Why Preachers Thrive Online More Than in Print

For years preachers and faith writers believed the only path was a book on a bookstore shelf. That model kept many voices quiet. Today the pulpit fits inside a phone. WhatsApp groups, Telegram channels and Selar stores bring direct reach and steady income.

The pulpit now fits in your pocket. No waiting, no middleman, no lost months.

Digital platforms beat the old bookstore model

Bookstores need printing, storage and distribution. They ask for bulk orders and then take weeks to pay. Online you reach readers instantly and you control the price. A message that would take months to land on a shelf can be in 1,000 phones in one afternoon. More readers, lower cost, faster feedback.

Bookstores take months and often deliver nothing. The phone sells today.

Selar as Nigeria’s Amazon for creatives

Selar has become the hub where preachers package eBooks, audio messages and memberships without middlemen. Upload files, set prices and accept payments in naira, cedis or dollars. You keep most of what you earn and the platform handles checkout. For many preachers Selar is the launchpad from local to global without waiting for a distributor to list your title.

Selar = simplicity, scale and instant sales across borders.

Serializing on WhatsApp and Telegram: modern devotionals

Break longer messages into short daily or weekly episodes and deliver them directly to followers. Serializing turns a single book into an ongoing relationship, building trust and repeat purchases.

Daily bite-sized messages create loyalty no book on a shelf can match.

Membership tiers and small recurring income hacks

Membership is the core of steady income. Offer free, low-cost and premium tiers. Ten thousand subscribers paying a small fee each month becomes reliable funding for future projects.

Even small fees multiply when subscriptions scale.

Real world scripts and pricing examples

Try these ready scripts and prices to test your market. Use them, refine them and scale what works.

• Devotional pack on Selar sell a 30-day devotional PDF for 2000 naira
• Telegram mentorship group monthly subscription at 3500 naira for weekly trainings
• WhatsApp sermon snippets use free snippets to attract followers and offer a paid VIP group for full messages
• Voice note sermon series sell a short audio series for 500 naira per download