Somehow, I managed to discover a premium theme I wasn’t aware of – Catalyst Theme. I haven’t purchased it (because I’m a little over-stocked at the moment) so I can’t examine the code, but the features look sweet. The demo’s design seems a few years dated, but if it packs all the punch it says it packs, it’s worth a glance…
I have a tendency to filter out themes that I couldn’t see a church or ministry blog using, even if they’re great for other purposes. I also have a tendency to spot themes made for other purposes, and visualize them being used in a ministry environment. That’s the case with Opaline, the newest offering from Viva Themes.
Yes, it features spa-like imagery on the demo, but there’s something about the typography and excellent use of whitespace I love about the layout. I can definitely see some potential for this one as a ministry blog or magazine… or even a blogazine!
Sight is sweet! It’s clean, features just the right amount of whitespace and padding to make it comfortable, and features a very nice slider for featured content. And best of all, it’s free for both personal and commercial projects.
There are thousands of WordPress Themes available, and frankly, many look the same, especially in the magazine-style. But Space Creative, a new theme by @wizylabs, has broken the mold just a bit and produced a theme that could certainly be called magazine-style, but gives me the feeling of a truly creative and artistic magazine.
I can see some great potential in this theme for ministry applications, especially as a creative way to present a ministry blog or ezine. Here’s a screenshot…
Give it a shot!
