Brown Baptist Design System

    Template Architecture

    Six foundational templates that will structure every page across BrownBaptist.org. Review the system below and approve the architecture before content migration begins.

    Template

    T2 — Story Template

    Long-form narrative pages that build trust and convey identity through prose, imagery, and pacing.

    About BrownHistoryVisionMissionWhat We BelieveMembershipPastor Welcome

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    brownbaptist.org
    AboutMinistriesEventsMediaGive
    Our Story

    A LEGACY OF FAITH SINCE 1882

    Plan a Visit
    Brown Baptist · Footer

    Component Breakdown

    • HeroBanner (gradient overlay)
    • EyebrowLabel
    • IntroParagraph
    • TwoColumnImageText (alternating)
    • PullQuote
    • PrimaryCTA
    • SiteHeader / Footer

    Reusable Sections

    • Hero with eyebrow + title
    • Intro paragraph (max-w-3xl, centered)
    • Alternating image/text rows (zigzag)
    • Highlighted quote band
    • Closing CTA band

    Design Notes

    • Single column reading flow; max-w-3xl for body text keeps line length comfortable.
    • Navy → accent gradient hero is reserved for top-level identity pages.
    • Pull quotes sit on bg-secondary, centered, italic weight.
    • Always close with a single primary CTA — no menus of options.

    Example Content

    A Legacy of Faith Since 1882

    In 1882, the late Reverend Harry Body became the first pastor of Brown Missionary Baptist Church. From a bush harbor, to a log cabin, to today — our story is one of dedication, devotion, and Christian community.

    Template

    T3 — Directory Template

    Browsable, filterable collections that help visitors discover ministries, events, or campuses.

    MinistriesEventsLeadershipCampusesResources

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    brownbaptist.org
    AboutMinistriesEventsMediaGive
    Discover
    Search...
    AllWorshipOutreachYouth
    Ministry
    Ministry
    Ministry
    Ministry
    Ministry
    Ministry
    Brown Baptist · Footer

    Component Breakdown

    • CompactHero
    • SearchInput
    • FilterChips
    • ResultCard (image + tag + title + meta)
    • Pagination / LoadMore
    • EmptyState

    Reusable Sections

    • Search + filter bar (sticky on scroll)
    • Card grid (3 col desktop, list mobile)
    • Tag taxonomy shared site-wide

    Design Notes

    • Cards use a 16:9 image, single category tag, title, and one-line summary.
    • Filter chips scroll horizontally on mobile; active state uses bg-primary.
    • Grid collapses to a list at the md breakpoint for thumb-friendly browsing.

    Example Content

    Find Your Place

    Explore 40+ ministries spanning worship, outreach, youth, family, and discipleship.

    Template

    T3A — Events Directory Template

    The primary event discovery experience for the entire church — dynamic, engaging, and built to help visitors quickly find ways to participate.

    Events PageEvent DiscoveryThis Week At BrownSeasonal Event Hubs

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    brownbaptist.org
    AboutMinistriesEventsMediaGive
    This Week
    Calendar
    Register
    AllWorshipConf.WomenMenYouthKidsOutreach
    Grid
    Calendar
    Subscribe
    Brown Baptist · Footer

    Component Breakdown

    • Hero (image + headline + This Week / View Calendar CTAs)
    • Featured Event card (large image + summary + Register)
    • Happening This Week strip (compact event cards)
    • Category filter chips (All / Worship / Conferences / Women / Men / Youth / Children / Outreach / Community / Training)
    • Upcoming Events grid (image + date + title + location + description + Learn More)
    • View toggle (Grid / Calendar)
    • Calendar view grouped by month
    • Signature Brown Events showcase (Easter, Revival, VBS, Anniversary, Women's Conference, Christmas)
    • Event Highlights gallery (mixed-tile preview of Life At Brown)
    • Stay Connected band (email signup + text notifications + event updates)

    Reusable Sections

    • Hero with dual CTAs anchored to in-page sections
    • Featured event hero card with badge + meta + CTA
    • Compact this-week card row
    • Filter chip rail with active state
    • Grid/Calendar view toggle
    • Signature events visual card row
    • Masonry-feel highlight grid linking to Life At Brown
    • Gradient Stay Connected subscribe band

    Design Notes

    • This is a discovery page — not a calendar. Lead with the most exciting events visually.
    • Featured event sits on a bordered primary/20 card to draw the eye first.
    • Filter chips and view toggle are sticky-feeling but stay inline for simplicity.
    • Signature events use 4:5 portrait tiles with gradient overlays — feels like a poster wall.
    • Highlights gallery previews Life At Brown to build trust and excitement.
    • Stay Connected uses the gradient primary→accent band consistent with closing CTAs across the site.
    • Every event card links to its T4B event detail page.
    • Live at /events.

