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Learn + Observe:
- General strategy on how to use Instagram
- Setting up your channel/bio the right way
- How to leverage stories
- The best places to post sermons
- What the largest churches do for discipleship on Instagram
- How to appeal to new visitors
- How to promote events/happenings
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INTRODUCTION:
Have you ever seen a leader or church that just does it right? When it comes to social media and communication for a church, there are definitely churches that hit it out of the park. And there are many examples to follow of great tactics. At the core though, if your whole purpose in doing social media for a church is to promote events or broadcast a service, you are missing the whole point. Isn’t the purpose of a church to make disciples who make disciples? That’s what Jesus was talking about in what is called the Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20, right?
A DRIVING PURPOSE:
Jesus gave the church its purpose clearly, and everything the church does should point to that end, Social Media included. So how does this apply to Instagram? The driving purpose for how you use Instagram as a church should reflect the purpose for Christ and his church, and uniquely express the values and mission God has given your specific church as a part of that. Here is the order for the driving purpose behind why you should use Instagram as a church. And consequently this will shape what you post:
1. God’s purpose/ God’s Gospel: Make disciples who make disciples, redeeming
humanity through Jesus, and him alone.
2. Your churches unique values and mission/vision: This is reflected in the
stories of your people and the narrative of how God is using the people of
your church in the neighborhoods, city, and surrounding area.
3. Your churches program and services: the ways your church accomplishes the
“business” side of the church.HOW SHOULD YOU USE INSTAGRAM?:
Knowing your churches driving purpose for everything is paramount. From there, you can …(end of preview). Get the full PDF by filling out the form now.