How to Connect Meta & Google Assets to Church Fuel

This video walks you through how to connect your software to both Google and Meta

Key Steps

Step 1: Access the Connection Link 0:07

• Check your email for a message titled 'Connect your Meta and Google'.
• Click on the link that says 'click here' to access the connection page.

Step 2: Connect to Meta (Facebook) 0:26

• On the connection page, click the down arrow to select 'More Meta Assets'.
• Click on 'Connect' to start the connection process.

Step 3: Log into Your Facebook Account 1:22

• If prompted, click 'Change Account' and log in with your personal Facebook account.
• Ensure you are logged into the correct personal profile that has access to your church's Facebook page.

Step 4: Confirm Access to Your Church's Facebook Page 2:21

• Select your church's Facebook page from the dropdown menu.
• Click 'Confirm Access' to finalize the connection.

Step 5: Create a Business Portfolio (if necessary) 5:26

• If you do not have a business portfolio, create one by clicking 'Create Business Portfolio'.
• Enter your church name, city, state, your name, and a business email that you can access.

Step 6: Add Your Church's Facebook Page to the Business Portfolio 6:34

• Navigate to 'Settings' in your business portfolio.
• Click on 'Pages' and then 'Add'.
• Select 'Add an existing Facebook page' and enter your church's Facebook page name.

Step 7: Create a New Ads Account 7:35

• In your business portfolio, click 'Add' and select 'Create Ad Account'.
• Enter your church name, select the appropriate time zone, and agree to the terms.

Step 8: Refresh and Confirm Access 10:19

• After creating the ads account, click 'Change Account' to refresh the page.
• Confirm access to both the ads account and the Facebook page.

Step 9: Proceed to Google Connection 11:42

• Click the orange button that says 'Continue to Google'.
• Access your Google Ads, Google Analytics, and Google Business Profile.

Step 10: Log into Google Accounts 12:16

• Log in with the Gmail account associated with your Google for Nonprofits.
• Ensure you have access to Google Ads, Analytics, and Business Profile.

Step 11: Request Access to Google Business Profile (if needed) 15:40

• If you do not have access, search for your church on Google.
• Click 'Own this business' and follow the prompts to request access.

Cautionary Notes

• Ensure you are using the correct personal Facebook account that has access to your church's page.
• If you encounter issues, consider reaching out for support during the process.

Tips for Efficiency

• Keep your email and login credentials handy to streamline the process.
• Follow each step in order to avoid confusion and ensure all connections are made correctly.

Link to Loom

https://loom.com/share/da2f4b6799d94389badb5b27a161c04a

Additional Instructions

1. Objective

To connect your Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Google assets to the Church Fuel software using the Leadsie integration tool.

2. Prerequisites

• Your leadsie link which you can find here: https://churchfuel.com/lessons/5-setup-meta-google-connection/
• Login credentials for your Personal Facebook Profile (that has admin access to the church page).
• Login credentials for the Google Account associated with your Google for Nonprofits/Google Grant.

Important Note: Even if you have previously connected Google Analytics or Ads for the Google Grant, you must do this step. This connects your data specifically to the new Church Fuel software.

3. Phase 1: Connecting Meta (Facebook)

Step 1: Initiate Connection

1. Navigate to https://churchfuel.com/lessons/5-setup-meta-google-connection/
2. You will see a Leadsie dashboard. Locate the Facebook section.
3. Click the down arrow or the button that says "Connect more Meta assets."

Step 2: Log In

1. Click Change Account or Connect Facebook.
2. Log in using your Personal Facebook Profile.
   • Why? Facebook Pages are managed by personal profiles. You must log in as yourself to grant access to the Pages you manage.

Step 3: Select Assets (The "Happy Path")

• If you see your Church Page and Ad Account listed clearly (not in red):
  1. Select your Ads Account.
  2. Select your Facebook Page.
  3. Click Confirm Access.
  4. Skip to Phase 2.

Troubleshooting Meta Connections

Use these steps if your assets appear in Red, say "No Ads Account," or you cannot select the correct Page.

Scenario A: You don't have an Ads Account or Business Portfolio

1. Go to business.facebook.com/select in a new tab.
2. Create a Business Portfolio:
   • Click Create Business Portfolio.
   • Name: [Church Name] [City] [State] (e.g., First Church Lees Summit MO). Note: No dashes allowed in the portfolio name.
   • Email: Enter a business email you have access to.
3. Add Your Page:
   • Go to Settings > Pages.
   • Click Add > Add an Existing Facebook Page.
   • Type your church name, select it, and click Add Page.
4. Create an Ads Account:
   • Go to Settings > Ad Accounts.
   • Click Add > Create New Ad Account.
   • Name: [Church Name] - [City] - [State] (e.g., First Church - Lees Summit - MO).
   • Timezone: Select your correct timezone carefully.
   • Select "My Business" and click Create.
5. Refresh Leadsie:
   • Go back to the Leadsie tab.
   • Click Change Account and log in again to refresh the data.
   • Select the new Ad Account and Page and confirm.

Scenario B: Granting Permissions (If prompted) If Leadsie asks to "Share Assets," or you need to manually assign them:

1. Go to your Business Portfolio settings (business.facebook.com).
2. Click Partners. You should see Church Fuel.
3. Click Assign Assets.
4. Select Pages > Select your Page > Toggle on Full Control.
5. Select Ad Accounts > Select your Ad Account > Toggle on Full Control.
6. Click Save Changes/Assign Assets.

4. Phase 2: Connecting Google

Step 1: Initiate Connection

1. In the Leadsie dashboard, scroll down to the Google section.
2. Click "Connect more Google accounts."

Step 2: Log In

1. Log in using the Gmail address associated with your Google for Nonprofits/Google Grant.
   • Note: This is often a different email than your personal one. It may require trying a few different church logins to find the right one.

Step 3: Select Assets

You need to select three items:

1. Google Ads Account (Select the Grant account, usually titled "AdWords Express" or similar).
2. Google Analytics Account.
3. Google Business Profile (Your church's map listing).

Step 4: Confirm

• If all assets are black (selectable), click Confirm Access.

Troubleshooting Google Connections

Use these steps if the Google Business Profile is Red or unselectable.

The Issue: You likely have "Manager" access but not "Owner" access, or you are logged into the wrong Gmail.

How to find the Owner:

1. Open a new browser tab (or Incognito window).
2. Go to https://www.google.com/search?q=Google.com and search for your specific Church Name.
3. Look at the knowledge panel on the right side.
4. Click the link that says "Own this business?"
   • If it shows a partial email (e.g., ry...@gmail.com): This is the current owner. You must contact this person to either:
     • Forward the Church Fuel email to them so they can do the connection.
     • Ask them to log in and upgrade you to an Owner.
   • If it allows you to claim it: Follow the prompts to Request Access/Ownership.
     • Select "Ownership."
     • Enter your phone and email.
     • Submit. The current owner has ~9 days to respond, or it may default to you.
   • If you don't have a Google Business Profile: Follow these instructions to create one: How to Create & Claim a Google Business Profile

5. Final Steps

1. Once Meta and Google sections both show green checkmarks or confirmed assets, you are done!

Support: If you get stuck on any "Red" text or permission errors that these steps didn't fix, please join one of the Church Fuel Support Calls for live assistance.