Title: Church Content – Sermons, Events and More Author: Steven Gliebe Published: Siilto 19, 2013 Last modified: Bowte 1, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/church-theme-content/assets/banner-772x250.jpg?rev=864931) ![](https://ps.w.org/church-theme-content/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=990564) # Church Content – Sermons, Events and More By [Steven Gliebe](https://profiles.wordpress.org/stevengliebe/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/church-theme-content.2.7.zip) * [Details](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/church-theme-content/#description) * [Reviews](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/church-theme-content/#reviews) * [Installation](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/church-theme-content/#installation) * [Development](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/church-theme-content/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/church-theme-content/) ## Description The Church Content WordPress plugin provides an interface for managing sermons, events, people and locations. Please be aware that a **compatible theme is required** for presenting content from these church-centric post types in a tightly-integrated manner. #### Who this is for This plugin is intended for a very specific audience. If you are _not_ one of the following then this plugin will not be useful to you. * Users of [official themes](https://churchthemes.com) from ChurchThemes.com * Users of [third-party themes](https://churchthemes.com/third-party-themes) made _specifically_ for this plugin * Theme developers improving data portability for church sites #### What it does It provides post types, taxonomies and fields for _sermons_, _events_, _people_ and _locations_ to be shown by a compatible church WordPress theme. Experienced WordPress developers agree that functionality like this does not belong in themes since themes are intended only for controlling the appearance of a WordPress site. Content that users might expect to take with them if they switch themes should“ live” in a plugin in order to [avoid theme lock-in](https://churchthemes.com/wordpress-theme-users-avoid-lock-in-effect/). Similarly, our approach is not to present content using the plugin since themes offer more control for that purpose. This is why a **compatible theme is required**. See the [Plugin Details](https://churchthemes.com/plugins/church-content/) on ChurchThemes. com for a tour of features. Read the [User Guide](https://churchthemes.com/guides/user/plugins/church-content/) for instructions. #### Compatible Themes A compatible theme is required for presenting sermons, events, etc. added with the plugin. * Official themes provided by [ChurchThemes.com](https://churchthemes.com) * Third-party themes at [churchthemes.com/third-party-themes](https://churchthemes.com/third-party-themes) #### Church Content Pro [Church Content Pro](https://churchthemes.com/plugins/church-content-pro/) is an add-on that provides additional features. * Sermon Podcasting (iTunes, Google Play, etc.) * Recurring Events (e.g. “every Monday and Thursday”) * Event Date Exclusions (holidays, weather closings, etc.) * Enhanced SEO (schema.org Structure Data using JSON-LD) * Location Memory (autofill and select previous event locations) * Wording Settings (e.g. rename “Sermons” to “Messages”) * Agency Mode (simplify license management for clients) #### Developers Please see the [Developer Guide](https://churchthemes.com/guides/developer/church-content/) on ChurchThemes.com for notes on developing themes that use this plugin. A couple benefits are that you will save time and be helping to accomplish better data portability among church websites powered by WordPress. You can follow development on [GitHub](https://github.com/churchthemes/church-theme-content). #### Translations Several translations are available, including English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Norwegian, Serbian and Slovak. See the [Translations](https://churchthemes.com/guides/user/plugins/church-content/#translations) section in the plugin’s user guide for a more complete list. Also see [translate.wordpress.org](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/church-theme-content). #### Follow us * Visit [ChurchThemes.com](https://churchthemes.com) for compatible themes, add- ons and help * We’re on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/churchthemes), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/churchthemescom) and have a [Newsletter](https://churchthemes.com/newsletter) * Lead developer: [stevengliebe.com](http://stevengliebe.com) **Note:** This plugin was previously named “Church Theme Content”. ## Screenshots * [[ * Sermons * [[ * Add sermon * [[ * Sermon topics * [[ * Events * [[ * Add event * [[ * Locations * [[ * Add location * [[ * People * [[ * Add person ## Installation 1. Log into your WordPress admin area 2. Go to **Plugins** > **Add New** 3. Search for _Church Content_ 4. Click **Install Now** for the plugin 5. Click **Activate Plugin** after installation Please see our [Plugin Installation](https://churchthemes.com/guides/user/plugins/plugin-installation/) guide for additional information. ## FAQ ### Can I use this plugin with any theme? No, a theme made specifically for use with this plugin is necessary for displaying content. Please see _Who this is for_ in the plugin description. ### Can I make a theme that uses this plugin? Yes, please see the [Developer Guide](https://churchthemes.com/guides/developer/church-content/). ### How can I make an event recur in a special way? Install the [Church Content Pro](https://churchthemes.com/plugins/church-content-pro/) add-on for recurrence like “every two weeks” and “third Sunday of every month”. ### How can I make content show differently? Please contact the maker of your theme. This plugin handles the management of content in a way friendly to both users and theme developers. The presentation of content is handled by a compatible theme. