Long-term care • clear decisions • steady improvement
Website Stewardship for Churches & Christian Organizations
A church website should support ministry without becoming a source of stress, scrambling, or recurring expense. I provide long-term website care—stability, clear decisions, and steady improvement—so your site stays healthy and your team stays focused on what matters.
What Web Stewardship Includes
Stability & Maintenance
Reliable hosting, updates, backups, and security handled responsibly—so problems don't pile up.
Clear Responsibility
Defined ownership, plain-language documentation, and clear processes—so continuity doesn't depend on one person's memory.
Incremental Improvement
Small, safe changes that solve real problems without unnecessary disruption or rebuild cycles.
Support for Your Team
Practical training and clear handoffs that respect staff and volunteer capacity.
When a New Build Makes Sense
Most problems don't require a rebuild. But when the foundation is no longer safe or maintainable—or the church is growing significantly—a new build may be the most responsible next step. I'll tell you honestly which situation you're in.
How We Work Together
We start with a short conversation to understand your situation. I gather access, stabilize anything urgent, and give you a clear recommended next step in plain language. Work moves forward with documented decisions, small safe changes, and predictable outcomes.
I need one point of contact, clear access to your systems, and a simple written agreement that keeps scope and responsibilities clear.
Pricing
Reference rate: $75/hr for scoped work, audits, and consultations.
Regular maintenance, updates, priority issue resolution, and clear documentation. Best for churches that rely on their website week-to-week.
Deeper involvement, faster response, strategic guidance, and proactive care. Best for churches where the website is mission-critical. Availability limited.
New websites, platform migrations, and major technical work. Fixed-price or time-based depending on scope.
Let's Talk About Your Church Website
If your website has become a source of stress or uncertainty, let's talk. A short conversation is usually enough to identify the right next step.
Or email: hello@douggough.com