1. Start a Facebook page

Why Facebook works for churches:

• Facebook has over a billion active users, giving your church a platform to reach a wide audience.

• Share updates about events, mission trips, community service, and religious celebrations to showcase your church’s active role.

• Engage members to share content, which amplifies your message organically.

• Use Facebook events to allow parishioners to RSVP and invite friends, making attendance easier to track and promote.

2. Offer sermons as podcasts or videos

Tips for digital sermon delivery:

• Make your sermons accessible to those who can’t attend in person with podcasts or video recordings.

• You don’t need expensive equipment — a smartphone with good audio or video quality works.

• Upload sermons to your website, YouTube, or podcast platforms to extend your reach.

• Encourage sharing on social media to allow members and followers to spread your message to a wider audience.

3. Start an email-based newsletter

How to create an effective church newsletter:

• Send weekly or monthly emails to congregation members, visitors, and anyone interested in your church.

• Highlight upcoming events, special services, Bible passages, sermon recaps, and community initiatives.

• Personalize emails where possible to make your readers feel valued and connected.

• Monitor performance through email analytics to track opens, clicks, and engagement, helping you refine your content over time.

4. Encourage parishioners to tweet and post during services

Tips for social sharing during worship:

• Ask members to share positive messages, quotes from sermons, or photos from events using designated hashtags (e.g., #BibleLessons, #YourChurchName).

• Social sharing extends your church’s presence online and encourages interaction from people outside your congregation.

• If appropriate, allow posts during services, or suggest posting immediately afterward to maintain focus during worship.

• Highlight parishioners’ posts on your church’s social channels to recognize engagement and build a sense of community.

5. Start a blog

How blogging can grow your church:

• Share stories, updates, and inspirational content to showcase the work of your church and its members.

• Give youth groups or volunteer teams a chance to contribute, fostering involvement and providing fresh perspectives.

• Optimize blog posts for search engines to attract people searching for guidance, support, or nearby churches online.

• Use the blog to educate and inform, answer common questions, or provide spiritual guidance that resonates with both current members and newcomers.

• Always have content reviewed by church leadership for accuracy, tone, and consistency with your values.

6. Use crowdfunding for missionary trips

Tips for fundraising online:

• Missionary trips and charitable projects often require funding; crowdfunding provides a modern way to raise the necessary funds.

• Encourage missionaries to create dedicated pages for their trips and share them through social media and email newsletters.

• Collect donor information (with consent) to grow your church’s mailing list and keep donors updated on projects.

• Use crowdfunding campaigns to showcase the impact of donations and highlight success stories, building trust and encouraging further support.