Printable Directory
A professional PDF directory your members can hold
Generate a complete, formatted directory from your live data in one tap — no manual formatting, no design software, no waiting for the print shop.
Why printed directories are a headache
The problem isn't the idea — it's the process.
Printed directories are outdated on day one
Someone changes their number or a new family joins — and the directory you just printed is already wrong. Outdated copies erode trust and waste money.
Reprinting is expensive and slow
Collecting updates, reformatting in Word, proofing, and paying for another print run. Most churches only do it once a year — if they do it at all.
Not everyone lives on a smartphone
Some members want a physical copy they can keep by the phone or tape to the fridge. A digital-only directory leaves them out.
What you get with one tap
Every feature is built into the directory — no plugins, no extra steps.
From directory to PDF in one tap
Admins tap the PDF icon in the directory and ChurchNET generates a complete Letter-sized document with every family — photos, contact info, and page numbers included automatically.
Photos that make members recognizable
Family photos are pulled automatically from locally cached member profiles and embedded directly in the PDF. No manual image placement — every family gets their photo next to their contact info.
Complete contact information for every family
Each family section includes the family name, parents, mailing address, phone numbers and email addresses for adults, and a list of children — everything a member needs to reach out.
New families welcomed automatically
When a new family is added to the directory, ChurchNET can send a personalized welcome email with the church name, family greeting, and app download links — no manual follow-up needed.
Two experiences, one directory
Admins control the workflow. Members receive the result.
For Admins
- Generate a full PDF directory with one tap
- Share via native share sheet on mobile or browser download on web
- Configure and customize welcome email templates with placeholders
- Send a test email to preview the template before enabling
- Every PDF includes church name header, timestamps, and page numbers
For Members
- Receive a printed copy with family photos and contact info
- See every family grouped with parents, children, and address
- New families receive a welcome email with app download links
- No app or account needed to use the printed directory
- Always get the latest version when a new copy is printed
Connected to your church data
The printable directory pulls from systems you already use — no duplicate data entry.
Member Directory
The PDF is generated directly from your live directory data — always in sync with your digital records.
Family Photos
Photos are embedded automatically from cached member profile images. No manual uploads to a separate system.
Welcome Emails
Automated emails with customizable templates greet new families using placeholders like name and church.
Cross-Platform Sharing
Native share sheet on iOS and Android. Browser download on web. One tap to send the PDF anywhere.
Offline Data
PDF generation uses locally cached directory data, so it works even with a spotty connection.
Admin Controls
PDF export is gated to admins only. Regular members see the digital directory; admins control when to print.
How ChurchNET compares
See why a one-tap PDF from live data beats the alternatives.
| Feature | ChurchNET | Annual Print Run | Word / Excel DIY | Generic CMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always up to date | ||||
| Family photos included | ||||
| One-tap generation | ||||
| Professional page layout | ||||
| Cross-platform sharing | ||||
| Automated welcome emails | ||||
| Integrated with live directory | ||||
| No design software needed |
Three steps to a printed directory
No design skills required. No software to install.
Build your directory
Add families and members to your ChurchNET directory — or send us your existing data and we'll import it for you.
Tap the PDF icon
Open the directory, tap the PDF icon in the toolbar, and ChurchNET generates the entire directory in seconds.
Print and distribute
Share the PDF to your printer, email it to the church office, or take it to a print shop. Regenerate anytime members change.
Give every member a directory they can hold
Family photos, contact details, and page numbers — generated from your live data in one tap and ready to print.