Inactivate groups that were created for events or classes that reoccur later. Delete groups that were created for a one-time use, and you no longer need the data.
By default, inactive groups are initially hidden on the Browse Groups page (Groups & Events > Browse). Change the Active/Inactive filter located in the Search area at the top of the page in order to see inactive groups and reactivate them as needed.
To inactivate a group, from the Browse Groups page, click the "Inactivate" button to the right of the group.
You can easily reactivate an inactive group when you are ready to use it again. From the Browse Groups page (Groups & Events > Browse), use the Active/Inactive filter in the Search at the top of the page to select Inactive Groups.
The only way to delete a group in Churchteams is to first Inactivate the group. Once a group is Inactive, you can use the red Trash Icon to delete it while filtering to Inactive Groups on the Browse Groups page.
There are a number of reasons you may not want to delete a group, but instead just make it inactive. Here are the most common scenarios.
1) The group was created for an event that you host annually, monthly, etc. If this is the case, simply Inactivate the group until you are ready to use it again. Some examples of this are a Fall Carnival you host each year and a seasonal Bible Study registration group, such as a Spring/Fall Women's Bible Study.
Here is more information on how to reuse a group for a recurring class or event.
2) The group was created for a one-time event, but you want to keep the group information and attendance for your records. In this case, you may decide to inactivate the group for a chosen time period and then delete it after exporting the information through Reports.