Looking for some of the top church websites to inspire you? Every year, we scour the internet to find the absolute best church websites on the planet.
If you’re looking to create a compelling presence for your church online, an engaging website is essential. Having an outstanding church website design can help boost engagement and even draw in new visitors by presenting relevant content, providing helpful resources, and more.
But with so many churches out there creating their own websites, how do you ensure yours stands out?
To take the guesswork away, we’ve rounded up the best church websites of 2026, in no particular order. From modern designs to sites that focus on building community or highlighting upcoming events – these 23 examples are sure to inspire you!
Note: We update our list of the top 23 best church websites every few months. If you have a church site you think our team should consider for our next update, let us know in the comments below.
Church Website Shortlist
23 is a lot of websites. We know.
If you don’t have time to check them all out, you can learn all the important essentials below:
- Your website should include intuitive navigation that directs visitors where you want them to go.
- It should provide easy access to contact information, service times, and locations.
- Use strategic keywords throughout to improve search engine optimization.
We hope you can check out the full list when you have time!
What Do You Need to Be a Top Church Website?
We’re continually exploring the top church websites, but to really stand out, you need more than just an aesthetically pleasing site. To get your website noticed by visitors and search engines alike, there are a few must-haves:
- Intuitive navigation that allows users to quickly find what they’re looking for.
- Engaging visuals, like photos, videos, and infographics.
- Easy access to contact information, service times, and service locations.
- Simplicity and focus on the user experience of a first-time guest.
- Strategic keywords are incorporated throughout the content to improve SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
- Responsive design that looks great on mobile devices.
- Unique storytelling that gives people the vision, heart, and culture of your church.
With these essential elements in place, you’re ready to make a lasting impression on your visitors and create a website that stands out among the competition. So in the list below, we’ll look at some specific examples.
Why Trust Us?
What do we here at REACHRIGHT know about church website design? Well, actually quite a lot!
We’ve been designing church websites for over 5 years, and we were designing non-church websites even before that. We’ve seen the evolution of web design over the years, and we’ve been able to learn what makes a website effective and what doesn’t.
REACHRIGHT has made hundreds of churches’ websites. We understand that there is an 85% chance that someone will visit a church website before visiting in person, and that you only have 7 seconds to engage them online.
That’s why we’ve helped church after church create powerful websites that draw people in and increase visitors. Learn more about what our clients have said about our help here.
Top 23 Church Websites 2026
That’s enough talk. Let’s actually get down to our list of the best 23 church websites in 2026. These websites are the ones that hit everything needed to make our list. They are more than visually appealing and guide site visitors in a way that is effective and efficient.
Let’s jump in.
1. Cedarcrest Church
First of all, Cedarcrest Church has a great logo. They also take advantage of having a highlighted “I’m New” button in the top right corner for first-time guests to click on. And if that wasn’t a strong enough call to action, a “Plan Your Visit” button is also smack-dab in the middle for you.
The main menu has everything you need clearly laid out, including next steps, events, services to watch, impact, and giving. Cedar Crest stays away from complicated submenus and instead links to landing pages with clearly laid out information.
Scrolling down the homepage also gives you an idea of how you might want to get involved in this church. For example, kids and student information is prominent. The homepage also tells the story of the vision and values of the church in a nice short blurb.
All in all, the Cedarcrest website has dynamic filmography, clear buttons, crisp photos, and an efficient design to get new visitors engaged.
2. VOUS Church
VOUS Church has been making waves as one of the most beloved church websites out there. When people ask us for help designing their website, they often cite VOUS Church as an inspiration they’re aiming for.
If you’ve never checked it out for yourself, you should do so right now. Just scrolling through it’s home page is a treat. It’s very well-designed with an incredible modern aesthetic that especially appeals to young people.
We especially like the silent video of the most recent worship service that autoplays upon entering the website. It’s not intrusive, but it grabs your attention in a good way. Right underneath, they’ve got all their church locations laid out with service times and exact addresses, so there’s no guesswork left up to visitors.
All in all, we love their look, and we see why they’re so popular.
3. Fairhaven Church
“So Everyone Can Find Hope”. I mean, c’mon, that’s some good stuff.
Great minimal design, pretty colors, great animations, and icons. This is easily one of the most technologically advanced church websites on this list. It utilizes some next-level website design tools, and that’s really great to see.
