Free Church Graphics and Resources Toolbox
Great custom graphic design is ideal. But sometimes time, money, or skill limitations make it necessary to use premade graphics. And even when you have the time, money, and skills, there are still occasions when it is more efficient to not reinvent the wheel and to instead use and build upon a premade resource.
In either case, here are 15 of the best sites offering free church graphics and resources. And if you want to spend some cash, I have also included 6 sites that cost money but are worth considering for premade resources.
Free Church Graphics and Resources
- CreativeMYK.com
Offers free church graphics including logos, photos, vector art, projector slides, bulletins, sermon graphics, projector slides, templates, and more. The site also includes a social network for Christian artists. - LifeChurch.tv Open
Offers free sermon series resources that include message outlines, sermon graphics, videos, and more creative materials created by LifeChurch.tv (Edmond, OK). - Muddy River Media
Offers free illustrative videos, motion backgrounds, countdown timers, stock photographs, illustrations, small group resources, and more. - NewSpring Ministries
Offers free sermon series resources (e.g., sermon graphics, audio, message outline, & service outline) as well as administrative forms and manuals created by NewSpring Church (Anderson, SC). - Northside Christian Church Creative Resources
Offers free logos, posters, and other artwork designed by Northside Christian Church (New Albany, IN). - Nside Admin
Offers free administrative documents from North Point Community Church (Alpharetta, GA) on church government, human resources, accounting, facilities, IT, and Web. - Seacoast All Access
Offers free sermon series resources that include sermon graphics, motion graphics, audio, video, message notes, and small group questions created by Seacoast Church (Mt. Pleasant, SC). - Vine Resources
Offers free sermon series graphics, postcards, countdown videos, and message bumpers created by the college ministry of Southeast Christian Church (Louisville, KY).
Free General Graphics and Resources
- Adobe Exchange
Offers free downloads to use with Adobe software including brushes, styles, gradients, custom shapes, and patterns for Photoshop. - BittBox
A blog that regularly highlights free Photoshop brushes, Flash components, vector graphics, and more. - Brusheezy
Offers free Photoshop brushes. - Flasheezy
Offers free Flash elements. - PS Brushes
Offers free Photoshop brushes. - Smashing Magazine
A blog that regularly highlights free graphics, fonts, and more. - Vecteezy
Offers free vector graphics.
Church Resources that Cost Money
- Creative Pastors
Sells sermon series resources that include sermon graphics, video, mind maps, outlines, audio, and more created by Fellowship Church (Grapevine, TX). - North Point Resources
Sells logos, DVDs, sermon messages, conference messages, and more created by North Point Community Church (Alpharetta, GA). - Outreach
Sells church graphics that include postcards, banners, bulletins, door hangers, invitations, brochures, logos, signage, and more. - The Church Box
Sells sermon series resources that include sermon graphics, PowerPoint slides, and audio created by Four Corners Community Church (West Chester, OH). - WiredChurches.com
Sells sermon series resources (e.g., outlines, graphics, videos, audio, & scripts) and administrative resources (e.g., forms, documents, & manuals) created by Granger Community Church (Granger, IN). - WorshipHouse Media
Sells mini-movies, motions, stills, software, and editables for churches.
For Discussion:
- What are you favorite websites for church resources and why? Be sure to mention whether they are free or cost money.
Ryan Said,
April 24, 2008 @ 11:53 am
You forgot about stock exchange. (sxc.hu). Great stock photos for free.
Tyler Said,
April 24, 2008 @ 1:39 pm
this is great. thanks.
Mark Fogarty Said,
April 24, 2008 @ 1:52 pm
Thanks for including our ministry’s website… we’ve just launched but the site won’t help churches if they don’t know about it.
Once again, thanks, and God bless
Mark Fogarty
Muddy River Media
Kirby Andersen Said,
April 24, 2008 @ 3:11 pm
LifeChurch.tv - free
Saddleback Resources - purchase (inexpensive)
WillowCreek.com - purchase
simplyyouthministry.com - purchase; some free
sermonspice.com - purchase
Photos:
istockphoto.com - purchase (inexpensive)
Flickr.com - free. Select “advanced search” then select “Only search within Creative Commons-licensed content”.
Thanks for the recommendations, Kent.
