How this church grew by 105 followers in April without spending a dollar on paid advertising.

Venture Christian Church gained 105 new Instagram followers in April - all without running a single paid ad. It may seem like a small win but for Venture, it reflects something deeper. Growth is the byproduct of the right structure, content and consistency on their social media platform.

Here’s how they made it happen and what other churches can take from their approach. 

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Growth didn’t happen by accident

Venture didn’t throw money at the problem or chase viral trends. They focused on building a content system that reflects their mission and reaches the people they’re called to serve.

They showed up consistently, shared meaningful content, and created posts that resonated with their local and extended community. Their results were organic and intentional- not accidental.

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Excellence in media 

Today’s audience is discerning. People notice quality, and they engage with content that feels real, thoughtful, and on-brand.

Venture Church focused on:

• Clean iPhone footage and real photography
• Clear, consistent messaging
• High-quality livestreams

 Venture’s media presence reflects their commitment to doing things well, not just getting content out the door.

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Variety creates momentum

Reels aren’t the only way to grow. Venture Church used a mix of:

• Carousels
  
• Graphics
  
• Photos
  
• Behind-the-scenes moments

This variety kept their content fresh and allowed different people to engage in different ways. Everything felt aligned - from the visuals to the tone to the call to action.

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Consistency is a long term strategy

Venture has posted almost every day for over two years. That kind of consistency creates trust. It builds recognition and momentum both with people and platforms.

They didn’t rely on random posting. They built a system that supports steady output, no matter the week or season. At Crane Media, we helped put that system in place.

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Real life moments win

The top-performing post in April was a simple recap of Easter weekend. No gimmicks. Just a clear and compelling look at something meaningful that happened in their church.

Their audience responded to content that felt true, local, and timely. The takeaway? You don’t need to overthink it. Sometimes the best content is what’s already happening in your ministry.

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What this means for your church

If your team is feeling stuck or overwhelmed by content, remember this: growth is possible. But it takes structure, consistency, and intentional content.

You don’t need a full media team. You need a repeatable system and a strategy that fits your church’s size, vision, and bandwidth.

That’s what we helped Venture build and we can help you do the same.

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👉 Get in touch to learn how our team can help you achieve your social media goals.

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