Zegen - Church WordPress Theme

Zegen is a comprehensive, spiritually-focused WordPress theme designed specifically for Churches, Ministries, Charities, and Non-Profit Organizations. It moves away from the "corporate" look of many themes, opting instead for a warm, welcoming, and community-driven design that emphasizes connection and outreach.

In 2026, Zegen is widely used for its robust handling of multimedia content, making it perfect for churches that offer both in-person and digital worship experiences.

⛪ Specialized Church Features

Sermon Management: A dedicated system to upload and organize sermons by Topic, Speaker, or Series. It supports Video (YouTube/Vimeo), Audio (MP3/SoundCloud), and PDF transcripts.

Events Calendar & Management: Built-in integration for tracking church services, youth group meetings, and community outreach programs, complete with countdown timers for upcoming big events.

Donation System: Ready-made integration with the GiveWP plugin (or standard WooCommerce), allowing you to accept tithes, offerings, and mission trip donations securely.

Ministry Pages: Pre-designed layouts to showcase different church departments, such as Children’s Ministry, Worship Team, and Small Groups.

Staff & Pastor Profiles: Clean, respectful layouts to introduce your leadership team and their spiritual background.

✨ Technical & Design Excellence

Elementor Page Builder: Fully drag-and-drop, allowing you to customize your homepage or "New Here" page without any coding knowledge.

Header & Footer Builder: Includes a specialized builder to create navigation that includes "Live Stream" buttons or "Plan Your Visit" CTAs.

One-Click Demo Import: Offers several "Heart-Warming" demos, ranging from traditional church styles to modern, high-energy campus ministry looks.

Mobile Responsive: Meticulously optimized so congregants can check service times or listen to sermons on their phones while commuting.

📅 The "Sunday Morning" Experience

Zegen is built to handle the heavy traffic and specific needs of a church weekend:

Feature

Purpose

Live Stream Integration

Feature your live video feed front-and-center on the homepage during services.

Location/Map Module

Easy-to-find directions and service times for new visitors.

Prayer Request Forms

A private, dedicated form for members to submit prayer needs to the staff.

Newsletter Signup

Integrated with Mailchimp to keep the community informed during the week.

⚙️ Plugin Compatibility

The Events Calendar: For advanced scheduling and recurring events.

GiveWP: The industry standard for non-profit and church donations.

WooCommerce: If your ministry sells books, curriculum, or branded apparel.

Revolution Slider: Included for creating inspiring, high-impact hero banners with scripture or mission statements.

💡 Pro Tip: The "New Here?" Page

For churches, the most important page on the site is often the "New Here?" or "Plan Your Visit" page.

Recommendation: Use Zegen’s Elementor widgets to create a step-by-step guide for visitors. Include a video greeting from the lead pastor, a map of the parking lot, and a "What to Expect" FAQ. Zegen’s clean typography ensures this information is easy to read and non-intimidating for seekers.

Would you like me to help you set up the Sermon Manager so you can begin uploading your past message series with audio and video links?