Greg Simmons Said,
April 24, 2008 @ 3:14 pm
Hello to Muddy River. I just found your ministry and I love what you’re doing.
Two pay sites I’m sure everyone is aware of:
http://www.bluefishtv.com
http://www.sermonspice.com
Another site for free graphics, read the usage rules for Free Photos:
http://www.freephoto.com
Thanks again for some good links.
LayGuy Said,
April 24, 2008 @ 9:12 pm
Kent - thanks for such a great post showcasing great resources. Posts like these are the reason I visit your blog. keep up the great work.
travis spencer Said,
April 24, 2008 @ 11:21 pm
this is a keeper. Thanks. **adding to bookmark…NOW.**
Stevan Said,
April 25, 2008 @ 10:50 am
Don’t forget the ChurchMediaDesign.tv podcast!
GREAT resource for the church!
http://www.churchmediadesign.tv
ryan_b Said,
April 25, 2008 @ 12:14 pm
What church media library would be complete without content from Digital Juice. It’s not free but with a lot of the deals they offer it’s tough to pass up.
Josh Starr Said,
April 25, 2008 @ 3:55 pm
Thanks for choosing our creative resource website!
We just went through a re-design and I think this version is way better than the last, easier to search, find and download some quality stuff.
It’s our way to give back to God’s Kingdom. Let us know here, http://creative.mynorthside.com if you have any graphics that you would like to download!
Your bro’s and sister in Christ,
Josh Starr
Daniel Carroll
Sean Bailey
Sarah Rice
Kyle Ellis
Ryan Hartsock Said,
April 26, 2008 @ 11:09 am
Thanks for letting people know about TheChurchBox.com…we just launched our beta test!
I wanted to let people know that they can get FREE downloads while we’re beta testing. Enter coupon code: CHBX2008 during checkout.
Thanks again!
Stephanie Said,
April 26, 2008 @ 3:05 pm
Don’t forget about http://churchmedia.net/. It’s a good community to be apart of.
Love the links. I’m bookmarking them now!
Steve Knight Said,
April 29, 2008 @ 3:05 pm
SIM (Serving In Mission) has produced a visual statement of faith called “We Believe.” It is available to preview on GodTube here:
http://www.godtube.com/siminternational
If anyone would like a hi-res digital copy to show at their church, just send me an email at international.communication@sim.org. We want this video to be a blessing to the broader Christian community, so please take advantage of this FREE resource!
Ann Said,
April 29, 2008 @ 3:25 pm
I agree with churchmedia.net I get a ton of graphics there and there’s a great board with lots of resources and info.
dgsinclair Said,
April 29, 2008 @ 5:43 pm
I second stock exchange. (sxc.hu). Strange URL, but great resource. I got the image i used on our church web site there.
And don’t forget wingclips.com.
Doug Said,
April 29, 2008 @ 9:05 pm
Another great pay church media site: http://www.mediathatministers.com
Jesse J. Anderson Said,
April 30, 2008 @ 12:44 am
Hey thanks for the great list! (saw you linked on Church Marketing Sucks) Definitely bookmarking.
I tried finding resources like these a few months ago and didn’t find much so I started creating my own and releasing them at http://www.freemotionbackgrounds.com
It’s small right now (only 6 videos) but I’ve been adding to it weekly and hopefully if more people find it I can get someothers who will also regularly create and submit videos for free use. =)
kennedy fraser Said,
April 30, 2008 @ 4:16 pm
UK-based audio site
http://www.audiopot.org
Kennedy
Paul Brown Said,
May 2, 2008 @ 10:32 am
At our church we use a unique setup with 3 screens in a panorama. We created a large library of still images in triptych format, and we decided to share them with everyone else.
Volume 1 is free, and it has 399 images in it. Feel free to take and use in your own worship services. The link is http://www.awakeimages.com
Waugh Said,
May 13, 2008 @ 6:46 pm
Great post! This is a great list of resources for sure.
-waugh
Shermon Said,
May 14, 2008 @ 3:55 pm
Great list! lots of other sites out on the web too. http://www.oxygen-multimedia.com has a free monthly slide and lots of downloadable graphics and if you want something printed http://www.sermonview.com has a lot of stuff. Thanks for the other ideas.