From Crisis to Clarity
Several years ago, Worship Times experienced a moment that no agency wants to face. A catastrophic hosting outage took nearly 700 ministry websites offline, and for nearly 48 hours, there was no response from our hosting provider. The technical disruption was stressful enough, but the silence made it worse. Churches were impacted, staff morale suffered, and our team was left without the support we needed to resolve the issue quickly.
That experience made it clear: we didn’t just need a hosting provider—we needed a partner.
Discovering Pressable: Support That Truly Shows Up
When we transitioned to Pressable, a managed WordPress hosting company under the Automattic umbrella, the difference was immediate. From onboarding through day-to-day support, the Pressable team proved to be responsive, knowledgeable, and deeply invested in our success.
Support wasn’t just fast—it was thoughtful. Conversations with Pressable’s experts often led to new approaches and better solutions, not just quick fixes. As our founder, Michael Gyura, shared, “Most times I leave with a new approach that I didn’t even think about.” That kind of support builds confidence—not only in the platform, but in our own ability to serve ministries well.
Perhaps most unexpectedly, reliable hosting boosted team morale. Knowing that our sites were stable and that help was always within reach removed a constant layer of anxiety. It allowed our staff to focus on what matters most: supporting churches.
Growing Through Automattic for Agencies
Our relationship with Automattic deepened further when we joined the Automattic for Agencies program. This initiative opened doors beyond hosting—providing direct access to expertise, resources, and a community of other agencies navigating similar challenges.
Through the program, we gained a clearer understanding of Automattic’s ecosystem and how tools like Pressable fit into a larger, scalable strategy. Having a dedicated point of contact meant we could brainstorm solutions, plan for larger projects, and create roadmaps before development even began—something that previously felt out of reach for an agency our size.
As a growing organization, having an advocate within Automattic has been invaluable. It’s helped us confidently take on larger clients, improve workflows, and ensure that the ministries we serve benefit from enterprise-level reliability without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Means for the Churches We Serve
This partnership isn’t just about technology—it’s about trust. Because of Pressable and Automattic for Agencies, Worship Times can now offer:
- Enterprise-grade reliability for hundreds of ministry websites
- Faster deployments and more efficient workflows
- Immediate access to expert WordPress support
- Greater peace of mind for both our team and our clients
Most importantly, it allows us to show up every day with confidence, knowing that the tools and partners behind us are as committed to ministry success as we are.
Looking Ahead
True partnerships are built on shared values, responsiveness, and mutual investment—and that’s exactly what we’ve found with Automattic. As we continue to grow and support more churches, we’re grateful to walk alongside partners who understand that reliability, care, and community make all the difference.
For every ministry we serve, this partnership helps ensure that your message remains visible, accessible, and supported—no matter what.