    Example Content

    Events At Brown

    Find opportunities to worship, grow, serve, and connect throughout the year.

    Template

    T4 — Detail Template

    Single-record pages with rich detail, supporting media, and a primary action.

    Ministry DetailEvent DetailCampus DetailResource Detail

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    brownbaptist.org
    AboutMinistriesEventsMediaGive
    Event
    Register
    Brown Baptist · Footer

    Component Breakdown

    • HeroBanner with tag + title
    • MetaCard (Calendar / Clock / MapPin row)
    • BodyContent
    • SidebarImage
    • ActionPanel with primary CTA
    • EmbeddedMap

    Reusable Sections

    • Right rail on desktop (image + CTA)
    • Inline meta card
    • Map / location embed
    • Related items strip at bottom

    Design Notes

    • Desktop is a 3/5 + 2/5 split; mobile stacks with image first, meta second, CTA always visible.
    • Primary CTA is identical across detail variants (Register / Visit / Download).
    • Tag color matches taxonomy from T3 for visual continuity.

    Example Content

    Men's Fellowship Breakfast

    Join the men of Brown the third Saturday of each month for breakfast, scripture, and brotherhood.

    Template

    T4A — Ministry Detail Template

    The standard structure for every Brown Baptist ministry page — welcoming, personal, community-driven, and action-oriented.

    Women's MinistryMen's MinistryYouth MinistryChildren's MinistryYoung AdultsSeniorsMusic MinistryOutreach MinistryFuture Ministries

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    brownbaptist.org
    AboutMinistriesEventsMediaGive
    Ministry
    Join
    Contact
    Contact
    Register
    Register
    Register
    Join
    Contact
    Brown Baptist · Footer

    Component Breakdown

    • Hero (image + name + mission + Join / Contact CTAs)
    • About paragraph (who / why / what to expect)
    • Leadership block (photo + welcome + contact)
    • Life-in-this-ministry image grid (4–6 images)
    • Ministry event cards (image, title, date, time, location, register)
    • Also Happening at Brown — compact church-wide event strip
    • Closing CTA band (Ready To Get Connected?)

    Reusable Sections

    • DetailHero (eyebrow + title + subtitle + image)
    • CTA bar on bg-secondary directly beneath hero
    • Leader spotlight on bg-secondary/40 with portrait + quote
    • Masonry-feel life grid (first tile spans 2x)
    • Event card grid (ministry-specific) + compact related strip
    • Gradient closing CTA mirroring church-wide identity

    Design Notes

    • Imagery does the work — keep copy short and people-first.
    • Two CTAs are always present: Join This Ministry, Contact Leadership.
    • Leader photo is required — fosters personal connection.
    • Ministry events and church-wide events stay visually distinct (large cards vs. compact strip).
    • Mobile stacks every section vertically with full-width CTAs.
    • Preview live at /templates/t4a-ministry.

    Example Content

    Sample Ministry Page

    Powers Women's, Men's, Youth, Children's, Young Adults, Seniors, Music, Outreach, and every future ministry — one component, one structure, one experience.

    Template

    T4B — Event Detail Template

    The standard structure for every Brown Baptist event page — informative, exciting, and built to drive registration.

    ConferencesRevivalsMinistry EventsCommunity OutreachVBSSpecial Worship ServicesAnniversariesConcertsWorkshopsFuture Events

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    brownbaptist.org
    AboutMinistriesEventsMediaGive
    Conference
    Register
    Contact
    Flyer
    Share
    Register Now
    Register
    Contact
    Brown Baptist · Footer

    Component Breakdown

    • Hero (image + type tag + title + short desc + Register / Contact CTAs)
    • Event At A Glance (Date, Time, Location, Cost, Deadline, Audience)
    • Flyer block (1:1 image, click-to-enlarge lightbox, Download + Share)
    • About The Event (purpose, overview, what to expect)
    • Featured Guests grid (optional — speakers, artists, pastors)
    • Event Schedule timeline (single or multi-day, optional)
    • Need To Know cards (childcare, parking, livestream, accessibility)
    • Registration block (embedded forms: Eventbrite, Planning Center, Zeffy, Formsite)
    • Related Events strip
    • Final CTA band (Ready To Join Us?)

    Reusable Sections

    • Image-led hero with dual CTAs (Register / Contact Organizer)
    • Quick-facts grid (2-col mobile → 6-col desktop)
    • Flyer + about two-column layout with lightbox overlay
    • Vertical timeline schedule with day/time markers
    • Quick-info cards for logistics
    • Gradient registration card with embedded-form slot
    • Closing CTA mirroring T4A for consistency

    Design Notes

    • The flyer is a primary visual element — full 1:1 aspect with click-to-enlarge.
    • Prioritize quick facts, flyer, registration, schedule, next steps — avoid walls of text.
    • Optional sections (Featured Guests, Schedule, Need To Know) auto-hide when empty.
    • Two CTAs always present: Register Now, Contact Organizer.
    • Registration block supports any embed (Eventbrite, Planning Center, Zeffy, Formsite) or external URL.
    • Mobile stacks every section vertically with full-width buttons.
    • Live on every /events/:id page across the site.

