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Church Website Audit Checklist
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Church Website Audit Checklist

Is your church website visitor-ready?

Download our 10-point checklist to find out exactly what to fix to make your website work harder for your church.

Live Streaming Quick-Start Guide
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Live Streaming Quick-Start Guide

Go live this Sunday — even on a budget.

Our free guide walks you through equipment, software, and setup so your church can reach more people online.

500 Free Church Stock Photos
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500 Free Church Stock Photos

Professional images for your ministry, on us.

Access a curated library of 500+ high-quality church photos ready to use on your website, social media, and print materials.

Church App Launch Playbook
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Church App Launch Playbook

Grow your app downloads fast.

A step-by-step playbook for promoting your church app and getting your congregation engaged from day one.

Online Giving Setup Guide
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Online Giving Setup Guide

Maximize generosity at your church.

Learn how to set up online giving, communicate it to your congregation, and increase recurring donations.

Church Admin Toolkit
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Church Admin Toolkit

Run your church like a pro.

Templates and workflows for tracking attendance, managing members, and staying organized week to week.

Church Directory Setup Guide
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Church Directory Setup Guide

A connected church starts with knowing your people.

Step-by-step instructions for building a digital church directory your whole staff can actually use — always current, always accessible.

Church Communication Playbook
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Church Communication Playbook

Reach every member, every time.

A practical guide to building a multi-channel communication strategy using email, text, and push notifications that actually gets opened and acted on.

Small Groups Launch Playbook
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Small Groups Launch Playbook

Build community that goes deeper than Sunday.

Everything you need to launch, promote, and manage small groups at your church — from sign-up pages to leader tools and member follow-through.

Church Event Planning Checklist
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Church Event Planning Checklist

From idea to packed pews.

A week-by-week checklist covering promotion, registration, day-of logistics, and post-event follow-up — for any size event your church runs.

Free Template

30-Day Church Social Media Calendar

Never run out of things to post.

A ready-to-use 30-day content calendar with post ideas, caption starters, and hashtag suggestions built for churches on Facebook and Instagram.

Free Guide

Church Prayer Ministry Starter Kit

Build a culture of prayer that sticks.

A practical guide for launching or revitalizing your church prayer ministry — including how to collect, share, and follow up on requests with your congregation.

Free Assessment

Church Online Presence Assessment

Find out exactly where your church stands.

A 10-point self-assessment to identify your biggest digital gaps and the exact steps your church should take to close them.

DIY vs. Done-for-You Website Guide
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DIY vs. Done-for-You Website Guide

Know when to hand off your church website.

A no-fluff guide helping church leaders decide when to manage their website in-house versus handing it to a professional team — with a real cost comparison.

Free Strategy Guide

Social Media Strategy for Churches

Build a presence your community wants to follow.

A step-by-step guide for choosing the right platforms, planning your content, and growing a social following that reflects your church's mission.

Free Guide

Church Digital Advertising Guide

Reach your community online — even on a small budget.

A beginner-friendly guide to running Facebook, Instagram, and Google ads for your church — with targeting tips, sample budgets, and copy templates.

Free Guide

Church Leader's Guide to AI

Save hours every week with the right tools.

Practical prompts and use cases for using AI in your ministry — from sermon prep and newsletter writing to social media captions and volunteer communications.

First-Time Visitor Follow-Up System
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First-Time Visitor Follow-Up System

Turn first-time visitors into lifelong members.

A 30-day email and text sequence — with copy you can use immediately — to welcome new visitors, invite them back, and help them find their place in your church.

Google Nonprofit Grant Guide
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Google Nonprofit Grant Guide

Up to $10,000/month in free Google Ads.

A step-by-step walkthrough for applying to Google's Ad Grant program — and how to use it to bring new visitors to your church website every single month.

Year-End Giving Campaign Playbook
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Year-End Giving Campaign Playbook

Finish the year strong financially.

A week-by-week campaign guide from October through December — with email and text templates, sermon tie-in ideas, and a countdown timeline to maximize year-end generosity.

Church Volunteer Recruitment Guide
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Church Volunteer Recruitment Guide

Build a team that shows up every week.

A practical guide for recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and retaining volunteers — with ready-to-use ask emails, role description templates, and a follow-up sequence.

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