Free Christian Web Graphics
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Christian individuals and groups have very specific and unique needs that require free Christian web graphics.
Who Needs Free Christian Web Graphics?
Free Christian web graphics are in high demand, not only for use on Christian websites, but also for use in church publications, PowerPoint presentations, religious classes, bible study publications, and many other purposes. Christians, as a group, are extremely active in the areas of education, welfare, child care, and a multitude of other public services that require the use of Christian graphics. This is why the demand for these free graphics is so high.
There are more websites devoted to free Christian-focused graphics than almost any other web graphic category. This is likely due, in large part, to the fact that Church communities across the world are generally very cooperative, and most Christian design artists who design these graphics are doing so as a service "to the lord," rather than to earn income or carve a living from selling them.
ChristArt - Anointed Arts & Media
One of the most comprehensive sites devoted to Christian art is ChristArt.com. While the focus of this website is actually Christian clipart, the graphics of such high quality that they would make ideal web page graphics as well. The thousands of clipart images available at this website are absolutely free to download, and they are downloaded as PNG files, which are the new version of GIF files. Most of the art here is cartoonish in nature, but very well designed and professional. If you do use the images for free, the only requirement is that you include a link back to ChristArt somewhere on your website.
Some examples of the themes for the art offered on ChristArt includes bible, cross, dove, fish, prayer, praise, Christian symbols, biblical scenes, and much more. The site is also fun to browse, as it also include a store full of Christian merchandise, a books section, and a section for printing premade handouts (these sections do require membership).
Morning Star Free Graphics
Morning Star Free Graphics is a very beautiful, well designed website that features not only graphics focused on Christianity, but also a whole range of other related web page tools such as backgrounds, blank banners, blank plaques, blank awards, buttons, dividers, and even animated images.
The best feature of this website, however, is the fairly long list of "websets." These are collections of buttons, dividers, and other tools that the website creator designed as a package that you can use in the design of your own web page. Each design is wonderfully done, and includes themes like "The Spirit of the Lord", "Angel Girl", and "In His Garden." Everything on the web page is offered completely free, and not even a link back is required (although the web designer would appreciate the courtesy!)
Free Christian Images (FCI)
Another very comprehensive website is Free Christian Images. The website lives up to its name. The site was created in 1997, and the designers created the graphics simply to "spread the good news about Jesus." This website includes:
- 160 images, spread out over 16 pages
- 4 pages of high-quality wallpapers
- A screen saver that displays a collection of wallpapers found on the site
- Impressive and beautiful printable bible reading plans
In His Image
One of the best websites available for finding free Christian images is In His Image, a very large and comprehensive collection of Christian-themed images. These include layered sets, free theme collections, backgrounds, wallpaper, watermark-style sets, holiday collections, and even email stationary.
All of the images are created for free, because the web designers hope that people will want to "create a place on the internet where they can share their love of Jesus Christ." They offer their creations (most of which are very impressive) for free so that anyone can use them on their own Christian web page. The creators of In His Image only ask that anyone who uses the images and designs includes a link back to their website.
GospelGifs
One of the most interesting websites that features Christian images is GospelGifs. This website is a little more fun than the rest because the images are very different, and some are even humorous. The website owners offer hundreds of icons and images for absolutely free. Additionally, the website offers:
- Banners
- Pages of clip arts
- "Kids for Jesus" pictures
- PowerPoint backgrounds
- ePosters
- Animated GIFS
- Daily bible verses
- Photos
The photo section is especially beautiful, with amazing pictures of nature in every season. Image descriptions include "Autumn in Montana", "Beauty of God's Universe", and "Farm in Winter."
Additional Resources
The Internet is filled with thousands of websites created by Christians who seek to distribute free Christian images to other believers who seek to use the internet to spread the "word of the lord." These Christians selflessly devote their time and resources to create beautiful images that others can use for free.
You can locate additional websites for free images by searching for "Free Christian Images" on any search engine. Some additional websites that offer libraries of images and other Christian themed web page designs are listed below.
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