Grand Rapids First
Free
6.2.3for iPhone, iPad and more
9.7
20 Ratings
Grand Rapids First
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32.1 MB
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May 31, 2023
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About Grand Rapids First
This app will help you stay connected with the day-to-day life of our church. With this app you can:
- Watch or listen to past messages.
- Stay up to date with our church calendar and ministry-specific push notifications.
- Share your favorite messages via Twitter, Facebook, or email.
- Download messages for offline listening.
- Watch or listen to past messages.
- Stay up to date with our church calendar and ministry-specific push notifications.
- Share your favorite messages via Twitter, Facebook, or email.
- Download messages for offline listening.
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What's New in the Latest Version 6.2.3
Last updated on May 31, 2023
Old Versions
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
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Version History
6.2.3
May 31, 2023
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
5.17.1
Dec 20, 2021
Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
5.15.0
Jul 31, 2021
- New Media Search Experience with support for Speakers, Topics, and Scripture tags
- New Related media section on Media Items shows other media tagged with the same Topics
- Enhanced user profile with additional field and a direct integration to our CMS for Messaging Customers
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
- New Related media section on Media Items shows other media tagged with the same Topics
- Enhanced user profile with additional field and a direct integration to our CMS for Messaging Customers
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
5.14.4
Jun 25, 2021
- We've consolidated Listen and Watch into a single Play button on the media player. Users can still switch between listening and watching modes.
- If enabled, Messaging now features an option to silence all notifications for a predetermined period of time.
- You can now start Picture-in-picture playback in the player to watch video and browse the app at the same time.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
- If enabled, Messaging now features an option to silence all notifications for a predetermined period of time.
- You can now start Picture-in-picture playback in the player to watch video and browse the app at the same time.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
5.14.0
Jun 19, 2021
- We've consolidated Listen and Watch into a single Play button on the media player. Users can still switch between listening and watching modes.
- If enabled, Messaging now features an option to silence all notifications for a predetermined period of time.
- You can now start Picture-in-picture playback in the player to watch video and browse the app at the same time.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
- If enabled, Messaging now features an option to silence all notifications for a predetermined period of time.
- You can now start Picture-in-picture playback in the player to watch video and browse the app at the same time.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
5.13.1.2
Jun 4, 2021
- If enabled, audio for the Bible reading plan has been improved.
- If enabled, Messaging channels now include a "Threads" tab to show all active discussions, and the user interface has been refreshed.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
- If enabled, Messaging channels now include a "Threads" tab to show all active discussions, and the user interface has been refreshed.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
5.13.1.1
May 15, 2021
- If enabled, audio for the Bible reading plan has been improved.
- If enabled, Messaging channels now include a "Threads" tab to show all active discussions, and the user interface has been refreshed.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
- If enabled, Messaging channels now include a "Threads" tab to show all active discussions, and the user interface has been refreshed.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
5.13.1
May 14, 2021
- If enabled, audio for the Bible reading plan has been improved.
- If enabled, Messaging channels now include a "Threads" tab to show all active discussions, and the user interface has been refreshed.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
- If enabled, Messaging channels now include a "Threads" tab to show all active discussions, and the user interface has been refreshed.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
5.13.0
May 2, 2021
- If enabled, audio for the Bible reading plan has been improved.
- If enabled, Messaging channels now include a "Threads" tab to show all active discussions, and the user interface has been refreshed.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
- If enabled, Messaging channels now include a "Threads" tab to show all active discussions, and the user interface has been refreshed.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
5.7.0
Sep 6, 2020
New in Messaging (if enabled):
- Direct messaging is here! Admins can enable it in the Subsplash Dashboard.
- Block other users from sending you unwanted messages.
- Share prayer requests with your group channels.
- Create polls
- Reply to past messages
- Group channels can now have up to 2,000 people.
Fixed:
- Fixed issue where typing indicator appeared in the wrong channel.
- Fixed issue causing the channel artwork to not update.
- Direct messaging is here! Admins can enable it in the Subsplash Dashboard.
- Block other users from sending you unwanted messages.
- Share prayer requests with your group channels.
- Create polls
- Reply to past messages
- Group channels can now have up to 2,000 people.
Fixed:
- Fixed issue where typing indicator appeared in the wrong channel.
- Fixed issue causing the channel artwork to not update.
5.6.0
Jul 31, 2020
New in Messaging (if enabled):
- You can send files to one another
- You can mention someone using an @ symbol to notify them directly.
