Church Motion Graphics
Your sermon theme,
not a stock loop.
Describe the worship background, sermon title, or event announcement you need —
AI generates custom church motion graphics in 30 seconds.
$249–$349/yr
Template library subscription (shared with 20,000+ churches)
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Free to start
AI-generated, custom to your church
What are Church Motion Graphics?
Every Sunday deserves its own look.
iArt.ai is an AI motion graphics platform that generates custom church visuals from a text prompt — describe the mood, colors, and text you need, and get a broadcast-quality motion graphic in 30 seconds. Church motion graphics — animated video loops displayed behind song lyrics, sermon points, and announcements — are essential to modern worship production. 87% of U.S. churches now livestream services, and every stream needs professional visuals.
Most churches rely on template libraries like Church Motion Graphics (CMG) or Shift Worship, paying $150–$350/year for access to thousands of pre-made loops. The problem: 20,000+ churches share the same library. Your Easter background is the same Easter background projected in churches across the country. Custom work from freelance designers costs $500–$5,000 per project and takes days.
iArt sits in between: the uniqueness of custom design at the speed and cost of a template library. Describe your sermon series theme — “dark dramatic mountains, golden light breaking through storm clouds” — and the AI generates motion graphics that no other church has. Export as MP4 and drop into ProPresenter, EasyWorship, or any presentation software. Related tools on iArt include kinetic typography for animated text, explainer videos for teaching content, and a full After Effects alternative workflow for broader motion design.
What you can create
One tool, every Sunday covered.
From worship backgrounds to social media posts — every visual your church needs, generated from a text prompt.
Behind-lyrics visuals for every worship set
Worship Backgrounds
Worship backgrounds are looping motion videos displayed behind song lyrics on the projection screen. Your worship leader picks songs with different moods each week — contemplative, joyful, reverent, celebratory. Instead of reusing the same 10 loops from a stock library, describe the atmosphere and get a background that matches this Sunday's specific set. No text in the video — lyrics are overlaid by ProPresenter or EasyWorship.
Cinematic title cards for multi-week series
Sermon Series Titles
A 6-week sermon series needs a cohesive visual identity: a title card shown before each sermon, weekly sub-titles, and motion backgrounds that all feel connected. Describe the series theme once — "UNSHAKEABLE — dark dramatic mountains, golden light breaking through storm clouds" — and generate a consistent visual package. No more searching a library for something that vaguely fits.
Pre-service countdowns that set the tone
Countdown Timers
The 5-minute countdown before service starts is the first thing your congregation sees. It sets the mood for everything that follows. Generate a countdown that matches this week's worship theme instead of using the same generic timer every Sunday. Export as MP4 and drop into ProPresenter or EasyWorship — the countdown runs as a standard video.
Animated slides for Easter, VBS, baptism, and more
Announcements & Events
Easter sunrise service, VBS registration, Christmas Eve, baptism Sunday — each event deserves motion graphics that match the occasion. Describe the event and get an animated announcement slide in 30 seconds. The text, colors, and mood are specific to your event — not a generic template with your text pasted over it.
First impressions for visitors walking in
Welcome Screens
A warm, professionally animated welcome screen running before service starts signals that your church cares about the details. First-time visitors notice. Generate welcome loops that match your church's color palette and personality — not a stock "Welcome" graphic that looks like every other church lobby screen.
Animated posts for Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Social Media Content
Churches posting video content on Instagram and Facebook see 2–3x the engagement of static images. Generate animated quote cards, event promos, and sermon highlight graphics in vertical 9:16 format — ready to post without editing. A 15-second animated scripture quote gets far more shares than a Canva static image.
Same template as 20,000 churches
or something uniquely yours?
Template libraries give every subscriber the same content. Your congregation sees the same worship background as churches across the country. AI generates visuals that match your specific sermon, your colors, your identity.
Browse, search, settle for the closest match
Your sermon series is called “Unshakeable” — you search the library for “mountains” or “strength” and pick the least-generic option. It doesn't match your brand colors. The text style clashes with your slides. Three other churches in your city downloaded the same loop.
- ✗ Same content shared across thousands of churches
- ✗ Closest match, not exact match
- ✗ Can't customize colors or text style
- ✗ New content only when provider uploads it
Describe your vision — AI builds it in 30 seconds
“Dark dramatic mountains at night, golden light breaking through storm clouds, bold white text UNSHAKEABLE” — iArt generates motion graphics that match your exact sermon theme, brand palette, and visual identity. Change anything with a follow-up prompt.
- ✓ Unique to your church and sermon
- ✓ Matches your exact theme and colors
- ✓ Iterate in natural language, 30 seconds
- ✓ Fresh content every Sunday
How it works
Describe. Generate. Display.
From sermon theme to screen-ready motion graphic in under a minute. No design software. No stock library browsing.
