SermonWise Daily Use — Sermon Prep Workflow
sermonwise-pro
Persona: pastor-preacher
Touchpoint: /sermons/dashboard, /sermons/sermon/[id]
Preconditions
- User logged into SermonWise with active subscription
- Testing weekly sermon prep workflow
Steps
| # | Action | Expected Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navigate to sermon prep dashboard | Dashboard shows: upcoming preaching dates, draft sermons, completed sermons, saved illustrations. |
| 2 | Start new sermon for next Sunday | Sermon creation wizard opens: select scripture, sermon date, notes input. Simple entry flow. |
| 3 | Enter sermon notes (raw thoughts) | Text input accepts notes from pastor's study. No formatting required. |
| 4 | Generate outline | AI generates multi-point outline with opening hook, main points, closing. Within 30 seconds. |
| 5 | Review and customize outline | Pastor can edit outline points, reorder, customize. Full control, not locked in. |
| 6 | Add illustrations from library | Illustration picker shows relevant options. Can search by topic/scripture. Drag-and-drop to outline. |
| 7 | Export sermon | Multiple formats available: PDF (printable), plain text, markdown, powerpoint. Email delivery option available. |
| 8 | Save to library | Completed sermon saved. Accessible for future reference or preaching notes. |
| 9 | View delivery history | Dashboard shows when sermon preached, attendance, notes on delivery (if recorded). |
Known Failure Modes
- Outline generation takes >1 min — tool feels slow
- Can't edit outline after generation — feels inflexible
- Export limited to PDF only — missing formats
- No way to save sermon — workflow broken
References
- Playwright spec:
e2e/delivers/sermonwise/04-daily-use.spec.ts - Code files:
Notes
Tests SermonWise in actual weekly use. Pastor uploads notes, generates outline, customizes, adds illustrations, exports. Workflow should feel natural and fast. Key: AI assists but doesn't constrain. Pastor maintains full control and customization. Export options support different preparation styles.