#ChSocM Tweetchat: March 13, 2012

#ChSocM Tweetchat
March 13, 2012 

#ChSocM Tweetchat (3/13/12)

(03/13/2012)

  

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9:00	rev_david:  It's time to start the music, it's time to light the lights! Here we go with tonight's #chsocm chat! [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:00 rev_david

9:00	MeredithGould:  @rev_david AND I'm removing mascara! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:00 MeredithGould

9:01	rev_david:  Also, welcome lurkers hanging out in the back pew! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:01 rev_david

9:01	rev_david:  Special welcome to folks joining us for the first time! Great to have you with us - jump right in! We're friendly! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:01 rev_david

9:01	edkay77:  RT @MeredithGould: @rev_david AND Im removing mascara! // That's a whole different platform! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:01 edkay77

9:01	Denise205:  RT @rev_david: Its time to start the music, its time to light the lights! Here we go with tonights #chsocm chat! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:01 Denise205

9:01	DigiFormation:  @rev_david Trying to figure out what the soundtrack is going to be here! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:01 DigiFormation

9:01	RchrdBott:  For the most incredible, weekly edible, this is #chsocm... tonight! #apologiestothemuppets [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:01 RchrdBott

9:02	rev_david:  @rk_p That is an awesome phone call! [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:02 rev_david

9:02	Denise205:  Hello #chsocm friends, old and new! [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:02 Denise205

9:03	rev_david:  We’ll get started in a minute with self-introductions. But before we do anything, we pray! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:03 rev_david

9:03	TotusTuus:  Deck is moving faster, agree? RT @MeredithGould: @rev_david Im multi-platforming -- got Tweetdeck AND Tweetchat going. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:03 TotusTuus

9:03	rev_david:  Welcome regulars (getting to be to many to list in one tweet!) Great to see you again. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:03 rev_david

9:03	TotusTuus:  waving RT @Denise205: Hello #chsocm friends, old and new! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:03 TotusTuus

9:03	MeredithGould:  @TotusTuus Yes, Tweetdeck is faster but gotta remember to add --> #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:03 MeredithGould

9:03	theologybird:  @rev_david come on, lurkers always get stuck in the front--old timers take the "good seats" #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:03 theologybird

9:03	paulsteinbrueck:  @MeredithGould @Denise205 @rev_david Good evening regular #ChSocM peeps #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:03 paulsteinbrueck

9:03	rev_david:  Ha! MT @theologybird: @rev_david lurkers always get stuck in the front--old timers take the "good seats" #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:03 rev_david

9:04	shufypongnon:  Hola! I freely admit to my attention being divided between #chsocm and the primaries. #keepinitreal [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:04 shufypongnon

9:04	rev_david:  Holy One, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, have mercy on us. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:04 rev_david

9:04	skenow:  RT @rev_david: Welcome regulars (getting to be to many to list in one tweet!) Great to see you again. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:04 skenow

9:04	DigiFormation:  @theologybird @rev_david They have to climb over the regulars who take the aisle, too! #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:04 DigiFormation

9:04	rev_david:  Watch over our conversations this night, that our words may be to your glory #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:04 rev_david

9:05	DigiFormation:  RT @rev_david: Holy One, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, have mercy on us. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:05 DigiFormation

9:05	rev_david:  In this season of Lent, use this conversation to deepen our faith and draw us closer to you. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:05 rev_david

9:05	NickiinNY:  So happy I am still awake for tonight's #chsocm chat [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:05 NickiinNY

9:05	TotusTuus:  And on the whole world RT @rev_david: Holy One, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, have mercy on us. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:05 TotusTuus

9:05	Denise205:  @TotusTuus Good evening! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:05 Denise205

9:05	MeredithGould:  RT @rev_david: Holy One, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, have mercy on us. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:05 MeredithGould

9:05	dustinhite:  Thinking of joining in the #ChSocM conversation tonight... [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:05 dustinhite

9:06	rev_david:  Guide us by your Spirit as we use social media to bring the good news to the world. Amen. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:06 rev_david

9:06	skenow:  RT @rev_david: In this season of Lent, use this conversation to deepen our faith and draw us closer to you. //Amen! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:06 skenow

9:06	Denise205:  RT @rev_david: Holy One, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, have mercy on us. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:06 Denise205

9:06	TotusTuus:  RT @rev_david: Guide us by your Spirit as we use social media to bring the good news to the world. Amen. #ChSocM AMEN! [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:06 TotusTuus

9:06	rev_david:  Next up: self-introductions. In addition to your church affiliation, please let everyone how you currently use social media #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:06 rev_david

9:06	MetroMonk:  Good evening #Chsocm tweeps! Glad to be present to this...yet again. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:06 MetroMonk

9:06	NickiinNY:  Amen! RT @rev_david Guide us by your Spirit as we use social media to bring the good news to the world. Amen. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:06 NickiinNY

9:07	wjtibby2:  RT @rev_david: In this season of Lent, use this conversation to deepen our faith and draw us closer to you. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:07 wjtibby2

9:07	paulsteinbrueck:  @rev_david Amen! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:07 paulsteinbrueck

9:07	Denise205:  @dustinhite Please do! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:07 Denise205

9:07	rev_david:  fine print: We assume all tweets for the next hour are your own ... we won't blame anyone else for what you say ;-) #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:07 rev_david

9:07	dustinhite:  I'm affiliated w/ Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). I use SM for all sorts of things, but mainly to share, connect, & learn #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:07 dustinhite

9:08	iamepiscopalian:  Good evening. #ChSoCm The Episcopal Church. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:08 iamepiscopalian

9:08	DigiFormation:  .@JosephPMathews on this handle tonight. Social Media program at @GeneralSeminary. Facebook, Twitter mostly. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:08 DigiFormation

9:08	rev_david:  Please remember we’re here to share with & support one another. Please use DM or email to pitch products/services. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:08 rev_david

9:08	Anj121:  Hello chatters, looking forward to @rev_david awesomeness. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:08 Anj121

9:08	RchrdBott:  Pastor with a United Church of Canada congregation in Vancouver, BC, Canada. use sm to connevt outside the congregation. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:08 RchrdBott

9:08	thecatholiccoup:  I'm Beth Anne a catholic blogger at http://thecatholiccouponer.com I use SM to spread the word and to chat about anything over 5000 tweets #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:08 thecatholiccoup

9:09	rev_david:  <- David, ELCA pastor, 7.5 days ex-smoker. Helping pastors & churches to use social media, a curator of the #chsocm facebook page #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:09 rev_david

9:09	edkay77:  <---- Ed, Asst to the Bish in the @ELCAdemdsynod, moderate SM in the Synod, use for personal (lots of Twitter today for NFL action!) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:09 edkay77

9:09	rev_david:  Hola! RT @Anj121: Hello chatters, looking forward to @rev_david awesomeness. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:09 rev_david

9:09	ohxjulie:  Julie, Associate in Ministry, called to Admissions at an @ELCA seminary, using SocM to get people thinking about call & vocation #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:09 ohxjulie

9:09	mwehrman:  lay person at an #ELCA church, leading parish education, we are trying to get social media working better for the congregation. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:09 mwehrman

9:09	Denise205:  in Chicago area, using #Lent hashtag to share links of seasonal interest. Work day has me doing Web content for Catholic publisher. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:09 Denise205

9:09	thecatholiccoup:  I am currently using my blog during Lent to help find meatless meals. Hosting a link-up people like it so far. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:09 thecatholiccoup

9:09	theologybird:  Episcopal Priest. on twitter, FB, and hanging around a few websites... #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:09 theologybird

9:09	kirkjeffery:  <--- former parish pastor, now healthy church consultant, coffee roaster, small business owner, stay at home dad. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:09 kirkjeffery

9:10	ohxjulie:  I also get to tweet synod assemblies and youth retreats :] #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:10 ohxjulie

9:10	rev_david:  Little bit longer for folks to say their hellos, but tonight we’re chatting about success & social media ministry. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:10 rev_david

9:10	skyedonald:  #chsocm Catholic working as a church musician at a UCCan. I use SM for networking, news and advertising events. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:10 skyedonald

9:10	darkgreendesk:  @rchrdbott C'mon, tell us how you really feel about #chsocm. Only -one- yahoo? [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:10 darkgreendesk

9:10	reckshow:  <-- Regina. Catholic. Evangelist. Discerner. Producer for @aNunsLife podcasts. really, really tired. :) #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:10 reckshow

9:10	thecatholiccoup:  @Denise205 haha no I was just saying that #chsocm is SLOW compared to #jobhuntchat and #blogchat [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:10 thecatholiccoup

9:10	rev_david:  @edkay77 @meredithgould Thanks, Ed & Meredith #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:10 rev_david

9:10	chickpastor:  ELCA rev from suburban Atlanta. Fb, twitter, blogging thru lent and advent. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:10 chickpastor

9:10	paulsteinbrueck:  @rev_david Founder of @OurChurchDotCom, blogger, sometimes comm adviser for a CMA church in Clearwater, FL #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:10 paulsteinbrueck

9:10	reckshow:  @rev_david *throws confetti* Congratulations!!! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:10 reckshow

9:10	MeredithGould:  @skyedonald You're a coloratura? Cool!!! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:10 MeredithGould

9:10	mwehrman:  We tried a virtual bible study (blog, FB, Twitter) this year, to varying success. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:10 mwehrman

9:11	MetroMonk:  What's on the agenda for tonight y'all? #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:11 MetroMonk

9:11	MCMBrooks:  Michelle work for #umc, use FB, twitter (of course) and other tools for advocacy. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:11 MCMBrooks

9:11	phyrefyter:  RT @iamepiscopalian: Good evening. #ChSoCm The Episcopal Church. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:11 phyrefyter

9:11	rev_david:  @kirkjeffery Yay! Welcome to my favorite coffee pusher & "twitter bishop", Kirk! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:11 rev_david

9:11	mirgray:  @ohxjulie Do you have an official policy on who may tweet official events? Or who is the official tweeter? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:11 mirgray

