You can access the Field Ministry Manager by selecting it from the Database menu in the main application window or through the Meeting Editor.

Overview

The Field Ministry Manager window allows you to organize and manage field ministry meeting arrangements. You can schedule multiple meetings for different days, specify times, locations, and assign conductors. The meetings are displayed and managed using a tab control bar, where each meeting is automatically assigned a sequential number (e.g., Meeting 1, Meeting 2).

Field Descriptions:

  1. Day of Week
    • A list box that allows you to select the day for which you want to schedule a meeting.
    • Options include: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
  2. Meeting Tabs (Tab Control Bar)
    • Each tab represents a separate meeting (e.g., Meeting 1, Meeting 2).
    • Use the + (Add Meeting) button to create a new meeting.
    • Use the - (Remove Meeting) button to delete the currently selected meeting tab.
    • Meeting numbers are automatically assigned in sequence and cannot be edited manually.
  3. Time of Day
    • Use this field to set the time for the selected meeting.
    • Adjust the time using the spinner control (up/down arrows).
  4. Location
    • A text box displaying the meeting location.
    • Edit the location as needed or enter a custom location.
  5. Conductor
    • A drop-down list that allows you to:
      • Select a conductor from the drop-down list.
      • Or type custom text as needed.
  6. Location Map
    • A button providing access to location-specific details, such as a map or additional location options.

Buttons and Their Functions:

  • + (Add Meeting):
    Creates a new meeting tab and automatically assigns it the next sequential number (e.g., Meeting 2).
  • - (Remove Meeting):
    Deletes the currently selected meeting tab.
  • OK:
    Saves all changes and closes the window.
  • Cancel:
    Discards any changes made and closes the window.
  • Help:
    Opens this help topic to provide guidance.

Additional Features:

  • Save as default arrangements (Optional):
    If enabled, the current meeting settings will be saved as the default configuration for future use.

How to Add and Manage Meetings:

  1. Use the + button to add a new meeting. Each meeting will appear as a new tab with a sequential number.
  2. To switch between meetings, click on the respective tab (e.g., Meeting 1 or Meeting 2).
  3. Adjust the settings (e.g., Day of Week, Time of Day, Location, Conductor) for each tab as needed.
  4. Use the Conductor field to either select from the drop-down list or type custom text.
  5. Use the - button to remove unwanted meetings.