Tuesday, May 14, 2013

#ChSocM Chat Transcript: 5/14/13 | Training, Learning & Exploring Possibilities

This week's chat focused on training we need & would love to get, 
plus the challenge of exploring new possibilities.

 #ChSocM Tweetchat 05-14-13(05/14/2013) 
9:00
Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat, especially those joining for the first time. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:00 nealffischer
9:00
Deploying some code before #chsocm begins
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:00 WillPlatnick
9:01
Alrighty, at the #chsocm chat for the next hr. Mute me or join me! #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:01 MeredithGould
9:01
I'm stuck in CLE so I might as well join #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:01 alanrud
9:02
First tweetchat? Please do not get discouraged by the pace! A transcript will be available here: bit.ly/pTDoAb #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:02 nealffischer
9:03
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:03 MeredithGould
9:03
Church social media chat #ChSocM starts now. Join us - tweetchat.com/room/chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:03 paulsteinbrueck
9:03
We always open this chat with prayer before moving on with self-introductions. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:03 nealffischer
9:04
As I was preparing for this evening I came across this prayer for communicators from @diospringfield dio.org/communications… #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:04 nealffischer
9:04
Let us pray: Lord, let the good news of your marvelous deeds fall on every ear, #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:04 nealffischer
9:05
And let all tongues rejoice in your wisdom, your compassion, your faithfulness, and your love. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:05 nealffischer
9:05
Make me bold and let me share your Word with those you desire to reach. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:05 nealffischer
9:05
As my heart overflows with your love, speak through me. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:05 nealffischer
9:05
RT @nealffischer: I came across this prayer for communicators from @diospringfield dio.org/communications… // Nice! #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:05 paulsteinbrueck
9:06
Let me proclaim your glory and your majesty, and tell of the kindness you have shown your people. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:06 nealffischer
9:06
This I ask, through Jesus Christ our Lord. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:06 nealffischer
9:06
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:06 nealffischer
9:07
Next up: self-introductions. In addition to church affiliation, tell everyone how you currently use social media #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:07 nealffischer
9:09
From @HCECSpring in beautiful #springtx Using SM for better outbound comm and hopefully turning the corner to engagement #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:09 joerogers1970
9:09
My wife and I are Online Campus pastors at an Assemblies of God church south of Dallas. We use lots of social media for many things. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:09 whipstache
9:09
Stuck in CLE. @AmericanBaptist pastor, author, blogger, and social media curator. Use SM for sharing ideas. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:09 alanrud
9:09
Julie, AiM in the @ELCA, Admissions @GettSem, using social media to connect with past/present/future students & friends of the sem #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:09 ohxjulie
9:10
I'm Angela at @ZionBuffalo in MN. Use Facebook, Pinterest & Twitter for the congregation. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:10 mnplatypus
9:11
Hey #chsocm I'm Will. I work on the YouVersion Bible App, ELCA Conference Deacon. Using Social Media to help local churches grow.
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:11 WillPlatnick
9:11
Time for the rules and disclaimers as introductions continue. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:11 nealffischer
9:12
<-digital strategist, keen on social media for bldg community, author, sociologist, founder of this chat! #chsocm twubs.com/chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:12 MeredithGould
9:12
We will assume tweets during this chat yours & do not represent your church or organization #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:12 nealffischer
9:12
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:12 paulsteinbrueck
9:13
Kindly remember that we’re here to share with & support one another. Please use DM or email to pitch products/services #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:13 nealffischer
9:13
Carolyn in CT, use sm for @TrinityTville, and to parent my kids. Had some #chsocm wins this week!
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:13 singingcarolyn
9:13
@MeredithGould Any stats on how many people total have participated in this chat since it began? #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:13 ohxjulie
9:14
Moderating tonight: Neal F. Fischer – Director of Communications for the @UpstateNYSynod of the @ELCA #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:14 nealffischer
9:14
#chsocm Erin. #ELCA. Weekly devotional writer at God-the-Healer.com . Avid Cyclist.
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:14 GodtheHealerDev
9:14
@ohxjulie Uh....lots? Pretty pathetic, considering I'm a sociologist, eh? Was too busy w/transcripts to gather data on participants. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:14 MeredithGould
9:14
It's been a while since I've participated in a #chsocm (we just launched our online campus this Sunday; been busy). Glad to be back. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:14 whipstache
9:14
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:14 paulsteinbrueck
9:15
@ohxjulie @MeredithGould I think the official number is "a boatload" #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:15 rev_david
9:16
Tonight two themes are influencing our chat: Questions about training and competence vs. possibility. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:16 nealffischer
9:17
I work for a middle body of the church, between congregation and churchwide. In the ELCA they are called synods. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:17 nealffischer
9:17
@SmilingKIJ No fair, I want some sushi now! #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:17 ohxjulie
9:17
Personally, I work on the synod’s communications. However, I have been really wondering how to do more. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:17 nealffischer
9:17
@nealffischer I'm gonna go out on a limb and say when it comes to training & competence vs. possibility, the latter will win. ;) #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:17 paulsteinbrueck
9:18
I now have a desire to help congregations improve their communications as well. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:18 nealffischer
9:18
RT @nealffischer: Tonight two themes are influencing our chat: Questions about training and competence vs. possibility./Cool! #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:18 singingcarolyn
9:18
So, with that pretext, let us dive into tonight’s first topic. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:18 nealffischer
9:19
T1: With a challenge of telling the greatest story ever w/ever changing tools, what 1 #chsocm area would you like more training?
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:19 nealffischer
