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Disciple.Tools is a free, open-source CRM specifically designed to support Christian ministries in managing discipleship, church growth, and outreach efforts. With powerful features like generational tracking, data visualization, and secure collaboration, Disciple.Tools is built to help ministries of all sizes grow and multiply. Fully customizable and mobile-friendly, it empowers teams to stay organized, accountable, and connected.

Visit the Disciple.Tools website for more information or explore the User Documentation to get started.

Disciple.Tools is built as a WordPress theme. To use it, simply install WordPress (on any host or local server) and upload the Disciple.Tools theme via the WordPress admin dashboard. This allows you to leverage WordPress’s powerful ecosystem and customize Disciple.Tools to fit your ministry's needs.

For additional functionality, explore the Disciple.Tools Plugins list for integrations and extra features.

As a contact relationship management (CRM) system it is:

• Free & Open Source: Full control over your data and infrastructure, without expensive user fees.
• Generational Tracking: Track discipleship across multiple generations and groups, making it easy to see the long-term impact.
• Powerful Insights: Visualize your data with end-to-end dashboards, charts, and maps covering contacts, baptisms, groups, and church movements.
• Secure & Scalable: Manage access based on roles and permissions, ensuring your data stays safe and private.
• Federated Hosting: Host your site wherever you prefer and link multiple instances together.
• Highly Customizable: Adapt the theme to your needs using built-in settings, plugins, and low-code modifications.
• Mobile-Friendly: Manage your ministry’s data on-the-go with full mobile functionality.
• Multilingual Support: Reach a global audience with easy translation and cross-cultural collaboration features.

Disciple.Tools was started out of a need for a simple, low-cost, highly distributable CRM. Most other CRMs charge per user and are too expensive to be used by small volunteer teams.

We're excited to have you contribute to Disciple.Tools! Whether you're fixing a bug, adding a feature, or improving documentation, we welcome your input.

• Create an Issue: If you're planning to work on a new feature or fix a bug, please create an issue first to discuss your plans, or comment on an existing issue.
• Fork the Repo: Once your issue is set, fork this repository and create a new branch for your work.
• Make a Pull Request: Once you've completed your changes, submit a pull request with a clear description of what you've done. Please make sure any theme and plugin contributions align with the contributing guidelines.

You can find open issues that need help under the Help Wanted label.

We recommend building most new features in a plugin first. Later we can decide if it should be included in the theme.

• Use the Starter Template: Start by creating a GitHub repo using the starter plugin template.
• Customize the Plugin: Use the starter plugin wiki to guide your development.
• Submit Your Plugin: Once your plugin is ready, submit it for inclusion in the Disciple.Tools Plugins list.

Disciple.Tools provides a REST API and hooks to make custom development easier. Explore the developer documentation to get started.

Need help or want to brainstorm? Join our discord channel and share your questions and ideas.

If you discover a security vulnerability in these WordPress plugins and/or themes, or in the website https://disciple.tools , please send an email to supportXXXXdisciple.tools , replacing XXXX with the @ symbol. We ask that you give us a reasonable amount of time to correct the issue before you make the vulnerability public. Please do not submit a GitHub issue or a GitHub pull request, as these are public.

Disciple.Tools is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. For more information, see the license file.