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Julian Garcia 9/6/26 Julian Garcia 9/6/26

The Anatomy of a Sermon Series Graphic That Actually Works

Most churches throw sermon series graphics together at the last minute. Here’s what actually makes one work, from typography to how it holds up across every format.

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Julian Garcia 9/4/26 Julian Garcia 9/4/26

Fall Kickoff Season Is Here. Does Your Church’s Design Match the Moment?

Fall is the busiest re-launch season on the church calendar, and it’s often when your design gets the least attention. Here’s why that costs you first-time guests, and how to fix it before November.

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Julian Garcia 9/3/26 Julian Garcia 9/3/26

Your Stock Photos Are Making Every Church Look the Same

Stock photos are quick and easy, but they make every church website look the same. Here’s how to build a real photo library that actually represents your church.

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Julian Garcia 9/2/26 Julian Garcia 9/2/26

Getting Your Church’s Design Ready Before Fall Kickoff Hits

Fall kickoff season sneaks up fast, and design work is usually the first thing to get rushed. Here’s how to plan your church’s fall graphics now so you’re not scrambling in three weeks.

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Julian Garcia 9/1/26 Julian Garcia 9/1/26

Church Signage: The Design Work Guests Notice Before You Say a Word

A guest forms an opinion about your church in the parking lot and the hallway, long before the service starts. Here's how to design signage that actually helps them find their way.

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Julian Garcia 9/1/26 Julian Garcia 9/1/26

Nametags, Connection Cards, and the Small Stuff Guests Actually Notice

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Julian Garcia 8/28/26 Julian Garcia 8/28/26

Why Your Church Should Start Christmas Design in August, Not November

The churches with the strongest Christmas turnout usually started planning months early, not the week after Thanksgiving. Here’s why August is the right time to start.

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Julian Garcia 8/27/26 Julian Garcia 8/27/26

The Print Mistakes That Make Great Church Design Look Cheap

A bulletin or flyer can look great on screen and still come back from the printer looking cheap. Here are the four print mistakes that cause it, and how to catch them before the run.

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Julian Garcia 8/26/26 Julian Garcia 8/26/26

Why Your Church Bulletin Still Matters (And How to Design One People Actually Read)

Most churches spend more design time on the sermon slide than the bulletin, even though it’s the one piece almost every attendee holds. Here’s how to make it worth reading.

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Julian Garcia 8/25/26 Julian Garcia 8/25/26

How a Simple Template System Fixes Chaotic Church Social Media

Scattered social media graphics make even a healthy church look disorganized. Here’s how a simple template system gives volunteers a fast, repeatable way to post something that actually looks like your church.

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Julian Garcia 8/19/26 Julian Garcia 8/19/26

Accessible Church Graphic Design: A Practical Guide

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Julian Garcia 8/19/26 Julian Garcia 8/19/26

Why Your Church Event Flyer Isn’t Getting the Turnout You Want

A solid church event might still get low turnout if the flyer isn’t doing its job. Here’s why most church event flyers fall short — and five fixes that get people to actually show up.

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Julian Garcia 8/18/26 Julian Garcia 8/18/26

Why Your Online Service Needs as Much Design Attention as Your Sanctuary

More people experience your church online than in the room. Here’s why your livestream’s visual design deserves the same care as your physical space.

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Julian Garcia 8/17/26 Julian Garcia 8/17/26

Church Website Design: 7 Must-Haves for Every Homepage

Seven essential elements every church website homepage needs to turn first-time visitors into first-time guests, plus common mistakes to avoid and how often to update your site.

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Julian Garcia 8/17/26 Julian Garcia 8/17/26

Back-to-School Season Is a Growth Opportunity — If Your Church’s Design Is Ready

Back-to-school season brings new families searching for a church home — but only if your design is ready to welcome them. Here’s how to make sure your visuals aren’t holding you back this fall.

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Julian Garcia 8/15/26 Julian Garcia 8/15/26

Why Every Church Needs a Simple Template Library for Its Graphics

A simple, church-branded template library saves your team hours every week and keeps every graphic — from sermon slides to social posts — consistent. Here’s how to build one.

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Julian Garcia 8/14/26 Julian Garcia 8/14/26

What Your Church Logo Should (and Shouldn’t) Try to Say

Your church logo can’t carry your whole mission. Here’s what it should actually do, and why simpler almost always works better.

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Julian Garcia 8/13/26 Julian Garcia 8/13/26

Stop Using Stock Photos: Why Real Photography Matters for Your Church

Stock photos might be convenient, but they quietly work against everything your church is trying to communicate. Here’s why real photography builds trust that stock images never can.

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Julian Garcia 8/12/26 Julian Garcia 8/12/26

Your Church’s Social Media Feed Is a First Impression — Treat It Like One

For many first-time guests, your social media feed is the first impression of your church. Here’s how to make sure it reflects who you really are.

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Julian Garcia 8/11/26 Julian Garcia 8/11/26

How Design Builds (or Breaks) Trust in Your Church’s Giving Campaign

When your church asks people to give, design isn’t decoration — it’s part of the message. Here’s how thoughtful visuals build the trust a giving campaign depends on.

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