# SermonBuild Changelog
## Version 1.0.0 (2025-03-25)
### 🚀 Major Features
#### Sermon Editor
– Rich text editor with specialized sermon sections
– Scripture integration with Bible verse lookup
– Smart formatting tools and keyboard shortcuts
– Auto-save functionality
– Section styles with customizable themes
– Word and PDF export options
#### AI-Powered Features
– Sermon analysis with theological and structural feedback
– Study questions generator
– Service assets suggestions (songs, hymns, readings)
– Sermon summarizer for bulletins and social media
#### Organization
– Sermon library with search and filters
– Series management
– Collections for reusable content
– Archive functionality
– Sharing capabilities
#### Planning Tools
– Sermon scheduler with calendar integration
– iCal feed support
– Team sharing features
– Service planning tools
### 🔧 Technical Features
– Modern React-based architecture
– Real-time database with Supabase
– Secure authentication system
– Role-based access control
– Responsive design for all devices
### 💎 Premium Features
– Advanced formatting options
– Unlimited sermons and analyses
– Team collaboration tools
– Cloud backup
– Priority support
### 🏢 Church Plan Features
– Multi-user support
– Study questions generator
– Service assets manager
– Sermon scheduler
– Advanced team features
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# User Manual
## Getting Started
### 1. Account Creation
– Visit app.sermonbuild.com
– Click “Start Free Trial”
– Enter your details and select a plan
– Confirm your email address
– Start with a 14-day free trial
### 2. Dashboard Overview
– Access your sermon library
– View recent sermons
– Quick access to tools
– Check subscription status
### 3. Creating Your First Sermon
1. Click “New Sermon” button
2. Enter sermon title
3. Add scripture reference
4. Select or create a series (optional)
5. Use the editor to write your sermon
### 4. Using the Editor
#### Special Sections
Press “/” to access special sections:
– Scripture: Bible verse integration
– Illustration: Add stories or examples
– Quote: Include quotations
– Application: Add practical applications
– Main Point: Highlight key messages
#### Formatting
– Use the toolbar for basic formatting
– Access advanced formatting in Premium plans
– Save custom style profiles
– Use keyboard shortcuts for efficiency
### 5. Premium Features
#### Sermon Analysis
1. Complete your sermon draft
2. Click “Analyze” button
3. Review AI-generated feedback
4. Apply suggested improvements
#### Study Questions
1. Select a sermon
2. Click “Generate Questions”
3. Review and edit questions
4. Export or share with groups
#### Service Assets
1. Choose a sermon
2. Generate suggestions
3. Get matched songs and readings
4. Export for worship team
### 6. Organization
#### Series Management
– Create sermon series
– Group related sermons
– Add series descriptions
– Track progress
#### Collections
– Save reusable content
– Organize by tags
– Quick insert into sermons
– Share with team
### 7. Sharing and Export
#### Share Options
– Generate share links
– Set expiration dates
– Control access levels
– Team collaboration
#### Export Formats
– PDF export
– Word document
– Bulletin summaries
– Social media quotes
### 8. Calendar Integration
#### Scheduler
– Plan future sermons
– Set reminders
– Track series progress
– Team coordination
#### Calendar Sync
– iCal feed support
– Google Calendar integration
– Outlook integration
– Mobile calendar sync
## Tips and Best Practices
### 1. Writing Flow
– Use sections to organize content
– Start with scripture and outline
– Add illustrations and applications
– Review and refine
### 2. Organization
– Use meaningful titles
– Add proper scripture references
– Tag content appropriately
– Archive old content
### 3. Team Collaboration
– Share schedules early
– Use consistent formatting
– Leverage shared collections
– Maintain clear communication
### 4. Technical Tips
– Enable auto-save
– Regular backups
– Use keyboard shortcuts
– Customize section styles
## Support and Resources
### Help Center
– Video tutorials
– FAQ section
– Best practices
– Technical documentation
### Contact Support
– Email: support@sermonbuild.com
– Response time: 24-48 hours
– Priority support for Premium/Church plans
### Updates
– Regular feature updates
– Security improvements
– Bug fixes
– Feature requests