9:11	RchrdBott:  @darkgreendesk It was a plural yahoo. A many yahoo. A yahoo of great wonder and hope. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:11 RchrdBott

9:11	paulsteinbrueck:  @MetroMonk Moosetracks ice cream is on my agenda. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:11 paulsteinbrueck

9:11	kirkjeffery:  @rev_david thank you David! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:11 kirkjeffery

9:12	StPaulsB:  St. Paul's, Brookfield, CT Facebook several years. Twitter 2 months. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:12 StPaulsB

9:12	rev_david:  Everyone at their desk and paying attention? Ready for topic 1? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:12 rev_david

9:12	Denise205:  @reckshow That clock change, or just Tuesday in general? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:12 Denise205

9:12	thecatholiccoup:  I've been testing out different programs I made a Glogster yesterday it was pretty cool #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:12 thecatholiccoup

9:12	rev_david:  @FergusonLance Welcome! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:12 rev_david

9:12	ohxjulie:  @mirgray I've been asked by synod staff to tweet such events, and I do so from the synod's acct - gotta stay objective, esp at SA! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:12 ohxjulie

9:12	MeredithGould:  @FergusonLance There's a bit of a learning curve with Twitter, but once it clicks, it's great! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:12 MeredithGould

9:12	rev_david:  drumroll .... #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:12 rev_david

9:13	MetroMonk:  @paulsteinbrueck Thanks, I'm fighting not eating too late too. That makes it bit more hard now, but it sounds good. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:13 MetroMonk

9:13	Anj121:  Add me to the Catholics, working at a NC diocese encouraging and guiding ministries to use social for their missions #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:13 Anj121

9:13	TrinityLimeRock:  @StPaulsB Glad to see more of CT here!! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:13 TrinityLimeRock

9:13	edkay77:  @mirgray We ask @ohxjulie to tweet @ @ELCAdemdsynod assembly and youth events - just her for those events as I'm the regular mod #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:13 edkay77

9:13	rev_david:  T1 - What does "success" mean in social media ministry? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:13 rev_david

9:13	MeredithGould:  RT @rev_david: T1 - What does "success" mean in social media ministry? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:13 MeredithGould

9:13	edkay77:  RT @rev_david: @FergusonLance Welcome! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:13 edkay77

9:13	DigiFormation:  RT @MeredithGould: @FergusonLance There's a bit of a learning curve with Twitter, but once it clicks, it's great! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:13 DigiFormation

9:14	DigiFormation:  @TrinityLimeRock @stpaulsb Me too! #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:14 DigiFormation

9:14	TotusTuus:  <---#Catholic using blog, Twitter, FB, Tumblr + PInterest to share faith. Supposed to be working on Church website, 2. #Chsocm chat intro [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:14 TotusTuus

9:14	kirkjeffery:  T1 Making connections, helping others along, being present and supportive. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:14 kirkjeffery

9:14	Denise205:  RT @rev_david: T1 - What does "success" mean in social media ministry? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:14 Denise205

9:14	skyedonald:  I'd love to know who here has wifi in their sanctuary, and if you think tweeting during worship is okay. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:14 skyedonald

9:14	reckshow:  @Denise205 clock change + traveled to the IHM Motherhouse this weekend, writing a script for tomorrow. just tuckered :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:14 reckshow

9:14	bethalewis:  Hi, all! I am in flight from ORD to MSP & will soon need to turn off iPad, but for now enjoying connecting with you. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:14 bethalewis

9:14	MeredithGould:  T1 I believe social media is success for ministry when it builds community & inspires faith-based action. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:14 MeredithGould

9:14	paulsteinbrueck:  @rev_david T1: Success in social media is using SM to further the overall mission of the organization. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:14 paulsteinbrueck

9:14	shufypongnon:  T1 Success = Conversation #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:14 shufypongnon

9:15	NickiinNY:  Catholic here and work on my church's website. Gave up the Twitter account to another parishioner. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:15 NickiinNY

9:15	DigiFormation:  @rev_david T1: I think it means building relationships, first and foremost. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:15 DigiFormation

9:15	mirgray:  @edkay77 I'm just curious as I wonder if this will be an issue for this summer's synod convention. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:15 mirgray

9:15	theologybird:  T1--depends to some extent on what you wanted to do with sm? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:15 theologybird

9:15	ohxjulie:  T1- engaging people in REAL conversation, not driven by an agenda. It's gotta be organic and user-driven #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:15 ohxjulie

9:15	TrinityLimeRock:  T1: Success? Mainly I think about survival. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:15 TrinityLimeRock

9:15	kirkjeffery:  @reckshow My churches did, it was open, and yes, wifi and twitter! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:15 kirkjeffery

9:15	edkay77:  @bethalewis Hi Beth! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:15 edkay77

9:15	mwehrman:  T1: What does "success" mean in social media ministry? when there is more than just me and other admins communicating. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:15 mwehrman

9:15	rev_david:  RT @TrinityLimeRock: T1: Success? Mainly I think about survival. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:15 rev_david

9:15	TotusTuus:  RT @MeredithGould: T1 I believe social media is success for ministry when it builds community & inspires faith-based action. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:15 TotusTuus

9:15	bethalewis:  RT @ohxjulie: T1- engaging people in REAL conversation, not driven by an agenda. It's gotta be organic and user-driven #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:15 bethalewis

9:15	StPaulsB:  When God Tweets You. Example of social media working for us. Click on Sword Points cover, article on pg 4. http://www.saintpaulsbrookfield.com/ #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:15 StPaulsB

9:15	DigiFormation:  T1: I don't think it's flat marketing or a printing press. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:15 DigiFormation

9:15	RchrdBott:  T1 - for me? Making connections with the wider community. Went to a local tweetup, and have made a number of pastoral connections. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:15 RchrdBott

9:16	MicheleLKoch:  Just cking in. Sorry late to the chat. Hello everyone. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:16 MicheleLKoch

9:16	ohxjulie:  @skyedonald I tweet during worship, using my 3G phone connection. Tidbits from the sermon, mostly. I wish more would do it as well! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:16 ohxjulie

9:16	mirgray:  @skyedonald We do. I have and I'm torn. We've sort of told the kids electronic games aren't okay so the phone "play" is an issue. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:16 mirgray

9:16	rev_david:  @skyedonald We have opinions from both sides on the #chsocm blog, and our fb poll was a 50-50 split on tweeting worship. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:16 rev_david

9:16	dustinhite:  T1--seems success would involve connecting w/ people beyond normal online communication; deeper level of commitment 2 openness, etc #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:16 dustinhite

9:16	Denise205:  @NickiinNY Shared responsibility sounds like a good thing, no? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:16 Denise205

9:16	edkay77:  T1 - I would think for something to be successful there would need to be some goals set, which is oftentimes forgotten. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:16 edkay77

9:16	LuckyCharm333:  T1 - getting people engaged outside of church and church hours. Covering more & deeper topics than at church. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:16 LuckyCharm333

9:16	rev_david:  RT @chickpastor: Ppl actually using FB or twitter to invite, celebrate, talk about events at church, if you wanna talk measurable. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:16 rev_david

9:16	ChrisCampTN:  @skyedonald Cross Point Church (Nashville) tweets their sermon notes out on YouVersion during their service for members to follow #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:16 ChrisCampTN

9:16	myyaptap:  @skyedonald Cross Point Church (Nashville) tweets their sermon notes out on YouVersion during their service for members to follow #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:16 myyaptap

9:16	RchrdBott:  @skyedonald We do. And I love it. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:16 RchrdBott

9:16	kirkjeffery:  T1 I find people are much more transparent on SM than IRL. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:16 kirkjeffery

9:16	mwehrman:  T1: when communication goes past email... and does not take too much more time :) to administer #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:16 mwehrman

9:17	MCMBrooks:  T1: I measure SM somewhat by stats but mostly by conversation & traffic to main site and growth in audience. @rev_david #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:17 MCMBrooks

9:17	MeredithGould:  T1 Social media is successful for ministry when it's integrated with other forms of communication to inform, educate & inspire. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:17 MeredithGould

9:17	edkay77:  @ohxjulie I've tried and gotten dirty looks - when I'm visiting somewhere I don't have the relationship to be able to go there. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:17 edkay77

9:17	iamepiscopalian:  T1: Success = A recognizable shift in the way members feel about us. #ChSoCm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:17 iamepiscopalian

9:17	theologybird:  RT @DigiFormation: T1: I dont think its flat marketing or a printing press.//Depends on how you use it/goals. Yes? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:17 theologybird

9:17	MicheleLKoch:  T1 when ppl who don't normally engage in discussion, participate. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:17 MicheleLKoch

9:17	tijuanabecky:  Looking for some options for tonight? #getrealchat & #chsocm Twitter chats happening now, and Restore in 14 at http://ow.ly/9DKF2. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:17 tijuanabecky

9:17	LuckyCharm333:  RT @chickpastor: Ppl actually using FB or twitter to invite, celebrate, talk about events at church, if you wanna talk measurable. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:17 LuckyCharm333

9:17	skyedonald:  #chsocm I tweeted out some photos of baptism & mission team commissioning during protestant worship on Sunday. It was fun. :) [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:17 skyedonald

9:17	tsudo:  @skyedonald I sparsely tweet during services. If I were going to do it more often I'd sit toward the back. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:17 tsudo

9:17	MetroMonk:  T1: Numbers matter (even though it sounds shallow), but building connections, building bridges for Christ matters more. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:17 MetroMonk

9:17	NickiinNY:  Faith Formation used blog & church website for 9th grade classes this year. Only met in person couple times. Waiting to see results. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:17 NickiinNY

9:17	rev_david:  RT @iamepiscopalian: T1: Success = A recognizable shift in the way members feel about us. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:17 rev_david

9:17	Denise205:  @TrinityLimeRock But survival shouldn't be the end goal. If one social tool isn't working, try another tactic or another tool. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:17 Denise205