    Example Content

    Sample Event Page

    Powers conferences, revivals, ministry events, community outreach, VBS, special services, anniversaries, concerts, workshops, and future events — one structure, one experience.

    Template

    T5 — Leadership Template

    People-first pages that introduce pastors, staff, and volunteer leaders with warmth and clarity.

    PastorExecutive TeamStaffMinistry LeadersDeacons

    Visual Preview

    brownbaptist.org
    AboutMinistriesEventsMediaGive
    Our People
    Senior Pastor
    Brown Baptist · Footer

    Component Breakdown

    • CompactHero
    • FeaturedLeaderBlock (large portrait + bio)
    • TeamGrid (circular portraits + role)
    • ContactBlock
    • BackToTeams link

    Reusable Sections

    • Featured leader spotlight
    • 4-up team grid (2-up mobile)
    • Department dividers (Pastoral / Staff / Volunteer)

    Design Notes

    • Portraits are circular at every size — gives a consistent people-grid rhythm.
    • Featured leader sits on a soft bg-secondary band to separate from the grid below.
    • Roles use uppercase tracked label in primary color; names use bold sentence case.
    • Live at /about/leadership.

    Example Content

    Our Pastoral Team

    Meet the shepherds, teachers, and servants leading Brown Missionary Baptist Church.

    Template

    T6 — Media Hub

    A central destination for sermons, podcasts, and video with quick playback access.

    SermonsWatchPodcastsResources

    Visual Preview

    brownbaptist.org
    AboutMinistriesEventsMediaGive
    Latest Sermon
    SermonsPodcastWatchResources
    Brown Baptist · Footer

    Component Breakdown

    • FeaturedPlayer (latest sermon w/ play overlay)
    • MediaTabs (Sermons / Podcast / Watch / Resources)
    • MediaCard (thumb + play + title + series)
    • SeriesStrip
    • SearchFilter

    Reusable Sections

    • Hero player with latest content
    • Tabbed content switcher
    • Card grid for archive (3 col desktop / list mobile)

    Design Notes

    • Featured player always shows the most recent sermon — drives weekly returning visits.
    • Tabs are flat underline style (not pills) to stay editorial.
    • Thumbnails are 16:9 with a centered play glyph over a darkened image.
    • Live at /media.

    Example Content

    Sunday Sermon — Walking in Faith

    Pastor Bartholomew Orr · Sunday, May 25 · Part 3 of the "Faithful Steps" series.

    Template

    T7 — Life At Brown

    Editorial visual storytelling that captures the culture, people, and emotion of Brown Baptist.

    Worship StoriesCommunity StoriesOutreach StoriesCampus Life

    Visual Preview

    brownbaptist.org
    AboutMinistriesEventsMediaGive
    Life At Brown
    Worship Story
    Brown Baptist · Footer

    Component Breakdown

    • DarkHero (editorial)
    • FeaturedStoryBlock (image + narrative)
    • MasonryGrid (mixed aspect tiles)
    • Lightbox
    • CategoryFilter
    • StorySpotlightCard

    Reusable Sections

    • Dark editorial hero
    • Two-column featured story
    • Masonry / asymmetric tile grid
    • Lightbox overlay for full-bleed viewing

    Design Notes

    • This is the most emotional template — imagery does the work. Keep copy minimal and human.
    • Hero uses a dark surface to signal a different reading mode from informational pages.
    • Masonry mixes 1× and 2× tiles to feel like a curated wall, not a uniform grid.
    • Events are intentionally excluded — the /events page uses T3A.
    • Live at /life-at-brown.

    Example Content

    Sunday Morning Worship

    Hands raised. Choirs lifted. A church family worshipping together — every Sunday at all three campuses.

    Template

    T3B — Locations Directory

    The discovery hub for every Brown Baptist location and Oasis Event & Retreat Center.

