Entering Data
Manually enter your weekly metrics from anywhere using the Vitals mobile app or web dashboard.
Weekly Data Entry
Most churches enter data once a week right after Sunday services. The entry flow is the same whether you use the mobile app or the web dashboard.
- 1Open the Vitals app (or go to vitals.church and sign in)
- 2Tap Enter Data on the home screen
- 3Select the Sunday date from the date picker
- 4Enter each metric your church tracks
- 5Tap Save — data syncs immediately across all devices
You can go back and edit entries for up to 30 days. Admins can edit any date with no time limit.
Which Metrics to Enter
Only enter metrics your church actually tracks. Leaving a field blank is fine — Vitals will not count it as zero. Common metrics include:
Adult Attendance
In-person adults in the main service
Kids Attendance
Children's ministry headcount
Total Attendance
Combined adults + kids, if tracked separately
Giving
Weekend offering total in dollars
First-Time Guests
New visitors who filled out a connection card
Salvations
Decisions for Christ made during the service
Baptisms
Baptisms performed (often entered monthly)
The metrics available to you are configured by your Admin under Settings → Metrics. If you need a field that is not showing, ask your Admin to enable it.
Editing Past Entries
Mistakes happen. You can correct any entry after the fact — the dashboard and reports always reflect the most recently saved values.
- 1Go to Enter Data
- 2Select the date of the entry you want to fix
- 3The existing values will be pre-filled
- 4Update the numbers and tap Save
Admins can edit data for any date with no restrictions.
Editors can edit entries within the last 30 days. Contact an Admin for older corrections.
Web vs Mobile Entry
Both options show the same data and produce the same results. Choose whichever fits the moment.
Mobile App
- - Best for entering one week right after service
- - AI photo counting available
- - Push notification reminders
- - Works on the go
Web Dashboard
- - Larger screen for entering multiple weeks
- - Easier when catching up on missed entries
- - Full keyboard support with shortcuts
- - Better for bulk corrections
Keyboard Shortcuts (Web)
Speed up data entry on the web with these keyboard shortcuts:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Tab | Advance to the next metric field |
| Shift + Tab | Go back to the previous field |
| Enter | Save the current entry |