If anything, the website is almost too minimal. The front page could do with some extra info and help for new site visitors. I like how instead of overwhelming someone with a ton of other page titles at the top of the website, they have kept it all inside the two bars on the top right button, to be revealed when clicked.
Also, do you see that cool jean-jacket guy on the front page? Well, the website actually has a rotating list of portraits whenever you open the website. Try refreshing a few times, and you’ll see all the different options. This is unnecessary and extra, but pretty neat.
4. Real Life Church Sacramento
Real Life Church (RLC) in Sacramento, California, has a very modern and sleek design. The website caters to younger audiences in the way it is presented. It looks cool and hip and is the kind of place a young person wants to be. Video footage behind the opening text also shows the church’s dynamic worship services, church members, and events.
We found this design element to be an effective way to show a short montage of those specific areas of the church. This is a great way for a potential visitor to better see what the church feels like instead of just in a still photo. Hiring a videographer and professional photographer can be a game-changer when it comes to custom website design.
Scrolling through the website is just an aesthetic delight. The fonts, colors, and layout are all very cool to look at, and they all present information in a clean and clear way. The website is also updated regularly with new sermon clips, new upcoming events, and more.
5. Transformation Church
https://transformationchurchtbay.com
This church website couldn’t be clearer: “Welcome” and “Join Us Sundays @ 10:30”. It’s such a great call to action and really in line with what the church is all about. They have a unique yellow, black, and white color scheme, which you don’t see often as well.
Once you scroll down, you see three awesome buttons: “I’m New”, “Join a Life Group”, “Latest Sermons”. These are great because they cover a lot of bases regarding questions or concerns a new visitor may have.
They just give out a ton of information in a way that’s clear and also free. Free sermons, free resources, free info to get connected or to visit. It’s generous but not overwhelming, and it’s all communicated in a few words, not a few paragraphs.
You may also notice a search bar in the top left corner. Transformation isn’t the only church that does this, but a search bar can be helpful for people searching for specific things. Sometimes navigating through menus can be time-consuming, so a search bar can help.
6. Fusion Christian Church
https://fusionchristianchurch.com
What a solid opener, huh? “Love God. Love Others. Tell Everyone”.
Underneath that, they have a stand-out blue button if you are a new visitor, and a less-noticeable button for people to watch live. Then they have their service times laid out plain and simple.
Next up, we got a nice section all about the church and what they’re about, flanked by pictures of smiling church members doing church things. It’s inviting and clear and helps to showcase the church’s passion.
You may notice the main landing page isn’t that long. It displays all the important stuff and then comes to an end. It also has a cool feature at the bottom where it displays the church’s position in Google Maps to give potential visitors a clear look at where it sits in the city.
7. The Orchard
The name of The Orchard church also ties into the mission and messaging. Their headline says, “A place to grow” and uses the logo as the “o” which is pretty neat.
Their six locations are clearly laid out on the homepage with addresses, directions, and service times. As we’ve said many times, having this info consistent and prominent is vital for local SEO.
This site also features a great range of authentic pictures. You can tell exactly what the church will look like if you visit. Furthermore, if you visited The Orchard website this past December, you were immediately greeted with a pop-up for a Christmas Devotional. Although most churches emphasize coming for a visit, providing a resource like this immediately serves your visitor without asking for anything in return.
8. Hope on the Beach Church
https://www.hopeonthebeach.com/
“Welcome Home.”
That line over a beautiful image of their beach service? That’s what we call good marketing.
This website’s got it all. We especially like the focus on the “Plan Your Visit” option. There are multiple calls to action for visitors to get started planning their visit, which is always effective at transforming website visitors into church visitors.
By scrolling for just a few seconds, you get what they’re all about. They feature their community involvement, a focus on spiritual growth, and their love for Jesus Christ. What a cool website!
9. Elevation Church
https://www.elevationchurch.org
Even though Elevation Church has the advantage of being a recognizable name in Christian culture, they don’t let their reputation lead the way. They still put in effort to make an appealing and powerful website.
Their sermons are first in the navigation menu which is rare. We liked this because a website visitor can quickly listen to online messages and see what the church ‘sounds like’ on a Sunday message. In addition, we love their large call-to-action buttons because you can’t miss them!
