Planning your sermon series can be exciting, but it’s not just about crafting compelling messages. How to plan your sermon series visuals is an equally important task.
In today’s visually-driven world, the graphics and videos that accompany your series can be just as important in engaging your congregation and reinforcing your message. So let’s talk about how to plan your Sermon Series Visuals.
In order to effectively plan your sermon series visuals to create a cohesive, impactful experience for your church, here are a few things to remember:
1. Start Early
The key to great sermon series visuals is to start planning early. As soon as you have your series theme and main points, begin brainstorming visual concepts. This obviously gives you time to develop ideas, create assets, and ensure everything aligns with your message. The same Holy Spirit that will work spontaneously is the same Holy Spirit that will work in your planning.
2. Develop a Visual Theme
Just as your sermon series has a central theme, your visuals should too. This could be a color scheme, a particular style of imagery, or a recurring motif. Consistency in your visual theme helps reinforce your message and creates a memorable experience for your congregation.
3. Choose or Custom Create your Series Main Graphic
An eye-catching main graphic for your series can go a long way. This can be used across all your materials – from sermon slides to social media posts – creating a unified look for your series.
4. Plan Your Video Elements
Video can be a powerful tool in your sermon series. Consider using or creating:
5. Design Your Slides
Plan out your sermon slides in advance. This includes your title slides, key point slides, and scripture slides. Ensure they’re readable from a distance and align with your overall visual theme.
6. Prepare Social Media Graphics
Don’t forget about your online presence. Create a set of social media graphics that can be used to promote your series, share key points, and encourage engagement throughout the week.
7. Consider Environmental Graphics
Think beyond the screen. How can you bring your series theme into your physical church space? This could include banners, stage design elements, or even interactive displays in your lobby.
Our Ready-Made Library or Custom Media plans can help!
SERIES MEDIA
Our Series Media collections in our Ready-Made Library are designed to make your life easier and your sermons more visually compelling.
Each Series Media collection includes a comprehensive package of visual assets:
These collections are designed to be cohesive, ensuring that all your visual elements work together seamlessly. Plus, with editable source files, you can tweak designs to perfectly fit your church’s style and needs.
UNBOXING YOUR SERIES MEDIA
Ultimately, we don’t just provide the assets and leave you to figure it out on your own. We’re committed to helping you make the most of these resources with free training for your team. That’s why we have created our podcast, “Unboxing Your Series Media.“
In each episode of “Unboxing Your Series Media,” I am your host and dive into different series media collections from our ready-made library. In fact, I don’t just show you what’s included – I also provide creative ideas on how to use these assets effectively in your church.
I also suggest ways to adapt the series trailer for different social media platforms, I walk through how to customize graphics for your specific sermon titles, or demonstrates how to use motion backgrounds to enhance different parts of your service. It’s like having a creative consultant right at your fingertips, helping you maximize the impact of your visuals.
By combining our comprehensive Series Media collections with the insights from this podcast, you’ll be well-equipped to plan and execute visually stunning sermon series that engage your congregation and reinforce your message.
Of course, we can also help you create your Series from scratch if you need.
Remember, in today’s visual culture, the look of your series is important. Therefore, by thoughtfully planning your sermon series visuals, you’re setting the stage for your message to be heard, understood, and remembered.
So as you plan your next sermon series, think visually from the start.
Whether you use our team to custom create your series or you are using a Church Visuals Series Media collection, intentional visual planning can take your series from good to unforgettable. Your visuals matter, because the Gospel matters.
