Proclaim: Worship Presentation Software for Church Services

When the Next Slide Matters

The worship team has started the next song, but the lyrics on the screen are still showing the previous verse. Someone at the back is trying to follow along, while the volunteer operating the computer is searching for the correct slide.

It's a small interruption, but anyone who has helped run a church service knows how distracting these moments can be.

Proclaim is presentation software built specifically for churches. It helps worship teams and volunteers prepare and display song lyrics, Scripture passages, sermon slides, videos, and announcements during services.

Unlike general presentation programs, Proclaim includes features designed around the way churches plan and conduct worship.

It also allows several people to work on the same presentation, even when they're not in the church building.

For congregations that depend on volunteers to prepare and run their Sunday presentations, that ability to work together may be one of its most useful features.

Preparing Sunday's Service Before Sunday Arrives

A typical church service involves more than a collection of slides.

There may be a welcome announcement, several worship songs, Scripture readings, a sermon, offering information, and notices about upcoming events.

Proclaim allows churches to arrange these elements into an order of service.

Each part can be prepared ahead of time, with slides, media, and other resources attached to the relevant section.

For example, a worship leader can add the songs planned for Sunday, while the pastor prepares Scripture references and sermon slides.

The person responsible for announcements can update the notices without having to send a separate presentation file to everyone involved.

Because Proclaim uses cloud-based collaboration, changes can be synchronized across the presentation team's computers.

This is useful when different volunteers prepare different parts of the service during the week.

Instead of combining several files shortly before worship begins, the team can work from a shared presentation.

Displaying Song Lyrics Without Rebuilding Every Slide

Song lyrics are one of the most common reasons churches use presentation software.

Proclaim provides tools for creating lyric slides and arranging songs in the order they will be sung.

Churches can add lyrics manually or use supported song resources, including Hymnbase and CCLI SongSelect.

SongSelect access requires the appropriate CCLI subscription.

Once a song is added, the worship team can arrange verses, choruses, and other sections to match the planned service.

This matters because the order of a song is not always the same every Sunday.

A worship leader may decide to repeat a chorus or return to an earlier verse. Having the song organized into sections can make these adjustments easier to manage.

Proclaim also offers lyric-scrolling features that can show upcoming words as the congregation sings.

For churches using projectors or large screens, this helps people follow the service without needing printed song sheets.

Churches should still make sure they have the appropriate permissions and licences to display copyrighted song lyrics.

Bringing Scripture Into the Presentation

Displaying Bible passages is another area where church-specific software can be helpful.

With Proclaim, users can enter Scripture references and create slides showing the selected passage.

Rather than copying verses from another website into a presentation, the software can retrieve passages from supported Bible translations.

This is useful when a pastor wants the congregation to read a passage together or follow along during a sermon.

Proclaim also includes tools for displaying Bible passages during a service when a speaker refers to an unexpected verse.

For example, a pastor may mention a related passage that wasn't included in the original presentation. The operator can look it up and display it without rebuilding the service.

Available translations and their permitted uses should be checked, particularly for churches that regularly use a specific Bible edition.

Sermon Slides, Announcements, and Church Media

Not every church has someone available to design graphics for Sunday services.

Proclaim includes presentation templates, backgrounds, and other media resources intended for churches.

These can be used for sermon titles, welcome messages, announcements, countdowns, and special events.

A church might use a simple background for Scripture readings, a different design for a sermon series, and a countdown before the service begins.

The software can help format text and images for presentation screens, reducing the amount of manual slide design involved.

Proclaim also supports importing existing PowerPoint presentations.

This is useful for pastors who already prepare sermon slides in PowerPoint and don't want to recreate everything.

Additional media collections are available through Proclaim's media offerings, although churches should check which graphics and resources are included in their subscriptions.

A small congregation may be perfectly happy using simple slides. More elaborate designs are available, but they aren't necessary for an effective worship service.

Working Together When Everyone Is a Volunteer

One of Proclaim's more practical features is that its subscription is licensed to a church group rather than an individual operator.

The church can invite multiple people to its presentation team without purchasing a separate licence for each volunteer.

This allows the worship leader, pastor, and presentation operators to contribute to service preparation.

Someone can work on the presentation from home, while another person reviews it from the church office.

The completed presentation can then be synchronized with the computer used during worship.

For churches where volunteers rotate responsibilities, this arrangement can make preparation more manageable.

It also means the presentation isn't necessarily dependent on one person's computer or a single file that has to be passed around.

Churches should still establish clear responsibilities for reviewing and approving changes before a service.

Livestreaming, Recording, and Additional Screens

Proclaim includes features that can support churches using multiple displays or broadcasting services online.

For example, a church may want one display showing lyrics to the congregation while another provides information to the worship team.

