Quick Reference Guide

Fast access to common tasks, shortcuts, and essential information for using PreachPilot efficiently.

Quick Start Checklist

New User Setup

Create account with email and password
Complete profile with name and religious affiliation
Choose subscription plan (Free, PreachPilot, or PreachPilot+)
Create your first sermon
Explore template library
Try AI assistance (paid plans only)

First Sermon Creation

Click "Create a new sermon" from dashboard
Enter title, scripture, and big idea
Choose manual or AI-assisted creation
Add content using block system
Test in Pulpit Mode
Export or share as needed

Common Tasks

Sermon Management

Create New Sermon: Dashboard → "Create a new sermon"
Edit Existing Sermon: Click sermon title in library
Archive Sermon: Three dots menu → "Archive"
Delete Sermon: Three dots menu → "Delete"
Duplicate Sermon: Three dots menu → "Duplicate"

Series Management

Create New Series: Series section → "Create New Series"
Add Sermon to Series: During creation or edit sermon details
Reorder Series: Drag and drop in series detail view
Remove from Series: Three dots menu → "Remove from Series"

Content Organization

Search Content: Use search bar in any content list
Filter by Category: Use category dropdown filters
View Archived: Navigate to "Archived" sections
Export Content: Use export options in editor or Pulpit Mode

Keyboard Shortcuts

Editor Shortcuts

Save: Ctrl/Cmd + S (auto-save enabled)
Bold Text: Ctrl/Cmd + B
Italic Text: Ctrl/Cmd + I
Underline: Ctrl/Cmd + U
Undo: Ctrl/Cmd + Z
Redo: Ctrl/Cmd + Y

Navigation Shortcuts

New Sermon: Alt + N
Search: Ctrl/Cmd + F
Dashboard: Alt + H
Series View: Alt + S
Templates: Alt + T

Pulpit Mode Shortcuts

Full Screen: F11
Exit Full Screen: Escape
Scroll Down: Space bar
Page Navigation: Page Up/Down
Home/End: Go to beginning/end

Feature Comparison

Subscription Plans

Feature	Free	PreachPilot	PreachPilot+
Active Sermons	1	Unlimited	Unlimited
Template Library	Limited	Full Access	Full Access
Series Builder	No	Yes	Yes
AI Assistance	No	Yes	Yes
Export (PDF/Word)	No	Yes	Yes
Content Repurposing	No	No	Yes
Priority Support	No	No	Yes

Block Types

Block Type	Purpose	Best For
Introduction	Opening content	Sermon setup and context
Main Point	Key teaching	Core sermon content
Illustration	Stories/examples	Making points memorable
Application	Practical steps	Life application
Quote	Citations	Supporting authority
Prayer	Prayer moments	Spiritual reflection
Call to Action	Next steps	Response invitation
Conclusion	Closing	Summary and challenge

Common Settings

Account Settings

Profile: Update name, email, religious affiliation
Password: Change account password
Subscription: View/manage billing
Preferences: Set default options

Editor Preferences

Auto-save: Enabled by default
Default Category: Set preferred sermon category
Default Template: Choose standard template
Block Order: Customize default block sequence

Pulpit Mode Settings

Theme: Light or dark mode
Font Size: Increase/decrease for readability
Timer: Current time or countdown
Sharing: Generate public links

File Format Support

Export Formats

PDF: Professional documents, printing
Word (.docx): Editable documents
Print: Direct browser printing

Import Capabilities

Text Content: Copy/paste from other sources
Template Import: From compatible formats
Series Import: Bulk content migration

Browser Compatibility

Recommended Browsers

Chrome: Full feature support (recommended)
Firefox: Complete compatibility
Safari: Full functionality
Edge: All features supported

Mobile Support

iOS Safari: Basic editing, full viewing
Android Chrome: Basic editing, full viewing
Mobile Features: Viewing, basic editing, sharing

Support Resources

Self-Help Options

Documentation: Comprehensive guides
FAQ: Common questions and answers
Video Tutorials: Step-by-step guidance
Community Forum: User discussions

Contact Information

Email Support: Available for all users
Priority Support: PreachPilot+ subscribers
Response Time: 24-48 hours standard
Emergency Contact: For urgent technical issues

Subscription Information

Plan Pricing

Free: $0/month - Basic features
PreachPilot: $14.99/month - Full features
PreachPilot+: $24.99/month - Advanced features

Payment Methods

Major credit cards accepted
Secure processing through Stripe
Monthly billing cycles
Cancel anytime policy

Common Error Messages

"Feature Not Available"

Check subscription plan requirements
Verify payment status
Contact support if needed

"Content Not Saved"

Check internet connection
Refresh page and retry
Clear browser cache

"Export Failed"

Verify subscription includes exports
Check browser popup settings
Try different format

Emergency Procedures

Account Locked

Check email for notifications
Verify payment status
Contact support with account details
Provide identification if requested

Lost Content

Check archived content section
Search using different terms
Review recent auto-saves
Contact support for recovery

Service Outage

Check status page for updates
Try different browser/device
Wait for service restoration
Use offline backup if available

Best Practices Summary

Content Creation

Use clear, descriptive titles
Organize with categories and series
Save important content as templates
Regular export for backup

Organization

Archive completed seasonal content
Use consistent naming conventions
Maintain series organization
Regular library cleanup

Security

Use strong passwords
Log out from shared devices
Export important content regularly
Keep account information private

Performance

Keep browser updated
Clear cache periodically
Use stable internet connection
Close unnecessary browser tabs

Glossary of Terms

Block: Individual content sections in sermons Series: Collection of related sermons Template: Pre-built sermon structure Pulpit Mode: Presentation view for delivery Archive: Storage for completed content Export: Save content in external formats AI Assist: Artificial intelligence content generation Share Link: URL for public sermon access