9:18	theologybird:  @DigiFormation (@JosephPMatthews) and I are in agreement so far! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:18 theologybird

9:18	dustinhite:  Wonder if SM can open the way to transparency IRL...? // “@kirkjeffery: T1 I find people are much more transparent on SM than IRL" #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:18 dustinhite

9:18	reckshow:  #chsocm success is twofold @aNunsLife. Measure by stats & increased engagement in community. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:18 reckshow

9:18	skyedonald:  #chsocm Success? The IRC ministry made it easy for me to ask questions and get frank answers. SM can do that. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:18 skyedonald

9:18	theologybird:  RT @iamepiscopalian: T1: Success = A recognizable shift in the way members feel about us. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:18 theologybird

9:18	TotusTuus:  @skyedonald #chsocm Don't tweet at Mass but do occasionally take silent, flashless photos of Mass to archive it's beauty, Pastor permits [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:18 TotusTuus

9:18	rev_david:  Yes! RT “@kirkjeffery: T1 Making connections, helping others along, being present and supportive." #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:18 rev_david

9:18	NickiinNY:  @Denise205 Definitely! Website itself is almost a full time job without pay. :-) Teaching ministries now to add their own content. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:18 NickiinNY

9:18	chickpastor:  @MicheleLKoch: T1 when ppl who don't normally engage in discussion, participate. // yes! V. Important. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:18 chickpastor

9:18	MeredithGould:  @dustinhite I believe it can enhance "transparency." #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:18 MeredithGould

9:19	DigiFormation:  @theologybird T1: Yes, but/and. That's one set of goals, I suppose, but I think it's surface level of what might be. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:19 DigiFormation

9:19	skyedonald:  @tsudo #chsocm Hard to do that when you're leading ;) I don't think I could do it at Mass, though. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:19 skyedonald

9:19	kirkjeffery:  @dustinhite It has been my experience that it can //more transparecy IRL. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:19 kirkjeffery

9:19	rev_david:  New to the chat? Please don't neglect to add #chsocm to your tweets. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:19 rev_david

9:19	Anj121:  @iamepiscopalian That would be a useful measurement #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:19 Anj121

9:19	paulsteinbrueck:  @iamepiscopalian How do you want people to feel about you? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:19 paulsteinbrueck

9:19	iamepiscopalian:  T1: Success = when folks are freaked out (in a good way) when we respond and engage one-on-one. #ChSoCm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:19 iamepiscopalian

9:19	11oclockscholar:  T1 SM is only one tool. It's all about communication, community. So SM doesn't succeed or fail on its own. (late arrival - sorry!) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:19 11oclockscholar

9:19	StPaulsB:  @skyedonald We do. Will start tweeting comments from sermons soon. Make bulletins available on PDF for people to use on IPad's. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:19 StPaulsB

9:19	edkay77:  For Facebook, do people pay attention to the page stats to measure success? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:19 edkay77

9:19	dustinhite:  @kirkjeffery Leaves me thinking why this is the dynamic #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:19 dustinhite

9:20	MetroMonk:  T1: Using SM to talk about topics that ppl care about outside of the liturical cal. & have convos that otherwise couldn't happen #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:20 MetroMonk

9:20	DigiFormation:  @dustinhite @kirkjeffery T1: *I* have gotten more transparent in real life as I have been more transparent online. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:20 DigiFormation

9:20	LuckyCharm333:  RT @rev_david: New to the chat? Please dont neglect to add #chsocm to your tweets. --> Or use TweetChat & it does it for you. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:20 LuckyCharm333

9:20	rev_david:  @edkay77 Nice segue to topic 2 :-) Thanks! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:20 rev_david

9:20	DigiFormation:  RT @rev_david: New to the chat? Please don't neglect to add #chsocm to your tweets. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:20 DigiFormation

9:20	iamepiscopalian:  @paulsteinbrueck That the Church is not a deaf, bloated bureaucracy in NYC, but engaged and listening. #ChSoCm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:20 iamepiscopalian

9:20	kirkjeffery:  @DigiFormation there is a safty, a distance, and an intimacy. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:20 kirkjeffery

9:20	tsudo:  @edkay77 I watch FB stats to see what people are responding to. Helps inform our expectations #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:20 tsudo

9:20	theologybird:  @DigiFormation Agreed. But it's an easy level for some people to interact with sm on. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:20 theologybird

9:21	ohxjulie:  @edkay77 Yes, particularly regarding when our hits are the highest...determines best time to post something for max visibility #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:21 ohxjulie

9:21	CVUMCpastor:  T1 success is when you have interaction. What good is SM if no one is listening #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:21 CVUMCpastor

9:21	jaytheson:  Hi all! Late to the conversation but glad to be here. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:21 jaytheson

9:21	chickpastor:  @edkay77 yes, also the main ch site and blog. Stats aren't everything but they do tell a story. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:21 chickpastor

9:21	skyedonald:  @TotusTuus #chsocm Tweeting at Mass would feel odd. Different from a Protestant worship service, IMO. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:21 skyedonald

9:21	rev_david:  Keep going on T1 as you are so moved, Topic 2 coming up ... #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:21 rev_david

9:21	TrinityLimeRock:  @StPaulsB @skyedonald How about IR codes to help them find the PDF? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:21 TrinityLimeRock

9:21	LuckyCharm333:  Ditto--> RT @MetroMonk: T1: Using SM to talk about topics that ppl care about ... that otherwise couldnt happen #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:21 LuckyCharm333

9:21	paulsteinbrueck:  @iamepiscopalian Ah, that would be a good thing. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:21 paulsteinbrueck

9:21	mwehrman:  @11oclockscholar Nice! SM is just a tool. We have success/failure in building relationships. If a tool isn't working switch #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:21 mwehrman

9:21	MicheleLKoch:  RT @kirkjeffery: @DigiFormation there is a safty, a distance, and an intimacy. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:21 MicheleLKoch

9:21	DigiFormation:  RT @tsudo: @edkay77 I watch FB stats to see what people are responding to. Helps inform our expectations #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:21 DigiFormation

9:22	kirkjeffery:  It drives me nuts to have "people" who only post links to their blogs and seem not to engage in any conversation. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:22 kirkjeffery

9:22	edkay77:  @ohxjulie Do you monitor this or is there a tech/SM person at LTSG? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:22 edkay77

9:22	MeredithGould:  MT @mwehrman: @11oclockscholar SM is just a tool. We have success/failure in building relationships. If a tool isn't working switch #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:22 MeredithGould

9:22	paulsteinbrueck:  T1: Does anyone else think your social media strategy has to be aligned with ur org's mission? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:22 paulsteinbrueck

9:22	rev_david:  Good thoughts all on social media ministry success! So ... #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:22 rev_david

9:22	MCMBrooks:  Really important // @edkay77 I watch FB stats to see what people are responding to. Helps inform our expectations #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:22 MCMBrooks

9:22	MeredithGould:  @paulsteinbrueck I do! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:22 MeredithGould

9:22	dustinhite:  @kirkjeffery So you mean they use SM for self-promotion purposes--this missing the social part :) #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:22 dustinhite

9:23	phyrefyter:  RT @iamepiscopalian: T1: Success = when folks are freaked out (in a good way) when we respond and engage one-on-one. #ChSoCm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:23 phyrefyter

9:23	rev_david:  T2 - Can that success be quantified? Do numbers matter? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:23 rev_david

9:23	edkay77:  @paulsteinbrueck Seems a bit counter-intuitive if it isn't #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:23 edkay77

9:23	tsudo:  @paulsteinbrueck Absolutely. If the mission isn't clear then it is activity without purpose. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:23 tsudo

9:23	kirkjeffery:  @dustinhite yes. :(. And how is it that they have 12.5k followers? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:23 kirkjeffery

9:23	rampracer:  @paulsteinbrueck yes! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:23 rampracer

9:23	jaytheson:  @paulsteinbrueck T1: Yes. However, isn't the "C"hurch's mission the same? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:23 jaytheson

9:23	johnnybethell:  #chsocm T1 - When we get better at telling the story that we seem to have forgotten. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:23 johnnybethell

9:23	rev_david:  Awesome! // MT @velopriest Had a couple join the church who had been following me on twitter. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:23 rev_david

9:23	MetroMonk:  T1: SM is also successful in a ministry context when more people feel ownership of it and contribute to it. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:23 MetroMonk

9:23	ohxjulie:  @edkay77 I'm usually the primary for SM- I do most of the monitoring, but need to communicate that better to others who can post #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:23 ohxjulie

9:23	paulsteinbrueck:  RT @velopriest: T1 Success= had a couple join the church who had been following me on twitter. // Awesome! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:23 paulsteinbrueck

9:24	kirkjeffery:  T2 Yes, it can be quantified. But why does it matter? Jesus pretty much interacted with 12 primary and maybe 30 secondary. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:24 kirkjeffery

9:24	theologybird:  @MeredithGould what is ROI? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:24 theologybird

9:24	rev_david:  And related T2a - Best recommendations for social media metrics? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:24 rev_david

9:24	DigiFormation:  T2: I think that goal probably depends on what one is trying to do and how well org/person can engage as numbers grow. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:24 DigiFormation

9:24	skyedonald:  @kirkjeffery #chsocm Broadcasting (posting links) is one way people use SM. It works for some, not others. I follow some. Not many. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:24 skyedonald

9:24	iamepiscopalian:  T2: Rational side says yes numbers matter. The heart says no. The work we are about is important and holy. So we go for it! #ChSoCm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:24 iamepiscopalian

9:24	thecatholiccoup:  @TotusTuus I have been tweeting during our #Catholicism series the last few weeks and ppl have responded to my comments! #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:24 thecatholiccoup

9:24	mirgray:  A2: Numbers aren't the goal. It isn't bums in seats. It's the engagement of hearts and minds. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:24 mirgray

9:24	DigiFormation:  RT @johnnybethell: #chsocm T1 - When we get better at telling the story that we seem to have forgotten. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:24 DigiFormation

