18 Powerful Examples of Churches Using the Divi Theme

Updated September 2026 with a note on how these sites have changed, what makes a good church website, getting-started steps, and answers to common questions.

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I’ve talked about the Divi Wordpress theme MULTIPLE times on my blog. I actually just switched my blog to Divi. I love it! It’s one of the best and easiest themes to use for Wordpress.

Before in my post, I would take a screenshot and then link over to the church using the Divi Wordpress theme. I thought I would do it differently this time by listing them all first so you can open your multiple browser windows and then I would post all of the screenshots.

1. Gateway Community Church
2. Riverbank Church
3. First Christian Church
4. Sevier Heights
5. Two Cities Church
6. Grace Church
7. Life Church
8. The Gathering
9. The Fayetteville Church
10. Sunrise Baptist
11. Exodus Church
12. New City
13. Wesley United
14. Timberlake UMC
15. Foothills
16. Eden Baptist
17. Highland Village Church
18. Tabernacle Family

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Here are the screenshots of the websites as of December 23, 2016.

Looking back at these churches in 2026

These screenshots are a snapshot of December 2016. Websites change constantly, and many of these churches have redesigned, moved to a different platform, or changed their web address since then. That’s normal and healthy. Treat the list as inspiration for layouts and ideas, not as a list of sites that still look like this today. If a link doesn’t load or looks different, that’s why.

Divi itself is still around and still actively developed by Elegant Themes, and I still think it’s one of the friendliest ways for a church team of one to build and maintain a WordPress site without a developer on call. For more examples, see my earlier roundup of 15 churches using the Divi theme and 10 powerful examples of Divi sites.

What makes a good church website?

Here’s the thing: a great theme doesn’t make a great church website. Clarity does. A beautiful homepage that hides your service times is still a frustrating website. Before you pick a layout, make sure your site answers the questions a first-time guest is really asking.

• When and where do you meet? Put service times and your address on the homepage, near the top, and make the address tap to open in maps.
• What should I expect? A simple “Plan a Visit” or “I’m New” page covers parking, what to wear, what happens with kids, and how long the service lasts.
• Who are you? Use real photos of your people and your building, not only stock photos.
• What’s my next step? Give every page one clear call to action, whether that’s planning a visit, watching a sermon, or joining a group.
• Does it work on my phone? Most guests will see your site on a phone first. Test every page on one.
• Is it current? Old events and last year’s Easter banner tell visitors nobody is minding the front door.

A few more things I always check: sermons that are easy to find, a simple way to give online, readable text with good color contrast, and alt text on images so people using screen readers aren’t left out. Your website is often the first place someone meets your church, long before they walk through the doors. That makes it ministry, not just maintenance.

If you want a quick gut check, run your homepage through the 5-second test, and read why your church website is still your most important outreach tool.

Getting started with Divi for your church

1. Write down your goals first. Who is the site for, and what do you want them to do? A plan makes every design decision easier.
2. Gather your content before you design. Service times, staff photos, ministry descriptions, and a few great photos of your people.
3. Start from a layout. Divi comes with a large library of premade layouts. Pick one close to what you want and customize it rather than starting from a blank page.
4. Keep it simple. Five to seven main menu items is plenty. Clear, not cute.
5. Assign an owner. Someone needs to update the site every week, even if it’s just the calendar and the latest sermon.

If your team needs help with the strategy behind the site, take a look at how I work with churches. You don’t need a perfect website. You need a clear one that helps people take their next step toward Jesus.

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