- Channel managers can restrict channel invites to managers
- Managers can also set artwork and descriptions for a group channel
- Administers can set channels to be public for anyone to join
Fixed:
- Fixed issue where media playback automatically resumes when returning to the app
- Fixed a Messaging issue causing link previews to cause the channel to crash
- You can send files to one another
- You can mention someone using an @ symbol to notify them directly.
- Channel managers can restrict channel invites to managers
- Managers can also set artwork and descriptions for a group channel
- Administers can set channels to be public for anyone to join
Fixed:
- Fixed issue where media playback automatically resumes when returning to the app
- Fixed a Messaging issue causing link previews to cause the channel to crash
5.5.1
Jul 7, 2020
New in Messaging (if enabled):
- You can now react to messages with suggested emoji!
- Sending links will now generate previews
Improved:
- Subsplash Live events will now autoplay when the countdown ends
- Misc. improvements to the media player for Live events
- Layout improvements to media detail on small screens
Fixed:
- Fixed an issue causing the app to crash when opening notifications
- Fixed an issue in Messaging where some names were not appearing in the people search
- Other misc fixes
- You can now react to messages with suggested emoji!
- Sending links will now generate previews
Improved:
- Subsplash Live events will now autoplay when the countdown ends
- Misc. improvements to the media player for Live events
- Layout improvements to media detail on small screens
Fixed:
- Fixed an issue causing the app to crash when opening notifications
- Fixed an issue in Messaging where some names were not appearing in the people search
- Other misc fixes
5.4.0
May 1, 2020
- You can now reorder your media downloads to listen in the order you want.
- Media search has been removed from the app header and is now in the left navigation menu.
- Messaging now loads faster!
- Better support for Subsplash Live.
- Fixed several issues where push notifications were not opening Messaging correctly.
- Fixed issue where messages were appearing in the wrong channel.
- Media search has been removed from the app header and is now in the left navigation menu.
- Messaging now loads faster!
- Better support for Subsplash Live.
- Fixed several issues where push notifications were not opening Messaging correctly.
- Fixed issue where messages were appearing in the wrong channel.
5.3.0
Mar 22, 2020
- Messaging navigation has moved to the top-right of the home screen for easier access.
- A badge on the Messaging icon now shows you how many unread messages you have.
- Media search can now be found in the left navigation.
- Media downloads now uses a playlist, and you can reorder your downloads.
- Name changes in your account profile are now reflected in Messages.
- Fixed an issue where push notifications were not opening correctly.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and performance improvements.
- A badge on the Messaging icon now shows you how many unread messages you have.
- Media search can now be found in the left navigation.
- Media downloads now uses a playlist, and you can reorder your downloads.
- Name changes in your account profile are now reflected in Messages.
- Fixed an issue where push notifications were not opening correctly.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and performance improvements.
5.2.0.1
Feb 7, 2020
We're always adding new features and fixing bugs!
What's new on Subsplash Messaging (if enabled by your app administrator)
- The label “channel owner” has changed to “channel manager” to better reflect the role these people play in a group or team.
- Managers are now listed on the channel details screen.
- Managers can moderate conversations by deleting any messages from any users in a channel they manage.
- Managers can add and remove other people as managers for a channel.
- Images can be tapped to expand to full screen, and can be downloaded.
- All users can edit messages they’ve previously sent.
- The GIF library loads faster and has better suggested GIFs.
Bug fixes:
- We resolved a media playback bug when using google cast
What's new on Subsplash Messaging (if enabled by your app administrator)
- The label “channel owner” has changed to “channel manager” to better reflect the role these people play in a group or team.
- Managers are now listed on the channel details screen.
- Managers can moderate conversations by deleting any messages from any users in a channel they manage.
- Managers can add and remove other people as managers for a channel.
- Images can be tapped to expand to full screen, and can be downloaded.
- All users can edit messages they’ve previously sent.
- The GIF library loads faster and has better suggested GIFs.
Bug fixes:
- We resolved a media playback bug when using google cast
5.2.0
Jan 29, 2020
We're always adding new features and fixing bugs!
What's new on Subsplash Messaging (if enabled by your app administrator)
- The label “channel owner” has changed to “channel manager” to better reflect the role these people play in a group or team.
- Managers are now listed on the channel details screen.
- Managers can moderate conversations by deleting any messages from any users in a channel they manage.
- Managers can add and remove other people as managers for a channel.
- Images can be tapped to expand to full screen, and can be downloaded.
- All users can edit messages they’ve previously sent.
- The GIF library loads faster and has better suggested GIFs.
