Worship WordPress Theme Documentation

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a WordPress Theme. This documentation consists of several parts and shows you the entire process of setting up and administering a WordPress Website from scratch.

What is WordPress CMS?

WordPress is a free and open source blogging tool and a content management system (CMS) based on PHP and MySQL. It enables you to build Websites and powerful on-line applications and requires almost no technical skills or knowledge to manage. Many aspects, including its ease of use and extensibility, have made WordPress the most popular Web site software available. Learn More

What is a WordPress template

A WordPress template is a skin for a website built with the WordPress CMS platform. In other words, you can easily change your WordPress Web site appearance by installing a new template in a few easy steps. With all its simplicity, a WordPress template is provided with all the necessary source files and you are free to edit or extend it the way you need.

Help and Support

Files structure

The template package you have downloaded consists of several folders. Let's see what each folder contains:

  • documentation - contains documentation files.
    • documentation.html - the main documentation file. You are right here :)
  • screenshots - contains template screenshots. Not for production.
  • theme - contains WordPress theme files.
    • theme####.zip - this folder content all the necessary files for the theme.
    • sample_data - contains files that can make your WordPress website look like our live demo.
      • sample_data.xml - contains all template sample data (posts, pages, categories, etc.).
      • various images and other media files
    • manuall_install - contains files that can make your WordPress website look like our live demo.
      • uploads - contains theme images.
      • theme#####.sql - database backup file (contains theme content).
  • license.txt - contains license details.
  • readme.txt - contain information about theme images path and font use and usage scritps.

Template installation

Template installation is very easy process. The installation process includes only two simple steps: theme installation and sample data installation.

All installation steps can be done within WordPress interface. It makes process comfortable and fast.

Step 1. Theme installation

  1. Go to the menu Appearance > Themes and click the Add New Theme button.
  2. Click the Upload link.
  3. Click the Browse button and navigate to the unzipped template package on your computer.
  4. Look for a file called worship-pro.zip Click on it to select, then click OK.
  5. Click the Install Now button and wait until the installation is complete.
  6. Click the Activate link to change the current layout of the site to the theme your purchased.
  7. Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Restore Default.

Congratulations, your theme have been successfully installed!

Step 2. Sample Data Installation

To make your WordPress website look like our live demo, please follow the instructions below.

  1. Go to the tools Select import option and select wordpress and install then browse xml file and you'r done. See below screenshot.

How to set up homepage

Setup Header

Follow these instructions to setup header.

  • For Site Name/Logo: For changing site name go to Settings >> General >> Site Title OR if you want to uplaod logo for your site go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Basic settings >> Logo. Please see the theme option tab in this documentation for more details.
  • For Navigation: See the Setup Navigation tab of this documentation.
  • For Top Header: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Basic Setting >> Add Contact Details
  • For Slider: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Homepage Slider >> Upload image, Add Title/Sub Title/Description
Shortcode for Social Icon.
[social_area][social icon="facebook-f" link="https://www.facebook.com/alexathemeswp/"][social icon="twitter" link="https://twitter.com/alexa_themes"][social icon="youtube" link="#"][social icon="instagram" link="https://www.instagram.com/alexathemes5116/"][social icon="linkedin-in" link="#"][social icon="google-plus-g" link="#"][/social_area]
Take all the icons name from Font Awesome

Setup Section First Welcome To The Worship

For setting up Welcome To The Worship section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 1.

