How to Set Your Denomination, Bible Version, and Glossary Terms in Sermon Shots

The About My Church section helps personalize your experience inside Sermon Shots. By setting your church’s details, you ensure that translations, terminology, and outputs match your ministry’s context.

🔑 How to Access “About My Church”

1. Log In to Sermon Shots: Start by logging in to your Sermon Shots account with your email and password.
2. Go to **Settings **on the left side bar
3. Click the About My Church tab

🏷️ Denomination

The Denomination setting helps tailor language and theological terminology throughout your generated content.

How to set it:

• Click the Select denomination dropdown
• Choose the option that best matches your church
• If your denomination is not listed, type it in manually — double-check spelling to ensure accuracy and consistency across your settings.

Why it matters:

Different denominations may use different terms or expressions. Selecting the correct one helps improve accuracy in generated content.

📖 Bible Version

This setting determines which Bible version is used in your content.

How to set it:

• Click the Bible Version dropdown
• Select your preferred version (e.g., CSB, ESV, KJV, NIV)

Why it matters:

All scripture references and outputs will align with your selected Bible version, ensuring consistency with your preaching and teaching.

📑Glossary

The Glossary lets you define words or phrases that should be automatically replaced throughout your sermons, captions, and shared pages — across Sermon Shots, Sermon Send, and Sermon Live.

How to access it:

1. In the About My Church tab, locate the Glossary section.
2. Click the Manage button to open the Glossary manager.

Adding a Term Manually

1. Click + Add a row.
2. Enter the English Term you want the system to recognize or replace.
3. Save your entry.

Uploading Terms via CSV

If you have multiple terms to add at once, you can upload them in bulk:

1. Click Upload CSV.
2. Select your properly formatted CSV file.
3. The system will import all terms automatically.

Searching the Glossary

Use the Search a term field to quickly find any existing glossary entry.

Why the Glossary Matters

Your church may use specific names, phrases, series titles, or ministry terms that AI models might not recognize or might transcribe/translate differently. The Glossary ensures these are always handled correctly — whether in sermon repurposing, captions, or live translation.

Examples of what to add:

• Pastor or staff names (e.g., "Pastor Jefe" instead of "Pastor Jeff")
• Church-specific terms or ministry names
• Recurring series titles
• Theological terms unique to your tradition

• Choose the denomination that most closely matches your church tradition.
• Use the same Bible version you preach from regularly.
• Build your Glossary over time — add terms whenever you notice a name or phrase being misrecognized.
• Upload a CSV for bulk glossary setup when getting started.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I change these settings anytime?

A: Yes! You can update your denomination, Bible version, or glossary at any time from the Settings page.

Q: Will this affect past content?

A: Changes typically apply to newly generated content going forward, not previously created outputs.

Q: How should I format a CSV for Glossary upload?

A: Your CSV should include a column for English terms. Download the sample template if needed.

Q: What if my denomination is not listed?

A: You can type your denomination in manually. Double-check spelling to ensure consistency across your settings.

Q: Can I delete glossary terms?

A: Yes. Click the trash can icon the Action column within the Glossary manager to remove any existing term.

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues or have questions about managing your account, the support team is available to assist you. Contact support at contact@sermonshtos.com.

Updated on: 04/05/2026