Lower down, they have two big sections: “Discover more ways to connect” and “A place for you and your family”. These are appealing ways to draw visitors in and give them more information. Each section has a few buttons, words, and images that don’t bombard anyone with too much visual clutter.
10. Valley Creek Church
Bold colors and large graphics make this site visually appealing. Valley Creek’s website uses large graphic icons for each of its ministries. This helps to separate the different areas of ministry, but also keeps a consistent look to the site. And green is often a color most associated with natural or a natural connection, an inspiration that supports the organic and down-to-earth message of this church.
We liked how they had their worship songs and lyrics available on the site. You can download the music pages and download the songs directly from iTunes. How convenient!
They use the CTA’s well, and a site visitor can easily sign up to join groups, join a serving team, and even audition for the worship team directly using those links.
11. The Courageous Church
Courageous Church has a great asterisk motif throughout and only uses three colors: orange, white, and black. Visually, this gives uniformity to the website. It feels cohesive, clean, and pleasing to look at.
The video montage playing in the background of the initial landing page is also perfect. It’s not only filmed professionally, but it also covers a multitude of aspects of church life: worship, sermons, baptisms, family events, and more. It’s basically saying, “This is what life at this church looks like.”
Website visitors always want to know if the church they’re looking at is right for them. Well, the first thing you see when you scroll down is a section on the church’s mission statement and then a video of their latest sermon. What better way to see if the church is right for you?
And don’t forget the powerful call to action buttons throughout, telling people to plan a visit. They are bright, bold orange buttons to stand out and attract attention.
12. Saddleback Church
https://welcome.saddleback.com
What a clean and visually appealing design. We love the commitment to the two main colors of blue and white, as well as the small icons they use to differentiate sections.
The first thing you are presented with is the latest message, which you can watch immediately by pressing a button. It starts playing on mute once you enter the website, and that motion helps to grab your attention.
The rest of the page is minimalistic and clean. If you check out the other pages, like the “New to Saddleback” page, you’ll find crisp photography, clear calls-to-action, and a digestible layout.
13. BeLoved City Church
This is a great one. See that unique “Gather” button right there on the homepage? If a visitor clicks it, they’re taken to a welcome page that clearly lays out everything they need to know for a visit. Service times, address, dress code, and details on kids’ ministry.
That’s a feature we suggest all churches include on their websites. Visitors should be able to learn everything for a visit within 30 seconds of clicking on your site.
Beyond that, the website’s got a solid, stripped-down aesthetic that keeps everything clear and concise without getting too out of hand.
14. Austin Ridge Bible Church
Austin Ridge is one of those classic, all-around solid church websites. It has great attractive photos, provides information clearly and cleanly, and has smooth navigation. The website also utilizes video really well. It has a scrolling list of past sermons to watch, along with a video testimonial to help provide some credibility to the church.
The website has a great aesthetic design. It’s got good colors, slick fonts, and a pleasing layout. Everything is really uniform, giving it a nice, cohesive image. Succeeding on all fronts, Austin Ridge is a great church website to inspire you.
15. ONE Church
https://www.onechurch.net/#come-together
Beautiful, minimalist, and clear.
One Church’s website has consistent branding, a unique aesthetic, and tons of stripped-down clarity. Take a quick scroll down their home page, and you’ll see what I mean.
The only thing that could improve this website is a clear call-to-action button encouraging people to plan a visit. They’ve got locations and service times that are clear and obvious, but a little more information would be nice. Sometimes, just a clear call to action is all it takes for people to get interested in planning a visit.
16. Bedehuskirken Church
Here is our first church website in another language! This is a Norwegian church with a beautiful website. The fact that it’s written in another language just goes to show how well it’s presented. You can basically figure out what everything is even without understanding the words! That’s a sign of clarity in presentation.
Bedehurskirken has a beautiful aesthetic to it. They use the natural world in their area to advertise their church. You’ll see images of flowers, trees, and local wildlife. This is an awesome and enticing aesthetic choice for a church website, and isn’t really shared with anything else on this list.
17. Elan Church
We love how the Elan Church website makes it easy to get all the information you need. The home page lays out vision, values, events, how to get involved, and past messages.