Shortcode/Content for Welcome To The Worship Section.
[about_main][about_left image_shape_one="http://localhost/alexa/worship/wp-content/themes/worship-pro/images/shape-one.png" image_shape_two="http://localhost/alexa/worship/wp-content/themes/worship-pro/images/shape-two.png" image_path_1="http://localhost/alexa/worship/wp-content/themes/worship-pro/images/abt-thumb-1.jpg" image_path_2="http://localhost/alexa/worship/wp-content/themes/worship-pro/images/abt-thumb-2.jpg"][about_right title="Welcome To The Place of Worship" sub_title="Ethical & Moral Beliefs That Guides" button_text="Read More" button_link="#"]We share Gods love in various ways in our homes, places of work, local community, and throughout the world. Church life means faith, relationship, discipline, service, responsibilities of church leaders and members, and much more.[row][column col="6"][iconbox icon="church" icon_style="light" title="Place Of Heaven" link="#"]In Worship you will feel divinity, piety, goodness, faith or right beliefs.[/iconbox][/column][column col="6"][iconbox icon="book-bible" icon_style="light" title="Study Bible" link="#"]Bible enhance your wisdom, give you boldness about your faith.[/iconbox][/column][/row][/about_right][/about_main]

Setup Sermon Agenda Section

For setting up Sermon Agenda section first of all you need to add some sermon by using Sermon post type please see the below screenshot.

For setting up Sermon Agenda section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 2.

Shortcode/Content for Sermon Agenda Section.
[sermons type="grid" column="2/3/4" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
[sermons type="list" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
[sermons type="slider" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]

    

    


    
 
      
Setup Counter Section

      
        
      
For setting up Counter section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 3.

      
Shortcode/Content for Counter Section.

      
[counter_wrap][counter icon="rings-wedding" icon_style="light" title="New parishioners" count="1145" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#ffffff" icon_color="#ffffff"][counter icon="church" icon_style="light" title="Open churches" count="75" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#ffffff" icon_color="#ffffff"][counter icon="podium" icon_style="light" title="Sermon of the Year" count="15" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#ffffff" icon_color="#ffffff"][counter icon="person-praying" icon_style="light" title="Saved souls" count="55124" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#ffffff" icon_color="#ffffff"][/counter_wrap]
               
    
    
    

    
    

      
Setup Acceptation Services Section

      

      
For setting up Acceptation Services section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 4.
 
      
Shortcode/Content for Acceptation Services Section

      
[row][column col="4"][services icon="hands-praying" icon_style="light" title="Praise & Worship" link="#"]Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print, graphic or web designs.....[/services][/column][column col="4"][services icon="book-bible" icon_style="light" title="Teaching Program" link="#"]Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print, graphic or web designs.....[/services][/column][column col="4"][services icon="podium" icon_style="light" title="Sermons Program" link="#"]Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print, graphic or web designs.....[/services][/column][column col="4"][services icon="calendar-days" icon_style="light" title="Events Shedule" link="#"]Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print, graphic or web designs.....[/services][/column][column col="4"][services icon="life-ring" icon_style="light" title="Community Helpers" link="#"]Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print, graphic or web designs.....[/services][/column][column col="4"][services icon="person-praying" icon_style="light" title="Counseling" link="#"]Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print, graphic or web designs.....[/services][/column][/row]

    

    


    

      
Setup Our Testimonials Section

      

        
For setting up Our Testimonials section first of all you need to add some testimonials by using testimonials post type please see the below screenshot.

        

        
After adding post to Our Testimonials go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 5.
     
        
Our Testimonials Section Shortcode/Content:

        
[testimonials show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
       
    

    


    

      
Setup Our Ministries Section

      

      
For setting up Our Ministries section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 6.
 
      
Shortcode/Content for Our Ministries Section

      
[row][column col="4"][ministries image_path="http://localhost/alexa/worship/wp-content/themes/worship-pro/images/min-1.jpg" icon="children" icon_style="light" title="Childrens Ministry" link="#"]Aliquam laoreet orci quis risus vulputate tempor. Quisque aliquet, ipsum at mattis mattis.[/ministries][/column][column col="4"][ministries image_path="http://localhost/alexa/worship/wp-content/themes/worship-pro/images/min-2.jpg" icon="people-dress" icon_style="light" title="Womens Ministry" link="#"]Aliquam laoreet orci quis risus vulputate tempor. Quisque aliquet, ipsum at mattis mattis.[/ministries][/column][column col="4"][ministries image_path="http://localhost/alexa/worship/wp-content/themes/worship-pro/images/min-3.jpg" icon="globe-stand" icon_style="light" title="Global Ministry" link="#"]Aliquam laoreet orci quis risus vulputate tempor. Quisque aliquet, ipsum at mattis mattis.[/ministries][/column][/row]

    

    

  
  

      
Setup Upcoming Events Section

      
        
      
For setting up Upcoming Events section first of all you need to add some event by using Event post type please see the below screenshot.
        
