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13 Best Free Church Presentation Software for Easy Worship

It’s always amusing to see some folks still using PowerPoint to project song lyrics during worship.

I mean it’s such a painfully inefficient way of doing things—especially when there are so many superior and free church presentation software that take just a few clicks to setup and get going.

If you want a PowerPoint alternative or simply want to learn more about the best church presentation software available for free to support your worship services, you should read this article.

A screen displaying lyrics and Bible texts is more or less replacing printed material at most places of worship. Depending on how it is used, the screen can be a purposeful aid or an unfortunate distraction.

Choosing the right church software to run your slides is therefore an important decision to support the worship environment.

If you’re on a tight budget, here are a number of free worship software in no particular order that offer a variety of features to suit your church presentation needs.

13 of the best free presentation software for easy worship in your church

One of the most popular open source worship presentation program out there, OpenLP packs a ton of features for managing and displaying songs, Bible verses, images, videos (not video backgrounds though) and more.

It facilitates custom alerts, Bible import through CSV files, CCLI/SongSelect integration, PowerPoint file import etc.

Managing worship songs

OpenLP can import songs from a wide variety of sources like Easyslides, Opensong, Videopsalm, Zionworx, DreamBeam, MediaShout etc.
You can tag verse types, preset verse sequence, add formatting and manage songwriter information
A quick song search is also available

Managing Bible verses

Bibles can be imported from OSIS by the CrossWire Bible Society, any CSV file, OpenSong, Zefania etc.
You can even download a few selected verses from a Bible site, display verses in many custom formats, easily search verses by scripture reference (e.g. John 3:16-17) or by a search phrase to add into your set list
OpenLP integrates with one of the most popular open source media player of our times: VLC!
This means you can use almost any video / audio file format in OpenLP that is compatible with VLC

Slides and templates

OpenLP can be used to set up custom liturgies/set lists as per your church’s needs
Announcements, alerts or custom slides are also possible—custom slides can also be looped if required
OpenLP also integrates with PowerPoint, PowerPoint Viewer, LibreOffice Impress on Windows and LibreOffice Impress on Linux/FreeBSD. Imported presentations (sermon slides for example) can be controlled from inside OpenLP
Support for video background is under development. However, you can use a transparent theme as a workaround for now until this feature rolls out

Extra cool features

OpenLP also has a FREE Android remote app to control the presentation from anywhere inside your church using an Android device—as far as I know, this is a first of its kind app!
Built-in stage view accessible from any device with a web browser. Use any device on the local network as your stage monitor, meaning unlimited stage monitors without any extra hardware constraints.
Ability to add backing tracks to songs
OpenLP is available for Windows, Linux, Mac or FreeBSD

OpenLP is a fantastic option for anyone looking for a free and feature-packed church presentation software.

2. OpenSong

If you need a super simple, free and easy worship presentation software, then look no further than OpenSong.

It may not have all kinds of bells and whistles when it comes to features, but it does just enough to meet the most important church projection software requirements.

OpenSong can easily double up as a worship song management tool—you can type in songs yourself or import them from CCLI’s SongSelect
Or you can always go to any site providing lyrics and chords for worship songs and just copy paste from there
Songs can be stored with chords, which of course won’t appear in presented slides. There’s a quick song transpose option also if you want to practice a song in a different key—it’s extremely convenient for musicians
OpenSong also provides many free song packs in various languages to help get you started
OpenSong’s website hosts a wide variety of Bibles that you can download for free and import into your system.
Zefania XML Bibles, NRSV, NIV, KJV and more are available and supported for import apart from Bibles in other languages (French, Filipino, Portuguese, German etc.)
Any image file can be set as a background for songs and Bible verses
Fonts, colors etc. can be custom formatted separately for song slides, scripture slides and alerts
While video backgrounds are not natively supported, it’s not completely impossible either if you can learn this workaround
With OpenSong, you can present songs, Bible verses and alerts specifying the order of slides, such as verse 1, then chorus, then verse 2, then bridge, then chorus again and so on
You can also present a preset timed loop of defined slides, create custom set lists in just a few minutes, search and find any Bible verse or song in seconds.
OpenSong can be installed on Windows, Mac and Linux machines.

OpenSong is great for anyone switching from PowerPoint—its simplicity and ease-of-use (I’ve taught people to use it in like 10-15 minutes flat!) make it a standout option!

3. Holyrics

Holyrics is a free Church presentation software developed with the objective of facilitating the presentation of lyrics and verses in worship and other events.

Save song lyrics and use custom themes to display.
Search and add a song quickly using the available search options.
Holyrics has an offline database with more than 15 thousand songs!
We can separate the song lyrics of different groups or singers using groups
Allows to save the time and date of each song played
Supports display of Bible verses and transmission to other devices
Facilitates access to any Bible verse with just 3 clicks
Can save lists of favorite verses to bring them up quickly
Visualize the Bible in different versions simultaneously
Change the version of the verse on the fly in real time
Has stage view support—we can use return monitors with unique settings. Slides can also be customized for the Holyrics app
Show messages and alerts only on return monitors
Colors, images or videos as background with opacity control
Can show alert messages at any time, even during a presentation
Create various themes and use in any song lyrics and verse
Schedule the songs that will be played and the media that will be performed in each service
Access program data and control presentations by mobile through the Holyrics mobile app
We can register our worship team members in the system and create schedules for the services
Play audio and video through the program without dragging windows (needs VLC media player to work)
Use videos to create Themes with animated background
Mobile app can be used to remote control presentations of songs and verses
Windows, Mac and Linux machines
The mobile app is available for Android and iOS

Holyrics is a well-designed free church presentation software with excellent features and functionalities—highly recommend you to try it out!

4. FreeWorship

FreeWorship can be used to display worship songs, Bible passages, videos and more.

This church worship software supports themes, slide transitions, quick search, import of a variety of lyrics and Bibles etc.

FreeWorship is a solid free worship software that should cover most of your church presentation needs.

For quick setup, worship songs can be imported many, many sources!
FreeWorship accepts songs from CCLI SongSelect, Easy Worship (2009 & 6), DreamBeam, Mission Praise, OpenLP, OpenLyrics, OpenSong, SongPro, SongShow Plus and Words of Worship
So if you’re switching from some other software, FreeWorship makes it incredibly easy to migrate your existing song base in no time
FreeWorship can import Zefania and OpenSong Bibles, which should take care of most of your scripture projection needs.
All popular image formats can be handled in FreeWorship
Like OpenLP, FreeWorship also integrates with VLC for video playback—so any file format supported by VLC can be run here!
This free presentation software also handles PowerPoint files (versions 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016)
The presentation slides can also be spanned across multiple projectors.
Songs, bible passages, images, videos, PPTs, webcams, clocks and timers can all be setup to display on screen just a few minutes
There are flexible slide customization options too with the ability to tinker with the fonts, colors and backgrounds
There’s a really cool auto verse feature, using which FreeWorship finds a related Bible verse when you search for a song!
Stage/foldback display to give your worship team and speakers on stage more information about the current slide and what is coming up next
You can use a file synching service like Dropbox to edit songs on one PC while presenting on another
FreeWorship is Windows only at the moment

FreeWorship is feature-rich, provides terrific import options and flexible enough to fulfill even demanding church presentation needs—this is a keeper!

5. EasySlides

EasiSlides is a free worship song projection software designed for projecting lyrics and Bible texts—basically, it’s designed for church worship.

With over 80,000 downloads and counting, EasySlides is a very popular option for anyone looking for free church presentation software.

EasiSlides installer (version 4 onwards) comes with built-in worship song lyric databases from the public domain in multiple languages apart from English
If you want to migrate your existing song base from another church presentation program, you’re out of luck though—you’ll have to recreate your worship song data all over again
Similar to OpenSong, worship song lyrics can also be stored with chords
Bible versions are limited as there’s no native ability to import Bibles from third party sources
However, EasySlides offers 3 English translations and a few more in other languages. Plus, there is a third party tool to convert Bibles from Unbound and XML versions into a format that can be imported and used in EasySlides
EasySlide shines in media playback—it can play audio and video files including live video backgrounds through feeds from an attached camcorder
The usual features to edit slide backgrounds, add gradients or usage of custom images are also available

Slides and templates There’s another third party transfer tool to work on one machine and then migrate the presentation including the underlying files to the church computer that will be used for the actual projection. Extra cool features

Project lyrics in two different languages at the same time for multi-lingual services
Generate worship song books to print customized praise and worship song books
HTML Generator to output all the necessary files to publish worship song lyrics on your church website
EasySlides is Windows only at the moment

EasySlides is an actively developed software with a huge user base—its ample set of features is sure to satisfy worship teams and Church tech enthusiasts.

Quelea is an open source church projection software with a nice set of features to serve your church presentation needs.

Quelea’s stated aim is to “incorporate the best features of existing solutions as well as leveraging new, useful technologies that existing solutions don’t have—providing it all under a free, open source license.”

In terms of importing existing worship songs from other software, Quelea stands tall with the best of them.
Worship songs can be imported from just about anywhere—OpenSong, OpenLP, ZionWorx, Sunday Plus, Kingsway Online, EasyWorship, EasySlides and more.
By supporting Zefania XML Bible formats, Quelea gives us access to import and use a vast list of Bible translations.
So getting your favorite Bible translation into Quelea shouldn’t be too much of a hassle.
With Quelea, you can add images and video files as slide backgrounds
All other regular customization and formatting options are also available

Unique features

Quelea helps with the church projection setup providing many test patterns you can use to ensure the screen is calibrated and positioned correctly.
Quelea can push song lyrics to any mobile device with a browser—in real time—and you can choose the display colors to best suit your viewing needs.
It also supports a separate stage view, enabling display of worship song chords only to the band onstage.
Its interface is available in English, German, Spanish, Swedish, Czech, Hungarian, Norwegian, Dutch, Lithuanian and Portuguese
Quelea is Windows only at the moment.

Quelea is a superb church presentation program with a remarkable set of functionalities that should delight any Church.

7. VideoPsalm

If you need a worship software option with all kinds of features rivaling even paid alternatives, then VideoPsalm would be your No. 1 choice.

Of all the church presentation software I’ve had the pleasure to try out, VideoPsalm is the most exceptional—you’ll find just about any and every feature you might need!

Is it an easy worship software? Maybe not, but once you spend some time to learn it, there’s no looking back—you’ll love it.

Like Quelea, VideoPsalm can import songbooks from several sources—EasySlides, EasyWorship 2009, MediaShout, OpenLP, OpenLyrics format, OpenSong (Chords get imported too), Psalmo and plain text.
Moreover, the VideoPsalm online library itself provides over 10,000 worship songs!
Songs can also be stored with chords in ABC or Do-Ré-Mi notation apart from ChordPro compatibility.
Just like OpenSong, there’s a useful transpose feature here too.
How does 330+ Bible translations in 100+ languages sound? Yes, that’s the number available!
Apart from all the regular Bible verse display features, VideoPsalm also supports dual language verse projection.
VideoPsalm displays video, audio, photo, countdown, alert, PPT files and more. It’s a truly all-in-one worship software that can manage whatever you throw at it.
Slides can also be edited on-the-fly right in the middle of a presentation.
Media files can also be found quickly with the built-in search function.
The slide setup features are vast and comprehensive. VideoPsalm provides granular control of every aspect of your slides and templates.
Fonts, backgrounds, media, colors etc.—all of it is easily customizable and editable.
Even during a live presentation, background image/video can be changed on-the-fly.
Apart from adding images and videos as slide backgrounds, VideoPsalm also facilitates varying the background for each part of a song—the background for verse-1 can be different from that of verse-2 or chorus of bridge
VideoPsalm is also portable—the application can be run from a USB drive
Screen resolution is not a dependency at all. You can create the presentation in a 4:3 system and then project it on a 16:9 screen seamlessly
Portable set-list files to work and project in different systems
Available in 40+ languages
Single click live video background is also possible
VideoPsalm is Windows only at the moment.

At the price of free, VideoPsalm—with its massive feature-set—is a splendid option for your church presentation requirements. I doubt you’ll find a better option than this.

8. Praisenter

Praisenter is a free Church presentation software to project worship songs, Bible verses and custom slides with images, audio/video etc.

If you’re looking for a reliable free option for your worship software requirements, you should take a serious look at Praisenter.

Adding songs to Praisenter is not rocket science. It comes with an import facility, which facilitates bulk import of songs, provided they are in ChurchView or OpenLyrics format
Song parts (verse, chorus, bridge etc.) can be tagged easily—in fact, we can add unlimited number of parts to a song!
There’s a Quick Send panel to present songs immediately too (with hot key support)
A fast song search feature is also available
Like songs, importing a Bible is also a piece of cake. Praisenter supports import of Bible translations from The Unbound Bible, which should take care of most scripture projection needs
Search for Bible phrases, words, verse locations, present them on the fly
Save lists of scripture verses for later reference/study
Praisenter is an audio / video presentation program. Images, videos, audio and video files can be added to any kind of slide (songs, Bible verses or custom slides)
Videos and images can be used as slide backgrounds or as floating components. And yes, videos can be looped!
With respect to format, Praisenter has you covered by using the Xuggler library
With Praisenter, custom slide templates can be created separately for Bible verses, Songs and other content
Slide transition effects, notifications (again, with customizable templates) and more round off the wide array of features
Praisenter can display up to two translations at the same time—great for multilingual services!
You can create slides and templates in a machine, export them and then import them into another machine including attached media. So we can work on one computer and use another computer for the final presentation
Praisenter can be installed on Windows, Mac and Linux machines.

Praisenter is a beautifully designed, classy church presentation software that’s sure to thrill any worship ministry.

10. Songview

Songview is a free worship song projection software for churches that can handle projection of songs and Bible passages with image or video backgrounds.

Songview supports PowerPoint files, addition of guitar chords to songs with stage display for bands, alerts, slide editing during live presentation and more.

Similar to VideoPsalm, Songview can also be installed and run from a USB drive also.

11. EpicWorship

EpicWorship is a free, open source church projection and presentation software focusing on simplicity. It comes with just the most important list of features without complicating anything.

EpicWorship facilitates slide projection with image and video backgrounds (MP4 H.264-encoded only), import of OpenSong Bible formats and playback of audio files (MP3 or AAC).

Like OpenSong, it’s simple and easy to install and use.

12. LyricsPro

LyricsPro is an Android church presentation app.

Using a schedule interface, LyricsPro can be used to present lyrics, videos, images and PPT slides. Font formatting and setting up image and video backgrounds are also possible. Songs can be imported from SongSelect too.

This can be best used in small group worship or band rehearsal sessions I think.

I will be watching this project to see how it develops in future.

12. Praise Base Presenter

Praise Base Presenter is an open source church presentation software to project worship lyrics, photos (JPG only) and Bible passages.