Proclaim supports multiple-screen configurations, including confidence monitors that can show lyrics, upcoming slides, or other presentation information.

It also offers recording and livestream-related capabilities.

These may be useful for churches that publish sermons online or want presentation content incorporated into a video broadcast.

More advanced configurations can involve additional equipment and technical knowledge.

Churches should check whether their existing cameras, computers, display systems, and streaming equipment are compatible before relying on these features.

For a small church using one projector, the basic presentation functions may be all that's needed.

Connecting Proclaim With Logos Bible Software

Proclaim is part of the Logos software family, which gives it a useful connection to Logos Bible Software.

A pastor preparing a sermon in Logos can create sermon content and transfer supported presentation material into Proclaim.

This can reduce the need to recreate slides separately.

For example, Scripture references and sermon points prepared during the week can become part of the Sunday presentation workflow.

The presentation team can then review the slides, add worship content, and prepare the service.

This connection is particularly relevant for churches whose pastors already use Logos for Bible study and sermon preparation.

However, Proclaim can also be used independently. A church does not need to adopt Logos Bible Software simply to create worship presentations.

What Does Proclaim Cost?

Proclaim operates on a subscription model, with pricing based on the church's selected plan and requirements.

A single subscription covers the church's presentation team, allowing multiple users and installations without individual seat charges.

This can be useful for churches with several volunteers who help prepare or operate presentations.

Proclaim currently advertises a 14-day free trial, with no credit card required.

After the trial, churches need an appropriate subscription to continue using the paid presentation features.

Pricing and available plans should be checked directly with Proclaim because subscription options and included features may change.

Churches should also consider whether they need optional media collections or advanced presentation capabilities.

If your church already pays for song-licensing services or other worship resources, include those expenses when calculating the overall cost.

Is Proclaim Easy for Volunteers to Learn?

Proclaim is designed for church presentation teams, including people who may not have professional experience with audiovisual equipment.

Its basic workflow involves preparing an order of service, adding presentation items, and moving through them during worship.

Someone familiar with PowerPoint may recognize parts of the process, although Proclaim has its own tools and terminology.

The company provides tutorials, help articles, training materials, and support resources.

Churches should allow volunteers time to practice before using the software during a live service.

A sensible approach is to prepare a sample Sunday presentation, rehearse the slide changes, and make sure everyone understands how to respond if something unexpected happens.

For churches with complicated livestreaming or multiple-screen setups, additional training may be necessary.

Which Churches Will Benefit Most?

Proclaim is particularly useful for churches that regularly display song lyrics, Bible passages, and sermon slides.

It may be a good fit for congregations with rotating worship teams or several people involved in preparing Sunday services.

Churches that use Logos Bible Software may also appreciate the connection between sermon preparation and presentation.

For a small congregation using only a few slides each week, a general presentation program might be sufficient.

But if preparing worship presentations has become time-consuming, or volunteers regularly struggle with sharing files and making last-minute changes, dedicated church presentation software may be worth considering.

What to Think About Before Switching

Before moving to Proclaim, review your church's current presentation setup.

Check the computers and operating systems you use, the number of screens you need, and whether the software supports your existing equipment.

It is also worth considering your internet connection.

Proclaim can download presentation content for offline use, but teams should make sure everything has synchronized before a service. Churches can also prepare presentation backups for use on another computer.

If your church has an unreliable internet connection, practice the offline workflow ahead of time.

Finally, consider whether the available media, worship planning, and collaboration features justify the subscription cost compared with the software you're already using.

Frequently Asked Questions About Proclaim

Can Proclaim display worship song lyrics?

Yes. Proclaim supports worship lyrics and allows churches to organize songs into verses, choruses, and other sections. It also supports SongSelect integration for churches with an appropriate CCLI account.

Can multiple volunteers use the same Proclaim subscription?

Yes. Proclaim allows unlimited users and installations within the church's licensed presentation group.

Can Proclaim work without internet during a service?

Yes. Presentation content can be downloaded locally so a prepared service can continue without an active connection. Churches should synchronize and test everything beforehand.

Do you need Logos Bible Software to use Proclaim?

No. Proclaim works as a separate church presentation product, although it offers additional integration for pastors who prepare sermons in Logos.

Helping Sunday Services Run More Smoothly

Proclaim addresses a very specific part of church life: preparing and running the visual elements of worship.

Its value lies in bringing song lyrics, Scripture, sermon slides, announcements, and team collaboration into one presentation system.

For churches that depend on volunteers and prepare new material every week, having a shared process can make Sunday mornings easier to manage.

The free trial provides an opportunity to prepare a real service, test the software with your team, and see whether it fits the way your church worships.

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