Comprehensive Guide To Pixel Preachers Free Worship Media Resources

Pixel Preacher offers a variety of free worship media resources for churches and religious organizations. Through partnerships and their own platform, they provide free backgrounds, countdowns, graphics templates, and sermon series that can be used in Sunday services and other religious events. This guide explores the free offerings available through Pixel Preacher, including how to access them, what resources are included, and the terms of use.

Free Worship Packs and Backgrounds

Pixel Preacher has partnered with Visual Revival to offer three free worship packs that can be downloaded and used in Sunday services. These packs include a variety of motion backgrounds and graphics templates designed to enhance worship experiences.

The free resources are divided into several categories:

Color Wash Backgrounds

Pixel Preacher offers six free color wash motion backgrounds: - Color Wash Motion Background 03 (0:25) - Color Wash Motion Background 05 (0:14) - Color Wash Motion Background 09 (0:38) - Color Wash Motion Background 06 (0:25) - Color Wash Motion Background 02 (0:30) - Color Wash Motion Background 04 (0:25)

Each background features different color wash effects with varying durations, providing options for different worship needs.

Color Sketch Backgrounds

Six free color sketch motion backgrounds are available: - Color Sketch Motion Background 02 (0:15) - Color Sketch Motion Background 05 (0:15) - Color Sketch Motion Background 06 (0:15) - Color Sketch Motion Background 07 (0:07) - Color Sketch Motion Background 20 (0:15) - Color Sketch Motion Background 19 (0:08)

These backgrounds feature sketch-style animations with different durations.

Big Sur II Backgrounds

Pixel Preacher also offers six free Big Sur II motion backgrounds: - Big Sur II Motion Background 07 (4:16) - Big Sur II Motion Background 11 (1:31) - Big Sur II Motion Background 15 (0:53) - Big Sur II Motion Background 14 (1:19) - Big Sur II Motion Background 05 (0:59) - Big Sur II Motion Background 08 (1:43)

These nature-inspired backgrounds feature scenic footage with varying lengths.

In total, these free packs provide churches with 18 different motion backgrounds across three distinct styles, offering flexibility for different worship environments and themes.

Free Sermon Series and Templates

Pixel Preacher offers several free sermon series that include comprehensive packages of media resources. Each series is designed around a specific biblical theme and includes various templates and graphics that can be customized for church use.

"Redefined" Sermon Series

This series focuses on how Jesus provides hope and redemption, helping individuals learn from their past for a stronger future. The package includes: - Photoshop files - 2K resolution content - Video Bumper - Countdown - Social Graphics - Fullscreens - Lower Thirds - Free Font Links - Video Tutorial - Color adjustment options - Adobe Creative Cloud required for editing

The series is based on Philippians 3:12-14, with a total length of 1:00 and a file size of 1.52 GB. Designed by Alex Watson, this series helps churches address the topic of past mistakes and redemption in a biblically grounded way.

"Unfiltered" Youth Series

This 4-week series is designed to engage youth culture by addressing challenging topics honestly within a Christian context. Each week focuses on a different topic: - Week 1: Sex is dope - Week 2: Drugs feel good - Week 3: You don't need to listen to your parents - Week 4: You don't need Jesus

The package includes: - Small group guides for each teaching - A short podcast explaining the series approach - Promotional materials - Photoshop files - 2K resolution content - Video Bumper - Countdown - Social Graphics - Fullscreens - Lower Thirds - Free Font Links - Video Tutorial - Adobe Creative Cloud required for editing

This series is designed to create meaningful conversations with youth about topics they're already thinking about, presenting the gospel in a compelling way.

"We Are The Church" Series

This series emphasizes that the old covenant has been fulfilled and Jesus's love is universal. The package includes: - Photoshop files - 4K resolution content - Video Bumper - Countdown - Social Video - Social Graphics - Fullscreens - Lower Thirds - Free Font Links - Video Tutorial - Spanish language options - Adobe Creative Cloud required for editing

Based on Ephesians 2:19-22, this series has a length of 0:45 and a file size of 2.58 GB. Designed by Pedro Oliveira, it creates a welcoming atmosphere that can be easily customized with a church's logo and specific messaging.

"Created for a Purpose" Series

This series challenges congregations to seek out their spiritual gifts and understand their purpose. The package includes: - Photoshop files - 2K resolution content - Video Bumper - Countdown - Social Graphics - Fullscreens - Lower Thirds - Free Font Links - Video Tutorial - Color adjustment options - Adobe Creative Cloud required for editing

Based on Jeremiah 29:11-12, this series has lengths of 0:48 and 0:22 with a file size of 2.15 GB. Designed by Alex Watson, it helps churches guide their members in discovering their spiritual gifts and calling.

