What social media platforms should our church be on?

For most churches in small East Texas communities, Facebook is the priority. It's where the majority of local adults spend their time, and it handles events, groups, and sharing really well. Instagram can be a great addition if you want to reach younger families. We'd rather you do one platform well than spread thin across four.

We don't have professional photos or videos — is that a problem?

Not at all. Phone photos from Sunday morning, a quick clip of the kids' choir, a snapshot of the fellowship hall set up for a potluck — that stuff performs better than polished content anyway. People want to see what your church is actually like, not a produced version of it.

How do we get more people to follow our church's page?

Start by making sure every member knows the page exists and follows it. Put the link in your bulletin, mention it from the pulpit, add it to your email signature. From there, consistent posting and occasional boosted posts to folks in the New Chapel Hill and surrounding area can grow your audience steadily.

Can social media really help a small rural church?

Yes — and in some ways it matters more for a small church than a big one. Larger churches in Tyler have name recognition working for them. A church in New Chapel Hill has to be a little more intentional about getting the word out. Social media is one of the most affordable ways to do that.

What kind of posts get the most engagement for churches?

Anything with faces. Member spotlights, baptism photos, group shots from events. People respond to people. After that, event announcements with clear details and short devotional-style posts tend to do well. The key is mixing it up so your page doesn't feel like a bulletin board.

Social Media Marketing · New Chapel Hill, TX

Social Media Marketing for Churches in New Chapel Hill

Facebook alone has over 3 billion monthly users. Somewhere in that number are families in New Chapel Hill and the surrounding area who'd love a church home but don't know yours exists yet. A good social media presence can change that — without making you feel like you're selling something.

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Your Church Has a Story Worth Sharing

New Chapel Hill is a tight community. Folks know each other at the post office, at the store, through their kids. But even in a town of a few hundred, there are people who drive right past your church every Sunday and have no idea what happens inside those doors. Maybe they moved in recently. Maybe they've been meaning to visit for months but never got around to it.

Social media gives you a way to meet them where they already are — scrolling their phone on a Tuesday night. Not with a sales pitch. With something real. A photo from last week's potluck. A short video of the choir practicing. A reminder about the food drive. The kind of stuff that makes someone think, "Those seem like my kind of people."

And here's the thing most churches miss: it's not about going viral or getting thousands of followers. It's about the thirty or forty families in your area who see your posts regularly and start to feel connected before they ever walk through the door.

What Good Church Social Media Actually Looks Like

There's no mystery to this. It just takes consistency and a plan. Here's what we'd focus on:

1. **Service times, location, and directions** — posted clearly and pinned so anyone who finds your page knows exactly when and where to show up. Sounds obvious, but a surprising number of church pages bury this info or leave it outdated.

2. **Regular posts about real church life** — ministry updates, volunteer highlights, event announcements, prayer requests. Not polished corporate content. Real moments from real people in your congregation. That's what connects.

3. **An event calendar people actually use** — VBS, community dinners, Bible studies, youth group activities. Posted ahead of time with reminders. Shared in a way that makes it easy for members to spread the word to their neighbors.

4. **Ways for people to take a next step** — a link to submit a prayer request, sign up to volunteer, or just ask a question. Social media should open doors, not just broadcast.

5. **Consistency that builds trust** — posting once every three months when someone remembers the password doesn't cut it. A steady rhythm of two to three posts a week keeps your church visible and approachable.

You Shouldn't Have to Do This Alone

Pastors and church staff already wear about fifteen hats. Adding "social media manager" to that list usually means it gets done for a week, then falls off. No judgment — that's just how it goes when you're busy doing actual ministry.

We can take that off your plate. We'll build out your social media strategy, create the posts, schedule them, and make sure your church shows up consistently online. You stay focused on your congregation. We'll handle the Facebook and Instagram side of things and keep you in the loop so everything still sounds like your church — because it should.

Our social media and ads management starts at $750 per month. That covers strategy, content creation, scheduling, and reporting so you can see what's actually working. No long-term contracts you can't get out of. If it's not helping your church grow, you'll know — and so will we.