Apart from a simple song editor, it can also import Zefania XML Bibles and display lyrics in two languages.

13. Church Presenter

If the above options have not been able to convince you to ditch PowerPoint, then you should consider using Church Presenter.

This is a free plugin for PowerPoint 2007 that adds quite a bit of church friendly muscle to PowerPoint.

The add-in enables using PowerPoint for presentation, while facilitating quick song search by number, theme, alphabetical index, and keyword.

The layout of lyrics and Bible verses can be customized by using editable templates. Also supports export of songs to regular PowerPoint files with embedded fonts. Windows only.

Have I missed anything in this list? What is your favorite worship presentation software? Do share in the comments.

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13 Best Free Church Presentation Software for Easy Worship In Your Church - Churchworker February 17, 2017 @ 10:31 pm

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I appreciate the good work doing to help spread the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thanks so much. Please help with the various websites to get downloads for my church.

You can also use Worship.NET – Available at https://sourceforge.net/projects/worship-net/ It’s made for ministry members who may not have much experience or expertise in managing lyrics, with it’s intuitive and simple-to-use design.

*Disclaimer: I am the developer*

Hi all, Looking for a software that can be run directly from touch on a MS Surface Go2 10″ screen. Installed Open LP but lots of RMB required. Icons just too small on this screen. Cheers – Paul in NZ

Sorry, not aware of a software for that specific requirement.

We used MediaShout in my previous parish. When one of our volunteer projectionists could not be there, we used an IPad 9.7 to remotely control the video. It was a bit small. An IPad Pro is preferable. We used the IPad Pro 12′ as well. Since MediaShout is both available in Windows and MacOS, there never was any problem controlling the program remotely, without physically using the “projection booth” (where the control computer is located).

I don’t know about the other programs but I think it should be possible with any other program, since we did it using Teamviewer which is a program allowing you to use any computer on your network in remote.

Another option is called Song of Songs http://www.songofsongs.co.uk/

Disclaimer: I am the developer. 🙂

Thank you for your help

A chart summarising & comparing these would add a great deal of value to the article.

Good suggestion Peter, will try to get it done.

Another option worth mentioning is Big Screen. It is cloud based and works in your browser. You can read more about it here: https://bigscreen.show

Disclaimer: I am a developer for Big Screen.

Big Screen is not free Marc.

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Do you have a recommendation for church presentation software that time sync with a project wireless-ly?

You could try cloud based solutions like Proclaim or Worship Extreme.

how to download this software

Choose your software, visit its website and go to the ‘downloads’ page.

please i need the procedure on how to download the free worship video background

There are tons of free sites to get images for free: pixabay.com unsplash.com pexels.com

Does any of these app allows to use a remote presenter? Or we need to have someone to sit next to the computer to click?

https://openlp.org/

We are looking for a program that you do not need an internet connection to use. Can you help us out?

Almost all of these programs don’t need an Internet connection to work.

I still fall back to PowerPoint. I have tried various other products, and while they can do some creative and different things, they all seem to be unable to do some essential thing. One of my main gripes is that many of them cannot do the simple task of displaying a verse with a section of it in a different color for emphasis. In the end, it is just easier and quicker to create my songs and sermon verses in PowerPoint. No CCLI plugin, but I have many songs already created and ready to go anyway. Why reinvent the wheel?

Just thought I’d point out that VideoPsalm can do this. Once you select your Verse(s) and add them to your agenda, you can right click them to convert them into an editable format in which you can do colors, fonts, and all kinds of things.

Exactly what I need too. People don’t want to see the bible verse by verse, a highlighted verse is way better.

VideoPsalm is an awesome piece of software. As a fledgling church, we were looking for presentation software that was free since we had no budget. I tried a few different ones but ended up with VideoPsalm. There is a learning curve to get started but once you get the hang of it, it’s incredibly easy to use. I can’t think of a feature I’ve needed that it couldn’t do. Video background, song imports, multiple import formats (PPT, PDF, etc), and more. Support is also great. I’ve emailed the author a few times and always get a prompt response. If you’re looking for church presentation software, even if you have a huge budget, check out VideoPsalm and you’ll love it.

Kel I cant get access to the videopsalm site to download the software. any help?

It’s available here: https://myvideopsalm.weebly.com/download.html

Is this video mapping software that will allow you to project custom animation?

If you choose a video compatible software, you can project just about any video file.

Well done. I am currently spearheading our media team in church and we recently bought a video camera. I would like to know if there is any software that i can connect the camera to the computer so it can be projected.

Would appreciate your feedback. Thanks

Software Holyrics – holyrics.com

Developed with the objective of facilitating the presentation of lyrics and verses in worship and events.

• Lyrics • Holy Bible • Audio and video player • Custom Themes • Animated background • History • Access and control by mobile • Stage View • Communication Panel • Schedule • Free

Looks great Miria, will add it to the list soon 🙂

Hi, we have been using Mediashout 3.5 for about 10 years, all of a sudden it just stopped working. The new version won’t run on this old computer, and when I installed on my own newer, the program is so completely different I cant comprehend myself having time to learn it, and then teach a bunch of student volunteers. Our needs are very simple. ALL of our songs and readings are already in MS Word .doc files. We don’t use any published songbooks or bibles, no video, no audio, no pdf, nothing. I only need a program that can handle matching the pages already set up in the .doc file (text is 48 pt) and populate it onto multiple slides. That’s it. Old mediashout did that just fine. New mediashout has way more features than we will ever use, and I just don’t have time to learn it.

I just tried VideoPsalm, and although it appears it should be able to do that, it doesn’t. Before I try the other 12 on the list, if anyone knows one that has just this one function, I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

this was very informative! I knew there had to be options other than PPT. I use Mac OS, so it helps knowing with programs are supported. Thanks for sharing!

You’re welcome!

The holyrics graphic takes you to the openlp site when you click it.

Thanks for pointing it out, correct now.

Easyworship

It’s not free.

Great site.

Just wanted to point out that the dark shade on the right side of your background makes it difficult to read the text.

OpenSong has some problem with remote control via Android app, so I tried Open LP, but you need to use some openSSL protocol… Seems like I will end up with Quelea. Thanks for tips!

Does any of this accept txt. song files

Not sure. But VideoPsalm (and OpenSong too I think) has converters for your existing song library, maybe you could try that.

it’s helpful

Do any of the free software’s listed provide for a separate output to OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) so that Worshipers can see a projected screen with whatever background image is selected, and OBS sees a transparent screen with white text to use as an overlay?

Not aware of software that can do this, sorry.

please what are the gadgets i need to get my church service on life streaming

Check this link Philip: https://www.switcherstudio.com/blog/how-to-livestream-your-church-service-for-free#:~:text=Start%20Live%20Video.-,YouTube,accessible%20on%20their%20own%20sites .

Hello! I read this article with great interest. We are a Reform Jewish congregation in Scottsdale, Arizona, looking to add “presentation software” for our monthly Rock Shabbat and similar services. Are you aware of (on-line) resources for song lyrics, Torah scripture, background video that would be applicable to our congregation? Thanks!!

Sorry, not aware of a resource for that.

Can i get bible in one of our local languages in East Africa in any of these,projected? which cauld it be?

There is also Cantara ( https://cantara.app ), a free open source and very simple Song Presentation Software which we use in our congregation for years and really like it due to its simplicity. Maybe you can add it to the list!

12 Best Worship Presentation Software Reviewed For 2024

Lexie was born into a family of pastors and other church leaders. She was trained by her grandfather and worked as an assistant youth pastor in a megachurch in her twenties. Now she runs a peer support group and is the Technical Consultant for her current church, MCC Illiana. While she is no longer pastoring, she is staying active in other parts of the ministry.

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Based on my experience as an assistant youth pastor, I’ve selected and reviewed the best worship presentation software to foster a more immersive and participatory worship experience for congregants.

10 Best Worship Presentation Software Shortlist

Here's my pick of the 10 best software from the 13 tools reviewed.

1. Proclaim — Worship presentation software accessible from desktop and mobile devices
2. OpenLP — Worship presentation software that works with Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD
3. Worship Tools — Worship presentation software with a “music stand” app for singing along
4. Presentation Manager — Worship presentation software that supports multiple screen displays
5. Shift Worship — Worship presentation software pre-loaded with mini-movies and church videos
6. Quelea — Worship presentation software with a wide variety of Bible options
7. ProPresenter — Worship presentation software with built-in multi-screen feature
8. FaithLife — Worship presentation software with tons of preloaded media
9. Praisenter — Worship presentation software for creating and editing songs
10. KAMWISE — Worship presentation software that works with Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD

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There are so many different presentation tools on the market that choosing the best one can be tricky. You want to display visual content such as song lyrics, Bible verses, videos, and images during religious services or events - and need the right tool for your space. I've got you covered! In this post, I leverage my personal experience working as an assistant youth pastor for a megachurch and my exposure to tools as a technical consultant to share my picks of the best worship presentation software.

What is Worship Presentation Software?

Worship presentation software refers to specialized computer programs that facilitate the display of multimedia content during worship services, prayer meetings, or other religious gatherings. It serves as a tool for organizing and presenting elements like song lyrics, Bible verses, announcements, videos, and images on projection screens or monitors within the worship space.

Additionally, it often offers functions like scripture integration, live video streaming, stage display options, and compatibility with remote control devices for smooth operation during services.

Overviews Of The 10 Best Worship Presentation Software

Here’s a brief description of each worship presentation app to showcase each tool’s best use case, some noteworthy features, and screenshots to give a snapshot of the user interface.

Worship presentation software accessible from desktop and mobile devices

14-day free trial
From $249.99/year

Proclaim screenshot - 12 Best Worship Presentation Software Reviewed For 2024

Proclaim is a cloud-based church presentation software designed to enhance worship services with visually engaging and seamlessly managed presentations. The tool supports multi-screen displays, allowing different content to be shown simultaneously. Additionally, the software's extensive media library, which includes a vast collection of professional-quality graphics, videos, and audio files, enables users to create dynamic and visually appealing worship presentations.

One of the notable features of Proclaim is its mobile app, Proclaim Remote, which allows presenters to control their presentations from anywhere using their smartphones or tablets. This functionality is particularly beneficial for worship leaders and pastors who prefer to move freely while engaging with the congregation.

Check out Proclaim on their website

Worship presentation software that works with Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD

Free software

OpenLP screenshot - 12 Best Worship Presentation Software Reviewed For 2024

OpenLP is a worship presentation software for displaying songs, presentations, Bible verses, images, and texts. You can use it to import songs to your playlist from other presentation tools, ensuring you have the latest worship songs at your disposal. It works with other presentation tools like LibreOffice Impress and PowerPoint, so you can create presentations from other programs and project them using OpenLP.

Worship Leaders hold services in different venues and use different devices, which makes OpenLP an excellent choice because it works not just on Mac computers but on those that run on other operating systems. With its ability to work on any computer, worship leaders can ensure that they can use their presentations to make worship services livelier. This also means that church members and volunteers can help church leaders create presentations with whatever computer they have at home.

OpenLP is a free and open-source worship presentation software.

Check out OpenLP on their website

Worship Tools

Worship presentation software with a “music stand” app for singing along

pricing starts at $15 per month for 5 GB of storage. All plans provide access to the three WorshipTools platforms.

Worship Tools screenshot - 12 Best Worship Presentation Software Reviewed For 2024

Worship Tools is worship presentation software that works on Windows and Mac computers, making it ideal for churches that use different operating systems. This worship projection software comes with CCLI SongSelect, allowing worship leaders to import songs for playback during live streaming or in-person services. It comes with a cloud sync service to access presentations and multimedia files anywhere you need to conduct a service.

Worship Tools comes with an integrated music stand to ensure that church members can sing along during services. Worship leaders can overlay song lyrics on their presentation to ensure in-person attendees can read them. The music stand has a mobile app available to Android and iOS users so church members can follow along using their mobile devices.

Check out Worship Tools on their website

Presentation Manager

Worship presentation software that supports multiple screen displays

30-day free trial

Presentation Manager screenshot - 12 Best Worship Presentation Software Reviewed For 2024

Presentation Manager is a feature-rich worship presentation software for creating and displaying worship projections. It has an easy-to-use layout mixer so you can customize images, songs, transitions, timers, and cues on presentations. You can use it to create sermon notes you can view on your screen to assist you during worship services.

If you hold church events with multiple groups, then Presentation Manager is the best presentation software because it lets you run different presentations on up to three projectors. Presentation Manager has a dual preview mode to see what your presentations look like before your service.

Check out Presentation Manager on their website

Shift Worship

Worship presentation software pre-loaded with mini-movies and church videos

$149 per year for unlimited downloads. To access files editable on third-party platforms and the DropBox integration, you’ll need the Pro plan, which starts at $249 per year. You can also buy individual files for a one-off fee.

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Shift Worship is a worship presentation software that gives you access to an extensive library of images, audio, and videos. You can also use Shift Worship to boost your presence on social media because you can upload the video clips and images you create in Shift Worship to your social media accounts. Shift Worship lets you play video files, so there’s no need to install a separate video player like VLC.

Shift Worship has a great media collection that receives weekly updates. They feature videos suitable for the current season, so you have fresh content to use instead of relying on old footage. It has mini-movies and church videos you can play during services, as well. Shift Worship also has video connectors you can use as transitions between slides to make your presentation more interesting.

Check out Shift Worship on their website

Worship presentation software with a wide variety of Bible options

Quelea is free software.

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Quelea is a free and open-source worship presentation software. It lets you import songs and lyrics from multiple online sources, including OpenLP and OpenSong. It has a remote control app that lets you navigate your presentation using your mobile device.

Quelea gives you access to a comprehensive library of Bible editions/translations available in multiple languages. With access to multiple Bible translations, you can minister to church members whatever their native language is. Quelea uses cloud-based storage, so you can download a new Bible version anywhere you need it.

Quelea is a free worship presentation software.

Check out Quelea on their website

ProPresenter

Worship presentation software with built-in multi-screen feature

You also have the option to rent the software for a one-time event for $99.

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ProPresenter is a live production and presentation software for displaying lyrics, Bible verses, videos, slides, and images. It has a video engine that enables you to import, edit, and play videos. ProPresenter is a cross-platform software that works on Mac and Windows devices. It also has an edge-blending functionality enabling you to project onto a large display of multiple screens.

PropPresenter is the best worship presentation software if you need a multi-screen feature. You can use ProPresenter to have multiple screens with unique layouts. It also has a linked text box feature allowing you to display the same lyrics or texts while using different image backgrounds.

