Serving a congregation and newcomers.
WHO IS VISITING
Regular members, looking for practical information Newcomers, deciding whether to visit People seeking help
WHAT NEWCOMERS WANT
Service times Location and how to get there What to expect on a first visit What to wear Whether there is provision for children
That last group of questions is what actually stops people attending, and almost no church site answers them.
WHAT MEMBERS WANT
Times and calendar Announcements Sermons or recordings Giving Contact details
MEDIA
Audio and video accumulate quickly. Host video on a video platform rather than uploading it.
GIVING
Use a proper payment gateway rather than publishing bank details on a public page, which invites impersonation.
MAINTENANCE
Frequently built by a volunteer who later moves on. Ensure more than one person has access, and keep it simple enough to maintain.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Of your actual congregation and building, with permissions.
