Technology has found uses in virtually every aspect of life. It can help enhance the quality of your church service and the engagement of your congregation whether you have an online church, a physical location, or both. Internet ministry can be a tricky means of operation. People’s attention spans wane while online, and a site that isn’t gripping likely won’t keep many on your page. Compelling visuals work in concert with your message to help win and maintain potential congregants. If you have a physical building, a professional photo on the welcome page will help give visitors a sense of place. If your church is solely an online church, thinking of an arresting initial website image can be harder. Think of something that represents your church.

Whether you are internet ministry only or also have a building, it’s important to use visual aids to get your message across.It doesn’t require a large expense – for instance, a church building only needs a projector, a blank wall or projector screen, and a personal laptop to connect to. Slides can be projected to easily communicate news/your church bulletin, lyrics to congregational hymns, etc.

Particularly in a virtual church, the need for a sense of unity is high. Technology – whether it be website photos, a PowerPoint presentation, or online video, can keep members apprised of and connected to happenings. For instance, if your church sponsors mission trips, post photos of participating members online. This lends a sense of legitimacy to the skeptical and helps members of the church visualize something that often seems abstract: the community of a church that operates online.

Whether it’s in the form of photos, videos, or something else, visual aids can make a tremendous difference in the success of your online church. Pick engaging aids – for example, a PowerPoint slide with a seasonal motif or design is more likely to draw attention than plain white slides. Be creative with visual aids, and your enthusiasm will spread to your congregation, whether online or in person.