How to set up digital signage in a church

1. 1

   Start from the church template

   Pick the church board and add your church name, logo and colors. It already has space for service times, scripture and announcements.

2. 2

   Add what visitors look for

   Service times, where the children's ministry meets, a welcome message and this week's events answer first-time guests' questions before they have to ask.

3. 3

   Put it on the lobby TV

   Open the display link in the TV's browser or on a Fire TV Stick, sign in once, and go full screen. A volunteer can do it — no installer needed.

4. 4

   Name each screen and schedule Sunday

   Create named displays — Lobby, Fellowship Hall, Kids Check-In, Youth Room — and assign each a board. A schedule can switch the lobby to a Sunday welcome board before services and back to weekday events afterward.

What to show on church screens

• Service and class times

  Worship services, Sunday school, Bible studies and midweek gatherings with the room for each.

• Countdown to service

  A countdown in the lobby lets people know how long until worship begins so they can find a seat in time.

• Verse of the week

  Scripture tied to the current sermon series gives people something to reflect on as they arrive.

• Volunteer and serving needs

  Nursery, greeting, meal trains and outreach sign-ups with a QR code linking to your sign-up page.

• Upcoming events calendar

  Potlucks, youth trips, baptisms, concerts and holiday services in one calendar, updated by the church office.

• Weather and closure notices

  An urgent announcement with a start and end time can take over every screen when services move or events are canceled for weather.

Church digital signage FAQ