At Shepherd’s Stream, our mission is to equip church leadership with the tools they need to thrive in a digital age. We are excited to announce a new, completely free feature for all claimed church listings: Customized QR Code Integration. If you have claimed your church listing on our platform, you can now generate and download a unique QR code directly from within the Members Area under My Marketing. This custom code links seekers and members instantly to your church profile, bridging the gap between your physical outreach and your digital ministry.
What is QR Code Marketing?
A QR (Quick Response) Code is a scannable barcode that acts as a digital "portal." When someone points their smartphone camera at the code, they are instantly directed to your church’s listing on Shepherd’s Stream—no typing or searching required.
In a ministry context, QR code marketing is the practice of placing these codes on physical objects to provide seekers and members with instant access to your service times, sermons, location, and contact information. It serves as a bridge, inviting the community into fellowship through a secure, censorship-free digital sanctuary.
Why is This Beneficial for Your Church?
- Seamless Connection for Visitors – Searching for a church online can be a daunting task. A QR code on your outdoor signage or "Welcome" banners allows a passerby or first-time guest to instantly see your church’s full profile, beliefs, and upcoming events before they even walk through the doors.
- Enhances Print Media & Outreach – Traditional materials have limited space. By adding your Shepherd's Stream QR code to your Door Hangers, Flyers, Rack Cards, and Brochures, you turn physical handouts into dynamic digital portals. This allows you to reach neighbors at their front door or in the public square, providing a "digital porch" where they can:
- Link to your Sermon Stream to hear the Word of God preached before they ever step through your doors.
- Direct people to your Marketplace offerings, resources, or giving pages.
- Provide a digital "Connect Card" via your profile to streamline visitor follow-up.
- Bridge the Gap by moving neighbors from a casual glance to a meaningful encounter with your fellowship.
- Modernized Outreach with Metal Business Cards – Many leaders are moving toward durable, high-impact metal business cards. A laser-engraved QR code on a metal card is a sophisticated way to share your ministry. It’s a conversation starter that ensures your church's information is saved directly into a contact’s phone rather than lost in a stack of paper.
- Cost-Effective Growth – Effective marketing can be expensive. By offering this tool at no charge, Shepherd’s Stream ensures that every congregation—regardless of budget size—has access to the same high-level technology used by the largest organizations in the world.
Forged for Excellence
By combining elite physical tools with our secure hosting and mapping systems, we are making it easier for church leadership to reach the lost, invite them into fellowship, and glorify the Lord Jesus.