# Templates

MinistryBoard includes built-in templates to help your church get started quickly — no blank page required.

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<summary>Are MinistryBoard's built-in templates free/included?</summary>

Yes. MinistryBoard's built-in templates are **free and included on all plans** — even the Free plan. You don't have to pay extra to access them.

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<summary>How many templates do I get?</summary>

* **Free plan:** 3 templates
* **Basic plan:** Unlimited templates

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<summary>What built-in templates does MinistryBoard include?</summary>

MinistryBoard includes **6 built-in templates** covering the most common church ministry processes. You'll see them when you log in to your account.

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<summary>Can I customize a MinistryBoard built-in template?</summary>

MinistryBoard's built-in templates are **read-only** and do not have version history. To customize one:

1. Find the template you want to edit
2. Clone it to your **Custom Templates**
3. Edit it freely from there

Note: custom templates also do not have version history available.

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<summary>Can I edit my custom templates?</summary>

Yes. Custom templates are **fully editable** at any time. Note that custom templates do not have version history available.

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