Removing Team Members
3 min readUpdated Jan 27, 2026
Removing Team Members
When someone leaves your team or church, you may need to remove their access to PrayerConnect.
How to Remove Someone
Step 1: Go to Users
Navigate to Settings → UsersStep 2: Find the Person
Use the search or scroll to find themStep 3: Remove
- Click the menu (three dots) next to their name
- Select "Remove from Church"
- Confirm the removal
What Happens After Removal
Their Data
- Prayer requests they submitted remain visible
- Attribution may show their name or "Former Member"
- Their prayer counts on others' requests remain
Their Access
- They immediately lose access to your church's prayer wall
- They're logged out of the dashboard
- They cannot submit new requests under your church
Their Account
- Their PrayerConnect account still exists
- They can join other churches
- They keep access to other churches they belong to
Before Removing
Consider the Alternatives
| Situation | Alternative to Removal |
|---|---|
| Taking a break | Change role to Member |
| Moving campuses | Update location assignment |
| Temporary leave | Leave account inactive |
| Concerns about behavior | Talk with them first |
Ask Yourself
- Have you communicated with them?
- Does anyone need to know about this change?
- Are there any handoffs needed?
Removing Admins
Special considerations:
- You cannot remove yourself
- At least one admin must remain
- Another admin must perform the removal
Reinviting Someone
If someone was removed and needs to return:
- Send a new invitation
- They'll need to accept again
- Their previous requests aren't relinked automatically
Audit Trail
All removals are logged:
- Who was removed
- Who performed the removal
- When it happened
Handling Sensitive Situations
For staff terminations or sensitive departures:
- Remove access first
- Communicate appropriately
- Audit their recent activity if needed
- Update any shared responsibilities
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