Check out ProPresenter on their website

Worship presentation software with tons of preloaded media

Proclaim pricing starts at $19.99 per month for the basic package or $29.99 per month for the Pro package

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Faithlife Proclaim is a worship presentation platform that supports unlimited installs and accounts, so any member of your media or worship team can use it. Because it is cloud-based, members in different locations can work on the same presentation simultaneously. Faithlife Proclaim lets you reformat a slideshow or presentation, ensuring that it is ready to upload to your website or social media account after in-person services and presentations.

Faithlife Proclaim comes pre-loaded with more than 1,000 media files. You can save time because there’s no need to scour the internet for images or videos while creating presentations. The software also automatically reformats your texts like song lyrics and Bible verses to fit the background, ensuring that church members can read them properly. If you need more preloaded media files, you can get the pro plan with a media library of more than 15,000 files.

Check out FaithLife on their website

Worship presentation software for creating and editing songs

free software

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Praisenter is a free church worship software package for creating presentations with Bible verses, songs, audio clips, images, and videos. You can use it to install Bible translations from the Unbound Bible to minister to church members who are not English speakers. It also has a Bible search feature to help you find verses quickly and integrate them into your presentation.

If you like using original songs during worship services, Praisenter lets you compose songs in the app. You can also use Praisenter to search for existing songs and edit them to make them better fit your needs.

Praisenter is a free church service worship package.

Check out Praisenter on their website

From $9.99 for a single user

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KAMWISE lets you display yourself beside your presentation so your audience can view your presentation without taking their eyes off you.

Check out KAMWISE on their website

The 10 Best Worship Presentation Software Summary

Tools	Price
	From $249.99/year
	Free software
	pricing starts at $15 per month for 5 GB of storage. All plans provide access to the three WorshipTools platforms.
	$250
	$149 per year for unlimited downloads. To access files editable on third-party platforms and the DropBox integration, you’ll need the Pro plan, which starts at $249 per year. You can also buy individual files for a one-off fee.
	Quelea is free software.
	You also have the option to rent the software for a one-time event for $99.
	Proclaim pricing starts at $19.99 per month for the basic package or $29.99 per month for the Pro package
	free software
	From $9.99 for a single user

Compare Software Specs Side by Side

Use our comparison chart to review and evaluate software specs side-by-side.

Other Options

These aren’t worship software per se but they certainly can be used for church presentations and services.

Google Slides
Apple Keynote

Comparison Criteria

What do I look for when I select the best worship presentation systems? Here’s a summary of my evaluation criteria:

User Interface (UI): Worship leaders need to care for many things during services, so I look for software with easy-to-find features.
Usability: All church presentation software should be easy to use and master so church employees and volunteers can learn it quickly.
Integrations: Managing worship services involve using several tools, so I look for software that will work with the other tools I use.
Value for $: Churches have a limited source of funds, so I look for inexpensive software packed with many features.

Worship Presentation Software Key Features

Presentation editor : Allows users to create, edit, and format presentations without using a different tool.
Remote control app : Allows worship leaders to control the projector using their mobile phones remotely.
Media library : A collection of media files to make presentations more interesting.
Bible integration : Allows worship leaders to display Bible verses in different languages.
Multi-screen : Enables users to display multiple presentations on different screens.

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Presentations make worship services more interesting and interactive. They can also help worship leaders make sermons easier to understand.

With the help of worship presentation software, worship leaders can easily create fantastic presentations to spend more time attending to other responsibilities. If you are still counting on old-school technology to create and project presentations, now is the time to use the worship presentation software listed above.

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“we are a smaller church with a lean budget and a few volunteers. … we're able to enjoy a professional presentation without the benefit of any real high-tech folks in our body.”, “what i liked most about this software is that it seemed to be designed for the non-tech person. it's easy to understand and it's safe for the techs fearful. i feel alright that i can use this product safely with no intrusion from hackers.”, “i've found proclaim to be extremely easy to learn and get up and running quickly, and i keep finding things that make it more interesting.", “my absolute favorite thing about proclaim is the ability to work remotely, and to have multiple people able to update our presentations as needed, wherever they are”, “many of these offerings, if priced individually, would be hundreds, if not thousands of dollars … the level of automation and integration makes the creation of new presentations a breeze”, “i love how easy it is to connect proclaim to our click/backing track software (ableton live) via midi over wifi. no more volunteer slide runners missing lyric cues”, experience simplicity without sacrificing capability.

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SDI and NDI support
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Digital signage outputs
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Integration with Logos Bible study platform
Cloud-based collaboration
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Automated sermon publishing

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Proclaim can run and present without an internet connection. Keep in mind, though, that some features will be affected if you use Proclaim without an internet connection.

You can download and install Proclaim on as many computers as you want, even on a free trial! That means you can have Proclaim on as many computers as you like, with as many users as you like, on Mac and PC. You can even run multiple presentations at the same time for your ministry.

Proclaim is supported on both Mac and Windows, and its requirements are easily met by most computers. In general, we recommend at least 2 GB of RAM and a graphics card with at least 2 GB of dedicated memory.

We offer both monthly and annual term subscriptions. You can review all of our plans and pricing options on our pricing page .

At this time, you'll need to contact support to make this kind of change. You can reach Faithlife Support at (888) 634-2038 or [email protected].

Proclaim is only available as a subscription. You'll get unlimited support (weekends and holidays included), free improvements and updates, and access to the newest and coolest features.

Yes, while the user interface is in English, you can add in text from many languages including Spanish, French, German, and more.

The Order of Service is a breakdown of your presentation divided into four different sections: the Pre-service loop, Warm-Up, Service, and Post-service loop. Service items in each of these sections do different things depending on where they are in the service.

Yes, you can import content from PowerPoint and Keynote. Proclaim can't capture any transitions, though, and will override with whatever you have in the Presentation settings. If you're on a PC with Powerpoint installed and want to keep your transitions, you can transfer control to PowerPoint for your presentation. We also provide a workaround if the PowerPoint or Keynote files are not importing correctly.

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Best Church Presentation Software

Church presentation software manages and exhibits religious material during member gatherings. Church presentation solutions are used by religious leaders to show religious presentations, curate multimedia content, design slides, play music, import religious text, and more.

Solutions in this category often contain prebuilt media libraries, editing tools, integration capabilities, multi-user collaboration features, and more. Churches utilize church presentation software to present and share religious content to their members. These are dedicated church-specific solutions, often containing popular religious songs and Bible verses within their content libraries so users can easily include them in their presentations.

Church presentation software often integrates with file storage and sharing software and church management software . These solutions also import media from various sources in addition to providing built-in content. General presentation software is designed for use in all sectors, while church presentation software is designed specifically for church use.

To qualify for inclusion in the Church Presentation category, a product must:

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EasyWorship is a powerful, yet simple church presentation software. Build your entire church service - song lyrics, Scriptures, announcements, videos and sermon notes - in one place, quickly and effic

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The Best Presentation Software Options for Churches

It can be tough to decide which presentation software is right for your church, so I’ve put together a list of all the best options on the market today.

You’ll see what each option costs, what it does best, and what platforms it’s designed to run on. There are even two completely free church presentation software options on the list.

This guide should help you pick the presentation software that’s best-suited to meet your church’s needs.

MediaShout 6

Platforms : Mac and PC Pricing model : purchase outright (as opposed to a subscription) Cost : $399

What sets MediaShout 6 apart?

There’s a reason MediaShout 6 is at the top of my list; not only is it affordable, but there are a lot of positive factors that make it a good choice.

Customer support . One of things that sets MediaShout apart most is its 7-day-a-week customer service. No other church presentation software offers such a high degree of support for its users.

Free content included . A MediaShout license comes with more than 2,500 songs with ready-to-go lyrics, and 67 free Bibles. That’s a lot more starter content than other available options.

Multi-screen functionality . While most other options either don’t support multi-screen functionality or require you to spend extra to get it, MediaShout 6 comes with it built in.

Hardware options . The MediaShout team has collaborated with Dell to build a variety of hardware bundles designed with churches in mind.

Built with PowerPoint in mind . Since a lot of churches “graduate” to church presentation software from PowerPoint, it’s great to have an interface that helps PowerPoint users along. MediaShout does just that: the interface is built to be especially easy to understand if you’re used to PowerPoint.

Take a look at MediaShout 6

ProPresenter 6

Platforms : Mac and PC Pricing model : purchase outright, add modules for additional cost Cost : $399+

What sets ProPresenter 6 apart?

ProPresenter is one of the most widely-used softwares for church presentations. In addition to being popular, there are a few things that make it unique:

Modules . You can purchase additional hardware modules that give the software additional functionality. For example, you can buy a module that lets you present on multiple screens.

Bibles . It doesn’t include quite as many as MediaShout 6, but with 46 free Bibles, you’re still getting a great number of options.

Mobile apps . ProPresenter 6 has several mobile apps different team members can download. These come in handy for controlling the presentation on Sunday morning.

Learn more about ProPresenter 6

Platforms : Mac and PC Pricing model : subscription Cost : $19.95 monthly at the low end, $79.89 monthly at the high end

What sets Proclaim apart?

One of the most unique factors of Proclaim is that it’s made by Faithlife, the creators of Logos Bible Software. The two products are integrated, so that’s a nice benefit for Logos users. In addition to that …

Cloud-enabled . Proclaim allows teams to collaborate on presentations with their cloud feature.

Mobile apps . Like ProPresenter, Proclaim also features mobile apps that can be used to control presentations like a remote control. It also allows presenters to send updates to congregation members who use other Logos apps on their phones.

Pastoral focus. Proclaim was built to give pastors more control over building their presentations from their sermons.

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EasyWorship 6

Platforms : PC only Pricing model : purchase outright Cost : $499

What sets EasyWorship 6 apart?

Though EasyWorship is only available for Windows, that’s actually part of what makes it special. It’s specifically made for people who have been using PowerPoint.

So if you’re a PowerPoint user, consider this:

Similar layout . If you know how to use PowerPoint, you’ve got a leg up already in figuring out EasyWorship 6.

Works with PowerPoint files . You can import your previously-created PowerPoint presentations into EasyWorship instead of starting from scratch.

In addition to the PowerPoint integration, EasyWorship also integrates with QuickTime so you can play video content in your presentations.

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MediaShout Bridge

Platforms : PC (you also need PowerPoint 2007, 2010, or 2013) Pricing model : purchase outright Cost : $99

What sets MediaShout Bridge apart?

MediaShout Bridge is a simpler presentation software option for churches who are using PowerPoint and might not be ready to transition to a new software solution.

Upgrades PowerPoint . This plugin works within an existing installation of PowerPoint, and turns it into a tool specifically for churches.

Includes a Lyric library . Bridge gives PowerPoint users a huge arsenal of public domain songs and hymns to use in their presentations.

Includes Bibles . A lot of Bibles—67 versions, to be precise.

Take a look at MediaShout Bridge

ShareFaith Presenter

Platforms : Only for Windows 10 (must also have Office 365) Pricing model : part of a subscription to ShareFaith Complete Cost : $71/month (includes more than presentation software)

What sets ShareFaith Presenter apart?

In some ways, ShareFaith Presenter is similar to MediaShout Bridge. It’s a plugin that works with PowerPoint to connect it with other ShareFaith tools.

It’s quite limited on operating system, so make sure you have Windows 10 and Office 365 before pursuing this option.

If your church uses ShareFaith, and you use the newest version PowerPoint, this is a good solution.

Take a look at ShareFaith Presenter

Free church presentation software

Among the top options for church presentation software are two that are entirely free: OpenLP and OpenSong. Learn more about the differences between the two free options below.

Platforms : Linux, PC, and Mac Pricing model : freeware Cost : none

What sets OpenLP apart?

Aside from the obvious (that it’s totally free), OpenLP does some cool stuff:

Gives you basic presentation functionality . You can create slides with text formatting, images, and various effects.

Remote control . OpenLP even has a remote control feature, so you can navigate through the presentation from any networked device.

Video . You can display and play video files in your presentations—which is pretty cool for an open source program!

Friendly with PowerPoint . You can import PowerPoint presentations into OpenLP.

If you’re not ready to spend money on a presentation tool designed for churches, you can at least start playing around with OpenLP.

Learn about OpenLP

What sets OpenSong apart

OpenSong and OpenLP share some commonalities, but OpenSong seems to have been created more with musicians in mind rather than pastors and tech teams. It allows for basic presentation functionality, plus a few other cool things:

Chord chart manipulation . OpenSong lets you play around with chord charts. For example, you can automatically transpose chords to any key—a helpful tool for music teams.

Timed slide loops . Teams can create sets of slides that loop at a predetermined pace.

Since it’s free, there’s no harm in downloading a version to see if it can work for you.

Find out more about OpenSong

What’s your recommended presentation software?

Has your church found a presentation software your team loves? Let me know in the comments! By the way, if you liked this post, you might also appreciate this directory of free motion backgrounds .

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It was easy to integrate with OBS for live streaming live church service with lyrics and lower thirds Scriptures and speaker notes.

Our experience has been totally positive. The tech support is second to none and will make sure the issue is resolved.

Great product and support staff. Would highly recommend using EasyWorship for churches. EasyWorship WINS.

I really enjoy and trust EasyWorship. Our volunteers don't have to be computer specialists to operate it.

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EasyWorship greatly exceeded my expectations, especially with after-sale support. I would recommend their software to everyone.

EasyWorship was recommended to us in that anyone, whether or not they had formal computer training, could run this software. And it is true.

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The Ultimate Guide to Church Presentation Software [2023]

Church presentation software has become an essential tool for modern churches. It enables worshipers to easily follow along in worship services by displaying lyrics, sermon slides, videos, and Bible verses. However, with so many presentation software options available, choosing the right one can be challenging for church leaders.

This ultimate guide will provide an overview of the essential features of church presentation software, compare the top options for 2023, offer tips on choosing the right software, and provide best practices for using it effectively.

Gone are the days of PowerPoint slides for displaying song lyrics and sermon points! Modern worship presentation is here thanks to the software options below. Keep reading to learn which worship presentation software solution is right for your church.

Why use church presentation software?

Churches and ministry leaders have been spreading the Gospel for centuries without the aid of software or other presentation tools. However, in a media-saturated age, it helps to have a visually compelling way to share the Gospel message.

Why ministry leaders should use presentation software for churches

Church presentation software gives you the ability to easily craft a visual component to your message. While church leaders have been using slideshow programs like PowerPoint or Google Slides for the past couple of decades, more powerful programs are available for you to use in your liturgy.

The main focus of any software for churches is that it helps you accomplish your mission. Having these features in presentation software will make creating a worship experience for your church service simple and easy, saving you time and frustration. These features will also help you craft a professional-looking presentation, helping you deliver the Gospel in a way that is memorable and visually compelling.

