R.I.P. PowerPoint: Why Your Ministry Needs to Switch to FreeShow

If you're still using PowerPoint for your church services, it's time to lovingly put it to bed—fluffy pillow, bedtime story, and all. What started as a convenient solution years ago has become a roadblock for today’s dynamic, tech-driven ministry needs. I’m Garry B. Jr., your media consultant, and I’m here to walk you through why it’s time to make the switch to FreeShow—a free, ministry-ready presentation software downloaded by over 2.5 million users.

Let’s dive into 10 compelling reasons why FreeShow outshines PowerPoint in every way that matters for your ministry.

1. PowerPoint Is Tired… and It's Slowing You Down

PowerPoint was great—for boardrooms. But in sanctuaries? It’s clunky, outdated, and doesn’t support the flow of worship. Volunteers are overwhelmed with the limitations and the stress of navigating last-minute changes.

2. Media Tools Should Grow With the Times

Churches have evolved from overhead projectors to multi-display setups. While your message has remained timeless, your tools need to keep pace. FreeShow is built for church workflows, not corporate meetings.

3. No More Slide Panic Over Typos

With PowerPoint, a typo means either living with the mistake or halting the entire service to fix it. FreeShow lets your media team make real-time corrections without disrupting the audience or the service.

4. It’s Completely Free (And More Capable)

You're likely paying for PowerPoint—and not getting what you need. FreeShow, on the other hand, is fully free and built with ministries in mind. Why spend money on software when you could use those funds to upgrade your camera, microphones, or streaming equipment?

5. One Message, Many Screens

PowerPoint shows the same slide on every screen. FreeShow allows unique displays for different screens: lyrics for the congregation, notes for the worship leader, countdowns for the pastor, and livestream-ready lower thirds for your online viewers—all at the same time.

6. Empower Worship Leaders with Stage Notes

No more lost worship leaders or speakers fumbling for their next point. FreeShow supports custom stage views with timers, notes, current and next slides—even chords for your worship team. It's tailored to support ministry from every angle.

7. Built-In Livestream and Video Support

PowerPoint isn’t designed for livestreaming. FreeShow is. Want to pop up a giving QR code? Show sermon titles over transparent backgrounds? Overlay announcements without interrupting video? FreeShow handles it seamlessly—with just one click.

8. Countdown Timers That Actually Work

Trying to hack timers into PowerPoint is painful. FreeShow offers fully integrated countdown and event timers. Set start times, durations, color alerts, and blinking warnings—then place them anywhere, even in stage views. It’s smooth, smart, and stress-free.

9. Bible Verses On the Fly

Ever needed to display a verse mid-sermon that wasn’t in your original slides? PowerPoint can’t help you there. But FreeShow can. Just type the verse, double-click, and it's live. You can even download Bibles or use online sources right inside the app.

(And yes, you can download free Bibles for FreeShow from my products page here.)

10. Lyrics Shouldn’t Take Hours

Typing and formatting lyrics in PowerPoint is tedious. In FreeShow, you can search lyrics online, apply your pre-styled templates, and publish slides in minutes. You can even build a song library and drag songs into your service setlist on the fly.

Bonus: Built for Ministry, Backed by Real Support

With over 100 tutorial videos on my YouTube channel, I’m committed to helping you go from overwhelmed to equipped. Whether you need a full beginner's course or just a quick tutorial on overlays, countdowns, or Bible integration—I've got you covered.

Start with the No-Nonsense Beginner’s Guide to FreeShow and learn how to build your first church presentation in just 7 simple steps.

Final Thoughts

PowerPoint served its season. But ministry is growing, evolving, and becoming more media-driven than ever. FreeShow isn’t just a replacement—it’s a tool designed specifically to support your church's calling.

So if you’re tired of making do with what doesn’t fit anymore, I invite you to try something built for you.

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Let’s grow together.

Written by Garry B. Jr.
Media Consultant | Creator of the No-Nonsense Beginner’s Guide to FreeShow
YouTube: @TheGarryBJr