    Locations PageCampus DiscoveryOasis Promotion

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    brownbaptist.org
    AboutMinistriesEventsMediaGive
    Locations
    Plan A Visit
    Explore
    Main
    Visit
    Explore
    South
    Visit
    Explore
    Whitehaven
    Visit
    Explore
    Virtual
    Visit
    Explore
    Venue & Retreat
    Explore Oasis
    Reserve
    Plan a Visit
    Brown Baptist · Footer

    Component Breakdown

    • Hero (image + headline + Plan A Visit / Explore Locations CTAs)
    • Our Campuses cards (image + name + tagline + service times + campus pastor + CTAs)
    • Which Campus Is Right For You? comparison table
    • Campus Highlights masonry gallery
    • Interactive Map with location detail cards (Directions / Details)
    • Additional Ministries & Facilities — Oasis featured card
    • Final CTA band (Plan A Visit / Contact Us)

    Reusable Sections

    • Image-led hero with dual CTAs
    • Three-up premium destination cards
    • Side-scrolling comparison table
    • Masonry highlights grid
    • Map + location detail sidebar
    • Featured venue card (visually distinct from campuses)
    • Parallax closing CTA

    Design Notes

    • Oasis is intentionally separated from the campus grid — uses dark gradient + church-gold accent.
    • Comparison table uses primary header row + alternating row tint.
    • Highlights gallery pulls 1–2 images per campus for a sense of variety.
    • Live at /locations.

    Example Content

    One Church. Multiple Locations.

    Find a Brown Baptist location near you and discover a community where you can worship, grow, serve, and belong.

    Template

    T4C — Campus Detail Template

    The standard structure for every Brown Baptist campus page — welcoming, informative, and built to drive visits.

    Main CampusSouth CampusWhitehaven CampusVirtual CampusFuture Campuses

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    brownbaptist.org
    AboutMinistriesEventsMediaGive
    Campus
    Plan A Visit
    Directions
    Contact Pastor
    Open in Maps
    Plan a Visit
    Brown Baptist · Footer

    Component Breakdown

    • DetailHero (image + campus name + address + service times)
    • Sticky CTA bar (Plan A Visit / Get Directions)
    • Campus At A Glance (6 quick info cards)
    • Meet The Campus Pastor (portrait + welcome + bio + contact + video)
    • What To Expect cards (Parking / Check-In / Children / Worship / Accessibility / Guest Services)
    • Ministries At This Campus grid
    • Upcoming Campus Events (campus-specific)
    • Also Happening At Brown (church-wide, visually distinct)
    • Campus Gallery (masonry)
    • Directions (map + parking + GPS link)
    • Final CTA (Plan A Visit / Contact Campus)

    Reusable Sections

    • DetailHero shared with T4 / T4A / T4B
    • Campus quick-facts grid
    • Pastor spotlight block (mirrors T4A leader block)
    • What To Expect 3-up card grid
    • Ministry link grid
    • Campus-specific event card row + compact church-wide strip
    • Map + address sidebar shared with T3B
    • Parallax closing CTA

    Design Notes

    • Campus-specific events and church-wide events stay visually separated (large cards vs compact tiles).
    • Pastor portrait is required — fosters personal connection.
    • What To Expect reduces first-visit friction with concrete logistics.
    • Live at /locations/:id.

    Example Content

    Sample Campus Page

    Powers Main, South, Whitehaven, Virtual, and every future campus — one structure, one experience.

    Template

    T4D — Oasis Event & Retreat Center

    A premium, reservation-focused experience for the Oasis venue — distinct from any church campus template.

    Oasis VenueReservationsToursWeddings & Retreats

    Visual Preview

    brownbaptist.org
    AboutMinistriesEventsMediaGive
    Venue & Retreat
    Reserve
    Schedule Tour
    Reserve
    Tour
    Availability
    Info
    Reserve A Space
    Brown Baptist · Footer

    Component Breakdown

    • Immersive Hero (dark gradient + church-gold accents + Reserve / Tour CTAs)
    • Why Oasis split section (story + image cluster)
    • Explore Our Spaces cards (image + capacity + description + Learn More)
    • Host Your Event icon grid (8 event types)
    • Gallery Experience (dark masonry, editorial)
    • Why People Choose Oasis cards
    • Availability & Booking band (Reserve / Check Availability / Tour / Request Info)
    • Testimonials (wedding clients / retreat groups / churches)
    • Location & Directions (map + contact)
    • Final CTA (Reserve A Space / Schedule A Tour)

    Reusable Sections

    • Dark immersive hero with church-gold accent (unique to Oasis)
    • Capacity-led space cards
    • Event-type icon grid
    • Dark masonry gallery
    • Booking band with quad-CTA
    • Star-rated testimonial cards
    • Map + contact sidebar

    Design Notes

    • Visually distinct from campus templates — dark gradients, church-gold accents, editorial photography.
    • Reservations are the priority — Reserve A Space appears in hero, booking band, and final CTA.
    • Avoid simple image sliders — gallery uses asymmetric masonry for a premium feel.
    • Oasis is positioned as a venue, never as a church campus.
    • Live at /oasis.

    Example Content

    Oasis Event & Retreat Center

    A beautiful destination for weddings, retreats, conferences, church events, celebrations, and community gatherings.

    Approve the Template Architecture

    Once approved, every existing page on BrownBaptist.org will be migrated into the appropriate template — preserving content while standardizing layout, hierarchy, and brand consistency.