Key Features of Church Presentation Software

Each presentation software offers a unique user experience and a blend of features. The best church presentation platform depends on your church's needs and budget. But look for one that at least includes these features:

The key features

Customizable service templates, so you don't have to reinvent the wheel with each service you create.
Scripture database to add Bible verses to sermon slides
Free worship song lyrics library to add to worship slides
Multimedia player to play audio and video files
Stage display so the speaker knows what's on screen and what's next
Customizable slides and slide layout
Sermon outline import
Drag and drop to quickly format your lyrics and Bible verses
Free media library
CCLI SongSelect integration to import songs
Multi-screen or multi-display
Remote control via tablet or smartphone to control your presentation. This allows you to keep track of the presentation for better flow.
Supports timed loop of slides
App for iOS and Android

Most presentation software platforms include features not on this list. Our recommendation is to read reviews, watch tutorial videos, and check each company's website to get the full picture of what each program offers so that you can make a fully informed decision.

Comparison of Top Worship Presentation Software Options

Below are the top 5 church worship presentation software options.

ProPresenter

ProPresenter is an all-around presentation software for live events. It was originally built specifically for churches, but is now the premier presentation software used by concert venues and top stage production companies. It works on both Windows and Mac OS. It "seamlessly displays lyrics, slides, and media, making high-quality live productions easy." It also comes with an iOS app and Android app for remote control of the presentation.

It has cloud integration for sharing content with the rest of your leaders. As for worship-specific features, ProPresenter has a scripture bank, lets you import from SongSelect, and has an extensive built-in media library. For an additional fee, you also get access to their ProContent media suite. It also comes with an iOS app and Android app for remote control.

Pros of using ProPresenter

Though the cost is steep, the price tag is only a one-time fee. Meaning you won't have to pay again for the software
It's used by sporting events, concerts, trade shows, and other large outlets. It's arguably one of the best presentation solutions you'll find
For an additional fee, ProPresenter offers live streaming as well
Add Bible verses to your sermon slides quickly on the fly.

Cons of using ProPresenter

Cloud-sync costs extra
Support for PC lags behind their support for Mac
Memory hog. You will need fairly up-to-date hardware to run this program on your computer.

Pricing starts at - one-time fee of $399, use it forever (though you do have to pay an annual fee for future updates). However, they charge $999 to download it on multiple computers.

EasyWorship

EasyWorship's user interface is very intuitive. Easily navigate between tabs for songs, Bible verses, media, and presentations. It's not as robust as other options on this list but contains the essentials in the "Key Features" section above. They also offer unlimited support at every price level, which is something some other programs don't include.

For broadcasting, EasyWorship supports: NewTek Tricaster AirSend, Blackmagic, NewTek NDI, and Alpha Channel.

Pros of using EasyWorship

Multi-screen support
Very affordable
Unlimited free support
Web based church presentation software, meaning it can be accessed from anywhere

Cons of using EasyWorship

Only available for Windows OS
Isn't as feature-rich as Faithlife Proclaim or PropPresenter

Pricing starts at - $15/month

MediaShout is a very robust worship presentation software packed with more than just the basic features. It offers lots of customization options, such as interface language, light/dark mode, and you can even customize the layout.

Speaking of layout, they offer a "Volunteer Mode." When activated, your volunteers can control the service presentation with a simplified layout but are restricted from editing or changing the settings. No more accidentally removing slides mid-service!

At $179/year, they have one of the most affordable programs. However, this price is for their basic version, which is rather limited. To get their full package, they charge $399, just like ProPresenter.

Pros of using MediaShout

Extensive customization options
Integrates with Dropbox, SongSelect, PowerPoint, and other great tools
"Volunteer Mode" is a basic interface you can give your volunteers, limiting their editing controls (so they don't accidentally break anything)
Highly-rated support

Cons of using MediaShout

No Android app for remote control
As pricy as ProPresenter, yet arguably not as powerful or robust

Pricing starts at - $179/year for their basic plan

Faithlife Proclaim

What makes Proclaim an attractive option is that they don't charge per user or per computer install. They allow you to add as many members of your team and access the software from any computer. The account is cloud-based, so all of your work is synced across everyone's account. Because it is subscription-based, you can cancel anytime.

As a Faithlife product, you can access many of the resources Faithlife offers church leaders. Your Logos Bible Software account links directly to your church presentation software, making it easy to build service presentations as you study and prepare your sermon.

This may be the most well-rounded church presentation tool on the market. Being a part of the Faithlife product suite means it connects to many other amazing ministry tools, including an extensive media library.

Pros of using Proclaim

Unlimited users and license keys
Integrates with SongSelect, Logos Bible Software, and more
CCLI Song Reporting
The largest media library of all the options

Cons of using Proclaim

Faithlife has recently had to retire several programs they offer. Hopefully, Proclaim will never be put on the chopping block.
Their packages get expensive, even for small churches

Pricing starts at $199.99/year

WorshipTools

Their name used to be "Worship Extreme". Their program is the most modern-looking of all the options.

The best part of this program is that it also includes a worship planning and scheduling feature, as well as stage displays for your musicians to use during their worship setlist. That makes WorshipTools a fully rounded-out service planning and presentation software.

They also feature polls and questionnaires for your congregation, making your services even more interactive.

Pros of using WorshipTools

Their the only non-open-source program that offers a FREE plan
Very clean and modern interface
Very affordable. Even their free plan includes access to their Presenter, Planning, and Music Stand features.

Cons of using WorshipTools

Not as powerful as some other options

Pricing starts at - Limited FREE plan, $162/year paid plan

Open Source Worship Presentation Software

The top open source church presentation options are OpenLP and Quelea

Yes, there are FREE church presentation software choices out there. Some are either well-maintained or at least have a healthy support community that can help you manage the program after installation. However, be aware that some open source presentation software programs have been abandoned and have no community support. Research before you download.

Below are the top free church presentation software options to choose from.

OpenLP is an open-source project that is well-maintained and supported, with a comprehensive user manual and user community. This presenter comes with the features you need out of the box. However, if you or someone in your church is a developer, you can add features of your own to customize it and make it exactly what you need.

Integrations with PowerPoint, PowerPoint Viewer, LibreOffice Impress on Windows and Linux, and VLC, means you can manage the presentation and stream with the tools you already use.

Pros of using OpenLP

Well-supported
Fully customizable (with coding knowledge)

Cons of using OpenLP

Need coding knowledge to get it to work
Can be buggy, laggy, or feel clunky and unrefined

Quelea is a well-supported and maintained open-source presentation software for churches. They offer an impressive variety of import options, so you can bring all of your content from other programs to use in this one. You can even record your sermons through the program.

Pros of using Quelea

Extensive user manual and support options
Almost any Bible translation is supported

Cons of using Quelea

Limited media library
Outdated look and functionality

Note: Don't let the fact that these are FREE software lead you astray, though. You have to be rather tech-savvy to use open-source church presentation software. These options typically aren't supported and require either heavy-duty hardware or a lot of programming know-how to manage. If you or someone at your church has the expertise and resources to do this for your church, this is a great option. Otherwise, a fully-supported paid option is the best way to go. Read our " Best Free and Open Source Church Apps " post to learn more.

You have to be tech-savvy to use open source church presentation software

How to Choose the Right Church Presentation Software

There are 4 main considerations when choosing a church presentation software package. This list is not comprehensive, so I recommend you write down your own priorities as well. But no matter your unique situation, your list must contain the 4 topics below:

Your church's budget will be the biggest determining factor in what you choose. Some options are very affordable, like EasyWorship. Others will be more robust, but cost more, like ProPresenter. If your church can't afford the most expensive and robust option, don't sweat it. All the options in this post will elevate your church's worship presentation significantly.

Check your church budget to know exactly what your church can afford before making a purchase. Need help creating a budget for your church? We have an article to help you!

Read the "Key Features" section above for a concise list of the basics you should look for in church presentation software. But keep in mind, you may need features that are unique to certain platforms. If that is the case, knowing this will help guide your search. Which features are most important is up to you.

Pro tip: If you have friends in ministry that use different worship presentation software, ask them to give you a peek so you can see what these features do and determine if they're really necessary for you. Each company's website is great at selling its features as "must haves", but may not actually be something you truly need. Hands-on experience will help you figure out what you need and what you don't.

Ease of Use

Ease of use ultimately depends on your level of tech-savviness. EasyWorship and Faithlife Proclaim are highly rated as user-friendly. ProPresenter is a more powerful and feature-rich tool but comes with a learning curve. And the free presentation software options listed above cost nothing to download, but will cost you time to set up and learn.

Make sure the worship presentation program you choose meets you where you are to avoid frustration. The less time you spend learning the software, the more time you can devote to crafting awesome services!

Pro tip: Like the second item on this list, it's best to get hands-on experience or watch tutorial videos online to see for yourself how simple or complex the user interface is and how easy it is to learn and use the tool you are considering before making a purchase.

Compatibility

This one gets overlooked by most ministers, but you'd be surprised how important it is: Your church presentations software needs to be compatible with the other software programs you use.

For example, the program needs to have integrations or import options with things like SongSelect , Canva , and your favorite Bible software. Cross-compatibility with these programs means you can work seamlessly across all the programs you love while creating a great service presentation.

Another prerequisite is compatibility with your preferred operating system. For instance, EasyWorship only supports Windows. If you use Apple products, you will have to choose another program.

How to choose

No church presentation solution is perfect, but the one you choose will sit in the sweet spot between all four topics of consideration.

The best church presentation software will cover all topics of consideration

When researching the options, keep your list of priorities with you and check them off as you go. If one of the presentation programs meets your needs and your budget, congratulations! Your research is over!

Note: You may choose to prioritize one topic over another. For instance: If your church's budget is tight, it may force you to choose a program that isn't as cross-compatible as another program.

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Best Practices for Using Church Presentation Software

As you use your church presentation software, following the below best practices will ensure you have a positive experience:

Use high-quality image and video files

When adding slides for Bible verses and sermon points, use high-quality media. These images will be projected onto a big screen, so they need to be a large file size or else they will look pixelated or grainy. A program like Canva gives you multiple options for downloading your images, we recommend you download them as PNG files for worship or sermon slides.

Prepare in advance

Ideally, you would want to have the slides loaded into the presentation software two weeks in advance to avoid pushing them to the last minute. Also, two weeks gives you enough time to make changes and communicate those changes to your team.

Speaking of your team...

Train your team

Once you learn the ins and outs of the church presentation software you choose, train volunteers on how to run a service, troubleshoot, add new slides on the fly, play or pause media, etc. These skills will be invaluable one day, so make sure your people know how to use the software as well as you do (or better).

Save a backup

Accidents happen. Files can get lost or deleted or someone can accidentally make a change to the slides.

It's wise to always backup your work. When you are done creating a service in your worship presentation software, download or export the file to at least two devices. That way you can quickly restore everything in case of emergency.

Worship Presentation software best practices

What is the best church presentation software?

The best church presentation software is the one that fits your budget and your level of tech-savviness, as well as helps you share the Gospel. In addition, it needs to connect to the software tools you already use and have features that you need. Above all, the software needs to serve you as you serve and lead your people.

Ask pastors and church leaders in your area what they use and go with their recommendations. Also, many of these software companies have user forums or social media groups you can join to ask questions. You can also join our Facebook group to ask thousands of ministry leaders around the world what works for them.

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The anxiety before presentations is real—and when it’s accompanied by technical difficulties, it becomes a nightmare !

If you’re one of the people searching for the ideal option to handle your AV and multimedia content for sermons and church presentations, you’ve come to the right place!

(Note: We are going to keep adding new products as they appear on the market and move discontinued products and projects to the graveyard section at the bottom of this post.)

SlideDog – A Church Presenter´s Best Friend

Our own alternative, SlideDog , is the go-to church presentation software for 100+ pastors and Church AV technicians conducting powerful sermons and church services.

It supports multiple media formats , including PowerPoints, PDF, webpages, videos, Prezi presentations, etc., to help you create a compelling sermon for your audience!

All you need to do is drag and drop the files you want to present from your computer and reorder the items on the dashboard. Then, simply click “Play,” and you’ll have stress-free, beautiful presentations.

How SlideDog Helps You Create Sermon Presentations

Manage presentations on 2 screens simultaneously using the dual-screen mode.

Remotely control the presentation from your smartphone and share slides with your audience.

Live sharing to share the slides with your audience so they can follow along and participate in polls, chat, and ask questions (great for engaging Bible study!)

Run a never-ending slideshow using the digital signage feature for all your special events.

SlideDog Features

Remote control
Linux supprt
Live sharing
Multiple file format support (PPTX, PDF, Prezi, Websites, Images, Videos..)
Advanced presentation features (polls)
Confidence monitor support
Audience interaction capability (audience chat)

SlideDog Pricing

SlideDog offers a free version, and paid plans start from $19/month for 2 users, offline, and dual presentations. If you opt for the annual plan ($99/year), you’ll pay $8.25/month.

SlideDog Reviews by Pastors and Religious Leaders

If you check out SlideDog on Capterra , you’ll see that pastors commend the presentation tool for its flexibility, ease of use, and level of support! And once you get started with SlideDog, you won’t have to look any further – users stay on for years.

Free Presentation Tools

A well-maintained open-source software with PowerPoint/LibreOffice Impress and VLC (open-source media player) integration, OpenLP works across Linux, Windows, OS X, and other platforms. You’ll get reliable church software to display songs, bible verses, presentations, and more!

It has a comprehensive user manual and offers advanced support for connected stage monitors. The platform is available to download on Windows, Linux, and Mac.

OpenLP Capabilites

Presentations (PowerPoints, PDF, Impress)
Video & Audio (VLC Integration)
Song, Bible & picture import
Custom slides (announcements, etc.)
Android/iOS remote control
Confidence monitor
Web-based stage view

OpenLP Features

Verse and lyrics support
Linux support
Live Sharing
Multiple file format support
Advanced presentation features
Audience interaction capability

Quelea is a free, open-source, multi-lingual lyric projection software for churches with various import options. You can easily migrate your existing content to Quela from other software such as EasyWorship, OpenLP, and OpenSong, and it supports Windows, Mac, and Linux.

It supports multiple file formats such as presentations, PowerPoint slides, PDF, Impress, etc., and offers video background support to add an extra appeal to your presentation. You can also record all your sermons and services using the free platform.

Quelea Capabilites

YouTube & DVD
stage view (Android app)
Video background support
Multilingual user interface
Live quick edit of text/songs
Recording of sermons/services
Remote via web browser

Quelea Features

Song of songs.

Free*, multi-lingual church presentation software focusing on song lyrics, but with lots more to offer once you look under the hood, Song of Songs has Bible, PowerPoint, and video support.

*Free as in free to use but after a month, a banner will appear at the bottom of the software, (control screen only, the display screen is left untouched) reminding you that you have been using Song of Songs and urging you do donate, which will remote the banner forever.

It’s available for Windows 7 and up and has an active community forum . You’ll find great beginner-friendly tutorials on their website!

