Websites and media for churches and non-profits
Owl Media does church website design in South Africa — websites, live streaming setups and social media for congregations and non-profits, from R9,100. Based in Centurion and working across Pretoria and Gauteng since 2014, we build in English and Afrikaans, and we understand committee budgets and volunteer realities.
Since 2014 · 4.5★ on Google · Direct access to the team · Ons praat ook Afrikaans
The problems we keep seeing
Most church and non-profit websites were built by a volunteer who has since moved on. The service times are two years old, the sermon page stopped updating in lockdown, and new families visiting the area can’t find out what to expect on a Sunday. For non-profits, the stakes are different but the problem is the same: donors and grant committees look you up, and the website undersells work that deserves better.
And the practical side — live streaming, event updates, WhatsApp groups, newsletters — usually depends on one overstretched person.
What we build and run for congregations
A website your congregation actually uses. Service times, what to expect, sermons and live stream links, events, contact details and a giving page — structured so a first-time visitor and a long-time member both find what they need. Built on WordPress through our website design service, so your office administrator can update it without calling a developer.
Live streaming that just works. We set up and run Sunday live streams — for a local church congregation we handle live streams, social media and design on an ongoing basis, week in and week out.
Tweetalig, as julle wil. Baie gemeentes bedien Afrikaanse én Engelse lidmate. Ons bou julle webwerf gemaklik in albei tale — van die tuisblad tot die preekargief.
Identity and print. Logos, banners, event posters and newsletters through our branding and design service, so everything from the pulpit screen to the Facebook page looks like it belongs to the same church.
Ongoing care. Our Annual Website Support plan — R2,250 per year — handles backups, WordPress updates and security scans, with content changes like weekly sermons and events done by your volunteers or by us at R750 per hour.
What it costs
A church or non-profit website typically runs R9,100–R15,050 excluding VAT, depending on page count — most congregations don’t need more than a well-built site with a sermon archive and events. Member areas or donations integration are quoted at R750 per hour on top; see the standard packages. We take a 50% deposit, and the balance can be split monthly — which suits committee-approved budgets. Build time is 4–6 weeks.
“Owl Media does all our Social Media work. They are easy to work with, on time, and extremely accurate. I would not choose any other company to work with because they are the best.” — Marihette Hattingh, Google review
Questions churches and non-profits ask us
How much does a church website cost in South Africa?
Typically R9,100–R15,050 excluding VAT for a complete site: service times, sermons, live stream, events, giving and contact pages. You pay a 50% deposit and can split the balance monthly, which works well with committee budget cycles. A fixed quote comes before any work starts.
Can you add online giving or donations?
Yes. We integrate South African payment options like PayFast or Yoco so members and donors can give by card or EFT, with the fees and flow explained upfront.
Can you run our live stream every Sunday?
Yes — streaming is a service we actually operate, not just set up. We run live streams, social media and design for a local church congregation on an ongoing basis. We can either manage yours or set it up and train your media team.
Kan die webwerf in Afrikaans wees?
Ja, heeltemal — of tweetalig. Ons skryf en bou in Afrikaans en Engels, en Amorie, ons kopieskrywer, kan julle inhoud in albei tale versorg. Geen vertalingsagentskap nodig nie.
Who updates the website after launch?
Whoever you choose. WordPress means your administrator or a volunteer can update services, events and sermons after a short handover training. If that person doesn’t exist, we do content changes for you at R750 per hour, alongside the Annual Website Support plan that keeps the site healthy.
Do you give non-profit discounts?
Yes — we offer discounted rates for churches and registered non-profits; ask us when you get in touch. Our published prices and monthly payment terms are already designed to be workable for congregations and NPOs — and we’ll say upfront if a cheaper option serves you better.
Start the conversation
WhatsApp us or call 083 776 5145 · [email protected] · Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00. We’ll meet at your church hall, office, or over Teams or Zoom.
Or get a quote — we reply within one working day. No spam, ever.