Design related articles

  1. 10 tips on creating a logo

    A logo defines and represents the personality and image of a church, company or organisation. Discover 10 tips for designing your own logo.

  2. 5 simple design tips

    Whether on websites, in print or social media, visuals help us express our ideas quickly and effectively with the people we want to communicate with.

  3. AChurchNearYou.com Advent and Christmas resources and how you can use them

    The AChurchNearYou.com Resource Hub is now full of free downloads that could help your church as you prepare for Advent and Christmas. They support this year's theme, 'Follow the Star: Calm and Bright’.

  4. AI for content creation, Part 1: Generated copywriting

    Recently, OpenAI released their latest model, ChatGPT 4o, free to use for all without a subscription. It’s noticeably faster and more accurate than any prior version, and opens up a world of possibilities, but also some complex ethical questions.  

  5. AI for Content Creation, Part 2: Image Generation

    What can AI Image generation do, how can churches make of the most of it, and what are the ethical implications and concerns?  

  6. Creating a style guide for your church

    A style guide is a set of standards you apply to any digital or printed resources for your church. It can really help give consistency to your church. 

  7. Digital resources for your church this Generosity Week

    Generosity Week takes place in the Harvest season, so that as we thank God for his generosity to us, we also have the opportunity to think about how we might respond to that generosity. 

  8. Graphic design tips for churches

    How to design effective posters, flyers and social media graphics for your church.

  9. How to create great posters to promote your events

    BLOG / If you have an event at your church you want to advertise, whether it’s a service, youth club, course or social, it’s important that the promotional materials are eye catching and engaging.

  10. How to Design a Church Logo, Even If You're Not a Designer

    Creating a logo for your church might sound challenging and time consuming, especially if you're not a designer. But don't worry! This guide is packed with tips to help you design a logo that looks professional and truly represents your church.