Data mapping allows you to control how information from your church management system is imported into WordPress. CP-Sync provides mapping options to ensure your data appears correctly on your website.
Understanding Data Mapping
Data mapping creates relationships between fields in your ChMS and fields in WordPress. For example:
- A PCO group name maps to a WordPress post title
- A CCB event description maps to a WordPress post content
- Schedule information maps to meeting time meta data
Default Mappings
CP-Sync includes sensible default mappings for common data types:
Groups Mapping
| ChMS Field | WordPress Field |
|---|---|
| Name | Post Title |
| Description | Post Content |
| Image | Featured Image |
| Leader(s) | Group Leader(s) |
| Schedule | Meeting Time |
| Location | Meeting Location |
| Type/Category | Group Type Taxonomy |
Events Mapping
| ChMS Field | WordPress Field |
|---|---|
| Title | Event Title |
| Description | Event Content |
| Start Date/Time | Event Start |
| End Date/Time | Event End |
| Location | Event Venue |
| Image | Featured Image |
| Category | Event Category |
Field Mapping Configuration
Each ChMS integration includes specific field mapping options:
- Navigate to Settings → CP Sync
- Select your ChMS tab (PCO or CCB)
- Go to the related tab (Groups, Events, etc.)
- Configure the available mapping options
- Save your settings
Data Filters
Data filters allow you to control which records are imported based on criteria:
- Navigate to Settings → CP Sync → Advanced
- Configure filters based on:
- Field values (e.g., only active groups)
- Date ranges (e.g., future events only)
- Custom conditions
Ministry Platform Custom Mapping
For Ministry Platform integration only:
- Navigate to Settings → CP Sync → MP → Configure
- Under the Custom Field Mapping section, you can map MP fields to standard WordPress fields
- Field mappings are specific to the Ministry Platform integration
Regenerating Mappings
If you need to reset mappings to defaults:
- Go to Settings → CP Sync → Advanced
- Click Reset Mappings
- Select which mappings to reset (Groups, Events, or All)
- Confirm the reset