      

      
For setting up Upcoming Events section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 7.

      
Shortcode/Content for Upcoming Events Section.

      
[events type="slider" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]

      
[events type="grid" column="2/3/4" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]

      
[events type="list" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]

  

  

    
  

      	
Setup Our Pastors Section

      	
        
        
For setting up Our Pastors section first of all you need to add some team by using our team post type please see the below screenshot.
        
        

        
For setting up Our Pastors section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 8.

        
Shortcode/Content for Our Pastors Section.

        
[our-team type="slider" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]

        
[our-team type="grid" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" column="2/3/4"]

    

    


    
 
      
Setup Our Video Section

      
        
      
For setting up Our Video section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 9.

      
Shortcode/Content for Our Video Section.

      
[popup_video video_link="https://vimeo.com/9210446"]
               
  
    
  
    
    
    

      
Setup From The Blog Section

      

        
For setting up From The Blog section first of all you need to add some posts by using Posts. Follow below instruction to add posts.

        

        
Once you added posts in the From The Blog Posts type after that you just have to add post shortcode in the sections content area and you'r done. (Section 10.)

        
Shortcode/Content for From The Blog Section

        
[latest-news show="3" type="grid" column="3" date="show" comment="show" author="show" category="show"]

        
[latest-news show="-1" type="slider" comment="show/hide" date="show/hide" author="show/hide" category="show/hide"]

    

    
   
    
       
    
    
    
  

  



 
  
 


  
 
  

    
 Page Templates and Sidebars

    

    

Page Templates

      
    
        
  •  Default Template (the default page template with a right sidebar position)
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  •  Full Screen Page (a page template with full screen one column without a sidebar)
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  •  Full Width Page (a page template with one column without a sidebar)
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  •  Left Sidebar  (a page template with left sidebar position)
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  •  No Sidebar (a page template have space on left and right.)
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  •  Blog (Full Width) (a blog templates with one column without sidebar)
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  •  Blog (Left Sidebar) (a blog templates with left sidebar position)
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  •  Blog (Right Sidebar) (a blog template with right sidebar position)
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  •  Blog (No Sidebar) (a blog template with no sidebar position)
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  •  Contact (Full Width) (a contact template with add google map position)
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 Posts, Categories and Post Formats


    
    

      
Adding category

      
Review the following article for more information on adding categories: http://codex.wordpress.org/Manage_Categories_SubPanel

      

        

        
   
        
    
        
  1. Log into your WordPress Administration Panel (Dashboard).
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  2. Click the Posts tab.
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  3. With that done, click Categories for blog posts.
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  4. Type in the name of your new category.
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  5. After that, click the Add New Category button.
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Creating a Blog post

      

        

        
   
        
    
          
  1. Log into your WordPress Administration Panel (Dashboard).
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  2. Click the Posts tab.
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  3. Click the Add New tab.
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  4. Type in your post content. For more information on adding posts, please check the following link http://codex.wordpress.org/Posts_Add_New_SubPanel.
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 Shortcodes

    
A shortcode is a powerful content building tool http://codex.wordpress.org/Shortcode. Shortcodes are easy to use. First of all, make sure that the editing mode is set to Visual.

