For small & mid-size churches ready to reach people online, reduce admin time, and make giving simple—without hiring an IT team. Each step includes the exact tools you need to get started today.
Reach people online, reduce admin time, and make giving simple—without hiring an IT team. This guide provides practical, faith-centered steps that any church can implement, regardless of technical expertise.
Follow these proven steps to build a digital presence that serves your congregation and community. Each step includes recommended tools and resources to help you implement immediately.
Who are we serving online first (members, seekers, youth)?
What's the one action we want them to take weekly? (Watch sermon, join group, request prayer.)
Create a church profile in the Bible App; free tools to engage attenders all week.
35,000+ free resources: sermons, kids lessons, graphics, ministry trainings.
Professional email on your domain, Drive, Meet, Forms—free or steep nonprofit discounts.
Pro design tools & templates free for eligible nonprofits.
Let visitors book pastoral meetings, plan visits, or volunteer interviews.
Online/text giving, apps, and church websites—30-day trial.
Track attendance, salvations, baptisms, giving; dashboards & mobile apps.
Schedule teams, plan services; generous free trial.
Create volunteer and prayer request forms with auto-notifications.
15% off for verified nonprofits; reliable email newsletters.
Free plan with daily send limits; SMS & CRM add-ons.
Best practices for safe youth/community servers.
Manage multiple groups under one community for ministries.
Host services with live chat & prayer; integrates with YouTube, Vimeo, etc.
Track attendance, salvations, baptisms, giving; dashboards & mobile apps.
Host passages, notes, and links right inside the app—free.
Pro tips to help you implement these steps more effectively.
If OBS scenes stutter after a Windows update, verify your capture source and consider using StreamYard/Restream browser capture as a quick fallback.
Learn moreUse a single Google Form for 'Plan a Visit', 'Volunteer', and 'Prayer'—route responses with Google Sheets filters & email notifications.
Learn moreBatch your weekly 'Church Update' email and social posts—write once, publish to Mailchimp and schedule the same copy on Facebook/Instagram.
Learn moreWe help churches in Minneapolis and beyond turn these principles into reality. From website setup to automation systems, we'll walk with you every step of the way.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord." — Colossians 3:23