Intro Website

With ChurchDesk’s website module, you can easily create a modern and informative website for your church – even without any prior experience in web design.
The website module is available starting from the “Small” ChurchDesk package and offers a variety of options to present content like calendars, blog posts or images in a central and up-to-date way.

How to access the website module

• Log in to ChurchDesk.
• Click on “Website” in the top menu.
• If you haven’t added the module yet, you’ll see a note with the option to upgrade.

Getting started: Choose a template and add content

When you first start, you can choose from different templates. These give your website a basic design that fits your church.
Important: The selected template cannot be changed later. If you want to use a new template, you’ll need to create a new website. ChurchDesk allows you to run a second website in parallel for 60 days – for example, for a relaunch. After that, it will be deactivated automatically.

Easily add content – with widgets

Your website thrives on content – and with ChurchDesk it’s especially efficient to add it. Widgets allow you to embed dynamic content like calendar events, blog posts or forms directly on your site. These update automatically whenever you make changes in the calendar.
You can also integrate external content – such as YouTube videos, Facebook feeds or Instagram posts – either via HTML blocks or specific widgets.

Access & publishing

Only users with the right permissions can edit website content. If you’re unsure whether you have the necessary access, we have a separate article about permissions.
Changes to the website are not published automatically. You can edit your site at any time – but new content only becomes visible after you click “Publish” in the top right corner.

Design, display, and mobile devices

ChurchDesk websites are optimized for all devices. You can edit your site in desktop, tablet or mobile view. Many elements adapt automatically, but in some cases you might need to adjust the layout or spacing manually.
Global design settings such as colors, fonts and logos can be changed at any time – even after the initial setup.

Domains & publishing

To make your website publicly available, you’ll need your own domain (e.g. www.mychurch.org). This domain is linked to your ChurchDesk website. A separate article explains exactly how to set this up.

File management & alt texts

The built-in file manager for the website is connected to the general ChurchDesk file area, but they are not the same. You can access ChurchDesk files from the website editor – but not the other way around. We recommend storing all files centrally in the ChurchDesk file manager.
Alt texts are important for both accessibility and search engine optimization. Our article on alt texts shows you how to add them correctly.

Accessibility

ChurchDesk websites come with some built-in accessibility features – such as screen reader compatibility and keyboard navigation. However, it's your responsibility to ensure colors, contrast, and alt texts are used correctly.

Undo changes

In edit mode, you’ll find a clock icon at the top right of the page. This lets you undo a certain number of recent changes. Currently, there is no full backup or versioning available.

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Updated on: 25/06/2025