Social Media Tips

5 Church Social Media Secrets for an Effective Post

Creating effective social media posts is crucial for engaging your church congregation and community. But it’s not an easy thing! Here are 7 church social media secrets to help you craft impactful content: 1. Know Your Audience. Understanding your community's demographics, interests, and preferences is foundational. It enables you to tailor your social media content to connect better with them. Put it into practice: Use demographic tools (i.e. ACS MissionInsite) to gather insights about your audience. Also, check your social media analytics to determine the times they are most active. Discover the types of content they engage with the most. This information will guide your posting strategy. 2. Compelling Visuals and Videos. Humans are visual beings. Eye-catching graphics, images, and videos can significantly...
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Social Media Tips for Pastors

5 Social Media Rules for a Pastor’s Personal Presence

A pastor should have a social media presence. Why? Because the vast majority of people are present on social media platforms. Almost 24/7. They need a Pastor too. However, are there social media rules for a pastor’s personal presence? Should a church mandate these rules? Even when they’re not officially posting as a Pastor? Sadly, anyone who browses X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or TikTok understand that Pastors (and all believers for that matter) need some guardrails. Should they be imposed? Should there be a policing force for judging messaging that’s posted by a believer?  I believe there is. He’s called the Holy Spirit. But sadly, there are many posts that seem to slip by His filter. So, here are 5 social...
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