9:24	MCMBrooks:  Numbers do matter but they are not the full story. Help to eval posts // T2 - Can that success be quantified? Do numbers matter? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:24 MCMBrooks

9:24	rev_david:  Why? Say more. // RT @MeredithGould: T2 I shudder when I think about churches getting into the ROI game with #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:24 rev_david

9:24	jaytheson:  T2 - You need to have some indication of "success", how else do you know if you are wasting your time or doing it wrong? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:24 jaytheson

9:24	TotusTuus:  RT @MeredithGould: T2 I'd much prefer churches focus on ROO (Return on Objective) or ROR (Return on Relationship) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:24 TotusTuus

9:24	paulsteinbrueck:  @MeredithGould It's a tricky subject, that's why I bring it up... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:24 paulsteinbrueck

9:24	DigiFormation:  RT @MetroMonk: T1: SM is also successful in a ministry context when more people feel ownership of it and contribute to it. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:24 DigiFormation

9:25	ohxjulie:  T2- Same approach I have to #s in worship. Not what it's all about, but if people like something, they'll tell their friends... #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:25 ohxjulie

9:25	rev_david:  @MeredithGould What does that mean? Explain ROI / ROO / ROR? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:25 rev_david

9:25	theologybird:  T2: Sometimes numbers matter and sometimes they don't. #simpleandcomplicated #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:25 theologybird

9:25	paulsteinbrueck:  @MeredithGould ...everyone likes 2 talk a/b using sm to build relationships/engagement, but does it need to do more than that? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:25 paulsteinbrueck

9:25	MeredithGould:  @rev_david Shudder because ROI is a business metric & engagement with faith takes time to build, let alone measure. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:25 MeredithGould

9:25	tsudo:  @rev_david In short (with qualifications) no. We operate in a spiritual realm. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:25 tsudo

9:25	DigiFormation:  RT @mirgray: A2: Numbers aren't the goal. It isn't bums in seats. It's the engagement of hearts and minds. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:25 DigiFormation

9:25	NickiinNY:  T2: I think numbers matter to those who are think "social" is a waste of time. Not so much to those of us who see it differently. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:25 NickiinNY

9:25	ohxjulie:  T2- But numbers should NEVER be the only metric of determining efficacy #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:25 ohxjulie

9:26	mwehrman:  T2 - numbers tell us which tools/subjects are working. Success is still in the relationships built ?! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:26 mwehrman

9:26	dustinhite:  T2 -- don't think it is quantified in traditional terms; rather it is measured relationally...which makes it difficult to measure #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:26 dustinhite

9:26	TotusTuus:  @thecatholiccoup #Catholicism #Chsocm is that during Mass? [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:26 TotusTuus

9:26	MetroMonk:  Thanks @LuckyCharm333 #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:26 MetroMonk

9:26	MicheleLKoch:  T2 truth is numbers help to show those in org who aren't doing SM that it's important. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:26 MicheleLKoch

9:26	kirkjeffery:  T2 I don't get paid by how many contacts I have on SM. I simply try to be present and be pastor to pastors. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:26 kirkjeffery

9:26	ChrisCampTN:  T2 Metrics should tie back to an objective so adding SM followers only matters if you are impacting/influencing them w/ ur msg #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:26 ChrisCampTN

9:26	MCMBrooks:  Yes // I think critical 4 success @paulsteinbrueck: T1: Does any1 else think ur social media strategy has 2align w ur org's mission? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:26 MCMBrooks

9:26	skyedonald:  T2: Measurable success? How is any success measured in ministry? Attendance? Contributions? Volunteers involved? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:26 skyedonald

9:26	rev_david:  If the mod may indulge in a moment of personal perspective on numbers ... #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:26 rev_david

9:26	MeredithGould:  T2 I wondere who in church organizations are even asking for measurement. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:26 MeredithGould

9:26	edkay77:  @tsudo It's hard to justify the time and effort for too long though if you're not seeing much return/engagement #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:26 edkay77

9:26	fathertorey:  @rev_david @MeredithGould ROI very hard to prove even in trad. business these days with social media. Can't imagine church metrics. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:26 fathertorey

9:26	jaytheson:  @youravgpastor Agreed. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:26 jaytheson

9:27	paulsteinbrueck:  @rev_david T2: I think social media numbers matter but stories matter too. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:27 paulsteinbrueck

9:27	MeredithGould:  @fathertorey I can imagine it and it ain't pretty! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:27 MeredithGould

9:27	DigiFormation:  RT @mwehrman: T2 - numbers tell us which tools/subjects are working. Success is still in the relationships built ?! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:27 DigiFormation

9:27	TotusTuus:  RT @youravgpastor: Numbers in #chsocm don't seem to be the goal, but I don't think they should be ignored. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:27 TotusTuus

9:27	LuckyCharm333:  @paulsteinbrueck What more do you want SM to do? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:27 LuckyCharm333

9:27	TotusTuus:  RT @Denise205: T2: Well, stats can help you tell when the best time to reach people is. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:27 TotusTuus

9:27	MeredithGould:  @fathertorey @rev_david Seeing similar kerfuffles about measurement relative to health and healthcare. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:27 MeredithGould

9:27	DigiFormation:  RT @MicheleLKoch: T2 truth is numbers help to show those in org who aren't doing SM that it's important. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:27 DigiFormation

9:27	11oclockscholar:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: @rev_david T2: I think social media numbers matter but stories matter too. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:27 11oclockscholar

9:27	mwehrman:  RT @kirkjeffery: T2 I dont get paid by how many contacts I have on SM. I simply try to be present and be pastor to pastors. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:27 mwehrman

9:27	mirgray:  @edkay77 Some seed falls on stony ground. But we have to keep sowing. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:27 mirgray

9:27	rev_david:  Our bishop (@breadtweet) tells of a church chaperon who came home from a trip with one less youth on the bus ... #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:27 rev_david

9:28	edkay77:  @rev_david Speak, for your servant is listening. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:28 edkay77

9:28	StPaulsB:  T2: Numbers don't matter. Just being able to connect with people and making church a whole week experience instead of just Sunday. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:28 StPaulsB

9:28	tsudo:  @edkay77 This is true. But the results of that effort can be miniscule in stats and tremendous in other ways. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:28 tsudo

9:28	rev_david:  Should that adult sponsor have said, "Oh well, numbers don't matter"? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:28 rev_david

9:28	Denise205:  T2: The numbers help tell you what people are interested in and responding to. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:28 Denise205

9:28	MeredithGould:  @skyedonald Yes and no. And way more complicated than I can trot out in 140 characters! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:28 MeredithGould

9:28	CVUMCpastor:  @TotusTuus @denise205 it can also tell you if you affected or inspired someone #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:28 CVUMCpastor

9:28	ohxjulie:  T2a- fb insights: great for types of posts people like/comment; twitter: I look for people who follow us who we didn't follow first #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:28 ohxjulie

9:28	edkay77:  RT @tsudo: @edkay77 This is true. But the results of that effort can be miniscule in stats and tremendous in other ways. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:28 edkay77

9:28	mirgray:  @MeredithGould People who think the leader is "wasting" time with soc media and should be doing something else instead. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:28 mirgray

9:28	LuckyCharm333:  @MeredithGould I'm still trying to sell the whole SM/tech thing to our church. Stats would be powerful. & new visitors of course. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:28 LuckyCharm333

9:28	dustinhite:  Our SM profiles are often 1st stop 4 potentials // MT "@velopriest Had a couple join church who had been following me on twitter" #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:28 dustinhite

9:29	rev_david:  If we believe what we preach (IMO) numbers matter, because numbers are people, and we care deeply about people. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:29 rev_david

9:29	paulsteinbrueck:  @LuckyCharm333 Depends on your organization's mission. I think it should further the mission. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:29 paulsteinbrueck

9:29	chickpastor:  They matter when you need to measure how many people share with friends, what events worked best advertised on SM #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:29 chickpastor

9:29	skenow:  Surprise, Marketers! Social Influence Doesn't Matter http://cmswire.com/cms/social-bus… via @cmswire #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:29 skenow

9:29	jaytheson:  MT @StPaulsB: T2: Numbers dont matter. Make church a whole week experience. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:29 jaytheson

9:29	MicheleLKoch:  Chatting about SM in religious world. Join us if that fits your handle. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:29 MicheleLKoch

9:29	Denise205:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: @rev_david T2: I think social media numbers matter but stories matter too. #chsocm > Yes! [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:29 Denise205

9:29	skyedonald:  @MeredithGould #chsocm The downside of Twitter chatting. (Love live IRC!) [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:29 skyedonald

9:29	DigiFormation:  @LuckyCharm333 le sigh. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:29 DigiFormation

9:29	jaytheson:  @LuckyCharm333 What are the arguments against #sm? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:29 jaytheson

9:29	mirgray:  And social business generally MT @MeredithGould: Seeing similar kerfuffles about measurement in health and healthcare. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:29 mirgray

9:30	rev_david:  Well said! MT @paulsteinbrueck: @rev_david T2: I think social media numbers matter but stories matter too. #chsocm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:30 rev_david

9:30	TrinityLimeRock:  T2: why do we measure ASA? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:30 TrinityLimeRock

9:30	theologybird:  RT @rev_david: If we believe what we preach (IMO) numbers matter, because numbers are people, and we care deeply about people. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:30 theologybird

9:30	mwehrman:  T2 - numbers seems really important during church council meetings. Why the numbers change can't be always be answered by metrics. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:30 mwehrman

9:31	TotusTuus:  Yes to the whole week part! RT @jaytheson: MT @StPaulsB: T2: Numbers dont matter. Make church a whole week experience. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:31 TotusTuus

9:31	dustinhite:  @rev_david Bit of an analogical stretch, as it's easy to determine why one came back w/ one fewer kids; no way 2 do this on SM #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:31 dustinhite

9:31	rev_david:  Ok. Thanks for letting me voice that. Back into my mod chair. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:31 rev_david

9:31	LuckyCharm333:  Is that not a measure of success? -> @MeredithGould IF the "proof" of success is bodies in the pews & money in the plate. #chsocm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:31 LuckyCharm333