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Describe what your church needs
Type a plain-language description: "peaceful worship background with soft golden light and floating particles" or "bold sermon series title UNSHAKEABLE on dark cinematic background." Include colors, mood, and any text. iArt interprets your prompt and generates a unique motion graphic — not a template pulled from a library.
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AI generates the motion graphic
iArt's AI composes the animation frame by frame: color gradients, particle systems, light rays, text entrances, and scene transitions. A 10-second worship background generates in about 30 seconds. No After Effects, no design skills, no browsing through thousands of stock loops hoping to find one that fits your sermon theme.
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Export and display
Export as 1080p MP4 — drops directly into ProPresenter, EasyWorship, or any presentation software. Not quite right? Describe changes in natural language — "warmer gold tones", "slower particle movement", "add church name at the bottom" — and regenerate in 30 seconds. Every Sunday gets a unique look.
How iArt.ai compares
Template libraries, AI image tools, and freelance designers all serve churches. The difference: are you picking from a shared catalog or generating something unique?
| iArt.ai | CMG | Shift Worship | Church Canvas AI | Freelancer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Method | AI from text prompt | Pre-made library | Pre-made library | AI image generation | Custom production |
| Content type | Motion graphics (video) | Motion graphics (video) | Motion graphics (video) | Static images only | Any format |
| Uniqueness | Custom to your prompt | Shared with 20,000+ churches | Shared library | Custom to your prompt | Fully custom |
| Time to create | 30 seconds | 5 min (browse & download) | 5 min (browse & download) | 10 seconds (static only) | 3–7 days |
| Matches sermon theme | Yes — describe the theme | Search library for closest match | Search library for closest match | Yes — describe the theme | Yes — with briefing |
| Iteration | Describe changes, 30 sec | Pick a different template | Pick a different template | Regenerate (static) | Revision rounds ($) |
| Starting price | Free | $249/year | $149/year | $10/month | $500+ per project |
| Output format | MP4 (ProPresenter ready) | MP4 / MOV | MP4 / MOV | PNG / JPG | Any format |
What are church motion graphics?
Church motion graphics are animated video loops and title sequences used during worship services, typically displayed on screens behind song lyrics, sermon points, and announcements. They include worship backgrounds (ambient loops behind lyrics), countdown timers (pre-service), sermon series title cards, event announcements, and welcome screens. Most churches currently source these from subscription libraries like Church Motion Graphics (CMG) or Shift Worship at $150–$350/year. iArt.ai generates custom motion graphics from a text description, so every church gets unique visuals instead of sharing the same templates.
How is this different from a template library like CMG or Shift Worship?
Template libraries offer thousands of pre-made loops, but every subscribing church has access to the same content — CMG alone has 20,000+ church subscribers. Your Easter background is the same Easter background shown in churches across the country. iArt generates motion graphics from your description, so the output is unique to your church, your sermon theme, and your brand colors. You describe "gentle golden light with floating particles, reverent mood" and get something no other church has.
Can I use these in ProPresenter or EasyWorship?
Yes. iArt exports standard 1080p MP4 files with H.264 codec — the universal format supported by ProPresenter, EasyWorship, MediaShout, OpenLP, and any other church presentation software. Download the MP4 and import it directly. No format conversion needed.
Do I need design skills to create church motion graphics?
No. You describe what you want in plain English: "dark blue background with slow-moving light rays and the text GRACE in white serif font." The AI handles color grading, particle effects, typography, and animation timing. If the first result isn't right, describe what to change — "warmer tones", "slower movement", "larger text" — and regenerate in 30 seconds.
How much does it cost compared to a library subscription?
Free to start — every account gets a $5 signup credit, which covers roughly 10–30 motion graphics depending on complexity. A typical worship background costs $0.15–$0.50 per generation. Pro plans at $20/month include unlimited iterations and full commercial rights. For comparison: CMG costs $249–$349/year, Shift Worship $149–$249/year, and custom freelance work starts at $500 per project.
Can I create motion graphics that match a specific sermon series theme?
Yes — this is the core advantage over template libraries. Describe your series theme: "UNSHAKEABLE — dark dramatic mountains at night, golden light breaking through storm clouds, bold white serif text." The AI generates visuals that match your exact concept. For a multi-week series, use the same visual language across prompts to maintain consistency: same color palette, same mood, different sub-titles each week.
Can I use these for commercial purposes or livestreaming?
Yes. Pro plan ($20/month) includes full commercial rights — use in livestreams, YouTube uploads, social media posts, printed materials, and any church communication with no attribution required. Free tier output is for personal use and testing. Churches typically use Pro for the unlimited iteration benefit during weekly service prep.
Still using the same loops
as every other church?
Describe your sermon theme, worship mood, or event — iArt generates custom church motion graphics in 30 seconds. No templates, no design skills, no credit card.