A church website serves as the digital home for your congregation, a place where members can stay connected, newcomers can learn about your community, and supporters can contribute to your mission. The right church WordPress themes make it possible to create that welcoming online presence without requiring technical expertise or a large budget.
Modern church WordPress themes go beyond basic design templates. They include features specifically built for religious organizations: sermon archives, event calendars, donation systems, and staff directories. Here are eight church WordPress themes that help you build a professional website your congregation will be proud of.
Benevolence (Most Popular)
Benevolence stands as the most comprehensive church WordPress theme available from WPlook Studio. Built with CSS3 and HTML5 technologies, this theme delivers everything a church needs: sermon management, event organization, donation collection, project showcasing, and online store functionality through WooCommerce integration.
The theme includes 11 custom post types designed specifically for church content management. You can publish sermons as text, audio, or video. The integrated PayPal donation system lets you accept contributions automatically, while the progress bar widget shows donors how close you are to reaching your fundraising goals. With a speed grade of A94%, Benevolence ensures your visitors experience fast page loads on any device.
Standout Features:
- Automatic donations integrated with PayPal
- WooCommerce compatibility for online store
- Project and cause management with progress tracking
- Document publishing for books, flyers, and newsletters
- Sermon archive with video and podcast support
- Speed Grade A94% for optimal performance
- Responsive design for desktop, mobile, and tablet
Charity
Charity combines visual impact with practical functionality for churches that want to make a strong impression. The bold, engaging design draws visitors in while the sophisticated gallery options and geo-location features help you showcase your church’s activities and make it easy for newcomers to find you.
This church WordPress theme excels at fundraising with both PayPal and Stripe integration, giving donors flexible payment options. The recurring donation feature helps you build sustainable support, while WooCommerce compatibility lets you sell merchandise or resources to supplement your fundraising efforts. Custom share buttons encourage your congregation to spread the word about your mission.
Standout Features:
- Translation ready for multilingual congregations
- WooCommerce integration for online sales
- Unlimited color options for brand matching
- PayPal and Stripe donation support
- Recurring donation functionality
- Project and document publishing
Charitas
Charitas brings a simple, unique, and highly professional aesthetic to church website design. If your congregation values a modern, eye-catching online presence that tells your story effectively, this theme delivers with 7 custom post types and seamless WooCommerce integration for creating an online store.
The theme includes a child theme for customization without affecting core files, making it safe to personalize your design while still receiving updates. Multiple package options (Standard, Developer, and Club Member) let you choose the support level that matches your needs. The WPlook installation support ensures you get started smoothly.
Standout Features:
- Automatic donations with PayPal integration
- WooCommerce ready for online store
- Document publishing for church materials
- Team member presentation and promotion
- Child theme included for safe customization
- Fast loading speeds and multilingual support
Charity Life
Charity Life focuses on helping churches create effective fundraising campaigns. Even users without website experience can set up this theme thanks to the straightforward installation process and intuitive interface. The layout automatically adapts to mobile, laptop, and tablet screens, ensuring your site looks professional everywhere.
The automatic progress bar for causes shows your congregation exactly how close you are to reaching each fundraising goal, encouraging additional contributions. Personalized color palette options let you match your church’s branding, while the Speed Grade A94% ensures visitors never wait for pages to load.
Standout Features:
- Speed Grade A94% for fast performance
- Responsive design for all devices
- WooCommerce integration for online sales
- Multilingual support for diverse congregations
- Automatic progress bar for fundraising campaigns
- PayPal integrated donation system
Attitude
Attitude offers churches a fresh, modern approach to website design with its clean, responsive layout that adapts automatically to tablets and mobile devices. The extensive customization options include various layouts, widget areas, templates, and a slider for highlighting important pages and announcements.
What sets Attitude apart is its drag and drop page builder that helps you construct pages quickly without touching code. The Theme Customizer lets you preview changes before publishing, reducing the risk of mistakes on your live site. The PayPal.Me integration shows donors your fundraising goals clearly, helping them decide how much to contribute.
Standout Features:
- Drag and Drop Page Builder included
- PayPal.Me donation platform integration
- Live Theme Customizer preview
- Translation ready for any language
- Responsive design for all screen sizes
- Easy installation process
Biosphere
Biosphere brings a bold, bright design aesthetic to church websites, making it particularly suitable for congregations focused on environmental stewardship, community outreach, or social justice missions. The theme helps you raise funds, create an online shop, promote events, and showcase all content related to your charitable work.
Built on Foundation Zurb 6.0, Biosphere delivers excellent performance and full compatibility with Gutenberg and the latest WordPress versions. The 9 custom post types and unlimited widget areas give you the flexibility to organize your church content exactly how you want it.
Standout Features:
- Bold, modern design for mission-focused churches
- Foundation Zurb 6.0 framework for performance
- 9 custom post types for content organization
- Unlimited widget areas
- Full Gutenberg compatibility
- Online store and event promotion support
Get All Church Themes in One Package
If you want access to multiple church WordPress themes or manage websites for several congregations, the Nonprofit WordPress Themes Package includes Benevolence, Charity, Charitas, Charity Life, and Biosphere. This bundle gives you flexibility to choose the best design for each church while saving significantly compared to purchasing themes individually.
For those starting fresh, our WordPress and Theme Setup service handles the technical installation so you can focus on adding your content and connecting with your congregation.
View Nonprofit Theme Package Get HostingFrequently Asked Questions
What features should a church WordPress theme include?
Essential features for church WordPress themes include sermon management (text, audio, video), event calendar functionality, online donation capability with payment gateway integration, staff and ministry directories, and responsive design for mobile visitors. Premium themes like Benevolence include all these features built-in.
How do church members donate through these themes?
WPlook church themes integrate with PayPal and Stripe for secure online donations. Members can contribute one-time gifts or set up recurring donations. The dashboard widget lets church administrators track all donations, and progress bars show the congregation how close you are to reaching fundraising goals.
Can I upload sermons to these church themes?
Yes, themes like Benevolence include dedicated sermon post types that support text transcripts, audio files, and video embeds. You can organize sermons by series, speaker, or topic, creating a searchable archive that helps members revisit past messages and allows visitors to explore your teaching.
Are these themes compatible with Gutenberg?
All WPlook church WordPress themes are fully compatible with the Gutenberg block editor and the latest WordPress versions. This ensures you can take advantage of the modern editing experience while maintaining full functionality of theme features like donation forms and event calendars.