Communications

Digital toolkit

A practical set of free or low-cost tools to support ministry areas, churches and clergy in their digital work — from creating posters and livestreams to scheduling social media or writing newsletters. Each resource is widely used and tested, and chosen for being easy, accessible and good value.

Social media

Essential tools for scheduling posts, shortening links, and reaching your audience beyond existing followers.

  • Meta Business Suite — free scheduling for Facebook and Instagram

  • Buffer — schedule up to 10 posts. Good for MAs wanting regular rhythm

  • Bitly — shorten long URLs for flyers and posts

  • Hashtagify — find hashtags to reach beyond your followers

Web & content

Publisher alternatives

Microsoft Publisher has now been discontinued. These tools offer straightforward ways to continue creating church newsletters, posters and printable PDFs.

  • Affinity — professional page layout, graphics and photo tools combined in one app, now free to download and use

  • Canva — easier, template-based option for simple newsletters and flyers

  • LibreOffice Draw — free desktop tool for simple page layouts and posters

Email & newsletters

Photo, video & streaming

Productivity & office

Accessibility & compliance

Faith & spirituality