Using Social Media for Ministry

There are many ways to leverage social media, online content, photography and more to reach your audience. Learn simple tips and tricks to make your overall social media presence better, from how to plan out a content calendar to equipping a volunteer to run your social media.

How to Take Your Ministry Into the Digital World

How to Take Your Ministry Into the Digital World

Social media is an important part of reaching the world, and our how-to guide is a great place to start for your ministry whether you are a leader, millennial, volunteer or staff. This online how-to guide provides examples and links to great content you can use for your ministry's social media.

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6 Tips for Responding to Negative Comments Online

Receiving comments on social media is what we all want — except when they’re negative. When negative comments appear, it can be stressful or hurtful. Here are six tips to help you navigate the situation online and respond well to negative comments.
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What to Be Aware of When Posting on Social Media

Social media is amazing and useful. But like every good gift from God we need to use it wisely for it to be an effective tool. Learn how to post on Instagram, Facebook and other social media in ways that gain followers and build trust with existing followers.
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How to Have an Effective Giveaway

Are you running a social media account and want more exposure? Learn how to create an effective giveaway that will strengthen your bond with current followers and gain you new followers.
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How to Use Social Media Stories for Ministry

We all love stories. Telling, listening to and reading stories is part of our DNA. Thankfully, different social platforms now enable us to do this digitally. And what better way to use this opportunity than to share the story of Jesus? Here are some tips about telling stories through social media as ministry.
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Before and After Campaign

Read about how one missions team with Cru used the “Before and After” strategy through social media to start meaningful conversations with their friends.
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Social Media Representative Checklist

The first step in this journey is to identify someone who will be your social media representative. Here is a list of things for that person to do to start off as your representative.
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Taking Legal Photos

Here are some tips to help you photographically capture what God is doing in your ministry for social media and general promotional materials.
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A Guide to Launching New Ministries Wherever You Live

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Digitally Understanding a New Ministry Community

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9 Tips for Making Your Social Media Content Awesome

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Playing the Hashtag Game

It’s no longer about the coolest looking fliers you can print up or even the innovative prize you offer to get the word out about what’s going on in your ministry. It’s about how you’re using social to get your audience’s attention, and a big part of that is the hashtag.
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How Social Media Will Help You Share Your Faith

As a college student you’re likely to spend hours every day on social media, so how do you use time to share your faith with friends.
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