Song of Songs Capabilites

Presentations (PowerPoint import)
YouTube downloader
Cloud drive support (Dropbox, Google Drive ++)
Display twitter feeds

Song of Songs Features

Despite being free, VideoPsalm offers various features with a customizable MS Office-inspired user interface. It supports displaying Bible verses, song lyrics, PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, picture slideshows, videos, and image galleries.

You can find many tips on their blog to learn how to sync songs between devices using Dropbox and use video loops.

Unfortunately, it’s available only for Windows.

VideoPsalm Capabilites

Presentations (PowerPoint and Impress)
Video & Audio
YouTube display
Video loops
Live video background

VideoPsalm Features

OpenSong focuses on lyrics, chords, lead sheets, Bible verses, and scripture management. This free software also supports timed loops of slides with text and images and allows you to keep track of a song’s title, author, copyright, etc.

OpenSong is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux .

OpenSong Capabilites

API automation over HTTP and WebSocket
Built-in slide editor

OpenSong Features

As the name indicates, Bibleshow is a Bible- and scripture-focused church presentation software.

It describes itself as “ a software solution for presenting Holy Scripture verses on any video display device connected to a personal computer running Microsoft Windows. ”

The software supports many Bibles in multiple languages and allows for the customization of themes, backgrounds, fonts, and more. It also supports NDI (Network Device Interface) video monitors for more advanced church presentations.

You’ll also see a list of useful keyboard shortcuts and tries to set itself apart from others by offering to display any scripture using at most 3-4 mouse clicks. It also boasts being able to show 4 synchronized Bible verses on the same screen .

BibleShow Capabilites

Verse & Bible import

BibleShow Features

EasySlides (formerly EasiSlides) is designed for projecting lyrics and Bible texts with a video projector .

It has some multimedia support in that it allows you to play audio and video files in the background, along with the lyrics.

You can also attach a live feed from a camcorder or use static or animated backgrounds .

EasySlides also has a built-in praise book generator, supports three-monitor output, and allows you to set up alerts and notifications.

The current version, v 5.1, is available to download on Windows only, and they have a very active user forum.

EasySlides Capabilites

Song & Bible import
Video, audio, and live cam support
Image backgrounds
HTML generator for publishing lyrics
Praisebook generator

EasySlides Features

Lyricue focuses on editing and displaying song lyrics and passages of text along with images and videos on a second screen/projector.

With Lyricue’s Linux-only solution, you are not restricted to setting everything up before the event, as you can add, remove and change songs on the fly . You can type up notes directly to the screen or quickly display a Bible verse instantly.

Since Lyricue is a networked software, you’ll need to set up a server on a Linux box and use a web interface called Precue to control Lyricue on the server computer or another remote device.

The user interface is translated into English, Spanish, German, French, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, and Swedish. It’s Linux only , uses a client-server architecture and requires technical insight to get it up and running .

Lyricue Capabilites

Video and live cam support
Import and edit songs, lyrics & text
Quick/live text edit
Remote control (Android)

Lyricue Features

Holyrics is mainly used for organizing and presenting slide shows and bible verses in worship and events. It seamlessly displays lyrics and verses and supports the VLC media player to play the audio and video in the presentation.

You can create beautiful themes with animated backgrounds and schedule songs to be played during the sermon.

Holyircs Capabilites

Animated background support
Easy to create custom themes
Finds lyrics online

Holyrics Features

Freeshow is a free, open-source presentation platform that anyone can use. Like other tools mentioned in this list, Freeshow allows you to create a presentation with lyrics, videos, images, etc., which makes it a good fit for engaging church presentations.

The editor is simple to use and has a drag-and-drop functionality that makes editing easy.

You can pick from different modes, including lyrics, video, text, etc., and various templates. Then, control multiple outputs directly from the platform.

Freeshow Capabilites

Song & Bible display
Drag and drop UI
Autoplay capabilities
Create and edit multiple stage views
YouTube & Vimeo video player
On-the-go editor

Freeshow Features

The best paid church presentation software, mediashout - one of the best church presentation tools.

MediaShout is a feature-rich church presentation software solution and comes with all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a market leader. It is available for both Mac OS and Windows .

The user interface has many customization options, such as layout setup and light/dark theme, and supports multiple interface languages (French and Spanish, in addition to English).

If you have volunteers running the presentation, you can enable “Volunteer mode.” This will start up a simpler interface mode, hiding the settings and content editing controls.

Mediashout offers an iOS app (why no Android app?) to control your church presentation remotely, and supports USB wireless remotes.

It has built-in integration support for Dropbox (file sharing), Planning Center (worship planning tool), and SongSelect (song database). If you need support , their documentation is extensive, and they have a dedicated knowledge base app for iOS and Android to help with common technical issues.

MediaShout Capabilities for Church Presentations

Presentation editor & sermon builder
Imports PowerPoint as static slides
Public and copyrighted Bible verses
SongSelect integration
Announcements
Stage display
Confidence monitor / presenter view
iOS remote control (no Android)

MediaShout Features

Mediashout pricing.

MediaShout’s lifetime license starts at $399

SlideDog - Software for Multimedia Church Presentations

Keep your flock’s attention on your presentation with SlideDog . This versatile presentation software offers a simple way to create a presentation playlist out of different content types (including PowerPoints, YouTube videos, web pages, and more).

Keep Your Congregation Coming Back for More

Leverage different content types to keep your audience engaged: embed images, YouTube videos, live pages, and more!

Live-share your presentation to keep your flock engaged even when they can’t physically be at the sermon.

Remotely control your presentation from a mobile device!

Ask for presentation feedback with polls, and allow your audience to engage via the live chat (fantastic for Bible studies)!

Easily manage presentations with the dual-screen mode.

Drag & drop editor makes it easy to create seamless Church presentations without needing to become a tech wiz.

Digital signage

SlideDog offers a free version. If you decide to upgrade (from $8.25/mo) , you’ll get offline presentation options, additional users, and more!

Additionally, you can get SlideDog’s church presentation software with a lifetime license for $299 (one-time payment).

Faithlife Proclaim

Faithlife’s Proclaim is a major player in the church presentation software space. Their license model is subscription-based.

Unlike others, they will allow you to create an unlimited number of team accounts and install the software on as many Mac or Windows PCs as you want, so it’s a good option if you handle AV for multiple churches , but can get clunky if you only need it for your own presentations. This also means your team can edit and run several concurrent presentations using the same license.

Proclaim integrates with the usual lyric and verse providers (SongSelect, Planning Center, Logis Bible Software, and more), and any changes made to your service are saved to your teams’ cloud accounts.

If you’d like access to their (and their partners’) media library with over motions, stills, and mini-movies, you’ll need to opt for a higher-priced plan.

Proclaim has implemented polls & surveys in its church presentation software, making interacting and engaging with your congregation easier.

For remote control, you can use the Proclaim Remote App which works for iOS and Android.

Ultimately, Proclaim is probably the most complete church presentation tool out there. It has features and functionality that move beyond the garden-variety Sunday worship service.

Faithlife Proclaim Capabilities

Import PowerPoint as static slides
Public and copyrighted Bibles
Announcements and bulletins
Songs and music integration
Video backgrounds
Audience interaction features (live surveys/polls)
Digital signage support
Sermon recording & publishing
Confidence monitor/presenter view
Android and iOS remote control

Faithlife Proclaim Features

Faithlife proclaim pricing.

Proclaim for standard church presentations starts from $224.99/year . However, if you’d also like access to their media library , the plans start from $337.99/yr.

ProPresenter

ProPresenter is a cross-platform (Mac and Windows) worship and presentation software for live events, so it works perfectly for church presentations.

It has advanced video editing features allowing you to crop and zoom videos dynamically from within the software. As for slides, ProPresenter allows you to control backgrounds, live video layers, slides, props, and masks independently.

In addition to these multimedia features, the software can be extended with Audio Visual modules (hardware and software products) to go further.

You’ll also get a scripture engine with Bible translations in various languages. You can import lyrics from SongSelect, and a built-in media store lets you add media from their partner media library (Worship House Media).

The user interface is multilingual and comes with an iOS/Android remote . It has cloud integration for saving and sharing content and a built-in Twitter wall feature , allowing you to curate and display Twitter posts.

ProPresenter Capabilities

Slide/presentation and video editor
Telestrator (draw on top of live output)
Twitter integration (with moderation support)
Stage display app
Output recording

ProPresenter Features

Propresenter pricing.

ProPresenter starts at $399 USD, one-time fee.

EasyWorship for Church Presentations

EasyWorship , a Windows-only church presentation software, focuses on being powerful, yet simple worship presentation software. Their user interface is clean and easy, with intuitive tabs for selecting songs, scriptures, media, presentations and themes.

Unfortunately, EasyWorship doesn’t have all the features that MediaShout or Faithlife Proclaim can offer. Still, it contains the essentials like slide design, alerts, a remote app, a Bible search, and a media search engine powered by Skit Guys, Centerline New Media, Hyper Pixels Media, and others.

They have a flexible licensing solution, letting you choose between two subscription types. EasyWorship supports Alpha Channel, NewTek Tricaster AirSend, Blackmagic, and NewTek NDI for broadcasting .

EasyWorship Capabilities

Song and Bible integration
Stage & Audience alerts

EasyWorship Features

Easyworship pricing.

EasyWorship starts from $18/month

Zion Works is a worship presentation software product for Windows designed for a dual-screen setup.

The user interface is simple and lets you display songs, media, Bible scripture, and PowerPoint slides on a secondary monitor while controlling the flow from the main monitor.

You create playlists of these components, which you can package and transfer to another computer. It integrates with the Bibles of the BibleGateway website, and you can import songs and CCLI formatted files. Like other worship software, you can also instantly display popup alerts and notifications.

ZionWorks Capabilities

PowerPoint integration
Audience alerts

ZionWorks Features

Zionworks pricing.

ZionWorks starts from $14.50/month.

Big Screen is, unlike others, a web-based church presentation solution. That means you don’t have to install any software, and you can run it on both Mac OS and Windows using a modern browser like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

The downside to this is that an internet connection is required .

Big Screen is split into two sections; the admin section and the control surface. The control surface is the interface to present your media. You can add songs, videos, images, timers, and Bible scriptures to playlists and save them in your online library.

When presenting, multiple new browser windows will be created for each of the screens connected to your computer. You will then have to drag the window to the correct screen. This can make it a bit clunky , but if Big Screen otherwise meets your requirements, it might be worth a compromise.

BigScreen Capabilities

Functions as a web browser app
Looping background videos
Bible and song/lyrics integration
YouTube integration

BigScreen Features

Bigscreen pricing.

BigScreen starts from AUD $15 per month.

FreeWorship’s Paid Version: Is It Worth It?

FreeWorship does have a free version, but if you opt for the Pro plan, you’ll get a lot more features.

The biggest difference between the Free and Pro versions is that the latter includes licensed Bibles, comes with a SongSelect integration, and features website projection, live Twitter feeds, and Google Slides support .

Both the Free and Pro versions support PowerPoint slides and can play videos, songs, images, and Bible scriptures. FreeWorship is compatible with Windows Vista and above.

The user interface is similar to other worship software, consisting of a playlist of media items, controls for launching and adding new items, and “Preview/Up Next” and “Live” viewer panels.

FreeWorship Capabilities

Google Slides integration
Twitter alerts
Web page integration

FreeWorship Features

Freeworhsip pricing.

FreeWorship Pro starts at £ 10.00 / month

WorshipTools Presenter

WorshipTools Presenter (FKA WorshipExtreme) is a modern church presentation software for Mac OS and Windows . It features song lyrics, slide editors, and Google Slides integration.

The software works with the Worship Extreme cloud server, where all your media and playlists are stored in your personal Worship Extreme Media Library.

It doesn’t support PowerPoint natively, but you can import slide decks, which will automatically be converted into a suitable format for Worship Extreme. The software lets you import lyrics from SongSelect, OpenLP, MediaShout, and EasyWorship.

Both Free and Paid Bible formats can be imported. Worship Extreme also features a Remote App and a Stage Display app, both available for iOS and Android.

Other features that deserve to be mentioned include the congregation/audience polls, alerts, countdown timers, and their LiveSwap integration.

WorshipTools Presenter Capabilities

Stage display app (iOS/Android)
Library of motion graphics (video loops)

WorshipTools Presenter Features

Worshiptools pricing.

This church presentation software has a freemium version, while the Pro version will set you back for $15/month.

Presentation Manager

Presentation Manager is a Windows and Mac worship projection tool with a built-in media database of over 500 songs and images and over 100 videos.

The user interface looks a bit dated but has essential controls for displaying videos, images, songs, and scriptures.

Presentation Manager supports displaying PowerPoint natively and has built-in editors for songs and image/graphic backgrounds .

You can create sermon notes and view these while giving the presentation, set up looping announcement slides, and toggle alerts for displaying numbers, sets of numbers, or messages during worship.

Presentation Manager Capabilities

Audience announcements/alerts

Presentation Manager Features

Presentation manager pricing.

You can get the lifetime license by paying the $250 one-time fee . Upgrades come at an additional charge.

SongShow Plus

SongShow Plus is well-rounded worship presentation software. It displays songs, scripture, images, video, and web pages (including YouTube & Vimeo) and allows you to import PowerPoint slides.

It has built-in editors with tools for colorization, hue adjustments, blurs, hinges, reflections, image masking, overlay, and more. You can sync your content to your cloud account at Dropbox, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneDrive.

Contentwise, SongShow directly integrates with Shift Worship , where you can find over 3000 pre-produced mini-movies, motion, and still backgrounds for worship environments.

SongShow Plus also includes integration with Planning Center, and they have their own app on Google Play for controlling the Windows application remotely.

SongShowPlus Capabilities

Built-in presentation editor
PowerPoint import
Web page and YouTube support
Sync content with cloud storage provides
Connects to Shift Worship media library

SongShowPlus Features

Songshowplus pricing.

First-time users’ pricing for SongShowPlus starts from $249, but we recommend reviewing their website to pick the right option.

Creation Software’s SongPro

SongPro is handy church presentation software for Windows with plenty of options for songs, images, (looped) videos, and the ability to display web pages and YouTube videos during your presentations. You’ll also get full Bible text-search capabilities to make sure your presentation is exactly the way you imagined it.

In addition to multimedia content, SongPro offers live editing, creating service plans, and multilingual translation.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t come with a remote control option and it’s Windows-only, which can affect your decision.

SongPro Capabilities

Songpro features, songpro pricing.

SongPro’s plan with the ESV Bible will set you back for £90/year.

Worship Him

Worship Him , a church presentation software for Windows , comes in a Lite and Power edition, with the major difference being that the Lite edition only supports one projector feed. In contrast, the Power edition supports up to five.

