What do you need to make a church directory?

Church organizations need basic software and design knowledge and a printer to make a directory. The church directory can be a traditional booklet or electronic.

A basic church directory includes contact information for its members. Additional information includes church leadership, church ministries and member photos. Using basic word processing software or an advanced layout program like Adobe InDesign prepares the directory for publishing. Saving the directory to a thumb drive for a trip to a traditional printer or copy center completes the project.

Electronic directories or church membership software programs are Web-based services. They allow members to upload contact information and photos, send emails, share church news, listen to past sermons and more.