    

    
    
All available shortcodes are conditionally divided into these groups:

    
    
      
  •  Testimonials - used for testimonials output.
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  •  Social icon - used for social icon output.
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  •  One column, Two column, Three column, Four column, Six column - used for display content on columns.
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  •  Tabs - used for display tabs.
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  •  Accordion content - used for display accordion.
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  •  Gradient Button - used for small, medium, large, xtra large gradient button.
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  •  Simple Button - used for small, medium, large, xtra large simple button.
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  •  Round Button - used for light, dark round button.
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  •  Message Boxes - used for success, error, warning, info, about message boxes.
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  •  Search - used to display search form.
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  •  List style - used to display lists.
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  •  Blogpost - used to display blog post.
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Testimonial

      

      

      
[testimonials]

      
    

    
    

      
Elements

      

      
One half

      

        
[column_content type="one_half" subcls="Add extra class"]Column 1 Content goes here...[/column_content]
[column_content type="one_half_last" subcls="Add extra class"]Column 1 Content goes here...[/column_content]

        
Description: used to display column content. You can also use type="one_third OR one_fourth OR one_fifth" make sure to add _last for the last column.

      

      

      
Tabs

       

        
[tabs]
[tab title="TAB TITLE 1"]Tab Content goes here...[/tab]
[/tabs]

        
Description: use to display tab content.

      

      

      
Accordion Content

     

        
[accordion]
[accordion_content title="ACCORDION TITLE 1"]Accordion Content goes here...[/accordion_content]
[/accordion]

        
Description: use to display accordion content.

      

      

      
      
Gradient Button

      

        
[gradient_button size="small" bg_color="#000000" color="#ffffff" text="text here"  title="title here" url="#" position="left"]

        
Description: use to display gradient button. you can use small, medium, large, xtra lareg sizes.

      

      

      
      
Simple Button

      

        
[simple_button size="small" bg_color="#000000" color="#ffffff" text="text here"  title="title here" url="#" position="left"]

        
Description: use to display simple button. you can use small, medium, large, xtra lareg sizes.

      

      

      
       
Round Button

      

        
[round_button style="light" text="text here"  title="title here" url="#" position="left"]

        
Description: use to display round button. you can use light or dark style.

      

      

      
      
Horizontal rule

      

      

        
[hr] 

        
Description: used to display a horizontal line.

      

      

      
Succes Message Box

      

     

        
[message type="success"]This is a sample of the 'success' style message box shortcode. To use this style use the following shortcode[/message]

        
Description: use to display success message box. you can also use error, warning, info, about types.

      

      

      
Search

      	

        
[searchform]

        
Description: use to display search form.

      

      

      
List Style

     
[unordered_list style="list-1"]<li>List style 1</li>[/unordered_list]

      

      
    

  
  
 


  
  

    
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 Theme Options

    
The following theme contains the Settings option. These settings 
allow you to change the theme’s color palette, order of items, turn 
items on/off  and do lots of other things. In order to use these 
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    Sections
     
      
     
      
    
      
      
    
    
    

    
    
      
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    Portfolio
    
    
    For setting up Portfolio Page first of all you need to add some posts by using Portfolio Post. Follow below instruction to add posts.
    

    
    
      
    Portfolio Display Page
    
      
    Portfolio Grid Layout
    
      
    Shortcode : 

    [portfolio type="grid" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" column="2/3/4" filter="true/false"]
    
      
     
        
            
      
    
      
    
      
    Portfolio Filter Layout
    
      
    Shortcode : 

    [portfolio type="grid" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" column="2/3/4" filter="true/false"]
    
      
     
        
            
      
    
      
    
      
    Portfolio Slider Layout
    
      
    Shortcode : 

    [portfolio type="slider" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
    
      
     
        
            
      
    
    
    

    
    
      
    Portfolio Post Type
    
      
     
      
          
      
    
    
        
   
  
     
  
  
  
      

    
    Contact Form 7
    
    
    The following plugin Settings option. First upon search contact form 7 plugin and follow the below instruction, please go to Plugin → Add New.
    

    
    
      
    Plugin Installation
    

      
     
        
    
        
      
    
    
    

    
    
      
    Plugin Use