It has 13 Bible versions and a large selection of video backgrounds, stills, hymns, and graphics . It supports Windows Vista and up. You can try it by downloading the free trial version of Worship Him, which is fully functional but only includes a sample of the graphics and Bible versions.

Their license is site-based, meaning that customers may install Worship Him on as many computers as they want, providing that it is for their use only. They don’t have any mobile apps but instead, offer a network remote control mode inside the application that lets you control up to 3 other computers running Worship Him.

Worship Him Capabilities

PowerPoint and Impress integration
Video/motion backgrounds
Live camera and motion background support
Network-based remote control

Worship Him Features

Worship him pricing.

Worship Him starts from $199.95 (one-time fee).

Graveyard for Discontinued Church Presentation Software

This section is dedicated to the software you may have heard about a while back, but that has unfortunately been discontinued or hasn’t been updated in many, many years..

🥀 Does Praisenter Still Work?

Praisenter was an application that displayed Bible verses, songs, and notifications (among other things) to a secondary display, typically a projector, monitor, or television, for use in a church service or event. Unfortunately, the last update was in 2014.

Price: Free and Open Source
Supported OS: Windows, Mac, Linux

🥀 Does Screen Monkey Still Work?

Screen Monkey is professional media playback and control software for live events, theatre, churches, and broadcasting. If you’re a church leader who wants to display the song lyrics , you might want to check out their Worship Monkey package.

One big caveat is that, at the time of us refreshing this guide (2023), it seems as though the software is no longer actively supported. The copyright has been refreshed in 2020, and the security certificate of the website has expired, so we recommend getting in touch with the provider to ensure it’s still operational.

Price: Free and premium at a one-time fee of $270.
Supported OS: Windows

🥀 Does Sharefaith Presenter’s Church Presentation Plugin Still Work?

Unlike most other church presentation software products, Sharefaith Presenter isn’t a stand-alone application, it’s a PowerPoint Plugin . Now, we’ve placed it in the graveyard as it’s no longer actively supported, so you may be better off with a regularly updated church presentation tool

Price: Starts from $19/month
Supported program: Windows PowerPoint

🥀 Does PowerWorship Still Work?

PowerWorship enabled you to create and maintain a library of worship songs and could be used to build presentation slides for Microsoft PowerPoint and Apache OpenOffice. It came in Free, Standard, and Premium versions. Unfortunately, the last release was in 2016.

Price: From USD $29

🥀 Is LiveWorship Still Operational?

LiveWorship by GeekJam, LLC was a Mac/Windows cross-platform worship solution. It featured a drag-and-drop interface and displayed Bible scriptures, songs, audio, video, and image backgrounds. Unfortunately, their main website is no longer fully operational and the last release was in 2012.

Price: Starts from $199
Supported OS: Windows, Mac

🥀 Does ShowShare Work?

ShowShare was a web-based presentation software for Christian worship. It didn’t require any installation and could work on any web-enabled device or platform. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like it’s maintained.

Price: Unknown
Supported OS: Web based

🥀 Is Ephphatha Still Operational?

Ephphatha was a church presentation software tool made in India. A few years ago, their web page wasn’t very clear on what features were included or how much the software cost, and these days it’s not even operational.

Supported OS: Unknown

🥀 Does WorshipCenter Pro Still Work?

WorshipCenter Pro featured a built-in scripture database and support for PowerPoint, video files, images, Flash presentations, and web pages. It included over 4,000 hymns and an interface to CCLI SongSelect to import contemporary praise songs. Their website is no longer operational, and the last version came out in 2010.

Price: One-time $44 fee

🥀 Does Sunday Worship Still Work?

Sunday Worship is church song presentation software for Windows that allows you to project songs, scriptures, photos, videos, and notices for all the congregation to see. Unfortunately, their software isn’t updated frequently (the last update was in 2016), so it might not be as easy to scale the wow effect once your congregation starts loving your presentations.

Price: One.time $44 fee.

Verdict: Which Church Presentation Software Should You Choose?

The choice depends on your requirement.

If you’re more traditional and only work with presentation software a few times every year, you’re better off with the free tools that handle the basics.

However, if editing videos or creating high-quality presentations is something you do frequently to keep your flock engaged, you’ll love the paid tools’ support.

SlideDog is a great option when you need a presentation launch pad that focuses on interacting with your audience and keeps their attention till the very end! You create the playlist with different media files (including PowerPoint presentations, videos, and more).

Focus on your message; SlideDog will handle the technical details to run a presentation that’ll be the talk of the town!

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Meet the New Proclaim Church Presentation Software

Since its inception, Proclaim Church Presentation Software was designed to help your team collaborate on beautiful church presentations quickly. The second generation of Proclaim takes that to a whole new level. New features and an updated interface make the software faster and more intuitive. Combine that with more built-in automation and you have a powerful time-saver.

Your entire team can try the all-new Proclaim free .

Church presentations made easy

Link your SongSelect account with Proclaim , pick a song, and Proclaim will automatically format the lyrics onto slides for you. You no longer need to spend time typing out lyrics, fighting with formatting, searching for typos, or citing your sources. Proclaim takes care of all those details for you.

With the release of Proclaim 2.0, you no longer need to track your song usage either. Proclaim will track the songs you sing each week and build a custom CCLI report for your church. Proclaim tracks the details you need to stay compliant with CCLI, like the song’s title, CCLI number, and date sung, and provides your team with a high-level view of what you sing and how often.

Proclaim’s automatic formatting is another feature that will save you hours of time. Proclaim comes loaded with hand-crafted church media you can use and then takes your text and formats the text size, color, and position to fit each slide’s background. It’s like having a professional artist carefully design each slide for you. Plus, if you decide to change the background image Proclaim instantly rearranges the slide to make sure it still looks awesome. So go ahead and try two dozen different slide backgrounds, Proclaim will keep everything looking great.

With Proclaim 2.0, you gain more slide customization options without losing the automatic formatting function. Group slides and edit them all at once, customize the transition duration to help set a specific mood for your service, and change your slide’s background by simply dragging-and-dropping an image from your computer onto the slide.

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Built-in, stress-free sermon recording

Proclaim doesn’t just take the stress out of building beautiful slides though, it also makes sermon recording and publishing a breeze . With Proclaim, you no longer have to worry about the volunteer in the sound booth forgetting to start the recording. Simply set “Start Recording” and “Stop Recording” cues in your presentation and Proclaim will automatically record the service’s audio and the presentation slides in sync.

When the service is over, you have the option to either edit the recording or publish it right away—all from within Proclaim. With a click, you can publish the recording to your church’s Faithlife Group, social media page, iTunes account, or you can embed a widget on your church website that automatically updates to show the latest sermon as soon as it’s published.

With the latest release of Proclaim, you can also share any presentation slide to your church’s Faithlife Group or social media channel with a click, making it easy to share the key passage being studied or the announcement slide about next weekend’s community BBQ.

All this automation adds up to less time creating presentations and more time in ministry.

We have very thematic, multimedia services. Proclaim has been phenomenal. I love the way it flows song lyrics automatically, and the Pro Media is fantastic. Our presentations and services have a professional polish that takes everything to the next level and helps us emphasize the message. —Rev. Michael Junkroski

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Work together from anywhere

From selecting songs to creating announcements to preparing sermon slides to designing bulletins it takes a team to create a meaningful worship experience and Proclaim was built to leverage the power of your entire team.

A single Proclaim subscription unlocks a free account and a free download of Proclaim for every member of your team. You’re free to invite as many people as you need to contribute to your presentation. Your team can use Proclaim on Mac and PC for no additional charge. Presentations automatically save to the cloud so everyone is always working on the most up-to-date version of the presentation. Plus, your team can use the in-app messenger to stay in sync. Proclaim even tells you who edited the presentation last and when.

With Proclaim version 2.0, updates to the confidence monitor provide your sound tech with more ways to communicate with your team on stage. Not only can your sound tech tell your pastor through a message that he needs to speak louder or slow down, but now he can have a timer displayed on the confidence monitor that counts up or down. The timer can turn red when the service is going over. Of course with these improvements we may no longer see hilarious confidence monitor messages like, “Wrap it up I’m hungry”.

Allowing multiple people to access the program, and to do so at home or office, is a great feature that gives us tremendous flexibility and productivity.—Pastor Dale McCoy

Control the big screen from your little screen

With the Proclaim Remote app you eliminate the awkward moments of trying to communicate with your tech person that it’s time to change the slide. Your worship leader can advance slides, your pastor can view private notes, and your lead guitarist can use it as a confidence monitor on his music stand. Plus it works over a local WiFi network, so it’s reliable without Internet connection.

Proclaim 2.0 adds a timeline of the slides to the bottom of the app so you can see the current slide in context of the entire presentation. The new app also makes it easier to view your notes and access your Quickscreens. Plus, multitasking is now available on iPads so you can view both the Logos and Proclaim apps side by side.

Proclaim makes it simple to manage my presentations . . . I love the tools and convenience built into Proclaim and the Proclaim team’s support and service. They are second to none! Proclaim is perfect for our church, and I’ll bet it’s perfect for yours, too!—Pastor Andrew Zoll

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Proclaim really is setting a new benchmark for projection software. . . Their attention to detail and deep understanding of software interaction has helped them hit it out of the park with Proclaim.— Worship Leader Magazine

You can try Proclaim free . We’ll even give your team unlimited access to our Pro Media library of more than 10,000 hand-crafted motion backgrounds and still images for the month.

Kristen Schafer

Kristen serves as Faithlife's Integrated Marketing Manager and has been with the company for over eight years. She loves taking new products to market and helping churches solve tech problems. In her spare time, Kristen loves to run. She and her husband live in Bellingham, WA.

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MediaShout Church Presentation Software

No subscription required, helping churches everywhere to “spread the simple gospel through simple technology”, powerful church presentation software.

MediaShout is church presentation software for displaying song lyrics, scripture, sermon points, and all forms of visual media to the screens for worship gatherings and events.

MediaShout increases engagement for those attending worship gatherings, and behind the scenes, it is loved by church staff and volunteers for its easy, time-saving features. With this powerful software, you’ll be able to quickly insert lyrics from a library, automatically build scripture slides from 70 included Bibles, and easily display any kind of graphic and video files.

MediaShout makes professional presentations easy for your ministry. Also known as “worship software,” MediaShout is the original church presentation software that revolutionized visual worship media. In 1999, MediaShout pioneered the switch from limited office-style software like Microsoft Powerpoint to church-specific software to display non-linear presentations controlled on a separate screen by an operator.

Still today, MediaShout offers the best balance of powerful features, flexibility, value, and ease-of-use in the church presentation and worship software space.

MediaShout allows you to build and run slides on an intuitive, easy to use control screen while showing only your presentation to your audience on a separate “main display” output. This is done by utilizing extended desktop with multiple screens on Windows or Mac. Most of our software versions even include a third output for either a “stage display” (also known as a confidence monitor) or live streams.

With MediaShout’s built-in controls and turn-key functionality, none of this requires you to be a computer or video expert. MediaShout does the work for you so you can focus on ministry.

If you’re a pastor or worship leader, or you lead a women’s ministry, school, or camp, MediaShout 7 will enhance your visual media for worship while simplifying technology so you can focus on what matters most—ministry. MediaShout is at home in any environment requiring live presentations:

Church services • Worship gatherings • Children’s ministry and classes Women’s ministry events • Campus ministries • Conferences and retreats Men’s ministry events • Christian schools • Small groups and Sunday school Young adults and youth gatherings • AND MORE!

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Get a closer look at MediaShout with a free 14 day trial ( Windows or Mac ) or a a quick no-obligation demo call .

MEDIASHOUT SOFTWARE FEATURES

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Lyric+Bible Libraries

SOFTWARE REVIEWS

I am very pleased with the software and think that anyone who needs a quality presenter software should definitely put this on the top of your try list. The product is remarkably simple to teach others how to use. The software is very adaptable for systems. I like the fact that it can handle multiple displays so easily.

We use it in two separate ministries elementary and junior high and off-campus events like camps and retreats. It is very easy to use, I do elementary kids ministry and my kids are able to maneuver around mediashout and use it during our celebration services

Mediashout let us create a more engaging service for our guests and congregation. We were able to use a wide variety of backgrounds and animations. Additionally we could automate slides like announcements to run on a timer until ready to proceed. The ease of adding media sources like audio and video gave us new avenues to share content with our live audience. Mediashout provided advanced presentation options for our church, giving us lyrics, slides, transitions, media playing capability, and verse sharing on the screens in our sanctuary. Staff and volunteers were able to setup everything that needed to be on the screens for services. We did this in advance, saved the files, and went live on Sundays. Mediashout expanded our capabilities from Powerpoint and incorporate more media, which helped keep our congregation engaged.

The MediaShout people are super helpful and are constantly working to improve their product. They don’t sell you something and then leave you hanging. One time I sent in a question just before the holidays. I got an answer as soon as the office was open after Christmas was over. I followed the instructions step by step and it totally fixed my problem. They are very friendly, knowledgeable, quick to respond, and speak my language. Oh, and they love the Lord Jesus Christ and live to serve him, and in so doing, they help us and they help meet the needs of the churches that buy their product.

MediaShout has allowed our house of worship to increase our production value and provide a more immersive, intentional, and effective ministry to those who attend our services. My favorite features of MediaShout was the amount of customization options the software allows for. I stopped needing to do so much editing work on graphics before importing them, and simply create the exact look I need for a service right within the application.

We deploy media shout to many of our clients who prefer a user friendly app that doesnt bog down your computer but still offers a clean, punchy presentation. Media Shout has a great layout and platform that lends itself to a quick learning curve.

MediaShout transformed our worship service from fragmented and “unprofessional” (I hate that word, but truly it was rough) into something that has flow, form and makes worship run smoothly. Our congregation is older, and we have a gentlemen in his 80s using the program on Sunday morning. That is how easy it is to use! I create the presentations in about an hour, using saved cues, creating new cues and inserting Bible text for each week. It is a great time saver for me, which is very important, since I am one of a two person staff at the church! My experience in creating and presenting with MediaShout has been very good. I do recommend it.

Among the inevitable last-minute special event requests was a count down timer to display on the main screens during intermission so everyone would know when it was time to continue the concert. Now, I am not the regular Media Shout guy, in fact I don’t think I had ever actually used it for a live event before. This responsibility falls on me so rarely that I usually just go with PowerPoint. But, a count down timer? I did a quick search on how to create a count down timer in PowerPoint. After skimming, I realized this was not the way to go. So, I opened up MediaShout to see what I could figure out. Oh, my, that was too easy. I dropped in a background to match the concert theme and added a count down timer, gave it a nice font and matching color. Ta-da. The event organizers were happy and it worked flawlessly.

