The start of a new year brings new goals, a fresh vision, and often the same old question for churches: “What should we post on social media?”
It’s not uncommon for pastors to actively search for church social media post ideas, hoping to plan ahead, and finally stay consistent online. Running out of ideas week after week can be stressful.
That’s exactly why Sermon Shots created the content calendar to make this task simple and practical. Below, we’ll cover what it is and how it can help.
Why Churches Struggle With Social Media Content Planning
Most churches don’t lack meaningful messages.
What’s missing is:
- Time to brainstorm new church post ideas weekly
- A simple system for consistency
- A clear connection between sermons and social media
Without a plan, posting often gets skipped, rushed, or forgotten altogether.
The Power of Sermon-Based Social Media Content
Keep in mind that your sermons are already doing the heavy lifting. They’re prayed over, thoughtfully prepared, and intentionally relevant to your congregation.
When churches build social content around sermons:
- Content feels authentic
- Planning becomes simpler
- Engagement becomes more meaningful
The question will change from “What should we post?” to “How do we share what we’re already teaching?”
Introducing the Free Church Social Media Content Calendar
To support churches heading into the new year, Sermon Shots has launched a free 2026 content calendar. This calendar is specifically designed for pastors, church communicators, and media and social teams. It’s important to keep in mind that this isn’t a content strategy, but a helpful list of sermon-based content ideas, removing the hassle and the guesswork from weekly posting.
Tip: Follow our main social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. We share reel ideas your church can use to keep content unique and fresh.
What’s Inside the Free Calendar
Inside the calendar, you’ll find:
- Weekly themes tied to Scripture
- Sermon-based post ideas
- Multiple formats suggested each week (clips, quotes, devotionals, discussion starters)
- Seasonal ideas
The goal of the calendar is to help churches stay consistent without feeling overwhelmed.
How to Simply Use the Calendar
- Download the free calendar
- Duplicate the Google Sheet
- Customize it to your church’s voice and schedule
- Start planning your posts ahead of time
From Ideas to Execution
When churches are ready to turn those ideas into content, such as sermon clips, captions, devotionals, and summaries, they can upgrade to Silver+ to create matching content quickly and consistently, without adding more hours or work to their weekly schedule.
Why This Matters for Your Church
Social media for churches isn’t necessarily about being trendy, but rather about being present.
When churches show up consistently:
- Sermons live longer
- New people discover your church
- Members stay connected throughout the week
In Conclusion
If you’re planning for the new year and need church social media post ideas, this calendar was made for you. Make sure you download our free 2026 content calendar, as it’s a great starting point to remain consistent on social media without the stress.
