Streaming Faith is the world’s largest online Christian broadcasting portal. It is an awesome social media source for anyone of faith. 1) Speakers & Ministries: On this part of the site there are tons of different ministry profiles to choose from. Under each ministry, you can watch video and listen to radio programs. Some of…
Don’t feel like spending hours trying to research something online? Forum after forum and the answer isn’t coming? Or do you have a big decision to make an just aren’t sure what to do? Try asking your social media network! Aside from just having a full bladder to help you make better decisions, collecting knowledge…
A while back we learned how social media can help your congregation create an online bible study here. Since then, I have come across The School of Christ. This site is designed specifically for online learning. They explain their website is “dedicated to your spiritual growth and maturity through Christ-centered, Spirit-led, Scripture-based discipleship that focuses…
The National Youth Workers Convention hosted by Youth Specialties is occurring this September in San Diego and November in Atlanta. Youth Specialties is a ministry resource for youth pastors and youth workers. Their site offers lots of different advice for youth workers such as: Creative programming ideas Games and activity ideas Small group ideas Tips…
Slideshare is a social media site created for sharing presentations, documents, PDFs, videos, and webinars. Here is a slideshare presentation on why you should use it: SlideShare 101 On this site you can: Upload presentations publicly or privately Download presentations on any topic that others have posted Embed on blogs, websites, company intranets Share on…
A great example of a church currently utilizing social media is Mars Hill. Their website is filled with different things for the members to do. For example, members can join Community Groups, listen to sermons and music, as well as find church locations and service times. Check out Mars Hill’s social media presence by clicking…
Facebook is not only a great source for staying in touch with friends, but it is also great for extended families! Here are four features Facebook offers for families: 1) Staying in Touch with Extended Family. Some day we all grow up and fly the coup. Life can lead us far away or we might…
Yelp was designed to “connect people with great local businesses.” The social media site allows for people to find out what is available in their neighborhood. On the site members can: Create a network of friends Message your friends Create and view Events that are happening in your area See what people in your area are…
Social media is a solution to individuals seeking non-location based careers. As I approached graduation this year, like most seniors, I began to freak out about what the future holds for me. Being a trailing spouse in the military didn’t help. I suddenly found myself needing to figure out what I am passionate about, an…
An article by Share Faith explains trends in church technology today. With the importance of Facebook and Twitter use being the top two trends, it is no wonder social media is a hot topic among churches. Here is an overview of four other church trends: 1) A church website comes first. Most people are no…