MediaShout feels like a really close knit community, where users support each other well, but also MediaShout ‘the company’, support their users well. I love the software, and what we can achieve with it, in serving our church locally. MediaShout is fully featured yet easy to use. It’s easy to train on. Their support is second to none, and they really care about how the software works for you in your situation. They are passionate about making their software easy for us as users, to seamlessly support the process of worship and sharing the gospel.

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Presentation Manager ®

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Worship Presentation/Projection Software for Churches

Worship presentation software for your church's worship service that offers ease of use and the features you are looking for to streamline and simplify your worship projection. Take the Presentation Manager tour to learn more, then download our demo to try it yourself.

Included song database and popular Bibles.
Overlay text over Live video and movies.
DVD playback functionality.
Show different presentations on two projectors.
Designed so spontaneous changes don't disrupt worship .
Dual Preview Mode.
Slide templates allowing on-the-fly presentation changes.
Picture-in-Picture / Movie-in-Movie.
Windows 7,8,10 both 32bit and 64bit / MAC
Dual Bible translation display - on the fly

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Top 10 Church Software Tools (Reviewed and Compared)

September 9, 2024
By Alex Taylor

Finding the right software for your church can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. There are so many options out there, each claiming to be the perfect fit. But do they really deliver what they promise? Too often, churches find themselves juggling multiple tools that don’t quite work together, wasting time and resources on software that overcomplicates what should be simple.

What if there was a way to cut through the noise? To find that one tool (or maybe two) that streamlines operations, fosters engagement, and actually makes your day-to-day easier? You’re in the right place. We’ve done the heavy lifting to bring you a list of the top 10 church software tools that are truly worth considering.

By the end of this guide, you’ll know exactly which software tool fits your church’s unique needs, whether you’re looking to simplify your administrative tasks or engage more effectively with your congregation. Ready to find the perfect fit? Let’s get started.

1. Church Management Software: Planning Center

Managing a church effectively requires more than just great sermons and warm welcomes. Behind the scenes, it’s a balancing act of schedules, events, donations, communication, and member engagement. That’s where a powerful church management software (ChMS) like Planning Center comes in. This tool helps churches of all sizes organize their day-to-day activities with ease and precision, making it an essential addition to your toolkit.

What Makes Planning Center a Top Choice?

Planning Center stands out because it offers an integrated suite of church management tools tailored to the unique needs of churches. It brings everything you need under one digital roof, helping you to keep operations running smoothly while staying focused on what truly matters: ministry and connection.

Membership Management Made Easy : Tracking your congregation’s details, from contact information to attendance records, is vital for fostering strong relationships. Planning Center simplifies this with its comprehensive member database. You can easily add, update, and organize member information, track attendance trends, and even monitor volunteer involvement, all in one place. Its features make it an affordable church management software choice for churches of all sizes.
Streamlined Event Scheduling and Coordination : Whether it’s a small group Bible study or a large-scale community event, the Planning Center takes the hassle out of scheduling and coordinating. With its integrated calendar, you can schedule events, reserve rooms and resources, and even track who’s attending. Volunteers and staff can access their schedules online, making it easier to coordinate roles and responsibilities without endless emails or last-minute phone calls.
Easy-to-Use Giving and Financial Tools : Fundraising and managing donations are crucial for every church, and the Planning Center makes it easy. The platform includes a robust giving module that allows members to donate online, track their contributions, and receive automated tax statements. The software also provides detailed financial reporting, helping church leaders keep an eye on the financial health of their congregation, making it a truly comprehensive church management software solution.
Enhanced Communication Across All Channels : Communication is key to maintaining an engaged congregation . Planning Center offers a variety of communication tools to make sure your messages reach the right people at the right time. You can send personalized emails, text messages, or even app notifications to keep your members informed about events, updates, or urgent prayer requests. This helps build a sense of community and keeps everyone in the loop, whether they’re sitting in the pews or following online.
Customizable Workflows for Every Church Process : Planning Center understands that no two churches operate the same way. That’s why it offers customizable workflows to suit your specific needs. Whether you’re onboarding new members, planning a mission trip, or managing volunteer management, the software lets you create step-by-step processes to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Why Planning Center Should Be Your Go-To Church Management Software?

What sets the Planning Center apart is its adaptability. Whether your church is small or large, single-campus or multi-site, Planning Center offers a flexible, scalable church management solution that grows with you. Its intuitive interface means that even those who aren’t tech-savvy can navigate it easily, reducing the learning curve for staff and volunteers.

Additionally, the platform is cloud-based, meaning it’s accessible from anywhere, anytime. This flexibility ensures that your team stays connected and coordinated, whether working from the office, home, or on the go. The software also allows you to easily manage church events and keep your church members informed and engaged.

Choosing the best church management software is crucial for any church aiming to streamline its operations and enhance engagement. When considering the overall church management software cost, Planning Center proves to be a cost-effective, robust, all-in-one solution that covers everything from event scheduling and communication to financial management and member tracking. With its customizable features and user-friendly design, the Planning Center is undoubtedly one of the best tools to keep your church running smoothly and effectively.

2. Donations Management: Tithe.ly

For many churches, managing donations effectively isn’t just about collecting funds—it’s about fostering a culture of generosity, transparency, and trust. Yet, traditional methods of giving can feel outdated or cumbersome, often causing friction between intent and action. Enter Tithe.ly, a donations management platform designed specifically to streamline the giving process for churches, making it easier for congregations to contribute in ways that suit them best.

Why Tithe.ly Stands Out in Donations Management

Tithe.ly offers a comprehensive suite of digital giving tools tailored to the unique needs of churches. It’s more than just a tool for transactions; it’s a platform that makes giving more accessible, efficient, and engaging for both churches and their members.

Multiple Giving Options for Ultimate Flexibility : Tithe.ly understands that every giver is different. That’s why it offers multiple ways to give, including online, mobile app, text-to-give, and even through custom kiosks or tablets. Whether members prefer to give during Sunday service or while checking their emails mid-week, Tithe.ly provides a seamless and secure experience across all devices.
Automatic Recurring Giving for Consistent Donations : Consistency in donations can be a challenge for many churches. Tithe.ly tackles this head-on with its recurring giving feature, allowing members to set up automatic weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly donations. This not only provides a steady stream of income for churches but also makes it easier for congregants to remain committed to their giving goals.
Transparent and Easy-to-Understand Reporting : Financial transparency is vital for building trust within your church community. Tithe.ly offers detailed reporting tools that help church leaders track donations, generate customized reports, and provide members with their giving statements. The data is presented in a clear, easy-to-understand format, enabling quick insights into the church’s financial health.
Customized Giving Pages to Reflect Your Church’s Identity : Tithe.ly allows churches to create branded giving pages that align with their unique identity. This personalized approach helps build a sense of community and trust while reinforcing the church’s mission and vision. Plus, the pages are optimized for mobile, ensuring a smooth user experience regardless of how members access them.
Integration with Existing Church Management Software : Tithe.ly integrates seamlessly with popular church management systems, allowing for easy data synchronization and reducing administrative workload. This means less time spent on manual data entry and more time focusing on your church’s mission.

Finding a donations management solution that fits your church’s needs is essential for fostering a thriving, generous community. Tithe.ly stands out for its flexibility, ease of use, and commitment to enhancing the giving experience. With its robust features and a focus on simplicity, Tithe.ly is a top choice for any church looking to make giving easier and more engaging.

3. Digital Signage: CrownTV’s Dashboard – A Game Changer for Church Communication

Keeping your congregation engaged and informed is no small feat. From service updates to community events, there’s always something that needs to be communicated clearly and effectively. That’s where CrownTV’s digital signage dashboard steps in. This tool goes beyond the basics of display management, offering churches a sophisticated yet user-friendly solution that transforms how they connect with their members.

Why Choose CrownTV’s Dashboard for Your Church?

CrownTV’s dashboard is not just another digital signage tool. It’s an all-in-one platform designed to simplify communication while enhancing the worship experience. Here’s how it stands out:

Streamlined Control Across Multiple Displays : Whether you’re managing one screen in the sanctuary or dozens across different locations, CrownTV’s dashboard offers centralized control. You can update content in real-time, ensuring that your congregation always receives the most current information. It’s all done through an intuitive interface that requires minimal technical skills.
Customizable Content for Every Occasion : From worship song lyrics to event announcements, CrownTV’s dashboard provides the flexibility to display exactly what you need, when you need it. Choose from a variety of templates , or customize your own to match the tone and style of your church. This adaptability ensures your messaging is always on point, whether it’s a quiet reflection or a call to action.
Integration with Popular Apps and Tools : CrownTV understands that churches often use a variety of tools to manage their activities. That’s why the dashboard integrates seamlessly with popular apps , allowing you to pull in social media feeds, calendars, weather updates, and more. This integration makes it easy to keep your congregation engaged with dynamic, ever-changing content.
Cost-Effective and Scalable Solution : Churches come in all sizes, and so do their budgets. CrownTV offers a scalable solution that grows with you, ensuring you don’t pay for features you don’t need. As your congregation expands, you can easily add more screens or features without a complicated setup or additional costs.
Remote Management for Ultimate Flexibility : Need to update a message while you’re away from the church office? CrownTV’s cloud-based platform allows you to manage all your screens from any device, anywhere in the world. This remote capability is ideal for churches with multiple campuses or those that want to ensure their digital displays are always up-to-date, no matter where the staff is located.

A Dashboard Designed for Ease and Impact

CrownTV’s dashboard is designed with simplicity in mind, making it accessible to all, regardless of tech expertise. But simplicity doesn’t mean compromising on impact. With features like drag-and-drop content management, customizable templates, and real-time updates, it’s a tool that empowers church leaders to communicate effectively without getting bogged down in the technical details. Moreover, its integration capabilities make it a valuable addition to any cloud-based church management system, ensuring seamless coordination and accessibility.

Choosing the right software tool can make all the difference in how your church operates day-to-day. With CrownTV’s digital signage dashboard, you get more than just a display solution—you get a powerful communication tool that enhances engagement and simplifies management. From its customizable content options to its seamless integrations and scalable design, CrownTV stands out as a top choice for any church looking to modernize its communication strategy.

4. Security and Data Protection: Norton

In today’s digital world, churches are just as vulnerable to cyber threats as any other organization. With sensitive member data, financial records, and digital communications at risk, protecting your church from potential breaches and attacks is more critical than ever. Norton provides a robust security solution that ensures your church’s digital environment remains safe, secure, and resilient against evolving cyber threats.

Why is Norton Essential for Church Security?

Norton has established itself as a leader in cybersecurity, offering a comprehensive suite of tools that cater to the unique needs of churches. From antivirus protection to advanced encryption, Norton’s solutions are designed to safeguard every aspect of your church’s digital footprint .

Multi-Layered Threat Protection : Norton’s security software employs multiple layers of defense to protect against a wide range of cyber threats, including viruses, malware, spyware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. This multi-faceted approach ensures that your church’s data remains secure, even against the most sophisticated threats.
Secure VPN for Safe Online Access : For churches with multiple locations or remote staff, secure online access is essential. Norton’s built-in Virtual Private Network (VPN) encrypts internet traffic, providing a secure connection even when using public Wi-Fi networks. This is crucial for safeguarding sensitive information, such as donation records or member details, when accessing them outside the church office.
Data Backup and Recovery Solutions : Accidents happen, and data loss can be catastrophic for any organization. Norton offers automatic cloud backup and recovery tools that keep your important files safe and accessible in case of unexpected hardware failures, cyberattacks, or natural disasters. This ensures your church can quickly recover and continue its operations with minimal disruption.
Identity Protection and Monitoring : Protecting the identities of your church staff and members is a top priority. Norton’s identity theft protection monitors personal information and alerts you to any suspicious activity. This includes monitoring for compromised email addresses, passwords, and even financial information, offering peace of mind to everyone involved.
Comprehensive Device Protection : Churches often rely on multiple devices, from office computers to tablets used during services or events. Norton’s all-in-one solution offers protection across all devices, ensuring that every piece of hardware is secure. With real-time threat detection and automatic updates, you’ll always be protected against the latest digital threats.

Norton’s security solutions are built with flexibility and ease of use in mind, making them suitable for churches of all sizes. Its user-friendly interface and comprehensive support ensure that even those without a technical background can manage and maintain their church’s digital security effectively. Moreover, Norton’s scalable solutions grow with your church, allowing you to add new devices and features as needed.

With Norton, you’re not just getting software; you’re investing in a complete security strategy that covers every aspect of your church’s digital operations. From protecting sensitive member data to ensuring secure communication channels, Norton provides peace of mind in a world where digital threats are constantly evolving.

5. Sermon Preparation: Logos Bible Software

Crafting a meaningful sermon is an art. It’s a process that combines deep biblical understanding, context, and clarity. For many church leaders, this means countless hours pouring over texts, cross-referencing, and ensuring every word aligns with the message they wish to deliver. Logos Bible Software changes the game by offering a powerful digital tool designed to enhance and streamline sermon preparation.

Think of Logos Bible Software as a well-equipped study partner that sits right beside you. It’s more than just a digital Bible; it’s a comprehensive resource library that brings together a vast array of biblical texts, commentaries, dictionaries, and original language tools—all at your fingertips. Here’s how Logos can elevate your sermon preparation:

Instant Access to a Rich Library of Resources : Logos offers an extensive collection of resources—from hundreds of Bible versions and translations to commentaries, theology books, and original language tools. Forget flipping through physical pages; everything you need is just a search away, allowing you to dive deep into Scripture without interruption.
Contextual and Cross-Reference Tools : Understanding the context behind Scripture is crucial. Logos provides tools that link directly to historical, cultural, and theological resources, helping you grasp the original meaning of the text. You can easily compare translations, study ancient manuscripts, or view maps that pinpoint where key biblical events took place—all within the same platform.

Key Features Designed to Simplify Sermon Preparation

Logos Bible Software stands out because of its user-centric design, aimed at making sermon preparation as efficient and impactful as possible. Here are some standout features:

Sermon Builder : Write, edit, and format your sermons directly within Logos. The Sermon Builder tool integrates your study notes, biblical references, and key points into a cohesive document that’s ready to present. You can even generate presentation slides automatically, saving time and ensuring consistency.
Powerful Search Functionality : Searching for specific verses, themes, or topics? Logos’ search engine is built for depth and precision. Find exactly what you need within seconds, whether it’s a quote from a church father or a specific Greek word used in the New Testament.
Original Language Tools : For those who wish to go beyond translations, Logos offers tools to study the original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic texts. You can see the interlinear translations, understand root words, and explore the nuances that are often lost in translation.
Customized Reading Plans and Study Guides : Create personalized reading plans and study guides that align with your sermon series or individual study goals. Logos keeps you on track, ensuring you cover all necessary material in a structured manner.
Integration with Other Study Tools : Already have a favorite Bible dictionary or commentary? Logos integrates with many popular study tools, allowing you to build a customized library that fits your specific needs.

