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Free guide
How to Plan Your Ministry YearA free guide and nine printables to plan sermon series, Easter and Christmas a year ahead.

Free guide
Free Church Social Media Guide200 post ideas, content calendars and a sample policy to make your feed feel like your lobby.

Church plants
Church Plant Launch ChecklistWhat to design, print and set up for launch, learned from real church plants.

Planning
Sermon Series Ideas for 202716 series ideas organized by the church calendar, each with design direction.

Free guide
Free Church Photography GuideShot lists, permission forms and tips for your volunteer photo team.

Discipleship
The Learning PyramidWhy sermons alone rarely stick, and how churches raise up people who discuss, serve and teach.
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- How to Plan Your Ministry Year (Free 2027 Planning Guide and Calendars)Plan your ministry year with our free guide: how to plan a sermon series, Easter and Christmas timelines, and free 2027 church planning calendars.
- Church Plant Launch Checklist: What to Design, Print and Set Up for 2027Church plant launch checklist for 2027: what to design, print and set up, from six months out to after launch Sunday, with lessons from real church plants.
- Free Church Social Media Guide: Make Your Feed Feel Like Your LobbyFree church social media guide with 200 post ideas, a content calendar, a sample social media policy and 10 printables. Make your feed feel like your lobby.
- The Learning Pyramid: Why Sermons Alone Don’t StickThe learning pyramid shows why sermons alone rarely stick. See what the research says and how churches can raise up people who discuss, serve and teach.
- Free Church Photography Guide: Shot Lists, Tips and FormsDownload our free 52 page church photography guide. Shot lists, a volunteer photographer agreement, photo release wording and tips for your team.
- AI Church Graphics: Why They All Look the Same (and What They Cost Your Church)AI church graphics all look the same, and the research shows they cost trust, especially with young adults. Here’s where AI helps and where it hurts.
- Canva for Churches: Why Generic Templates Look Generic (and What We Build Instead)Canva for churches works best when the templates come from your own designs. How we build editable church Canva templates, which sizes to include, and how to lock them.
- Church Anniversary and Birthday Ideas (From Real Celebrations)Church anniversary and birthday ideas from real celebrations: milestone logos, merch, banquets, birthday Sundays, and a simple planning timeline.
- Sermon Series Ideas for 2027 (With Design Direction for Each One)16 original sermon series ideas for 2027, organized by the church calendar, each with a design style, palette, type pairing, and visual idea, plus real series examples.
- Church Connection Cards: What to Ask, What Size to Print, and How to Get Them Filled OutHow to design a church connection card people actually fill out: the fields to keep, the sizes to print, the right paper, and a simple follow-up plan.
- Church Invite Cards People Actually Hand Out (Sizes, Paper, and What to Say)How to design church invite cards people actually hand out: the most popular sizes, what to say, paper that’s worth it, how many to order, and when to print.
- Church Merch Ideas People Actually Wear (Real Mockups and Lessons)Church merch ideas from real church projects: tees, crewnecks, hoodies, hats, and polos, plus design rules, print methods, timelines, and how to sell without leftovers.
- 2027 Liturgical Calendar: Seasons, Dates, and Colors (Free Printable)The 2027 liturgical calendar with every season, holy day, and liturgical color, plus a free printable PDF. Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary.
- Free 2027 Church Calendar: Printable Planning Calendar With Every Key DateA free, printable 2027 church planning calendar with every key date and the week to start planning it. US, Canada, UK, and South Africa editions.
- Why Your Church Graphics Matter More Than You ThinkChurch graphics matter more than you think. See how good design, creative meetings, and custom Canva templates give your church staff time back for ministry.
- Understanding Design Styles and Types for Your Church GraphicsA visual guide to church graphic design styles and types, from modern and playful to classic and line art, with real examples to help you pick your look.
- The Blueprint for Success: Planning and Designing Your Church Capital CampaignPlan your church capital campaign with confidence: when to launch, who to put on your committee, the materials you need, and how great design builds trust.
- Crafting Sermon Series Graphics That Honor God: A 6 Step GuideSermon series graphics start with a clear message and a good brief. Here is the 6 step process we use to give church designers direction that honors God.
- Faith and Innovation: AI’s Role in Church MinistryHow to use AI in church ministry wisely: where it helps with communication and social media, where it falls short, and why it should never write a sermon.
- White Flags: What to Look for When Choosing a Church Graphics AgencyChoosing a church graphics agency? Look for these white flags: a real point of contact, clear terms, secure payments, no long contracts, and good systems.
- How Important Are Church Graphics?How important are church graphics? Here is what a visitor reads in your designs before they ever walk in, plus a quick five minute check for your church.
- Reaching Your Community with Church GraphicsReaching your community starts before the first visit. How church graphics shape first impressions, plus the outreach pieces that work best for churches.
- Creating Church Graphics In House vs. Hiring a ProfessionalCreating church graphics in house or hiring a professional? An honest look at the pros and cons of each, with costs, timelines, and a side by side table.
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