9:31	MeredithGould:  T2a Difficult to track the one to one correspondence between someone seeing an ad/tweet and then arriving at church and then...? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:31 MeredithGould

9:31	Denise205:  @CVUMCpastor Harder to tell that from numbers, but that's a goal. Stories and comments help us with that. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:31 Denise205

9:31	tsudo:  @rev_david Stats should guide and inform but never be a goal or measure of success. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:31 tsudo

9:31	kirkjeffery:  Of course I have fussed over an arbitrary number of followers in the past. There is an indication of reach. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:31 kirkjeffery

9:31	chickpastor:  RT @rev_david: If we believe what we preach (IMO) numbers matter, because numbers are people, and we care deeply about people. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:31 chickpastor

9:31	MeredithGould:  @LuckyCharm333 Sure, if that's the business we're in. I think we're bigger and more than that. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:31 MeredithGould

9:32	youravgpastor:  The validity issue in social media stats is fluid. The stats may be insightful, but is validity good enough for accountability? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:32 youravgpastor

9:32	ChrisCampTN:  T2: SM gives another channel to reach exist or new members that may not have gotten info otherwise. Same value as email campaign #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:32 ChrisCampTN

9:32	theologybird:  @TrinityLimeRock ASA is tied to a number of things--incl churchwide stats and $. Also, because we need a metric and this is one. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:32 theologybird

9:32	MeredithGould:  @chickpastor You can have gazillion people show up who don't give a hoot! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:32 MeredithGould

9:32	rev_david:  This is a great conversation. Thank you all for keeping it respectful! Keep going, good stuff from all sides here! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:32 rev_david

9:32	LuckyCharm333:  T2 We don't have a large congregation, so it's pretty easy to find out who's new & who reached us online before visiting. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:32 LuckyCharm333

9:32	FergusonLance:  RT @tsudo: @rev_david Stats should guide and inform but never be a goal or measure of success. //Exactly! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:32 FergusonLance

9:32	jaytheson:  @MeredithGould That is most definitely a classic issue. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:32 jaytheson

9:32	paulsteinbrueck:  @rev_david If we believe stories matter, we have to ask people to share their stories. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:32 paulsteinbrueck

9:32	Denise205:  @rampracer Good point! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:32 Denise205

9:33	theologybird:  @TrinityLimeRock If you spend too much time around clergy you'll start hearing debates about ASA vs church membership. no win #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:33 theologybird

9:33	johnnybethell:  @MeredithGould @LuckyCharm333 Romantic, but you have to keep the lights on somehow. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:33 johnnybethell

9:33	MeredithGould:  @paulsteinbrueck @rev_david Right and then what? Count how many times the story is told/repeated? What if it's repeated wrong? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:33 MeredithGould

9:33	rev_david:  Yes! // RT @paulsteinbrueck: @rev_david If we believe stories matter, we have to ask people to share their stories. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:33 rev_david

9:33	MetroMonk:  T2: I think "success" in terms of ministry can be about #'s if it can mean seeing "the message" going viral w/in a particular comm. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:33 MetroMonk

9:33	jaytheson:  @paulsteinbrueck @rev_david Where to share them though? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:33 jaytheson

9:33	MeredithGould:  @johnnybethell I'm kind of keen on church beyond the building! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:33 MeredithGould

9:33	youravgpastor:  The problem with #chsocm stats is that we move toward commodification of people. I tread carefully with that. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:33 youravgpastor

9:33	skyedonald:  #chsocm T2: SM is global, not just local. You can't measure it's success based on local #'s alone. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:33 skyedonald

9:34	iamepiscopalian:  RT @MeredithGould: @johnnybethell I'm kind of keen on church beyond the building! #ChSoCm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:34 iamepiscopalian

9:34	mwehrman:  RT @youravgpastor: The problem with #chsocm stats is that we move toward commodification of people. I tread carefully with that. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:34 mwehrman

9:34	TotusTuus:  RT @youravgpastor: The problem with #chsocm stats is that we move toward commodification of people. I tread carefully with that. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:34 TotusTuus

9:34	CVUMCpastor:  @paulsteinbrueck, @jaytheson @rev_david and how to get them to share. Asking doesn't always work #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:34 CVUMCpastor

9:34	MeredithGould:  T2a My other "issue" is that quantitative measures aren't necessarily as valuable as qualitative measures #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:34 MeredithGould

9:34	skyedonald:  #chsocm You may never see a new person at your church from you SM efforts, but you may have affected someone in another state/country. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:34 skyedonald

9:34	tsudo:  @youravgpastor Very well put. Sometimes I have to remind myself that Jesus left the 99 to seek the 1. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:34 tsudo

9:34	theologybird:  @MeredithGould @johnnybethell unless we're talking metaphorical lights--as priest of a church w/o a bldg there are still bills. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:34 theologybird

9:34	paulsteinbrueck:  @MeredithGould No, metrics and stories are separate issues. We need to look at both separately. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:34 paulsteinbrueck

9:34	rev_david:  Ok. Reining it in a little. If you don't quantify in any way, how do you know if your social media ministry is succeeding? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:34 rev_david

9:35	Denise205:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: If we believe stories matter, we have to ask people to share their stories. #chsocm > Yes! How are we doing this? [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:35 Denise205

9:35	theologybird:  RT @skyedonald: #chsocm T2: SM is global, not just local. You cant measure its success based on local #s alone. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:35 theologybird

9:35	MeredithGould:  T2a Not to mention that precious few are even qualified to create accurate data collection instruments. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:35 MeredithGould

9:35	kirkjeffery:  T2 My doctoral work used narrative research. That is a good measure, I believe for SM. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:35 kirkjeffery

9:35	DigiFormation:  RT @skyedonald: #chsocm You may never see a new person at your church from you SM efforts, but you may have affected someone in another ... [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:35 DigiFormation

9:35	jaytheson:  RT @CVUMCpastor: @paulsteinbrueck, @jaytheson @rev_david and how to get them to share. Asking doesnt always work... // agreed. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:35 jaytheson

9:35	rev_david:  If you do quantify in some way, what are your favorite resources for doing so? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:35 rev_david

9:35	skyedonald:  @theologybird @MeredithGould @johnnybethell #chsocm The ppl in the IRC community that ministered to me never saw me at their local church. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:35 skyedonald

9:35	TotusTuus:  @thecatholiccoup Would like to hear more. #Catholicism #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:35 TotusTuus

9:35	MeredithGould:  @ChrisCampTN I'm a sociologist by training and get nuts during these convos! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:35 MeredithGould

9:35	DigiFormation:  @skyedonald Or you may see new people, which is why I think it's important to engage #Chsocm even if "parishioners aren't on twitter." [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:35 DigiFormation

9:35	skyedonald:  @theologybird @MeredithGould @johnnybethell #chsocm But the success of their ministry was evident. I went to RCIA & converted. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:35 skyedonald

9:35	ohxjulie:  T2- Since the SM community is widespread, I think numbers only enhance the ministry. What if only 3 people took part in this convo? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:35 ohxjulie

9:36	theologybird:  W/o any numbers? Is it feeding you? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:36 theologybird

9:36	paulsteinbrueck:  @CVUMCpastor To get people to share, it helps to have a sm team w ppl who r willing 2 b 1st 2 share. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:36 paulsteinbrueck

9:36	jaytheson:  @rev_david I still don't get the issue with numbers. Numbers are useful. It's like saying science doesn't have room in church. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:36 jaytheson

9:36	DigiFormation:  @rev_david Having people say based on SM presence, "Oh you're Xian and believe *that?" #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:36 DigiFormation

9:36	MeredithGould:  T2a: Bluntly put: like in any other industry, numbers are used to justify existence and data can be manipulated. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:36 MeredithGould

9:36	LuckyCharm333:  T2 - I'm operating from fear; I love my church and fear it's not sustainable. My bad. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:36 LuckyCharm333

9:36	velopriest:  t2 Numbers do matter but #episcopal church too focused on wrong #s. Esp parochial report. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:36 velopriest

9:37	myyaptap:  @MeredithGould Engineer by training and love data but know that SM value can't be purely quantitative #CHSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:37 myyaptap

9:37	dustinhite:  Number of RT ;) #kidding // “@rev_david: If you do quantify in some way, what are your favorite resources for doing so?" #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:37 dustinhite

9:37	skyedonald:  @rev_david #chsocm Simple: if God is still calling you to continue with SM ministry, then it must be serving a purpose. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:37 skyedonald

9:37	pastorbecca:  Hi, jumping in late (Becca UM pastor small memb church) t2: agree numbers help tell the story, but aren't the story #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:37 pastorbecca

9:37	youravgpastor:  RT @tsudo: @youravgpastor Very well put. Sometimes I have to remind myself that Jesus left the 99 to seek the 1. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:37 youravgpastor

9:37	MeredithGould:  @myyaptap Bless you. I'm forever harping on the value of qualitative data #CHSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:37 MeredithGould

9:37	paulsteinbrueck:  RT @jaytheson: I still dont get the issue with numbers. Numbers are useful. Its like saying science doesnt have room in church. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:37 paulsteinbrueck

9:37	tsudo:  @rev_david I watch my email open rate and clickthroughs closely, and watch new FB fans #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:37 tsudo

9:37	MicheleLKoch:  Amen RT @velopriest: t2 Numbers do matter but #episcopal church too focused on wrong #s. Esp parochial report. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:37 MicheleLKoch

9:38	edkay77:  @velopriest Now I know we're in full communion! I hear the same thing from ELCA leaders! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:38 edkay77

9:38	MeredithGould:  @jaytheson I'm fine with analytics, I'm just not crazy about the way they're abused! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:38 MeredithGould

9:38	rev_david:  It's ok that we're on two minds on this. We aren't here to solve this question tonight - just share our learnings with each other. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:38 rev_david

9:38	velopriest:  If part of #chsocm is about "click to coffee" you could and maybe should quantify that. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:38 velopriest