When it comes to preparing sermons that resonate, educate, and inspire, Logos Bible Software is unmatched. It provides the tools and resources needed to explore Scripture more profoundly, present messages more clearly, and engage your congregation more fully. If you’re looking for a way to simplify your preparation process while enhancing the depth and impact of your sermons, Logos might just be the companion you need.

6. Website Management: WordPress

Imagine your church’s website as the front door to your community. It’s often the first place visitors check to learn more about your congregation, events, and values. A well-managed website can make a world of difference in how effectively you connect with current members and attract new ones. That’s where WordPress comes into play—offering a versatile, user-friendly platform that can be customized to fit the unique needs of your church.

At its core, WordPress is an open-source content management system (CMS) that powers over 40% of all websites globally. But for churches, it’s more than just a website builder—it’s a platform that offers flexibility, scalability, and a rich ecosystem of plugins to enhance your digital presence. From creating engaging content to managing events and donations, WordPress provides a complete solution that grows with your church.

Reasons Why WordPress is Perfect for Church Websites

Unmatched Customization and Flexibility: Every church is unique, and so is its website. WordPress shines by offering thousands of themes and plugins that allow you to build a site tailored to your specific needs. Whether you want a minimalist design or a vibrant, feature-rich site, WordPress gives you the tools to make it happen. Need a calendar for upcoming events? There’s a plugin for that. Want to stream sermons live or upload videos? WordPress makes it seamless. From interactive forms to online donation capabilities, you have full control over what appears on your site.
User-Friendly for All Skill Levels: Not everyone on your church’s team is a tech wizard—and that’s okay. WordPress is designed to be accessible to users of all skill levels. The intuitive dashboard allows even those with minimal technical knowledge to create, edit, and publish content. This means anyone can update announcements, add new events, or share weekly sermon notes without needing to learn complex coding. Plus, with a wealth of tutorials, support forums, and an active community, help is always just a click away.
SEO and Mobile Optimization: Reaching new visitors and ensuring your website ranks well on search engines is crucial. WordPress comes equipped with built-in SEO tools and plugins like Yoast SEO, which guide you in optimizing your content to rank higher on Google and other search engines. Additionally, WordPress themes are mobile-responsive, ensuring your site looks great on any device—be it a desktop, tablet, or smartphone.

Unlocking the Full Potential of WordPress

Here are a few ways to get the most out of WordPress for your church:

Regular Content Updates : Keep your congregation engaged by regularly updating your site with fresh content. Whether it’s weekly blogs, sermon recordings, or upcoming events, frequent updates keep your site lively and relevant.
Leverage Plugins for Functionality : Make full use of the plugins available to enhance your site’s functionality. Need to manage volunteers? Use a scheduling plugin. Want to boost your SEO? Use an SEO optimization tool. The possibilities are virtually endless.
Focus on Security : Ensure your website is secure by keeping plugins and themes updated and using trusted security plugins like Wordfence or Sucuri. WordPress offers numerous ways to protect your site from malicious attacks, ensuring your congregation’s information is safe.

WordPress isn’t just a website builder; it’s a powerful tool that allows churches to connect more effectively with their communities, share their message broadly, and provide valuable resources to members. Its flexibility, ease of use, and robust feature set make it the ideal choice for managing a church website.

7. Social Media Management: Buffer

Today, social media isn’t just a place to share photos or updates—it’s a vibrant platform where your church can engage with its congregation, reach new audiences, and build a sense of community beyond the walls of your building. Yet, managing multiple social media accounts can quickly become overwhelming. Enter Buffer —a social media management tool designed to simplify and optimize your church’s digital outreach.

Buffer is an all-in-one social media management platform that helps you schedule posts, analyze performance, and engage with your followers across various platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more. But it’s more than just a scheduling tool; Buffer allows you to strategically plan and execute your church’s social media presence with ease and efficiency.

Content Scheduling and Planning: Buffer allows you to plan and schedule social media posts days, weeks, or even months in advance. This means you can create a consistent posting schedule, ensuring that your church’s messages, events, and inspirational content reach your audience at optimal times, without having to be online 24/7.
Engagement Tools: Buffer’s intuitive engagement tools allow you to monitor comments, replies, and messages from all your social media accounts in one unified inbox. This makes it easier to respond promptly, fostering meaningful conversations and building relationships with your online community.
Analytics and Insights: Understanding what resonates with your audience is crucial. Buffer provides detailed analytics that shows how your posts are performing, which content gets the most engagement, and which times are best for posting. Use these insights to refine your strategy, ensuring your messages are always impactful.

How Buffer Enhances Your Church’s Social Media Strategy

Simplifies Your Workflow : Manage all your social media platforms from one dashboard. No more jumping between apps or forgetting to post on one channel; Buffer brings everything into one place.
Fosters Consistent Communication : By scheduling posts in advance, you maintain a steady flow of communication with your congregation. Share sermons, event reminders, scripture, or daily inspirations without the stress of manual posting.
Improves Engagement : Engaging with followers in real time is important, but not always feasible. Buffer’s engagement features help you manage interactions more effectively, keeping your digital conversations timely and meaningful.
Inform Content Strategy : Use Buffer’s analytics to learn what works and what doesn’t. Are your videos driving more engagement than text posts? Is there a day or time that generates higher interaction? Make data-driven decisions to enhance your social media strategy.

Maximizing Buffer’s Potential for Your Church

To get the most out of Buffer, think about your church’s unique voice and message. Use the platform to highlight the stories, values, and missions that define your community. Create a diverse content mix—videos, images, quotes, live updates—to keep your social media feeds engaging and varied. Schedule posts strategically around key events, like Sunday services, special gatherings, or holiday celebrations, ensuring your content reaches followers when they are most likely to engage.

Additionally, set aside time to regularly review Buffer’s analytics and adjust your strategy as needed. This approach will help you continually refine your social media presence, ensuring it aligns with your church’s goals and resonates with your audience.

Buffer combines simplicity with powerful features to offer an ideal solution for churches looking to strengthen their online presence. It saves time , boosts engagement, and provides valuable insights—all while keeping social media management stress-free. Whether you’re looking to build a stronger connection with your congregation or reach new audiences, Buffer makes it easy to share your church’s message consistently and effectively.

8. Finance Tracking: Aplos

Managing church finances can feel like juggling countless tasks at once—handling donations, tracking expenses, generating financial reports, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. The challenge is to keep everything organized and transparent while staying true to your mission. This is where Aplos comes in, offering a tailored solution for churches to streamline their financial management processes.

Aplos is an all-in-one accounting software specifically designed for nonprofits, including churches. It combines accounting, donation tracking, and financial reporting tools in a single platform, making it easier for churches to manage their finances without needing a financial expert on board.

Core Features of Aplos for Finance Tracking

Fund Accounting Made Simple: Unlike traditional accounting software, Aplos is built with fund accounting in mind. This means you can easily track and manage different funds—such as tithes, offerings, building funds, and mission budgets—while maintaining a clear overview of your church’s financial health. Each fund is treated as its own “bank account,” providing transparency and ensuring that donations are used as intended.
Streamlined Donation Management: Aplos allows you to manage all aspects of donation tracking with ease. You can accept online donations, track gifts, and automatically generate giving statements for your donors. This not only simplifies administrative tasks but also builds trust with your congregation by providing a clear record of their contributions.
Automated Reporting and Compliance: Generating detailed financial reports is vital for accountability and planning. Aplos offers customizable reporting tools that make it simple to produce balance sheets, income statements, and budget reports—all with just a few clicks. It also helps ensure compliance with IRS requirements for nonprofit organizations, reducing the risk of errors and penalties.
Bank Reconciliation and Expense Tracking: Keeping track of your church’s transactions can be daunting, especially if you’re managing multiple accounts. Aplos simplifies bank reconciliation by automatically importing bank transactions and categorizing them accordingly. This makes it easier to monitor expenses , spot discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.

Benefits of Using Aplos for Church Finance Management

User-Friendly Interface : Aplos is designed with simplicity in mind, making it accessible even for those without a background in accounting. Its clean and intuitive dashboard guides users through every step, ensuring you spend less time on administrative tasks and more on your ministry.
Customizable Tools : Tailor Aplos to fit the unique needs of your church. Create specific funds, track designated donations, or set up custom reports that provide the financial insights most relevant to your leadership team.
Secure and Cloud-Based : Access your financial data anytime, anywhere, with confidence. Aplos is cloud-based, providing automatic backups and advanced security features to protect your sensitive information.
Integrated Solutions : Aplos doesn’t just stop at accounting—it integrates with other tools like online giving platforms, membership databases, and event management systems, providing a holistic approach to church management.

Making the Most of Aplos for Your Church

To leverage Aplos effectively, start by setting up your funds in a way that aligns with your church’s financial structure. Utilize the donation management features to accept and track gifts seamlessly, and regularly use the reporting tools to keep your leadership team informed and engaged with your financial status.

Schedule time for regular bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accounted for and reflect the reality of your church’s financial position. Keep your congregation in the loop by using Aplos to generate transparent giving statements that show exactly where their contributions are making an impact.

Aplos is more than just a financial tool; it’s a comprehensive solution designed to simplify and enhance every aspect of church finance management. With its focus on fund accounting, user-friendly design, and powerful integrations, Aplos empowers churches to manage their resources effectively, remain compliant, and maintain transparency with their community.

9. Content Management System: Elexio

Elexio offers a unique content management system (CMS) crafted specifically for churches, combining ease of use with powerful features that help you connect with your congregation and enhance your online presence. This platform goes beyond the basics, providing tools that address the specific needs of church communities in managing their websites.

With Elexio, you don’t need to be a tech expert to create a dynamic and engaging website. It simplifies the process of building, managing, and updating your site, ensuring that anyone on your team can contribute to maintaining an active and engaging online presence.

Designed for simplicity , Elexio’s drag-and-drop interface allows you to add or modify content effortlessly. You can quickly create new pages, update event calendars, and post announcements without needing any coding skills.
The platform comes with a range of pre-designed templates , each tailored to suit various church styles and needs. These templates are fully customizable, allowing you to maintain your church’s unique branding and message.
Elexio integrates seamlessly with other tools and platforms commonly used by churches , such as online giving systems and church management software, creating a more unified and efficient digital ecosystem.
The built-in media manager makes uploading and organizing multimedia content , like sermon videos, podcasts, and photos, straightforward. This feature helps keep your congregation engaged by providing easy access to recent services and events.
Mobile optimization is standard , ensuring that your website looks and functions well on all devices, from desktops to smartphones. This ensures your content is always accessible to your audience, no matter how they choose to engage.
The CMS also includes robust SEO tools that help improve your website’s visibility on search engines, attracting new visitors to your site and helping you reach a broader audience.
Elexio provides a secure hosting environment with regular updates and backups , which means you can focus on content without worrying about website maintenance and security technicalities.

Elexio offers a church-focused CMS that combines intuitive design with the essential features needed to maintain an engaging and accessible website. It ensures your church stays connected with its members and reaches new audiences effectively, making it a strong choice for churches looking to enhance their digital presence. As we continue exploring other tools, let’s uncover more options that help your church succeed in today’s digital landscape.

10. Live Streaming: OBS Studio

OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software) offers a powerful and flexible solution for churches looking to enhance their live streaming capabilities. This open-source software is designed to deliver high-quality broadcasts, providing a seamless way to connect with your congregation, whether they’re at home, on the go, or anywhere in the world. OBS Studio stands out as a cost-effective option for churches, as it is completely free to use while offering a robust set of features typically found in premium live-streaming tools.

Supports multiple platforms , allowing you to stream directly to popular social media channels like Facebook, YouTube, or your church’s website, making it easy to reach a broader audience.
Offers customizable settings for video quality, audio mixing, and transitions, providing full control over your live broadcasts. You can adjust these settings to match your church’s specific needs and ensure a professional look and feel for every service.
Includes a powerful scene creation feature , enabling you to switch between different sources effortlessly. This allows for dynamic live streams that incorporate multiple cameras, pre-recorded videos, graphics, and text overlays, creating a more engaging viewing experience.
Integrates with a wide range of plugins and third-party tools , extending its capabilities far beyond basic streaming. You can add functionalities such as chat integrations, advanced audio controls, and automated scene switching to enhance your broadcasts.
Provides a recording feature that allows you to save live streams locally, making it easy to share services later or upload them to other platforms. This helps ensure your content remains accessible to those who couldn’t join live.
Offers low-latency streaming to minimize delays , providing a more interactive experience for viewers. This is especially important for real-time engagement, such as during live prayers, Q&A sessions, or interactive sermons .
Includes a modular UI , giving you the flexibility to customize the layout according to your preferences. You can arrange windows and tools to create a workspace that maximizes efficiency and comfort during live broadcasts.

OBS Studio is a versatile and feature-rich solution that enables churches to deliver high-quality live streams without a hefty price tag. Its open-source nature means it continues to evolve, with frequent updates and a supportive community contributing to its growth. As we move forward, let’s explore more tools that can further enhance your church’s digital outreach and engagement strategies.

Final Words: Find the Perfect Church Software for Your Needs

Choosing the right software tools for your church isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about finding solutions that genuinely enhance your ministry and strengthen your community. From streamlining your finances to elevating your digital outreach, the right software can transform your day-to-day operations and make a tangible difference in how you connect with your congregation. With so many options available, knowing which tools will provide the most value for your church is essential.

Here’s a quick recap of the highlights we covered:

Digital Signage with CrownTV : A flexible tool to engage your congregation with real-time content updates and remote management .
Church Management Software with Planning Center : An all-in-one solution to organize, schedule, and communicate more effectively.
Donations Management with Tithe.ly: Simplify and enhance the giving process with multiple donation options and transparent tracking.
Security with Norton : Comprehensive protection for your church’s digital assets and sensitive information.
Sermon Preparation with Logos Bible Software : A rich resource library and tools to deepen your biblical study and deliver more impactful messages.
Website Management with WordPress : Build and maintain a powerful online presence tailored to your church’s unique needs.
Social Media Management with Buffer : Strategize, schedule, and analyze your church’s social media outreach with ease.
Finance Tracking with Aplos : Streamline your financial management and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
Content Management with Elexio : A CMS built specifically for churches, offering customization and integration for a cohesive digital experience.
Live Streaming with OBS Studio : A feature-rich, open-source tool to enhance your online worship services and reach more viewers.

By exploring these tools, you’re taking a step toward optimizing your church’s operations , boosting engagement, and fostering a stronger, more connected community. Now is the time to evaluate which tools align best with your church’s mission and make an informed decision that sets the stage for growth and deeper connection in your ministry.

Ready to implement the best software for your church? Get to the options above, explore the features that resonate most, and start creating an even more meaningful experience for your congregation today.

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