First Baptist Church of LaPlace
Devotional | May 22, 2026
Is Church Communications Biblical?
Church family,
One of the beautiful things about the Church is that we were never created to walk alone. God designed His people to live in community — encouraging one another, praying for one another, serving together, and growing together in Christ.
Because of that, communication matters.
You might be asking, "What is communication in the church? Should we even be doing it?" These are fair questions to ask. I want to give a quick breakdown on what we at LPFBC mean when we use the word, "communication".
We mean:
- Sending Emails
- Using Social Media
- Having a website
- Printed products
These are all forms of communication that we use. Now, is this Biblical?
Throughout Scripture, we see a God who communicates with His people. He speaks truth, gives direction, offers encouragement, and continually calls His people closer to Himself. In many ways, healthy church communication reflects the heart of a God who desires His people to remain connected and unified.
As our church continues to grow and move forward in ministry, communication becomes increasingly important. Emails, announcements, social media posts, newsletters, and other forms of communication are not simply “extra” or "trendy" tools — they help us stay connected as a church family.
Good communication helps us:
- celebrate what God is doing,
- stay informed about ministry opportunities,
- care for one another well,
- share important updates,
- invite others into community,
- and help every person take their next step in faith.
The Apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 14:40 that “everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.” Communication helps bring clarity, unity, and direction to the life of the church so that we can better focus on the mission God has given us.
In today’s world, communication is often the first way people encounter a church. Before someone ever walks through our doors, they may see a post online, receive an email, visit our website, or hear about an event from someone in our church family. These moments become opportunities for hospitality, encouragement, and Gospel witness.
Most importantly, communication helps remind people that they belong.
The goal is not to flood your inbox or crowd your feed. We never want to become an "annoyance" or "bother" for you. Our prayer is that every message we send, every update we share, and every story we tell would ultimately point people to Jesus and help strengthen the community God is building here.
In Christ,
Dylan Newton
[Image: Dylan Newton]
Dylan Newton
Worship and Communications Leader
Also available as Markdown.