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A church website is a great way to reach more potential members or expand the bond between current members.  Nearly 80% of churches have a website but only 42% of them reportedly keep it up-to-date.  When content is outdated, visitors might associate the quality of your website with the quality of your services and find another church.  Many features engage visitors and members but what should a church web design include to see the best results?

 

 

Most people who visit the church website for the first time want to know what to expect when they attend services.  Besides pictures of the church, include pictures of the congregation so visitors are able to see who attend.  A key benefit to members and visitors is to post an online sermon.  Visitors get an idea of what to expect in a sermon and current members are able to stay informed if they can’t attend church.

 

Throughout the year, members may go out of town on vacation or be sick so an online sermon offers them an alternative way to stay connected to the church.  An online sermon may be shared with many other people too which significantly increases online traffic.

 

Without a church website, members are restricted to Sunday when they can request prayers for their family.  During the week, most people are hesitant to reach out to members of the church and request prayers.  Implement prayer requests in your church web design so members may offer immediate support instead of waiting until Sunday.

 

 

An important part to any church website is to allow online donations as fewer people carry less cash today.  This is a great option for members that may have missed the service or when someone in the congregation needs help.  Integrate features such as this into your church web design and update frequently so visitors and members always utilize the church website.