You've sensed the call to take your ministry online. You know your congregation—and the people God is calling you to reach—are searching for you on the internet. But the thought of building a website feels overwhelming. Where do you even start?

If you're like most African ministers, you've probably considered hiring a developer. Maybe you've even had the conversation: "It will cost ₦300,000 to build, plus ₦150,000 every year for hosting and updates." And then, a few months after launch, the developer stops answering calls.

The Mantle Digital Systems platform was built to solve this exact problem. It's purpose-built for ministries, AI-powered, and designed so that you—not a developer—are in control of your digital presence. Here's exactly how to set up your ministry website, step by step.

Step 1: Sign Up and Create Your Account

Visit the Mantle Digital Systems platform and click "Get Started." You'll need three simple pieces of information:

• Your ministry or organisation name
• Your email address
• A secure password

That's it. No technical knowledge required. Once you've signed up, you'll be logged into your dashboard immediately.

Step 2: Meet The Usher—Your Setup Assistant

The moment you land in your dashboard, you'll meet The Usher. Think of The Usher as your personal guide through the setup process. The Usher asks you simple questions about your ministry in warm, ministry-friendly language—nothing technical, nothing confusing.

You'll be guided to complete your Ministry Profile. This is where you tell the platform who you are, what your ministry does, and what message you want to communicate to the world. The information you provide here is what the AI will use to generate your complete website.

What You'll Enter in Your Ministry Profile

• Your ministry's full name and mission
• Your core values and beliefs
• A brief description of what your ministry does
• Contact details (phone, email, location)
• Your ministry's history or story
• Any other key information you want visitors to see

Don't worry about getting it perfect on the first try. You can always regenerate your site later to try different looks and messaging.

Step 3: Let the AI Generate Your Website

Once your Ministry Profile is complete, the platform's AI goes to work. In minutes, you'll have a professionally designed, three-page ministry website that includes:

• A homepage that welcomes visitors and communicates your mission
• An About page that tells your ministry's story
• A Contact page where people can reach you

Your site is mobile-friendly, SEO-optimised, and includes a floating WhatsApp button so visitors can connect with you instantly. You'll also have a ministry subdomain (for example, yourministry.mdsplatform.org) live and ready to share.

And here's the best part: drafting and previewing your site is completely free and unlimited. You can regenerate your website as many times as you want to explore different designs and messaging before you commit to a plan.

Step 4: Add Giving (and Get Verified)

One of the most powerful features of the MDS Platform is card giving powered by Paystack. This means your members—whether they're in Lagos, London, or Los Angeles—can give to your ministry online, securely, from anywhere in the world. Funds settle directly into your Nigerian bank account in Naira.

But before you can publish your site and activate giving, your ministry must be verified. This protects givers and maintains the integrity of the platform.

Two Ways to Verify Your Ministry

If your ministry is registered with CAC: Upload your Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration document. The name on your giving account must match your registered ministry name.

If your ministry is not yet registered: Upload a clear image of your ministry (logo or photo) plus up to three fliers, bulletins, or programme materials where your name as the minister matches the name on your giving bank account.

Once verified, your ministry will display a "Verified Ministry" badge on your website. This badge builds trust with givers and shows that your ministry is legitimate and accountable.

Step 5: Choose Your Plan and Publish

When you're satisfied with your website preview and your ministry is verified, it's time to choose a plan and publish your site to the world.

Starter Plan (₦8,000/month): Perfect if you're just getting started. Includes your AI-generated website, mobile-friendly design, card giving, and your ministry subdomain.

Growth Plan (₦90,000 biannual or ₦160,000/year): Adds a minister profile page, the ability to link multiple giving accounts to different categories, team member profiles, and a custom domain.

Expansion Plan (₦210,000 biannual or ₦380,000/year): Everything in Growth, plus a media archive for sermons and a ministry store.

All payments are processed securely in Naira via Paystack. Once you've selected your plan and completed payment, your site goes live immediately.

You're Not Just Building a Website—You're Building Digital Infrastructure

The Mantle Digital Systems platform isn't a generic website builder repurposed for churches. It's purpose-built for African ministries with global callings. It exists so that ministers like you—called to reach the world—have the digital infrastructure to do exactly that.

No developers. No disappearing contractors. No technical confusion. Just you, your calling, and a platform that was built to serve the body of Christ.

Ready to take your ministry online? Visit the Mantle Digital Systems platform and get started today.