these fall 2025 updates.
LIVE: Secure Email Sign-In for Seamless Access
One recent highlight is the new-and-improved Secure Email Sign-In process. Now, members can use a verified email address to log in to the Instant Church Directory app or online member directory. This eliminates the need for outdated password resets while boosting the protection of contact information. After all, people don’t want their phone numbers and email addresses to fall into the wrong hands.
To access the directory, users simply enter their email address that is listed in the church directory. Then they follow the secure sign-in link they receive in their email inbox. Members no longer must remember complex passwords or face the hassle of resetting them. Instead, Instant Church Directory’s new secure email sign-in provides safe, convenient access from anywhere at any time.
If the optional two-factor authentication feature is enabled in your Instant Church Directory account, you can receive a security code via email. After entering that at the Instant Church Directory mobile app or website, your device will be verified. Then you won’t have to repeat that step again when signing into your account on that device.
This secure sign-in process protects sensitive information, ensuring that only verified members can view the photo directory contents. Church leaders, the directory administrator, and members all enjoy peace of mind that directory information stays private and is used for the intended purposes.
LIVE: Access the Members’ Directory Website
With this fall’s updates, active members also have the option of using a secure sign-in link, rather than a password, to access the Instant Church Directory member website. In addition, people can choose to stay logged in, which is ideal for those using a personal or private device.
For members who previously signed in with an email and password, that method is still available. Straightforward prompts walk users through each step to ensure consistent access as well as data security. No matter what platform church members use, they will appreciate the sign-in options and simple directory navigation.
For anyone needing additional assistance with directory access, a video walkthrough and troubleshooting tips are available. With all these resources, the church office and the staff member or volunteer who serves as the directory administrator will field fewer questions.
LIVE: New Admin Stats Page
Directory administrators can now keep track of who’s using the online church directory and when. With the Directory Stats tool, you can glance at Member Login Status to see which people and email accounts have logged in and when. Plus, you’ll find out whether they’re using the online directory app or the website, and which device(s) they’re using. By monitoring usage trends, you can adjust your account as well as your communications about the directory.
In addition, the new admin statistics page lets you check a member’s email status. Simply enter the email address to discover if it’s listed in your directory, if more than one family is using it, and whether it’s been used for login purposes. This new feature makes it easy to troubleshoot members’ email questions.
Improved User Experience
These fall 2025 updates make it easier for churches to keep a photo directory updated and safe. Verified members can easily view and update their profiles, ensuring that you don’t end up with an outdated directory. Security reminders and features also protect the directory and church from possible intrusions by bad actors.
You’ll continue enjoying the responsive design, smooth navigation, and faster loading times of Instant Church Directory online. After members log in to gain access to the free member app, they can search staff and member profiles for the contact information or data they need. Options such as two-factor authentication and the ability to create a printed directory PDF continue to make Instant Church Directory safe and efficient.
Stay Connected This Fall
Instant Church Directory is committed to providing secure, user-friendly membership tools for congregations and organizations. The latest program updates, including secure email sign-in, provide modern, streamlined access and trustworthy security. Thanks for relying on the Instant Church Directory app and website to help church members stay in touch and build relationships.