9:38	jaytheson:  @tsudo I love me some open rates and click throughs. Solid stats. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:38 jaytheson

9:38	paulsteinbrueck:  @jaytheson Ask ppl 2 share them wherever u ask for them - Facebook, blog comment, reply 2 email. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:38 paulsteinbrueck

9:38	johnnybethell:  #chsocm If we're called to go out and compel them to come in, isn't growth an indicator of the life change happening in the people? [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:38 johnnybethell

9:38	pastorbecca:  T2: we check email clickthroughs, facebook page interactions. Ask new visitors how they heard of the church- sometimes thru socm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:38 pastorbecca

9:38	MeredithGould:  @rev_david At LEAST two minds! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:38 MeredithGould

9:38	ohxjulie:  T2a- Set Google alerts for phrases related to your church/ministry! SUPER helpful! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:38 ohxjulie

9:39	theologybird:  @MicheleLKoch @velopriest: parochial report. Is evil. That is all. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:39 theologybird

9:39	youravgpastor:  @tsudo it's hard to persuade my congregation that our investment in relationships may not produce traditional/factory payoffs. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:39 youravgpastor

9:39	jaytheson:  @MicheleLKoch @velopriest What are the wrong numbers? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:39 jaytheson

9:39	rev_david:  T3a - Non-numbers people: How do you determine if you are are getting to that "success" you described earlier? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:39 rev_david

9:39	jaytheson:  @MeredithGould I've got at least four on the subject... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:39 jaytheson

9:39	CVUMCpastor:  @paulsteinbrueck you are right. No one wants to be the only person in the store, they need others to reassure them that they are ok #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:39 CVUMCpastor

9:39	kirkjeffery:  T2 I keep track of my statistics for my business website but not for SM. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:39 kirkjeffery

9:39	tsudo:  @rev_david also worth noting I watch for FB & 4sq checkins to indentify visitors and attempt follow up #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:39 tsudo

9:39	paulsteinbrueck:  @MeredithGould If our church's sm doesn't average 2.5 salvations/mo we're pulling the plug. ;) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:39 paulsteinbrueck

9:39	chickpastor:  Fb "likes" are interesting... We have 500 in worship but only 126 likes. Why? How could we better use fb? Etc. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:39 chickpastor

9:40	rev_david:  T3b - Numbers people: Your best resources for metrics. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:40 rev_david

9:40	pastorbecca:  @youravgpastor agreed re convincing them that we may not see payoff for relationships-- and that they're still valuable. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:40 pastorbecca

9:40	LuckyCharm333:  Thanks for the good tip RT “@ohxjulie: T2a- Set Google alerts for phrases related to your church/ministry! SUPER helpful! #chsocm” #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:40 LuckyCharm333

9:40	MicheleLKoch:  @jaytheson how many ppl sit in pews. Church happens at other places. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:40 MicheleLKoch

9:40	MeredithGould:  @paulsteinbrueck Good idea. ROE= Return on Evangelism correlated with GTHR (Go to Hell Rate) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:40 MeredithGould

9:40	CVUMCpastor:  @ohxjulie I have google alerts that mention church by name but not key words, interesting - what alerts do you have? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:40 CVUMCpastor

9:40	skenow:  @rev_david Related to T3a - how do you know God answers prayer? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:40 skenow

9:41	ohxjulie:  T2a- Found an incoming student's blog through GA; he was saying great stuff about call, vocation & us, so we reposted. Organic SM! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:41 ohxjulie

9:41	jaytheson:  RT @MeredithGould: @paulsteinbrueck Good idea. ROE= Return on Evangelism correlated with GTHR (Go to Hell Rate) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:41 jaytheson

9:41	MetroMonk:  T3: Analytics, comments on postings, feedback from contributors, energy, excitement, exposure, reach potential,ppl talking about it #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:41 MetroMonk

9:41	Denise205:  @MeredithGould You lost me on that one. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:41 Denise205

9:41	dustinhite:  T3a -- if SM provides an avenue for me connecting w/ others on a deeper level, then it's a success. Metrics? Not sure. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:41 dustinhite

9:41	theologybird:  MT @MeredithGould: T2a: Bluntly numbers are used to justify existence and data can be manipulated. / all I learned in stats Amen #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:41 theologybird

9:41	paulsteinbrueck:  @MeredithGould GTHR - LOL! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:41 paulsteinbrueck

9:41	tsudo:  @youravgpastor My classic example: Pastor's sermon podcast really changing a guys life 1000mi away. If 3 ppl listen is it worth it? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:41 tsudo

9:41	MeredithGould:  @Denise205 Which one? ROE? It was in response to @paulsteinbrueck 's comment #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:41 MeredithGould

9:41	CVUMCpastor:  @chickpastor your fb link should be everywhere, literature, website flyers. Monthly newsletter #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:41 CVUMCpastor

9:42	paulsteinbrueck:  @chickpastor FB likes are not a good indicator IMO since so many ppl will "like" a page & never interact there. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:42 paulsteinbrueck

9:42	rev_david:  RT @youravgpastor: T3 I dont think numbers and non-numbers in #chsocm must be mutually exclusive. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:42 rev_david

9:42	Denise205:  @MeredithGould The bitly one. That has click-through numbers. And Google analytics does for another. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:42 Denise205

9:42	MicheleLKoch:  T3 google analytics, constant contact reports, FB insights #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:42 MicheleLKoch

9:42	ohxjulie:  @youravgpastor Agreed. I always look at numbers, but take them with a grain of salt. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:42 ohxjulie

9:42	MeredithGould:  @Denise205 Right. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:42 MeredithGould

9:42	tsudo:  @kirkjeffery I found it helpful to learn about campaigns and goal tracking in analytics to understand the process better #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:42 tsudo

9:43	LinkingLives:  Btw, we just put our QR code in this Sunday's bulletin. Excited to see who gets it. It'll be a success if someone does. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:43 LinkingLives

9:43	MeredithGould:  @Denise205 Lots of folks seem not to track their links w/bit.ly or maybe they do? I dunno. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:43 MeredithGould

9:43	velopriest:  T3b How many people open and click on weekly constant contact email. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:43 velopriest

9:43	CVUMCpastor:  @paulsteinbrueck @chickpastor - depends they may not interact but if they see it on feed and it inspires them than likes r good #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:43 CVUMCpastor

9:43	kirkjeffery:  @tsudo Yes. It does help. :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:43 kirkjeffery

9:43	youravgpastor:  @tsudo We pay $5/month to podcast sermons. Easy investment to make. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:43 youravgpastor

9:43	rev_david:  Ok. Are we beating a dead horse yet? Ready for something new for our last fifteen minutes? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:43 rev_david

9:43	ohxjulie:  T3b- If you're a mod on a fb fan page, check out the Insights section- shows where people are interacting with your posts #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:43 ohxjulie

9:43	MetroMonk:  @MeredithGould @Denise205 you can track links with bit.ly? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:43 MetroMonk

9:43	tsudo:  @CVUMCpastor @chickpastor I'd modify that to say your Web link should be everywhere - then use that to point to SM #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:43 tsudo

9:43	paulsteinbrueck:  @rev_david T3: If ur goal is to publish content 4 ur congr 2 share w their friends, FB insights & twitter RTs r good indicators. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:43 paulsteinbrueck

9:44	MeredithGould:  @velopriest I've had clergy tell me they immediately dump anything from Constant Contact. You're experience? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:44 MeredithGould

9:44	skenow:  @LinkingLives QR code to where? What was the target? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:44 skenow

9:44	11oclockscholar:  T3 Since in the parish we are still mostly doing FB, likes, comments on posts #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:44 11oclockscholar

9:44	jaytheson:  @MeredithGould Is Hootsuite acceptable? In other words, how does it compare to bit.ly? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:44 jaytheson

9:44	ohxjulie:  @MetroMonk If you're using it from the same/synced browser, it should list all of your past links & # of clicks #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:44 ohxjulie

9:44	skyedonald:  @rev_david Yes please! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:44 skyedonald

9:45	tsudo:  @LinkingLives let me know what you find. I ran a month #QR campaign with minimal results #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:45 tsudo

9:45	MeredithGould:  @jaytheson Completely different functions. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:45 MeredithGould

9:45	Denise205:  @MetroMonk It gives basic analytics--# of clicks, retweets, etc. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:45 Denise205

9:45	MeredithGould:  @jaytheson I'm pretty sure. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:45 MeredithGould

9:45	LinkingLives:  @skenow It is our 1st QR code (forgot to mention to mention that). It links to our FB page. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:45 LinkingLives

9:45	paulsteinbrueck:  @CVUMCpastor Just 2 be clear, I do think likes 2 individual pieces of content r good indicators but not likes of a FB page... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:45 paulsteinbrueck

9:45	mirgray:  @theologybird I was asked on the PR if I had used a church program. I've fairly connected but I hadn't heard of it before then. Sigh #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:45 mirgray

9:45	paulsteinbrueck:  @CVUMCpastor ...Just b/c some1 likes a FB page doesn't mean they'll c updates posted to that page #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:45 paulsteinbrueck

9:45	rev_david:  And now for something completely different ... #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:45 rev_david

9:45	ChrisCampTN:  @ohxjulie @MetroMonk you can also add a plus sign to any bit.ly shortened link and see the stats if you're ever interested #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:45 ChrisCampTN

9:45	darkgreendesk:  At the risk of pointing out the obvious: a fair number of people have abandoned FB lately, and it's not the only game in town. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:45 darkgreendesk

9:46	MeredithGould:  @jaytheson Right and do you "program" in your bit.ly account code? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:46 MeredithGould

9:46	tsudo:  @jaytheson @MeredithGould Hootsuite is good, and if you are already using the platform makes sense. I'm a @bitly fanboy though #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:46 tsudo

9:46	MicheleLKoch:  @jaytheson I use hootsuite for iPad. Easier for on the go. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:46 MicheleLKoch

9:46	rev_david:  T4 - What's your best advice for meeting & dealing with resistance to #chsocm / digital ministry? [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:46 rev_david

