Bring your invite to life with Video Ads
Record a simple 30–60 second selfie invite. We run it on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads when available, targeting people near your church.
Why Video Wins Video SpecsPlans and Performance Estimates
Facebook and Instagram
- up to 15,000 actions
- up to 600 visits to your website
- up to 14,000 people reached
- up to 18,000 impressions
- up to 10 day campaign up to your event date
- Clear reporting provided exclusively through Outreach's proprietary dashboard—no need to navigate complex Meta tools!*
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads**
- up to 22,000 actions
- up to 900 visits to your website
- up to 28,000 people reached
- up to 39,000 impressions
- up to 12 day campaign up to your event date
- Clear reporting provided exclusively through Outreach's proprietary dashboard—no need to navigate complex Meta tools!*
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads**
- up to 63,000 actions
- up to 1,800 visits to your website
- up to 64,000 people reached
- up to 93,000 impressions
- up to 15 day campaign up to your event date
- Clear reporting provided exclusively through Outreach's proprietary dashboard—no need to navigate complex Meta tools!*
Actions include all interactions with your ad such as clicks, likes, comments, shares,
video views, messages, or form submissions.
Impressions reflect the total number of times your ad was shown.
Prices include ad spend. No mid-campaign upgrades.
*Estimated engagement. Final results depend on population density.
**Threads placements available when supported.
What you get
- Your video invite delivered to people near your church
- Runs on Facebook and Instagram. Threads on Silver and Gold when available
- Fast turnaround. We need 2 business days to process before launch
- Clear summary of reach, clicks, and impressions
- No setup fees. Price includes ad spend
What we need
A 30–60 second vertical selfie with a warm invite.
Upload your video and text on our form.
We target a radius around your church and run up to your event date.
Video Details
What we need from you
- Selfie video 30–60 seconds
- Short headline and welcome text
- Event date, times, address, website
- Allow 2 business days to process before start
- Approval requested. If delayed, we may launch to protect your timeline
Video specs
- Vertical 9:16 preferred. 1080×1920 or higher
- 30–60 seconds. Speak to camera
- .mp4 or .mov
- Captions not required. Meta can auto-generate
- No editing by Outreach on selfie videos
Simple script template
- Hook 0–5s:
“Hi, I’m Pastor [Name]. I want to invite you to our church.” - Invite 5–25s:
What to expect. Who it is for - Details 25–45s:
Day, time, location, details for kids - Next step 45–60s:
“Tap to plan your visit”
Content Rules
- Smile
- Film near eye level
- Keep yourself centered on the screen
- Make it friendly and welcoming
- No music
- No misleading claims
- Follow Meta platform policies
Your Ads Could Look Like This
Why video outperforms still images
Faster attention
Motion and a friendly face grab attention in the first seconds which lifts engagement.
Stronger CTR
Benchmarks often show higher click rates for short vertical video across social placements.
Clear invite
Pastor-to-person message builds trust and answers what to expect quickly.
Results vary by market and creative. See estimates in each plan.
What pastors say
“Helped us reach more people when we planted our church!“
– Pastor Rudy
“Promoted our At The Movies series, huge success!”
– Pastor Brian
“Provided great support inviting local families and increased attendance significantly.”
– Pastor Zack
Common questions
How is targeting set?
We target a radius around your church.
When should I start?
Submit at least 2 business days before your desired start. We recommend starting 12–15 days before big Sundays or Christmas.
What if my video is late or rejected?
We wait to launch until your video arrives. If a platform rejects the video, submit a new version. The campaign can be compressed to hit your end date.
Is this a subscription?
No, this is not a subscription.
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Start your Video Ads
Pick a plan and send your video. We will confirm your radius and start date.
- Facebook and Instagram on all plans. Threads on Silver and Gold when available
- Price includes ad spend
- You approve creative. If approval is delayed, we may launch to keep your timeline