But here’s what really stands out about this website: Elan Church also knows something about local SEO. Local SEO has everything to do with getting your church discovered online. Throughout the site, note how often they refer to their location, Naperville, IL. You’ll also see intentional keywords incorporating “church in Naperville” and similar phrases. Part of designing a great church website is ensuring visitors find it when they search online!
18. Crossing Church
Can we just admire that logo for a second? A literal cross is shaped in a way to also make it look like a “crossing” of roads. It signifies both the sacrifice of Jesus on a cross and the “crossroads” everyone comes to when they choose to give their life to Christ.
This one is a great example of simplicity and minimalism. The homepage is very short compared to other websites on this list, and only includes the most important and eye-catching elements. Everything else is relegated to another page, which relevant CTA buttons lead to. It has a uniform aesthetic design and plays really well with its negative space to highlight important elements.
This is not at all exclusive to this church website, but photos showcasing your location and services is always a big win. People want to go to a church they’ve seen before, and not just arrive at a random location to figure things out. When site visitors see what worship will look like, what events look like, etc., it will make them want to be a part of those things.
19. Bethel Redding
Bethel Redding has a more straightforward website, but it demonstrates a clean and tactful layout, so we wanted to add this one to our Top 23 Church Websites list. Bethel Redding has done an excellent job with this design effort. Simple colors and clear text help keep the site consistent with its look and feel.
The ministries page is listed out so visitors can either filter or see everything the church has to offer, right in one spot. Bethel Redding has also done an excellent job on the children’s and youth pages.
20. Brentwood Baptist
What initially stands out about this website is its “column” design. It keeps important info to the left (locations, dates, times, etc.) while showcasing cool events and photos on the right. It also leads with the videos of its most recent sermon series, which is really neat.
You may also notice a “member portal” at the top, where members can log in. It is clear for members who want to do this, but small and inoffensive enough that it doesn’t distract from a first-time visitor experience.
Everything else about the website is really clean and easy to navigate. Buttons are clear and lead you exactly where you want to go, it has a uniform aesthetic design, and so much more. Great work, Brentwood Baptist!
21. Liberty Live Church
Liberty Live is another classic, all-around solid church website that you should definitely draw inspiration from. Their three CTA buttons, right when you open the website, are all strong and cover basically all the bases. The looping video they’ve got in the background is fantastic too; you’ve probably seen that on a few of the websites on this list.
When you scroll down, you’re presented with a really pleasing design. The layout is simple and clean, and looks good, and doesn’t overwhelm the eye. They split up their sections between white and dark backgrounds to make clear boundaries and use very little text to get their points across.
22. Bayhope Church
Bay Hope stands out as having really good branding and a cohesive aesthetic. It’s got two main colors: yellow and blue, and they use them excellently throughout the website. It has a fun, poppy, graphic-y sort of vibe as well, and that’s also used all over for great effect. It makes it appeal to families and kids, which helps it find its appropriate audience.
The website has a perfect level of text. Not too much, not too little. It feels full and alive, and presents answers to every question a newcomer may have. The personal search bar is also really helpful.
23. Be the Church
Okay, okay, maybe we’re cheating a little bit with this one. This isn’t a website for a specific church, but instead for a Christian organization that helps churches and ministries. If you’ve got an organization or page on your website similar to this, then let Be The Church inspire and lead you. Since it’s not a church, this website needs to explain the service it provides in a clear and succinct way.
Do you think the website does this? How long does it take you to scroll before you clearly understand what Be The Church does? Use the things that work, and change the things that don’t for your own website.
Wrapping Up
Choosing the right design for your church website can make a big difference in how you engage visitors and connect with your existing members. A well-designed site helps a church plant establish its identity, while a multisite church can keep all locations connected.
Features like video backgrounds and easy navigation encourage visitors to explore your church’s vision and learn more about your community. A Baptist church looking to create a close-knit community can use online tools to share prayer requests, service times, and upcoming events. When visitors scroll through your website, they should feel welcomed and inspired to join in worship.
Adding interactive features, such as sermon archives and online giving, can make it easier for members to stay engaged. The goal of a great church website is to encourage visitors to take the next step, whether that’s attending a service, joining a small group, or reaching out for prayer.
With the right design, your website can be a powerful tool for ministry, helping you grow your congregation and share the message of faith with the world.
Do you have one that you think we missed? Let us know in the comments below. We will be sure to check it out, and maybe put it on the 2027 edition!