Churches: 10 reasons for a mobile app

Mobile apps can be a powerful tool to connect with your members. One of the key industries that can really benefit from a mobile app and utilise it as a component of their marketing strategy are Churches. From having the ability to instantly connect with your congregation to helping to keep them coming back every Sunday, an app is vital for the modern day Church.

Let’s have a look at how an app can benefit a Church.

1. Push notifications – Sending out free push notifications to the members of your congregation who have downloaded the app is quick and easy, not to mention cheaper than posting letters. Sent out notifications of your latest events and news, keeping the parish at the top of your congregations mind.

2. Events – You are able to display all of your events and trips within the app. Members of your congregation can view your events and add these to their phone calendars and set reminders.

3. Photo Gallery – A great way to get your congregation to interact with your church is to share photos of their time at church or at events and pilgrimages. This is a good way to get a ‘buzz’ about your church and attract new people to your congregation.

4. Parish Bulletin – You are able to publish the weekly news bulletin through the app, giving your congregation the ability to read on the move and will also help the parish keep the printing costs down!

5. Social Media – Word of mouth is an effective way to create a ‘buzz’ around your church. With an app, your congregation can easily comment, and recommend the community work that your church carries out on Facebook and Twitter. This is a great way to increase your online presence and keep your church at the front of your congregations mind.

6. Around Us – Allow your congregation to see what other churches are based locally and show them where the local church schools are based.

7. Booking forms – This gives members of your congregation the opportunity to book in their Weddings and Christenings through the in app booking forms.

8. Sermons – Upload the latest sermons by your parish priest. This can allow your congregation to reflect upon these over the course of the week.

9. Sacraments – This gives information on sacraments, such as Baptism, First Confession, Holy Communion, Confirmation and Marriage and the process of fulfilling these sacraments with the church.

10. About us – Let your congregation know all about your church and the various parish groups. This is also a great way to let your congregation know about the history of your church and information on your parish priest.

Building an app is easy to do, but building the right app for your church is something you should leave to Eazi-Apps. From design to submission, we can help you deliver an app that you can be proud to call yours and can really help your church engage with its congregation.