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Exporting Schedules

ChurchBuddy allows you to export schedules to Word (.docx) or Excel (.xlsx) for sharing, printing, or backup.

Accessing Export

  1. Click Calendar in the top navigation
  2. Click the Calendar sub-tab (not Services)
  3. Click Export Schedule
  4. The Export Schedule Calendar popup appears
The Export button is only visible on the Calendar sub-tab, and only for users with scheduling permissions (Owner, Org Admin, Team Admin, or Scheduler).

Selecting Services to Export

In the export popup:
  1. A preview lists upcoming services only (past services are excluded)
  2. Check each service to include (no Select All/Clear buttons)

Export Formats

Export to Word (.docx)

  • Each team on its own page
  • Dates as column headers; position names as rows; assignee names in cells

Export to Excel (.xlsx)

  • Each team as a separate sheet/tab
  • Same layout: dates as columns, positions as rows, assignee names in cells
PDF export is not currently available in the UI.

Export Permissions

  • Owners
  • Organization Admins
  • Team Admins
  • Schedulers
The export includes all organization teams in the file — it is not filtered to only the teams you manage.

Best Practices

  1. Export regularly - Create periodic backups
  2. Use Word for printing - Use Excel for data analysis
  3. Name files clearly - e.g., Schedule_January_2026.docx
  4. Review before sharing - Check the file looks correct
Exported schedules contain names and personal information. Handle according to your organization’s privacy policy.