Group Resources
The Resources feature allows group members to upload and share files within a group. This article covers how to upload, organize, download, and manage group resources.
Overview
Group resources are available for Private Groups and Public Groups. The Resources tab appears in the group detail page alongside other tabs like Members, Prayers, and Chat.
Resources are useful for sharing:
- Bible study curriculum and lesson plans
- Handouts and worksheets
- Video and audio recordings
- Reference materials and documents
Uploading a Resource
- Open the group detail page and click the Resources tab.
- In the upload form at the top, fill in the following fields:
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Yes | A descriptive name for the resource (displayed in the list). |
| Category | No | Classify the resource. Options: Curriculum, Handout, Video, Audio, Other. |
| Description | No | A brief description of what the resource contains. |
| File | Yes | The file to upload. Maximum file size is 50 MB. |
- Click Upload Resource.
The file will be uploaded and appear in the resources list with its title, category, file size, download count, and the name of the person who uploaded it.
Note: Only active group members and admins can upload resources. The upload form is hidden from non-members.
Portal uploads: When a member uploads from the My Group page in the member portal, no leader-only check is enforced — any active member of the group can add a resource. Leaders and admins can still delete anything that does not belong, but if you want stricter control, ask the group leader to coordinate uploads. Portal uploads are also capped at 20 MB per file (vs. 50 MB from the admin panel).
Browsing and Filtering Resources
Resources are displayed in a vertical list sorted by newest first. Each entry shows:
- A file type icon (automatically detected based on the file format)
- The resource title
- Category badge
- File size
- Download count
- Uploader name
- Description (if provided)
File Type Icons
TimelyChurch automatically displays an appropriate icon based on the file type:
| File Type | Icon |
|---|---|
| Red PDF icon | |
| Word documents (.doc, .docx) | Blue Word icon |
| Spreadsheets (.xls, .xlsx) | Green Excel icon |
| Video (.mp4, .webm, .mov) | Purple video icon |
| Audio (.mp3, .wav, .ogg) | Orange audio icon |
| Images (.jpg, .png, .gif, .webp) | Pink image icon |
| Other formats | Gray file icon |
Category Filter
Use the category dropdown at the top of the Resources tab to filter by a specific category:
- Select a category from the dropdown (Curriculum, Handout, Video, Audio, or Other).
- The page reloads showing only resources in that category.
- Select "All Categories" to clear the filter.
Downloading a Resource
- Find the resource in the list.
- Click the download icon (downward arrow) on the right side of the entry.
- The file will download to your device.
Each download increments the resource's download counter, which is visible to all group members.
Deleting a Resource
Resources can be deleted by:
- Leaders and admins -- Can delete any resource in the group.
- The uploader -- Can delete resources they uploaded themselves.
To delete a resource:
- Click the red trash icon next to the resource.
- Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Deleted resources are permanently removed, including the uploaded file.
Things to Know
- There is no limit on the number of resources per group, but each individual file cannot exceed 50 MB.
- Resources are tied to the group and are not shared across groups. If you need the same file in multiple groups, upload it to each group separately.
- When a group is deleted, all of its resources and uploaded files are also removed.
Tip: Use categories consistently to help members quickly find what they need. For example, tag all lesson plans as "Curriculum" and all supplementary documents as "Handout."