What a Website Does for a Church
A church website is fast becoming normal for congregations across Kenya, from large churches in Nairobi to small fellowships in Kisumu. Once you are online, you can:
- Let members who missed the service catch up on Sunday's sermon and Bible teaching
- Publish dates for events, crusades and cell group meetings
- Receive tithes and offerings online through M-Pesa
- Be found by people looking for a church near where they live
- Post devotionals, announcements and prayer requests
Pages Your Church Website Should Have
- Service times: Sunday services, midweek, youth and the rest
- About us: vision, mission, leaders and where to find you
- Sermons: audio or video uploads, or embedded YouTube videos
- Calendar of events
- Giving online: through M-Pesa
- A form for prayer requests
- Contact details and a map
WordPress Themes That Suit Churches
- Emmanuel: a free theme made specifically for churches
- Astra: pair it with its church starter template
- OceanWP: tidy and adaptable
What Will It Cost?
A working church website can cost as little as KSh 80/month for hosting, plus KSh 1,200/year for a .co.ke or .or.ke domain. WordPress is free, and so are most themes.
What next: take a look at our church hosting plans, with room for sermons, event listings and tithing by M-Pesa.