Core Docs - Engagement - Connections Views

Rock Version: v20.0
Last Modified: 2026-06-02 3:26 PM

There are many different ways to view your Connections in Rock. Each one organizes the same data differently, so you can pick the format that fits how you work. The views include the List View, a wonderful all-around view where you can pick how you group your requests and quickly take bulk actions. The Board View is optimal for a Kanban style drag-and-drop interface for connections. The Grid View is a simple pared down view for taking quick action and seeing a lot of curated info at a glance.

Where did that view go?
If you notice any of these views aren't available for a Connection Type, they likely aren't enabled in the Connection Type settings.

List View

Clicking the ti ti-layout-list List button on any Connection Type or Connection Opportunity will take you to the Connections List, pictured below.   

When you select ti ti-plus to add a request, Rock pre‑fills the campus and opportunity based on the active filters making adding faster and easier.

The List View Has Memory
Each time you change a setting on this view, Rock memorizes it. That means if you come back later, your list will have the same settings and preferences as before.

Celebrations

Celebrations allow you to highlight specific requests to encourage your team when a significant milestone occurs. Because you decide what constitutes a "win," each celebration helps set the tone for your ministry and reminds your team of the real-life impact behind the tasks.  

Click ti ti-confetti on a request to bring up a screen where you can share a story about connection.

Only One Celebration
Each request can only have one active celebration at a time. This limitation is intentional, ensuring that each highlighted event maintains its significance.

Board View

Click the ti ti-layout-cards Board View on any Connection Type from People > Connections to access the Board View.

The Board View shows all requests for the selected opportunity as cards organized by Status. You can drag cards between columns to update a request's Status without opening it, or select multiple cards with Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) to take bulk actions across many requests at once.

Clicking on any of these cards will open the Connections Request Detail.

Dragging in Sequential Status Mode
If your Connection Type has Sequential Status Mode enabled, you will only be able to drag requests on the board to the next sequential status, you can't skip ahead two or more statuses. For more on Sequential Status Mode, see the Configure Connection Types article.

Grid View

Click the ti ti-table Grid button on any Connection Type from People > Connections to access the Grid View.  

You can also reach the Grid View from the panel header inside the Connections Hub. The key advantage here is the standard Rock grid: sortable columns, column-level filters and checkboxes for bulk actions across many requests at once.

  With a single click you can open the Connections Request Detail.    

View Options

If you want to pare down the things you see on any view, click ti ti-adjustments-horizontal to bring up the options below.

Connection Request Detail (Docked View)

The Docked View is designed to keep you focused. When you select a person in any view, their details "slide out" from the right side of your screen. This allows you to manage the specific needs of one individual while still keeping your other connections in view.  

The Activity Feed is the heartbeat of the connection request. It is a chronological history of every touchpoint between your organization and the requester. Scrolling just a little will show you this detailed view.

You might be wondering why you'd ever want to see activities from other opportunities. It's not uncommon for overly-ambitious requesters to sign up for multiple connection opportunities at once. Viewing activities from one opportunity in other opportunities allows you to see that they are being contacted by more than one connector.

You can disable this cross-opportunity visibility in the Connection Type settings.  

By default you will see Show All selected for the Activity Feed. To filter the activities shown here, click on Show All, and pick another view such as Request Notes or System Updates.

Use the arrows at the top of the docked view to move to the previous or next request. This makes it easy to review several people in a row without closing the panel each time.

Rock records every note or status change with a timestamp. This allows another staff member to pick up exactly where Alisha left off if she steps away.  

Beyond just system changes, you can write personal notes to capture the "heart" of the conversation, like Ben's interest in working with the fourth-grade boys.

The feed also captures "behind-the-scenes" actions, such as when the system automatically assigns a connector or when a workflow changes a state.

By keeping an active feed, you aren't just managing a database; you are documenting a relationship.