Go Method

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Go Method

Go Method provides robust tools for managing mission trips from start to finish syncing seamlessly to MinistryPlatform!

Initial Setup and Requirements

An account with Go Method must be established with Full Method (formerly Focus Ministry) before the integration can be configured.

Best practice: We recommend creating a new API User for your API Client so the Audit Log can track which integration makes changes. Follow the steps below.

Integration Setup: In the Platform

Add a company contact for "API-GoMethod" using the Add/Edit Company tool.
Create a new User, and select the company contact you added.
- Make sure this User has a Security Role with Administrator rights.
Go to Administration > API Clients, and click New.
Enter "GoMethod" for Display Name and Client ID.
Enter a Client Secret. This is the 'password' used by Go Method to access your MinistryPlatform database. We highly recommend using a password generator so your Client Secret is unique and secure.
Select the Client User you created in step 2.
Select Authentication Flow of "Authorization Code, Implicit, Hybrid, Client Credentials, or Resource Owner".
All other settings can remain the same.
Click Save.

Update People

By default, the Go Method integration automatically updates contact information in MinistryPlatform. There is now the option to decide whether or not you want these changes to occur, or if you prefer to update data manually. To stop the automatic updates, clear the box that says "Allow Go Method to update person information in MinistryPlatform" by going to Admin > Settings > Software Integrations.

Import Trip From MinistryPlatform Tool

It is possible to import a mission trip from MinistryPlatform into Go Method. When doing this, all pledge campaign/event data will be moved from MinistryPlatform to Go Method along with any pledges and donations associated with those pledges. Learn more here!