Getting Started
Welcome to ShepherdSites
Last updated September 15, 2026
ShepherdSites is a website builder made specifically for small to mid-sized ministries. It gives you a complete, mobile-friendly ministry website — homepage, sermons, events, giving, and more — without needing a designer or developer. You manage everything from a single admin dashboard, and your changes go live instantly.
How your site is organized
Every ShepherdSites website is made up of a few core sections that your visitors see, all controlled from your admin dashboard:
- Homepage — your welcome message, service times, and calls to action.
- Sermons & Media — your message archive with audio, video, and notes.
- Events — upcoming gatherings with details and RSVP.
- Giving — a secure way for people to donate online.
- Connect — contact forms and ways for guests to plan a visit.
Your first three steps
- Set your basics. Add your church name, logo, service times, and address so your homepage feels like home.
- Publish your first content. Add a sermon or an upcoming event so returning visitors have something to see.
- Share your address. Your site is live at your ShepherdSites web address right away — you can connect a custom domain later.
When you're ready to go deeper, the rest of this help center walks through each area step by step. Welcome aboard.
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