How to Customize Your Church Website with SteepleMate: A Step-by-Step Guide
This guide will help you effortlessly tailor your church's online presence to better reflect its unique spirit and community. Let’s get started!
Accessing Website Settings
First things first, you need to get to the right place in SteepleMate to start making changes. Here are the ways you can access your website settings:
- Through Administration:
- Go to the left navigation menu, click 'Administration', and then 'Church Website Settings'.
- Through Media:
- Navigate to 'Media' in the left menu and select 'Church Website'.
- Direct Edit Mode:
- If you're logged into SteepleMate while on your site, look for the banner that says "You are signed in as a superuser. Click HERE to edit this page".
Customizing Your Website: Step-by-Step
Don’t forget to save your changes after each step to ensure your edits are not lost!
Step 1: Section Visibility
Choose which sections you want visitors to see on your website.
Step 2: Template Selection
Select a template that matches your church’s style and needs.
Step 3: Home Section
Here’s where you set the tone for your website:
- Add an eye-catching header and sub-header.
- Include a video if your template supports it.
- Place a warm, welcoming image for the home section.
Step 4: Guests Section
Create a welcoming message for visitors, encouraging them to connect digitally through the guest connect card.
Step 5: About Section
Tell your church's story:
- Start with a compelling header.
- Write a description that vividly shares the essence of your church.
- Choose an image that resonates with your church’s character.
Step 6: Why Us Section
Detail what makes your church special:
- Include your mission statement, beliefs, and community involvement.
Step 7: Staff Section
Introduce your dedicated staff:
- Add descriptions and manage staff entries to include bios, photos, and social media links.
Step 8: Contact Information
Make sure your contact details are up to date so that community members and visitors can reach you easily.
Step 9: Miscellaneous
Add any other elements that you think will enhance your site:
- Link your social media profiles.
- Add extra pages that might be useful. These typically appear in the website footer.
Adding Media to Your Site
Don’t forget to enrich your website by integrating various media types. Add sermons, podcasts, bible studies, announcements, and special events to your church library and make them visible on your website to engage your visitors.
Customizing your church website should be a fun and creative process that brings your community together. Remember to preview your changes to see how they look live and consider gathering feedback from your church members to ensure the website meets
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