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/efb9f456c5ad7c528d2beca3f20b88c147fbe93ad0f1afdd736be07522a3ac2c? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-support-2652/)󠁿 [Rick](https://profiles.wordpress.org/murlyn/) MBooy 3, 2020 1 reply They have great support and I would also like to say that from start to finish it took me a little less than 6 hours to convert the site from the old risen theme to a new one using this plugin, thank you for making it so easy! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/830388da66580824ffa96aeecefbd7fdd09beb3fefa0f04af45f6fd45a496c57? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Regular Updates…Great Support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/regular-updates-great-support/)󠁿 [dan12781](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dan12781/) Siilo 4, 2020 1 reply I appreciate the regular theme updates, but even more so the great support. The few times we’ve run into issues, we receive prompt, helpful, and polite replies from Steven. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/50b53f579a44d72705b3da2e8739d5e8c299dd7bc3dfa0100af217114deaea1f? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Customer support is top notch](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/customer-support-is-top-notch/)󠁿 [deepprpl](https://profiles.wordpress.org/deepprpl/) MBooy 23, 2020 1 reply I’ve been using churchthemes.com themes for a little over 4 years now. I was a novice when I started. Steven and crew are amazing about answering questions and responding to emails ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8a4d40013c5f9ae0b70fa2f24f592e0c6910dfbdb0d89853b65a2c49d831ab6a? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Themes and Support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/themes-and-support/)󠁿 [jeanne0327](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeanne0327/) Yarkomaa 3, 2019 1 reply I love the variety of themes available. I use “Saved” for my churches web site. It is wonderful and easy to work with. I am NOT a coder! When I run into a wall, I know all I have to do is send an e-mail to support. I am continually blown away by the high level of personal support I receive! It is nothing short of awesome. I usually receive a response within minutes. They will stick with you until my problem is solved. Always professional. Always prompt. Thank you! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/086f214884bd963987b0fbb51dbdd9301cfdeed656dd2b83a6ef99cc2e404d2f? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great Themes And Support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-themes-and-support-3/)󠁿 [dsglenn1](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dsglenn1/) MBooy 28, 2019 We have been using the Exodus theme for over 3 years now. It gives an excellent simple web site for a small country church. The Church Content Pro plug-in makes maintaining the web site very easy and gives us the flexibility to change themes easily should we decide to. The custom reoccurring events feature of Church Content Pro makes handling our church calendar a breeze. Support has been excellent when needed. Thanks for all the hard work. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/66c5112171389fc1a0757d00a60343185064f9d6becb18c50686a8a5d1ae99e9? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great Themes and content tools](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-themes-and-content-tools/)󠁿 [lynda barbieri](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lynda-barbieri/) Yarkomaa 31, 2018 1 reply We started on the Risen theme in 2014 and switched to the Saved Theme earlier this year. We are super happy with it and even happier now with the Church Content Pro plugin features added. Love how it looks and operates on mobile platforms! When we implemented the Risen theme we did quite a few modifications to the look to match what our designer had come up with and so we had a child theme in place. This time around, we’ve been deliberately working within the theme’s options to simplify things and besides simplifying the update process, it has actually helped us define the function of some of our website features. Support has been helpful and reliable. [ Read all 49 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/church-theme-content/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Church Content – Sermons, Events and More” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Steven Gliebe ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/stevengliebe/) * [ ChurchThemes.com ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/churchthemes/) * [ Galen Gidman ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/galengidman/) “Church Content – Sermons, Events and More” has been translated into 5 locales. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/church-theme-content/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “Church Content – Sermons, Events and More” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/church-theme-content) ### Interested in development? 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