Church Presentation Software

Church presentation software is used to project words and graphics onto a screen or wall so that a group of people can see and interact with the information.

You might want to project song lyrics, a sermon outline, or scripture reading. You could even want to project a short video, a full-length movie, or a photo presentation. If you can view it as a digital presentation, then you need some type of presentation software.

Start with a Projector

You've probably already got this covered, but I'll mention it anyway. Before you choose your presentation software it would be best to purchase a digital projector. Make sure that it is compatible with your computer system – typically this is not a problem. Get it mounted and set up. Then you're ready to install and use your presentation software.

If you are in the market for a projector, Amazon has a wide selection of Digital Projectors.

Church Presentation Software Choices

Most people have heard about Microsoft PowerPoint. This is the standard – most commonly used projection software. But it's not your only choice. There are actually two good choices.

1. Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. This is the most-commonly used presentation software. It is the industry standard.

   Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 gives you more ways to create and share dynamic presentations with your audience than ever before. Exciting new audio and visual capabilities help you tell a crisp, cinematic story that's as easy to create as it is powerful to watch. In addition, PowerPoint 2010 enables you to work simultaneously with other people or post your presentation online and access it from virtually anywhere using the Web or your smart phone. Embed and edit video files directly in your presentation; fade in and out and apply a variety of styles and formats.

   There is so much functionality in PowerPoint that it's hard to know where to start. Create presentations with almost unlimited creativity. Whether it's simple text or a video, PowerPoint can handle it all.

   The only drawback of PowerPoint is that it's not free.

2. Open Office Impress. Open Office is a totally free software suite that is comparable to Microsoft Office. It is open-source, meaning that anyone can use it and even offer suggested edits.

   If all you are going to do is show text and graphics, Impress is a great choice. It can do nearly everything that PowerPoint can do and the price is impossible to beat.

   Download and try this church presentation software package for yourself.

Presentation Software Conclusion

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 is the industry standard. But don't buy it before you've tried Open Office Impress.