What Should Be On Your Church Website
Updated: Aug 30
Your church website doesn't need to be complicated. It just needs to help people quickly find what they came looking for.
Imagine someone is thinking about visiting your church this Sunday. They pull out their phone and visit your website. Within a few seconds, can they figure out when to come, where to go, and what to expect? If not, start with these essentials.
Service Times
Make your service times easy to find, ideally right on the homepage. Don't make visitors search through multiple pages or an old calendar to find out when your church meets. If you have Sunday school, multiple services, or midweek activities, clearly distinguish those from your main worship service.
Location and Directions
Include your complete address and an easy way to get directions. If finding the right entrance or parking area isn't obvious, mention that too. Something as simple as "Main entrance on the north side of the building" can remove some of the uncertainty for a first-time visitor.
What to Expect
Visiting a new church can feel intimidating. A short What to Expect section can answer questions people may hesitate to ask. What should they wear? How long is the service? What is worship like? Where do children go? Do you have a youth group? You don't need to explain everything. Just help someone feel more comfortable walking through your door.
Children's and Student Information
For parents, this may be one of the first things they look for. Explain what programs are available, what ages they serve, where families check in, and what parents can expect when they arrive. Keep safety-sensitive details private but provide information for parents to know their children will be welcomed and cared for.
Your Beliefs
Visitors shouldn't have to guess what your church believes. Include a clear statement of faith or overview of your core beliefs.
A Simple Way to Connect
Make it obvious how someone can contact the church or take a next step. This might be a contact form, email address, phone number, prayer request form, or information about upcoming opportunities to get involved. And don't forget to check these regularly.
Think Like a Visitor
One of the easiest ways to improve your church website is to look at it through someone else's eyes. Pull it up on your phone and pretend you've never been to your church before. Can you quickly answer:
When do I come? Where do I go? What should I expect? What do you believe? What is available for my children? How do I connect?
If the answer is yes, your website is already doing one of the most important jobs: making it easier for people to take that first step through your door.
