{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"REACHRIGHT Podcast","title":"Why Your Church YouTube Channel Isn’t Growing (And What To Do About It)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1249,"description":"You’ve uploaded sermons. You’ve got a decent logo. You tell people to subscribe at the end of your videos. But for some reason, your church’s YouTube channel just isn’t growing.\n\n\n\nNo views. No comments. And no momentum.\n\n\n\nAnd you’re not alone. Most churches on YouTube are stuck in neutral, wondering what they’re doing wrong, while other channels seem to take off overnight.\n\n\n\nBut the truth is, your church’s presence on YouTube doesn’t have to stay stagnant. Whether you’re a church plant or a long-established community, you can start reaching more people with the message of Jesus Christ by making a few smart and intentional changes.\n\n\n\nLet’s break down the biggest mistakes churches make on YouTube and the top strategies you can use to grow your audience and create videos that actually make an impact.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 7 minutes\n\n\n\nTable of contentsWhy YouTube Matters7 Top Church YouTube Mistakes1. Your Titles Aren’t Searchable2. Your Thumbnails Don’t Grab Attention3. You’re Only Uploading Full Sermons4. You’re Ignoring the YouTube Algorithm5. You’re Not Promoting It Anywhere Else6. You’re Not Connecting With Real People7. You’re Not ConsistentLevel Up Your YouTube ChannelMore Resources on Church Social Media\n\n\n\nWhy YouTube Matters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2025, YouTube is more than a place to watch funny clips or music videos. It’s one of the largest search platforms in the world. With over 2 billion logged-in users every month, it’s where people go to learn, explore, and discover.\n\n\n\nChurches like Elevation Church with Steven Furtick or Life.Church with Craig Groeschel are reaching millions with the gospel every week. It’s not just because they’re big, but because they use the platform with purpose.\n\n\n\nHere’s the good news. You don’t have to be a megachurch to succeed on YouTube.\n\n\n\nYou just need a strategy.\n\n\n\nIf your church’s YouTube channel is going to reach people, build community, and share the gospel, it needs more than just good intentions. It needs a...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hHdpkz1SiJM4WlhNoYGKcmhnGyoIBO0rdJ04HJvirJo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZjBm/ZjRkMGRiMGRhNmQ0/YmE1ZTU5ZWFhNTUz/ODA2Ni5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}