church website

What difference could a domain name make? Very simply, a great web address is your church’s digital front door that people have to enter through with a tap, or a click—and it represents their first experience with your church.

If you are like most pastors, you know that your church needs multiple ways to connect and engage with new and returning visitors. An excellent website is a must to cast your church’s vision, provide relevant information, stream services, and accept donations.

In today’s world, your church’s digital presence allows you to reach people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Here are the five essential ingredients to serve up the best online engagement and connect more people to your church.

While websites give churches tremendous potential to reach the community and world for Jesus, few accomplish all they should.What content should be on your church website? Website priorities make a huge difference.

We live in an increasingly digital world. If your church doesn’t include digital outreach as part of your overall strategy, you’re overlooking an important way to connect with your community.

Don’t think for a minute that today’s digital generation isn’t repelled. They’ve grown up with digital devices and can spot cornball, poorly staged, cheesy stock photos from a mile away.

Potential visitors are coming to your website to learn more about your church—to gather information, and see if your church is the right fit for them. The takeaway? You better have a great church website. 

In 2017, there were 814 lawsuits for ADA non-compliant websites and apps. In 2018, that number nearly tripled to 2,258.