Social Management
Meta Business Suite
Meta's free tool to schedule posts and stories, answer messages and see insights for your church's Facebook Page and Instagram account.
- Price
- Free
- Free option
- Yes
- Works on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Learning curve
- Easy
The short answer: is Meta Business Suite right for your church?
Meta Business Suite is Meta's free tool for scheduling Facebook and Instagram posts and stories, replying to messages and comments, and checking insights. It's best for churches whose social media lives on Facebook and Instagram. The catch: it only covers Meta's apps, so YouTube, TikTok and others still need a separate tool.
Who Meta Business Suite is for
Great for
- Churches that post mainly to Facebook and Instagram and want to pay nothing
- Volunteers who already manage the church's Facebook Page
- Small staffs that want messages and comments in one inbox
Skip it if
- Churches that also post to YouTube, TikTok or LinkedIn. A multi-network scheduler saves logging in to each app.
- Teams where several volunteers draft posts that need sign-off first. A team-focused social calendar is built for that.
How churches use Meta Business Suite
Schedule Sunday's posts
Schedule the sermon quote, the service reminder and the announcement story on Friday so Sunday morning is free.
One inbox for messages
Answer Facebook and Instagram messages and comments in one place, so a guest asking about kids' check-in gets a reply.
Check what people engaged with
Look at insights after a sermon series to see which posts and stories people interacted with most.
Getting started with Meta Business Suite
- 1
Make sure at least two staff members have admin access to your church's Facebook Page.
- 2
Open Meta Business Suite in your browser or the app and connect your Instagram account.
- 3
Schedule next Sunday's reminder post and story to both accounts at once.
Pros and watch-outs
What we like
- Free, with no plan limits to track
- Built by Meta for Facebook Pages and Instagram accounts
- Messages, comments and insights in the same place
- Works in a browser and in a mobile app
Watch out for
- Covers only Facebook and Instagram, not YouTube or TikTok
- Built for Facebook Pages, not personal profiles
Scheduling is easy. What will you post?
Most church calendars in Meta Business Suite go quiet by Wednesday. Extend the Sermon turns Sunday's message into 5 to 7 captioned clips, 9 social graphics and a carousel, usually within an hour, so the week's posts come straight from the sermon. Your first sermon is free.
Try a sermon free ↗Made by Church Media Squad, who also run Pro Church Media.
Meta Business Suite FAQ
Is Meta Business Suite free for churches?
Yes. Meta Business Suite is free to use for your church's Facebook Page and Instagram account. You pay only if you choose to run ads.
Can Meta Business Suite schedule Instagram posts?
Yes. You can create, schedule and manage posts and stories for your Facebook Page and Instagram account from one place.
Can we post to YouTube or TikTok from Meta Business Suite?
No. It only covers Meta's apps. For other networks you'll need a separate scheduler.