9:46	CVUMCpastor:  @tsudo @chickpastor yes. Our links are everywhere since SM is probably how new people are introduced to us #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:46 CVUMCpastor

9:46	skenow:  @MeredithGould @jaytheson - Hootsuite also has 2 different shorteners with tracking #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:46 skenow

9:46	MeredithGould:  @edkay77 They see the Constant Contact logo & dump it because they know it's just more blah blah SPam from the diocese #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:46 MeredithGould

9:46	MeredithGould:  RT @rev_david: T4 - What's your best advice for meeting & dealing with resistance to #chsocm / digital ministry? [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:46 MeredithGould

9:46	Moreno_u_spirit:  RT @rev_david: Our bishop (@breadtweet) tells of a church chaperon who came home from a trip with one less youth on the bus ... #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:46 Moreno_u_spirit

9:46	mirgray:  @jaytheson Two different things. bit.ly does click thru stats on specific URL so you can track which way people reach site. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:46 mirgray

9:46	LinkingLives:  @tsudo Yeah, will do. We're not expecting much, but it's our 1st go with it. What did you find? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:46 LinkingLives

9:47	MeredithGould:  @jburno @jaytheson I use Tweetdeck and bit.ly in conjunction with one another. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:47 MeredithGould

9:47	jaytheson:  @MeredithGould I've been using their in house shortener (ow.ly). I've never used bit.ly. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:47 jaytheson

9:47	LutherLiz:  @rev_david missed most of the fin tonight due to sick husband and wild toddler #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:47 LutherLiz

9:47	CVUMCpastor:  @paulsteinbrueck correct, but they will have a better chance of seeing it and sharing than if they didn't 'like' the page. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:47 CVUMCpastor

9:47	pastorbecca:  regardless of the source of the stats, I have to heavily interpret them and redefine success. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:47 pastorbecca

9:47	dustinhite:  T4 -- if I'm honest, I don't have any advice...yet. I really just get frustrated #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:47 dustinhite

9:47	NickiinNY:  RT @rev_david: T4 - What's your best advice for meeting & dealing with resistance to #chsocm / digital ministry? [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:47 NickiinNY

9:47	MeredithGould:  @LutherLiz Would you rather have a wild husband and a sick toddler?? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:47 MeredithGould

9:47	rev_david:  @LutherLiz Yuck. Hope he gets to feeling better! [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:47 rev_david

9:47	LuckyCharm333:  T4 - no answers, but eager to hear others'! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:47 LuckyCharm333

9:48	edkay77:  @MeredithGould Ack! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:48 edkay77

9:48	velopriest:  @MeredithGould Clergy are bad indicators. The point is if parishioners read it. we repost on fb & twitter. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:48 velopriest

9:48	MetroMonk:  @ChrisCampTN @ohxjulie Thanks for the tip. #chsocm Learned something new tonight-yay me. High five anyone? anyone? [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:48 MetroMonk

9:48	kirkjeffery:  T4 It seems to me that this is a problem with our brick and mortar churches. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:48 kirkjeffery

9:48	pastorbecca:  t4 I get frustrated too. biggest hurdle: I have a mostly older cong who don't engage in socm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:48 pastorbecca

9:48	MeredithGould:  T4 Take deep deep cleansing breaths #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:48 MeredithGould

9:48	mwehrman:  T4 - it is not so much resistance but ambivalence. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:48 mwehrman

9:48	rev_david:  RT @kirkjeffery: T4 It seems to me that this is a problem with our brick and mortar churches. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:48 rev_david

9:48	CVUMCpastor:  @rev_david depends on why they are resisting. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:48 CVUMCpastor

9:48	NickiinNY:  T4: Several of us keep trying to fight resistance as a way to get more ppl involved in church happenings outside of Mass. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:48 NickiinNY

9:48	skyedonald:  @rev_david #chsocm T4 - Education. Explain what you're doing & share stories about ppl you connect with. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:48 skyedonald

9:48	ohxjulie:  T4- Be bold in asserting that this is valid and necessary for the church. We CAN'T ignore this, or expect it to explode overnight. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:48 ohxjulie

9:48	jaytheson:  T4 I just look at people and roll my eyes...pretty effective. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:48 jaytheson

9:48	Denise205:  @rev_david T4 Model the right way to do it, but don't worry if some don't get it. Social media can be ministry, but not 1 4 all! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:48 Denise205

9:48	kirkjeffery:  T4 I would suggest a slow start: facebook page, email newsletter, etc. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:48 kirkjeffery

9:49	paulsteinbrueck:  @CVUMCpastor Then I say look at FB insights for "views" and "shares" instead of page likes. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:49 paulsteinbrueck

9:49	LuckyCharm333:  Ditto --> RT @pastorbecca: t4 I get frustrated too. biggest hurdle: I have a mostly older cong who dont engage in socm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:49 LuckyCharm333

9:49	jaytheson:  RT @mwehrman: T4 - it is not so much resistance but ambivalence. // Love it. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:49 jaytheson

9:49	MetroMonk:  Keep informing. Keep pushing “@rev_david: T4 - What's your best advice for meeting & dealing with resistance to #chsocm / digital ministry?” [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:49 MetroMonk

9:49	LutherLiz:  Probably not. :) RT @MeredithGould: @LutherLiz Would you rather have a wild husband and a sick toddler?? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:49 LutherLiz

9:49	mwehrman:  T4 - trying to fight ambivalence and show people it is a good thing. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:49 mwehrman

9:49	rev_david:  T4 - This is where numbers help me. I can point to the number of people I can reach thru social media ministry. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:49 rev_david

9:49	pastorbecca:  t4 first rule: keep beating the drum that this is not a way to "get young people to come to church" but a way to spread the Word #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:49 pastorbecca

9:49	skyedonald:  @rev_david #chsocm T4 - Ask them to prayerfully discern their objections & be able to demonstrate you prayerful discerned your actions. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:49 skyedonald

9:49	iamepiscopalian:  T4: The intention is to be forward thinking and not program to obsolescence. Progressive. Unorthodox and cool. #ChSoCm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:49 iamepiscopalian

9:49	rampracer:  T4 Persistence, patience and prayer #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:49 rampracer

9:49	MeredithGould:  T4 Ambivalence I can deal with more easily than resistance. Usually the resistance is laced with fear. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:49 MeredithGould

9:49	TrinityLimeRock:  T4: no active resistance to SM yet, but plenty of passivity -- maybe worse #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:49 TrinityLimeRock

9:50	theologybird:  RT @kirkjeffery: T4 I would suggest a slow start: facebook page, email newsletter, etc. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:50 theologybird

9:50	rev_david:  T4 - Also, I can talk about effective use of time. In one day, I can reach 2 members w house visits, or 150 through social media. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:50 rev_david

9:50	youravgpastor:  T4 Resistance is futile... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:50 youravgpastor

9:50	mwehrman:  RT @theologybird: @mirgray Most priests with administrators make the admin fill it out. I want an admin. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:50 mwehrman

9:50	ohxjulie:  T4- Don't be disappointed when those who resist/are ambivalent don't engage. Just ask them to support your work! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:50 ohxjulie

9:50	LuckyCharm333:  RT @MeredithGould: T4 Ambivalence I can deal with more easily than resistance. Usually the resistance is laced with fear. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:50 LuckyCharm333

9:50	dustinhite:  @rev_david But what does it mean to "reach" them? Simply communicate? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:50 dustinhite

9:50	tsudo:  @chsocm BTW if you want to really play with QR codes, check out my friends at http://trakqr.com #chsocm Love their service. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:50 tsudo

9:50	chickpastor:  T4 equal parts stats AND stories. Not much resistance in my cong, but more apathy. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:50 chickpastor

9:51	jaytheson:  I've gotta run everyone. Thanks for the chat. Good night. Good luck. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:51 jaytheson

9:51	paulsteinbrueck:  @rev_david T4: This is also where stories would be helpful. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:51 paulsteinbrueck

9:51	pastorbecca:  t4 only time I meet resistance is if I ask the church to spend money! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:51 pastorbecca

9:51	MeredithGould:  T4 I find proof-texting helpful. #chsocm (Kidding. Sorta) [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:51 MeredithGould

9:51	skyedonald:  @rev_david T4 #chsocm If you can honestly say that God is calling you to SM ministry, then how can someone object? [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:51 skyedonald

9:51	jburno:  @pastorbecca #chsocm just do it for new people to find you & to engage the younger generation. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:51 jburno

9:51	skenow:  @rev_david T4 - have them read this http://lenwilson.us/what-does-a-facebook-church-look-like/ #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:51 skenow

9:51	paulsteinbrueck:  @jaytheson Good chatting w u tonight. Have a good one! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:51 paulsteinbrueck

9:52	ohxjulie:  T4- Show them examples of how SM is working in another church/organization, even if it looks different from your context #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:52 ohxjulie

9:52	kirkjeffery:  @skyedonald I think it matters if you want paid for the ministry or not. :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:52 kirkjeffery

9:52	youravgpastor:  #chsocm: non negotiable for me. it's important to invest in relationships, period. If people know you are invested, people more accepting. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:52 youravgpastor

9:52	rev_david:  @dustinhite Runs the range. Sometimes just share info; sometimes counsel. Most importantly, be present in their lives. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:52 rev_david

9:52	edkay77:  T4 And Teach! Oftentimes the fear/ambivalence is because they don't know how/why/when to use SM, especially for mission. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:52 edkay77

9:52	MeredithGould:  T4: Seriously? I deal with resistance and naysayers by staying connected with folks who totally get the value of #chsocm. Calms me down! [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:52 MeredithGould

9:52	twbe:  @rev_david Reach them how? Is "messaging" even in the same league as presence? If so, have we become gnostics or docetists? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:52 twbe

9:52	LuckyCharm333:  T4 It's not that they object, they just don't engage/contribute. Our website shouldn't be what I think, it should be the cong's. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:52 LuckyCharm333

