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Churches are always in search of finding new ways to connect with new visitors and remain connected with their congregation. Below is a list of few things you can do so you may reach more people with your ministry and website. Mobile Responsiveness In today’s fast paced world, most people are using some sort of […]

A few months into 2016, several web design trends are emerging and look like they will have a significant influence on how websites are built this year. Churches might seem far removed from the latest advancements in the field of web design, but this year’s most cutting-edge church websites will likely incorporate at least a […]

In small- and medium-sized churches, maintaining the church website, like most tasks, usually falls to the pastor. Even though designing a website is nothing like the traditional pastoral responsibilities of praying, preaching, counseling and overseeing, pastors are expected to take on this responsibility. If you’re the only pastor or part of a small pastoral team, […]

For centuries, churches have maintained lists of their members, and many churches have been compiling this information into member directories for decades, at least. Today, however, the spiral-bound member directory is outdated. As the world moves from physical books to digital media, it’s time for churches to also make the shift with their member directories. […]

Most churches today have websites, which are essential for ministering in today’s digital world. Many churches’ sites, however, are outdated and hurting their ministry. If your church hasn’t updated its website recently, its website is likely outdated and less effective than it should be. Here are five ways an outdated church website will limit your […]

Whether you lead a congregation of twenty people or are part of a church with thousands of parishioners, you likely face challenges when it comes to raising money. Churches usually ask for donations on a weekly basis when they pass around a collection plate or encourage congregation members to tithe. But after a few Sundays […]

Many churches today have a great need for photos. Pictures are used to create slideshows for services and incorporated into church websites. Few churches, however, are able to devote significant resources to finding and purchasing high-quality images. If your church is pressed for time every week and has a tight budget, here are seven places […]

Videos enrich church websites in ways that text, images and audio alone aren’t able to. Churches can use videos to introduce their pastors, share member testimonies and promote events on their websites. Putting a video on a web page, however, is more involved than posting text or uploading a picture If your church wants to […]

Churches that want to offer their members a way to donate virtually have several online giving solutions to choose from. As covered in a previous post, PayPal Donations, EasyTithe, Stripe and Continue to Give are all good solutions for small- and mid-sized churches. Large churches, however, will find that these four options either don’t meet […]

Do the photographs on your church’s website look professional? Does your landing page have top-quality photos that encourage visitors to explore other pages? Don’t allow bad photos to ruin a visitor’s first impression. Learn how to improve your photography skills. By taking a few simple steps, you can improve your photos. It’s easy with a […]