Your church directory, online and in print
Create yours without the photo-sales pressure. Families upload their own photos through a secure link. You review, approve, and publish online and as a print-ready PDF — without scheduling sessions or selling portrait packages.
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Church Pictorial gives your church the software to collect photos, organize families, and publish the directory — without turning the project into a portrait-sales campaign.
See It Before You Commit
Browse a real sample directory, download the print-ready PDF, and confirm the workflow fits your church — all before starting your free trial.
Choose the Photo Workflow That Fits Your Church
From member-submitted photos to volunteer photo day to professional portraits — Church Pictorial works with however your photos are taken.
Member-Submitted Photos
Families upload photos from their phones through a secure link. No scheduling, no photographer, no pressure.
Church Photo Day
Volunteers photograph families after service with a simple backdrop. Consistent, clean portraits, fully run by your church.
Professional Portraits
Your church partners with a professional photographer you trust. Full creative control.
How It Works
Set up your directory
Create your church account and start a new directory edition. Takes just a few minutes.
Collect photos your way
Invite members to upload via a secure link, run a church photo day, or import portraits from a photographer — whichever fits your church.
Review everything in one place
Photos and family details stay organized in your dashboard so your team can review, approve, and prepare the directory.
Preview the draft directory
As submissions come in, see how the directory is shaping up and spot what's missing before you publish.
Approve submissions
Each entry lands in your approval queue. Approve, request changes, or edit details before publishing.
Share online or print a PDF
Publish online for easy access, or download a print-ready PDF for welcome packets and church offices.
Made for Churches, Not Tech Experts
If you can send an email, you can use Church Pictorial. No software to install, no training required.
Families Share Their Own Photos
No chasing. No confusion. Share a link and everything comes to you in one place, ready to review.
Private and Church-Controlled
You choose who can see your directory — public, member-only, or staff-only. You control every detail.
Church Directory Software Built for How Churches Work
Easy Photo Collection
Families upload from phones or computers via a secure link. No logins to manage. See all features.
Photo Approval Queue
Review submissions before they go live. Approve, request new photos, or crop as needed.
Print-Ready PDF Export
Download print-ready directories for welcome packets, seniors, or small-group leaders.
Flexible Access Control
Share publicly, limit to members only, or keep fully private. You decide who sees what.
Privacy and Member Access You Control
- Public access — share a link anyone can view
- Member-only — verified with a one-time email code (no passwords)
- Staff-only — visible to logged-in admins only
- You control who can view, edit, or download
- Data encrypted in transit via HTTPS; photos stored with encryption provided by our storage provider
Online Church Directory + Print-Ready PDF
Always-Updated Online Directory
Members access the latest version anytime from their phone, tablet, or computer. New families appear as soon as you approve them.
Download and Print Anytime
Generate a professionally formatted PDF whenever you need it. Perfect for welcome packets, seniors who prefer paper, and small-group leaders.
Who Uses Church Pictorial
Directory Coordinators
Manage the entire photo collection and publishing process from one dashboard. No spreadsheets, no email chains.
Church Office Staff
Add multiple admins so your team can share the workload. Everyone sees the same dashboard.
Small and Mid-Sized Churches
Plans for churches from 25 to 300 families. No photographer required — families upload their own photos. See pricing.
Simple, Church-Friendly Pricing
Starter
$19
per month
or $190/year (save 2 months)
- Up to 75 families
- Photo storage (1 GB)
- CSV bulk import
- Photo upload & management
- Family intake forms
- Public & private directories
- Staff access
- Email support
Standard
$39
per month
or $390/year (save 2 months)
- Up to 250 families
- Photo storage (2 GB)
- CSV bulk import
- Photo upload & management
- Family intake forms
- Public & private directories
- Staff access
- Priority support
Plus
$79
per month
or $790/year (save 2 months)
- Up to 750 families
- Photo storage (5 GB)
- CSV bulk import
- Photo upload & management
- Family intake forms
- Public & private directories
- Staff access
- Priority support
Common Questions About Church Pictorial
Do families need accounts to submit photos?
No. Families upload photos via a secure link—no usernames or passwords required.
Can we print the church directory?
Yes. Download a print-ready PDF anytime for welcome packets, seniors, or small-group leaders.
Can volunteers help manage the directory?
Yes. Add multiple admins from your staff or volunteer team.
How do church members access the directory online?
You choose: share a public link, or require members to verify with a one-time email code for privacy.
What happens after the free trial?
Pick a plan that fits your church. Monthly plans have no contracts—upgrade or cancel anytime.
Free Church Directory Guides
How to Create a Church Pictorial Directory
Step-by-step guide from planning to publishing. Covers team assembly, photo collection, and common mistakes to avoid.
Online vs. Printed Church Directory
Compare formats, costs, and accessibility. Learn why most churches benefit from offering both.
Church Directory Privacy
How to protect member information. Covers consent, access controls, and data handling best practices.
Church Directory Photo Tips
Help families submit better photos the first time. Covers lighting, framing, backgrounds, dress guidance, and common issues that cause rework.
Church Directory Planning Checklist
Step-by-step checklist covering goals, team setup, photo guidelines, privacy, announcements, and publishing.
Church Pictorial is here to serve your church — not to add another burden.
Take a look, move at your own pace, and see if it's right for your community.
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