This guide walks you through adding and configuring individual groups in CP Groups. Each group is a custom post type with fields for leader information, meeting details, status badges, and action links.
Adding a New Group
- Navigate to Groups → Add New
- Enter the group Title (e.g., “Young Adults Bible Study”)
- Add a Description in the content editor — this appears in the group modal or single page
- Set a Featured Image to display as the group thumbnail (falls back to the default thumbnail if not set)
- Fill in the group-specific fields described below
- Assign the group to one or more taxonomies (Type, Category, Life Stage)
- Click Publish
Group Fields
Basic Information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Group Leader | The name of the group leader, displayed on the group card |
| Group Leader Email | The leader’s email address, used as the recipient for contact form submissions |
| CC | Additional email addresses to CC when this group receives a contact form submission (comma-separated) |
| Meeting Time Desc | A text description of when the group meets (e.g., “Thursdays at 6:00 PM”) |
| Meeting Location | Where the group meets (e.g., “North Campus, Room 201”) |
Status Badges
These checkboxes control visual badges that appear on the group card and in the filter system:
| Badge | Description |
|---|---|
| Kid Friendly | Indicates the group is kid-friendly or provides childcare |
| Wheelchair Accessible | Indicates the meeting location is wheelchair accessible |
| Meets Online | Indicates the group meets virtually |
| Group is Full | Marks the group as full — hides the registration button and optionally hides the group from listings |
Action Links
These fields control the buttons that appear on each group:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Group Details | A URL linking to an external page with more information about the group. Controls the “View Details” button. |
| Registration Action | A URL or email address for the registration button. Enter a URL to link to an external registration page, or an email address to open the visitor’s email client. |
| Contact Action | A URL or email address for the contact button. This field is used when the Advanced Settings contact action is set to Use Contact Action. If set to Use Contact Form, this field is ignored and the built-in form is shown instead. |
Taxonomies
Assign groups to taxonomies to enable filtering on the archive page. These taxonomy labels can be customized in General Settings.
- Type (
cp_group_type): The type of group — e.g., Small Group, Bible Study, Service Team - Category (
cp_group_category): A flexible category for additional organization — e.g., Men, Women, Couples - Life Stage (
cp_group_life_stage): The target audience — e.g., Young Adults, College, Seniors
Taxonomies with no terms assigned are hidden from the frontend filter panel.
Managing Groups
Editing a Group
- Navigate to Groups → All Groups
- Click the group title to open the editor
- Make your changes
- Click Update
Reordering Groups
Groups support page attributes, including menu order. Set the Order field in the Page Attributes panel to control the display order. By default, groups are sorted alphabetically by title.
Bulk Actions
Use the WordPress bulk actions menu on the All Groups screen to move multiple groups to trash, or use the Quick Edit option to change taxonomy assignments.
Troubleshooting
If group fields are not displaying on the frontend:
- Verify the field is filled in and saved
- Check that the corresponding badge or button is not disabled in Advanced Settings
- Clear any page cache on your site
For more help, see the Troubleshooting guide.