5 Simple Examples Of Scripture That Have High Engagement On Social Media
One of the questions I recently received was “Where do we start with social media for our church?” People think that social media is so complicated. Yes you do need a social media strategy, yet in reality you can get started so quickly and simply.
My answer was simple. If social media is primarily about engagement, then start with scripture. Post once or twice a day when you think your audience is on the most. Take it from me, your congregation or denomination will love sharing scripture. It really is a statement of who they are and a simple way to start your social media presence (You can find eleven more advanced and imaginative ideas here)
It’s so easy all you really need is a smart phone with a decent camera then off you go! Here are five examples of how we do it.
1. Text only scripture
2. Take a picture of your bible (yes this is mine)
3. Take a photo of your mobile bible or favourite bible App (Mine is YouVersion)
4. Use existing artwork (Get permission)
5. Create your own artwork
This last example is slightly more advanced. You will need a graphic designer to do this well. But as you can see, the rest can be done just with a phone or with your browser open. We use the same images on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you are on Pinterest then you could probably use it there too.
Got any comments or questions? Drop a comment below.
If you’re an okay plagiarist you can design your own without a graphic artist!
Hi Alex, you may be naturally talented, I don’t know. But unless you are a good designer I would suggest to leave it to the pro’s. 🙂
This is a fascinating topic that gets people going on BIGBible, and at many events that I go to. People most often ask for context in a Bible verse that is shared – why is this verse of interest to you today? Others feel that any image should stand on its own 2 feet and be shared if people like it – lots of different opinions … http://bigbible.org.uk/2012/11/posts-promises-and-perennial-issues-darrenrhill-digidisciple/. Interesting, isn’t it!
Super practical. Super do-able. Nice post. Thanks for taking the time to share, Steve.
Thanks Dave, always appreciate your feedback. We are currently revising and upgrading what we are doing here… testing it out over the next few weeks.
I manage my church’s Facebook page and post a scripture every week. It’s always a verse over a photo or at least a background texture. But your last two examples give me some new ideas. Thanks!
Simple but very useable – in fact, have already scheduled my first ‘scripture’ post. Thanks!
Great to hear it is useful Jen. While this is an older post from the blog. It reminds me I should redo a newer post on the same topic!