Website design for churches and ministries.
A first-time visitor decides whether to walk through the door long before they arrive — usually on your website, on their phone.
Someone considering your church for the first time almost never calls. They search, land on your site, and decide in a few seconds whether they know enough to show up: what time, where, what it's like, and whether they'll feel out of place. A site that buries service times, has no photos, or hasn't been touched in years isn't just dated — it's the actual reason that person visits a different church instead.
What goes into the site
- Service times and location, stated clearly on the homepage — the first thing any first-time visitor looks for
- What to expect — dress code, kids' programs, parking — the details that lower the anxiety of walking in for the first time
- An easy way to give, connected to whatever platform you already use
- An events calendar and registration for things like classes, groups, or special services
- A staff or ministry page that puts a face to the church before anyone arrives
- A livestream embed for people not ready to attend in person yet
- Mobile-first design, since most people research a church from their phone
How we'd approach yours
We haven't built a church site yet, and we'd rather say that plainly than pad a claim. What we have built is Clean Energy Systems, from scratch: a clear structure, the information a visitor actually needs put first, and a page that loads in 60ms. The same approach applies here — figure out what a first-time visitor to your church actually needs to know, and build the site around giving them that, fast. See the Clean Energy Systems build →
What it costs
Most churches fit Growth, $1,500 one-time — up to 3 pages, covering service times, location, what to expect, and giving. A fuller site with a staff page, ministries, and events fits Pro, $2,500, up to 5 pages. If a large upfront cost isn't realistic right now, the Website Subscription covers the same scope as Growth for $299 down + $75/mo (18-month minimum) — a common fit for a church working from a tighter budget. Every option includes Cloudflare hosting, your domain, and email for the first year. See full pricing →
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to build a website for a church?
Most churches fit the Growth package, $1,500 one-time, for up to 3 pages covering service times, location, what to expect, and giving. A fuller site with a staff page, ministries, and events fits Pro, up to 5 pages for $2,500. If a large upfront cost isn't realistic, the Website Subscription covers the same scope as Growth for $299 down + $75/mo, with an 18-month minimum. Every option includes Cloudflare hosting, your domain, and email for the first year.
Do you offer a discount for churches or nonprofits?
We don't have a special nonprofit rate — every client gets the same flat, transparent pricing with no hidden fees. For most churches, that means Growth at $1,500 one-time, or if spreading the cost out works better for your budget, the Website Subscription at $299 down + $75/mo covers the same scope.
Can you set up online giving?
Yes. We build the site to connect cleanly to whatever giving platform you already use, or help you pick one if you don't have one yet. We integrate with your giving provider; we don't process donations ourselves — that stays with a platform built and licensed for it.
What's the difference between a free church website builder and a custom-built site?
A free or low-cost builder gets something online fast and costs little upfront, which is a real advantage on a tight budget. The tradeoffs: a template that looks like thousands of other church sites, limits on what you can actually change, and no one making sure a first-time visitor gets the specific information that gets them through the door. A custom build costs more upfront and is designed around your church specifically from the first page.
How do I build a website for my church?
Start with what a first-time visitor actually needs to decide to come: service times, address, what to expect, and how to give or get involved. If you're doing it yourself, a free builder can hold that information. If you'd rather it be designed around your church and handled for you, that's what we do — tell us about your church and we'll recommend the right scope.
What does a good church website actually need?
Service times and location above everything else — that's the first thing a first-time visitor looks for. After that: what to expect (dress code, kids' programs, parking), an easy way to give, an events calendar, and a staff or ministry page that puts a face to the church before anyone walks in.
Can you add a sermon or message archive?
Yes. If you publish sermon notes, summaries, or past messages, we structure the page so search engines and AI tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews can actually find and cite them — part of the SEO & AEO setup we build into every site.
Can you embed our livestream?
Yes, whether you stream through YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, or another platform. It's a common request, especially for reaching people who aren't ready to attend in person yet.
Do you handle denomination-specific needs, like a statement of faith or specific ministries?
Yes. The site is built around what your church actually provides and believes, not a generic template — whether that's a statement of faith, specific ministries, small groups, or anything else particular to your congregation.
How long does it take to launch?
Quotes typically go out within one business day, and project kickoff usually starts within a week. From there, most projects go live in weeks, not months.