"Parables of Jesus" Series

This series unpacks some of Jesus's most famous parables and their meanings. Developed in collaboration with Two Cities Church in Winston-Salem, NC, the package includes: - Photoshop files - 2K resolution content - Video Bumper - Countdown - Social Graphics - Fullscreens - Lower Thirds - Free Font Links - Video Tutorial - Adobe Creative Cloud required for editing

Based on John 1:9-13, this series has a length of 1:01 and a file size of 2.3 GB. Designed by Alex Watson, it helps churches explore Jesus's teaching methods and the deeper meanings behind his parables.

Accessing Free Resources

Pixel Preacher provides multiple ways for churches and individuals to access their free resources:

Direct Downloads

The Visual Revival partnership page offers direct downloads of the free worship packs, including the color wash, color sketch, and Big Sur II backgrounds. Users can click "Get Free Downloads" to access these resources immediately.

Free Membership Option

Pixel Preacher offers a free membership that provides access to their media library, which includes: - Free worship backgrounds - Countdowns - Graphics templates - Sermon notes - Other resources

The free membership allows churches to sample the available resources before committing to a paid subscription.

Unlimited Subscription

For churches needing more extensive resources, Pixel Preacher offers an unlimited subscription that provides access to their entire media library. This subscription includes all the benefits of the free membership plus additional resources and features.

Customization Requirements

To customize the sermon series and templates from Pixel Preacher, users need access to Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Photoshop and After Effects. This requirement applies to all the sermon series and most of the background templates.

Adobe Creative Cloud Necessity

The documentation explicitly states that Adobe Creative Cloud is required to edit the sermon series and templates. This includes: - Photoshop for editing graphics and text - After Effects for creating and modifying video elements

Font Requirements

Pixel Preacher provides free fonts with their series templates, and these fonts are typically linked to users' Adobe accounts for easy synchronization. A PDF with font links is included with each package, making it straightforward to download and install the required fonts.

Music Licensing

The music included with Pixel Preacher's resources is licensed and ready to use for church services, streaming, and online promotion. However, it cannot be used for broadcast on television without additional licensing.

Usage Rights and Restrictions

Pixel Preacher has specific terms regarding how their resources can be used and shared:

Permitted Uses

Churches and users are allowed to: - Use the resources in their services - Post the customized series online for promotion - Stream the content - Use the resources for online promotion - Share files within a multi-campus church or with other ministries within the same church (such as kids and students ministries)

Prohibited Uses

The following uses are not permitted: - Sharing downloads or subscriptions with other churches - Posting content on a website for others to download - Broadcasting on live television - Commercial use of templates (churches cannot hire designers to profit from Pixel Preacher's work) - Sharing with "sister churches"

Retitle Service

For churches that lack the time or resources to edit the sermon series themselves, Pixel Preacher offers a Retitle Service for an additional fee: - $175 for members - $349 for non-members - Unlimited + Retitle Members do not pay this fee

The Retitle Service includes: - Changing text on the main graphic - Modifying social media and video text - Creating a Full Screen and Lower Third with one name and title

The service does not include: - Adjusting timing - Changing colors - Modifying audio - Creating individual teaching notes for each week

The process typically takes 3-5 days after submitting the required text changes.

Membership Benefits

Pixel Preacher offers different membership levels with varying benefits:

Free Membership

• Access to free worship backgrounds
• Countdowns
• Graphics templates
• Sermon notes
• Basic customer support

Paid Subscriptions

The documentation mentions a "Yearly Plans" option with a 25% discount available using the code "PixelPreacher25." While specific details about the paid subscription tiers aren't fully outlined, the benefits likely include:

• Access to the entire media library
• More extensive template options
• Advanced customization features
• Priority customer support
• The Retitle Service (for certain membership levels)

Unlimited + Retitle Membership

This premium membership level includes all the benefits of the unlimited subscription plus: - No additional fees for the Retitle Service - Priority processing for retitles

Conclusion

Pixel Preacher provides a comprehensive collection of free worship media resources for churches and religious organizations. Their offerings include motion backgrounds, countdowns, graphics templates, and complete sermon series that can be customized for various worship needs. While Adobe Creative Cloud is required for full customization, the resources include free fonts and licensed music for church use.

The free resources are accessible through their partnership with Visual Revival and their free membership option, which provides immediate access to numerous backgrounds and templates. For churches needing more extensive resources, paid subscriptions offer additional content and features, including the option for professional retitling services.

It's important for users to understand the usage rights and restrictions, particularly regarding sharing content with other churches and commercial use. By adhering to these terms, churches can effectively utilize Pixel Preacher's resources to enhance their worship experiences and communicate biblical messages in engaging ways.

Sources

1. Visual Revival Pixel Preacher Partnership
2. Gloo.us Sermon Store
3. Pixel Preacher Official Website