Bug fixes:
- We resolved a media playback bug when using google cast
What's new on Subsplash Messaging (if enabled by your app administrator)
- The label “channel owner” has changed to “channel manager” to better reflect the role these people play in a group or team.
- Managers are now listed on the channel details screen.
- Managers can moderate conversations by deleting any messages from any users in a channel they manage.
- Managers can add and remove other people as managers for a channel.
- Images can be tapped to expand to full screen, and can be downloaded.
- All users can edit messages they’ve previously sent.
- The GIF library loads faster and has better suggested GIFs.
Bug fixes:
- We resolved a media playback bug when using google cast
5.1.0
Dec 12, 2019
We're always adding new features and fixing bugs!
What's new
- Messaging (new): You can now copy and paste message text. Channel owners can now edit or delete a channel.
Bug fixes
- Lists: Fixed carousel bug where items would advance incorrectly
- Messaging: We fixed a bug where the app would close after the device was locked for an extended period of time.
- Events: We resolved timezone display issues
What's new
- Messaging (new): You can now copy and paste message text. Channel owners can now edit or delete a channel.
Bug fixes
- Lists: Fixed carousel bug where items would advance incorrectly
- Messaging: We fixed a bug where the app would close after the device was locked for an extended period of time.
- Events: We resolved timezone display issues
4.12.6
Apr 7, 2019
- Fix to improve push notification reliability
4.12.5
Mar 10, 2019
- Improved push notification reliability
- App start up is 6 times faster on average
- Content, images & media will now load quicker
- New offline mode allows you to access much of your content even when an internet connection isn’t available
- Fixed an issue with the side menu loading reliably on first app launch
4.11.2
Nov 20, 2018
4.11.2
- Bug fixes and push notification improvements
4.11.1
- Miscellaneous bug fixes
4.11.0
New feature - Speed control
- You can now listen or watch at the speed you want. Try it out by playing media, and look for the 1x button.
- Bug fixes and push notification improvements
4.11.1
- Miscellaneous bug fixes
4.11.0
New feature - Speed control
- You can now listen or watch at the speed you want. Try it out by playing media, and look for the 1x button.
4.8.1
Nov 2, 2017
New in 4.8.1
- UI improvements
New in 4.7.0
Note-taking is here! Jot down your thoughts on-the-go, directly in the app. You can create a note via the app menu, or by tapping the “Take a Note” button on media in the app. Your notes will sync across devices, so you never have to worry about losing your notes when you get a new phone or tablet.
You can easily browse previous notes you’ve taken from the app menu, and you can also share your notes with a friend!
We hope you love the new note feature. Try it out today!
New in 4.6.0
- Playing audio and video is now a combined experience!
- Seamlessly switch between audio and video by tapping the action menu (3 vertical dots icon)
- Continue listening to a video while navigating through the app
- Quickly access downloads from the app menu
- Track the remaining time for your downloads
- UI improvements
New in 4.7.0
Note-taking is here! Jot down your thoughts on-the-go, directly in the app. You can create a note via the app menu, or by tapping the “Take a Note” button on media in the app. Your notes will sync across devices, so you never have to worry about losing your notes when you get a new phone or tablet.
You can easily browse previous notes you’ve taken from the app menu, and you can also share your notes with a friend!
We hope you love the new note feature. Try it out today!
New in 4.6.0
- Playing audio and video is now a combined experience!
- Seamlessly switch between audio and video by tapping the action menu (3 vertical dots icon)
- Continue listening to a video while navigating through the app
- Quickly access downloads from the app menu
- Track the remaining time for your downloads
4.5.7
May 24, 2017
- Bug fixes
4.5.5.1
Mar 28, 2017
- Fix for a crashing bug.
4.5.3
Mar 5, 2017
- We improved the app's networking code for faster performance
- Various bug fixes
- Various bug fixes
4.1.0
Feb 3, 2016
- Updated and optimized our fonts for iOS 9
- Improved accessibility support
- It's fall - the season for raking leaves and cleaning out bugs! We eliminated a pesky message that appeared when launching the app offline, fixed a crashing bug in our audio player, and tidied up a few other places in the app.
- Improved accessibility support
- It's fall - the season for raking leaves and cleaning out bugs! We eliminated a pesky message that appeared when launching the app offline, fixed a crashing bug in our audio player, and tidied up a few other places in the app.
Grand Rapids First FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Grand Rapids First in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Grand Rapids First.
iPhone
Requires iOS 12.2 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.2 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.2 or later.
Grand Rapids First supports English, French, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