9:53	revolution115:  RT @denise205: T4 Model the right way to do it, but don't worry if some don't get it. Social media can be ministry, but not 1 4 all! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:53 revolution115

9:53	skyedonald:  @rev_david T4 #chsocm - Also, I can just tell ppl my own story. Online relationships directly affected my relationship with God. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:53 skyedonald

9:53	StPaulsB:  @rev_david People resist change from letters to telegraph to telephones to e-mail to social media. It's a new world. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:53 StPaulsB

9:53	rev_david:  Oh, they *can* // MT @skyedonald: If you can say that God is calling you to SM ministry, how can someone object? [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:53 rev_david

9:53	tsudo:  @rev_david Many times I'll start with @equalman's SM Revolution video to help show potential http://vimeo.com/11551721 #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:53 tsudo

9:53	ohxjulie:  T4- Try to educate about how SM communities are similar to face-to-face communities -- just in a web neighborhood! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:53 ohxjulie

9:53	mirgray:  Do you have to justify the stamp budget too? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:53 mirgray

9:54	iamepiscopalian:  Folks who aren't tuned in to the SM channel won't be affected. If our SM ministry brings one more through the door... job done. #ChSoCm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:54 iamepiscopalian

9:54	kirkjeffery:  We should never forget that virtual relationships are real relationships. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:54 kirkjeffery

9:54	rev_david:  @twbe Yes, I would say that I have had a *huge* pastoral impact in people's lives via social media. Many stories of such. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:54 rev_david

9:54	tsudo:  @ohxjulie yes absolutely. I'll show other churches or ministries to help someone "see" #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:54 tsudo

9:54	TrinityLimeRock:  @mirgray We slashed the stamp budget. Helps SM. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:54 TrinityLimeRock

9:54	MeredithGould:  MT @iamepiscopalian: Folks not tuned into the SM channel won't be affected. If #chsocm brings one more through the door... job done. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:54 MeredithGould

9:54	NickiinNY:  @LuckyCharm333 So get this. 30+ ministries at our parish & only 1 has had someone step up and learn how to put info on the website. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:54 NickiinNY

9:54	pastorbecca:  @mirgray actually, we do have to justify the stamp budget- got a person who thinks we should save $ by sending less mail *facepalm* #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:54 pastorbecca

9:55	youravgpastor:  T4 #chsocm relationships take time just like any other relationships. Do not be discouraged, even if the building takes years. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:55 youravgpastor

9:55	rev_david:  @twbe Yes, I would say I have had a *huge* pastoral impact on people's lives via social media. Many stories of such. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:55 rev_david

9:55	skenow:  @kirkjeffery communities are bound by passion, no longer by proximity #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:55 skenow

9:55	paulsteinbrueck:  @rev_david T4: Case studies w/ metrics like this can help... How Facebook Ads Filled My Church http://occ.tc/erpKOT #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:55 paulsteinbrueck

9:55	MeredithGould:  @mirgray Are you saying that social media is more one to one rather than one to many? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:55 MeredithGould

9:55	rev_david:  Five minute warning! Last thoughts? Smart remarks? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:55 rev_david

9:55	dustinhite:  I'd say *can be* rather than *are* // “@kirkjeffery: We should never forget that virtual relationships are real relationships" #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:55 dustinhite

9:55	LuckyCharm333:  @NickiinNY I actually had someone call me last night & tell me to take hers OFF our site! :-( #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:55 LuckyCharm333

9:55	kirkjeffery:  @skenow Yes! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:55 kirkjeffery

9:56	NickiinNY:  RT @youravgpastor: T4 #chsocm relationships take time just like any other relationships. Do not be discouraged, even if the building tak ... [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:56 NickiinNY

9:56	thecatholiccoup:  I had a girl send me a message that after reading my blog it encouraged her to blog more about her faith :) #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:56 thecatholiccoup

9:56	pastorbecca:  virtual relationships are real relationships and the tools of socm enhance "real" relationships. as w/all rlships they take time #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:56 pastorbecca

9:56	kirkjeffery:  @dustinhite If there is intentionality behind the relationship... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:56 kirkjeffery

9:56	Denise205:  @thecatholiccoup Excellent! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:56 Denise205

9:56	MicheleLKoch:  @MetroMonk agreed! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:56 MicheleLKoch

9:56	paulsteinbrueck:  @rev_david Would you write a blog post w some of those stories in it? Could b a help 4 churches meeting resistance to starting sm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:56 paulsteinbrueck

9:56	NickiinNY:  @LuckyCharm333 *facepalm* #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:56 NickiinNY

9:56	LutherLiz:  What happens when it is fellow staff opposed to SM RT @rev_david: Five minute warning! Last thoughts? Smart remarks? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:56 LutherLiz

9:57	TrinityLimeRock:  @LuckyCharm333 @NickiinNY In my experience they usually come back. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:57 TrinityLimeRock

9:57	revolution115:  RT @youravgpastor: T4 Resistance is futile... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:57 revolution115

9:57	rev_david:  Yes! Me, too! // RT @MeredithGould: #chsocm...this is a transcript I'm really going to have to study once it's up! [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:57 rev_david

9:57	mwehrman:  I am thankful for the #chsocm group. You all keep me encouraged to keep trying and have patience. As hard as it as been to get going #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:57 mwehrman

9:57	youravgpastor:  As my friend @MeredithGould says, we are in relationship, or we are not. #chsocm is a means to build relationships. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:57 youravgpastor

9:57	dustinhite:  @kirkjeffery Exactly! But intentionality need not be presumed to be present #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:57 dustinhite

9:57	velopriest:  last thought: I think I need to try tweetchat #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:57 velopriest

9:57	MeredithGould:  #chsocm Remember this eternal spiritual wisdom: It is easier to seek forgiveness than to get permission. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:57 MeredithGould

9:57	Denise205:  @mwehrman Patience is invaluable to the work of #chsocm! [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:57 Denise205

9:57	rev_david:  @paulsteinbrueck Sure ... Good idea. Have to scrub for anonymity, but I could do that. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:57 rev_david

9:58	mirgray:  @MeredithGould In ch context sm return is relationships which is a one to one connection. In HC recognition as expert is payoff. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:58 mirgray

9:58	MeredithGould:  @rev_david Thanks for a fantastic chat. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:58 MeredithGould

9:58	paulsteinbrueck:  @velopriest Yes... you do. :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:58 paulsteinbrueck

9:58	LuckyCharm333:  @velopriest Yes to TweetChat! Couldn't do this without it. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:58 LuckyCharm333

9:58	pastorbecca:  t4 apathy/resistance happens with every change or program. they key is to do it well, and lift up stories of transformation imo #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:58 pastorbecca

9:58	rev_david:  Coming up on the hour, friends. Thanks for all your input & your willingness to share! Let us close in prayer. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:58 rev_david

9:58	kirkjeffery:  Thank you @rev_david for the chat. It is time to put my girls to bed. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:58 kirkjeffery

9:58	paulsteinbrueck:  RT @MeredithGould: Remember this eternal spiritual wisdom: It is easier to seek forgiveness than to get permission. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:58 paulsteinbrueck

9:58	rev_david:  Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:58 rev_david

9:59	TrinityLimeRock:  Meredith, how can anybody argue with your video? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:59 TrinityLimeRock

9:59	tsudo:  @chsocm Been away too long. Good to chat with you all this evening. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:59 tsudo

9:59	MeredithGould:  @TrinityLimeRock Humans! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:59 MeredithGould

9:59	dustinhite:  Yes, this ----> “@MeredithGould: @rev_david Thanks for a fantastic chat" #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:59 dustinhite

9:59	LuckyCharm333:  Chatting w/you all has encouraged me more than you know. Thanx all 4 being here & sharing. I'm not alone. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:59 LuckyCharm333

9:59	MeredithGould:  RT @rev_david: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give yr angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:59 MeredithGould

9:59	Denise205:  While many of us are still here, we're taking suggestions for future #chsocm topics! [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:59 Denise205

9:59	rev_david:  Transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on http://churchsocmed.blogspot.com within a few hours. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:59 rev_david

9:59	skyedonald:  @velopriest #chsocm Pfft. Why reinvent awesomeness? People just need to embrace IRC :) [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:59 skyedonald

9:59	mwehrman:  RT @rev_david: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:59 mwehrman

9:59	explorecalling:  RT @youravgpastor: As my friend @MeredithGould says, we are in relationship, or we are not. #chsocm is a means to build relationships. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 9:59 explorecalling

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pastordj:  RT @youravgpastor: As my friend @MeredithGould says, we are in relationship, or we are not. #chsocm is a means to build relationships. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 10:00 pastordj

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MeredithGould:  @MetroMonk The "Social Media: Don't Be That Church" video! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 10:00 MeredithGould

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rev_david:  Also: Check out the #chsocm page on facebook and pinterest. (just search for chsocm) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 10:00 rev_david

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skyedonald:  If you're interested in old-school #chsocm, you can find me in #Christian and #ChristianDebate on DalNet and #Catholics on EfNet. :) [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 10:00 skyedonald

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iamepiscopalian:  Thanks to @rev_david for a great #ChSoCm tonight. This REALLY helps. [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 10:00 iamepiscopalian

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MeredithGould:  RT @rev_david: Also: Check out the #chsocm page on facebook and pinterest. (just search for chsocm) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 10:00 MeredithGould

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rev_david:  And thus ends the best hour on Twitter! Join us again next week, same bat-time, same bat-hashtag! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday March 13, 2012 10:00 rev_david

 

 

The topics:

Topic 1: What does "success" mean in social media ministry?

Topic 2: Can that success be quantified? Do numbers matter?

Topic 2a: Best recommendations for social media metrics?
Topic 3: If you do quantify in some way, what are your favorite resources for doing so?
Topic 3a: Non-numbers people: How do you determine if you are getting to that "success" you described earlier?

Topic 3b:  Numbers people: Your best resources for metrics?
Topic 4: What's your best advice for meeting & dealing with resistance to church social media or digital ministry.