Building a Simple Website for a Small Congregation or Club
Published August 2026 · Last verified August 2026
In this day, if a church or club cannot be found online, a lot of folks assume it is not there. A newcomer looking for a Sunday service, a family checking service times, someone hunting a garden club, they all reach for a search first. The good news is that a clean, simple website is now something a willing volunteer can build for little or no money. You do not need to be a whiz. This book walks you through it plainly, from what to include to how to keep it safe. No jargon. No judgment. No rushing.
In this day, if a church or club cannot be found online, a lot of folks assume it is not there. A newcomer looking for a Sunday service, a family checking service times, someone hunting a garden club, they all reach for a search first. The good news is that a clean, simple website is now something a willing volunteer can build for little or no money. You do not need to be a whiz. This book walks you through it plainly, from what to include to how to keep it safe. No jargon. No judgment. No rushing.
What's inside this guide
The printable PDF walks through 18 short chapters, in plain language. It also includes an everyday cheat sheet and at-a-glance pictures.
- Why A Small Group Needs A Website
- Choosing A Website Builder
- Church-Specific Website Tools
- The Handful Of Pages You Need
- Writing A Welcoming Home Page
- Writing Clear, Honest Content
- Adding Photos That Welcome
- Getting A Web Address
- Publishing And Going Live
- Helping People Find You In Search
- Keeping It Current
- Adding Features As You Grow
- Protecting Your Site's Login
- Scams That Target Small Websites
- Making Your Site Easy For All
- Handing The Site To The Next Keeper
- The Virtue Of Keeping It Simple
- When To Just Call Me
Get the printable guide
Everything above is a quick summary. The full, printable guide — the same words, laid out to read and keep by the computer — is a free PDF.
Last verified August 2026. Information accurate as of October 18, 2026.
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