I Tested 1,000+ Church Ads…Here's 10 That Actually Work

I’m donating $500 to the first 100 churches that sign up for ChurchCandy in September. This $500 will help cover the cost of your first month of running ads! Sign up below and claim your first month of ads for FREE:👉 https://go.churchcandy.com/500-donation 📥 Download Free Resources: Video Ad Script Examples ✍️ http://churchcandy.com/video-scripts B-Roll & Shot List 📸 http://churchcandy.com/b-roll In this episode, Brady breaks down the Top 10 Facebook & Instagram ads that actually work for churches. After testing over 1,000 ads with churches across the country, he shares the strategies proven to get new guests through your doors. From event promotions and coffee invites to “Plan Your Visit” ads and retargeting, Brady shows you how to maximize results, lower costs, and use creative content that makes people stop scrolling. He also shares real-world success stories, targeting strategies, and why consistent follow-up is the real key to church growth. Plus, you’ll see ad examples that you can start using immediately. CHAPTERS 📖 00:00 Introduction – Why Ads Matter for Churches 00:44 Best Platforms for Church Ads (Meta: Facebook & Instagram) 02:31 The Power of Instant Form (Lead) Ads 03:03 Promoting Events with Ads 05:00 Coffee with the Pastor Ads 08:00 Plan Your Visit Ads & Follow-Up Strategies 11:30 Success Story: Pastor Ken’s Growth to 900+ Members 12:00 Targeting: Cold Ads & Geo-Radius Setup 14:00 Avoiding Targeting Mistakes (Mosaic Example) 15:00 Retargeting Ads (Pixel, Custom Audiences) 17:00 Creative Strategies for Church Ads 17:40 Invite Videos with B-Roll & Multiple Hooks 19:00 Real Results: Ad Cost & New Guests 20:00 Free Video Editing Support from ChurchCandy 21:00 Collage Image Ads (Pros & Cons) 22:30 Carousel Ads & Shot List Resource 23:00 Using Trends & Reels as Ads 24:00 Final Thoughts & $500 ChurchCandy Offer 📍 Learn More About ChurchCandy:🌐 Website: https://churchcandy.com 📸 Instagram:   / churchcandymarketing   📖 Get Brady’s book for church planters, Launch Big:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH1XB7F7/... 💬 Drop a comment below with your thoughts, and share this with another church leader who needs these strategies! #ChurchGrowth #ChurchMarketing #ChurchCandy #ChurchLeadership #ChurchPlanting