SermonWise Understanding — How It Works
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Persona: pastor-curious
Touchpoint: sermonwise.ai, /sermons
Preconditions
- Pastor considering SermonWise
- Wants to understand how AI helps before signing up
Steps
| # | Action | Expected Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Read SermonWise product overview | Clear explanation of what SermonWise does (outline generation, illustration suggestions, verse integration, export). |
| 2 | Check how-it-works section | Step-by-step walkthrough: upload notes → AI generates outline → review/customize → export. Visual flow helpful. |
| 3 | Review feature list | All features listed: AI outline, illustration library, verse integration, multiple export formats, collaboration. |
| 4 | Look for limitations/transparency | Product honest about limitations (e.g. 'AI suggests, you decide' not 'replaces your prep'). |
| 5 | Check FAQ section | Common questions answered: how long does outline take, can I customize, what about my church tradition, etc. |
| 6 | Look for video tutorial | Short video (<3 min) showing real sermon prep workflow in SermonWise. Not marketing fluff, actual product demo. |
| 7 | Verify multi-tradition support | Documentation clarifies that outlines can be customized for different theological traditions. Not generic. |
Known Failure Modes
- No clear explanation of workflow — pastor confused about how to use
- Misleading claims (e.g. 'replaces your sermon prep') — transparency issue
- No video or tutorial — pastor can't envision using it
- Assumes evangelical/Protestant tradition — not multi-tradition
References
- Playwright spec:
e2e/delivers/sermonwise/02-understanding.spec.ts - Code files:
Notes
Second touchpoint: understanding how SermonWise works. Pastor needs clear, honest explanation of workflow, features, limitations. Video tutorial and FAQ critical for confidence-building. Must support multiple traditions. No overpromising — framed as 'sermon assistant', not 'sermon writer'.