9:19
@paulsteinbrueck Agree. Get all slappy happy about possibility & just skip the hard work of training. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:19 MeredithGould
9:20
@paulsteinbrueck @nealffischer Except when some worry about lack of training and competence, preventing dreams of possibilities. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:20 singingcarolyn
9:20
T1: With a challenge of telling the greatest story ever w/ever changing tools, what 1 #chsocm area would you like more training?
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:20 MeredithGould
9:20
T1: Web/graphic design. Sometimes I feel like I could do so much more if I could just do it myself! #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:20 ohxjulie
9:20
T1: need help with sharing workload. How to split between multiple team members. What content to what platform/channel #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:20 joerogers1970
9:22
@nealffischer T1: I would like to learn more about design & using visual tools and media. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:22 rev_david
9:22
T1 (I know this was last week's topic but) Strategy ... would love to see more examples of how others are planning #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:22 mnplatypus
9:22
#chsocm T1: How to be effective on twitter and be a voice.
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:22 GodtheHealerDev
9:22
T1 I'm not sure it's a specific area for training, I gather wisdom from the practitioners I admire. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:22 youravgpastor
9:22
T1 I confess: I'd like more training in tagging & building for SEO #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:22 MeredithGould
9:22
@joerogers1970 Do you know your audience? What do the people on each platform want? #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:22 paulsteinbrueck
9:22
I really want to take an online graphic design class, but I'd need a new computer & Photoshop. Annnnnnd I'm not quite that rich! #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:22 ohxjulie
9:23
I'd like to learn more about (free!) tools out there to create cool visual content. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:23 singingcarolyn
9:23
T1 I would like other people to have more sense & be coachable if they don't! #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:23 MeredithGould
9:23
I love that #chsocm is happening while I'm in a Communications Committee meeting at @allsaintschgo... :-)
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:23 zaradich
9:23
@mnplatypus I'm going to be blogging quite about about strategy over the next few weeks. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:23 paulsteinbrueck
9:24
RT @MeredithGould: T1 I confess: I'd like more training in tagging & building for SEO #chsocm //cosign
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:24 reckshow
9:24
@paulsteinbrueck that's the trick now isn't it. Multiple audiences spread across several platforms. #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:24 joerogers1970
9:24
T1A: What is the best way for you to receive that #chsocm training in your context? (Workshops, Webinars, Blogs, etc.)
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:24 nealffischer
9:25
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:25 MeredithGould
9:25
RT @singingcarolyn: I'd like to learn more about (free!) tools out there to create cool visual content. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:25 rev_david
9:25
@joerogers1970 Exactly! Must get to know each. Ask questions, survey, etc. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:25 paulsteinbrueck
9:25
I really want to take an online graphic design class, but I'd need a new computer & Photoshop. Annnnnnd I'm not quite that rich! #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:25 ukidesign
9:26
T1a: webinars (recorded if I can't make it) and blogs for me #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:26 joerogers1970
9:26
T1A: If you're looking to learn graphic design, check out courses at udemy.com - Adobe Creative Cloud is only $50/month #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:26 WillPlatnick
9:26
T1a: Probably online courses/webinars. But again, the technology needed is beyond what I have regular access to. #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:26 ohxjulie
9:26
T1: Visual content - how/when to use it. Creating/modifying existing graphics. #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:26 jensandmann
9:26
T1a I really like webinars and podcasts. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:26 reckshow
9:26
Jennie Priebe newbie to #chsocm signing in from MN
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:26 jlpriebe
9:27
@paulsteinbrueck funny, just emailed the Rector a link to a communications survey I'm trying to put together for the parish #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:27 joerogers1970
9:27
T1A But because of health & travel issues, I love webinars! #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:27 MeredithGould
9:27
T1a I can get a lot out of we innards but in reality it is too easy to put off watching it. Local groups can be great if focused #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:27 mnplatypus
9:27
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:27 nealffischer
9:27
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:27 rev_david
9:27
@nealffischer T1A: I like blogs, webinars w discussion groups and 1-on-1 coaching. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:27 paulsteinbrueck
9:28
T1A: I like webinars and blogs. Webinars have to be recorded since schedules vary. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:28 singingcarolyn
9:28
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:28 paulsteinbrueck
9:28
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:28 joerogers1970
9:28
T1B: What is one area of #chsocm that you would feel confident in helping to leading training for others in your context?
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:28 nealffischer
9:28
T1A: Webinars or workshops w/ breakout sessions, but where I GET the training is mostly blogs...works pretty well. #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:28 jensandmann
9:29
#Chsocm #T1a: Networking with all of you, especially @MeredithGould @rev_david
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:29 GodtheHealerDev
9:30
@jlpriebe yay Jennie! Welcome :) #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:30 mnplatypus
9:30
T1A: I also love to learn from case-studies. IMO real detailed examples are much better than theory & rhetoric. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:30 paulsteinbrueck
9:30
T1b: When/how to post content to get better feedback. Not an expert, but I'm relatively good at that in my context. #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:30 ohxjulie
9:30
@nealffischer t1b - facebook, twitter, web. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:30 nmcubbie
9:30
T1B Only one area?? All of it except SEO. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:30 MeredithGould
9:31
T1b: I'd say success stories first and then maybe some data re: sm usage/engagement patterns by age group #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:31 joerogers1970
9:31
T1a um oh that should be webinars LOL :) #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:31 mnplatypus
9:31
T1B Especially keen on training people to design & write for web-readability #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:31 MeredithGould
9:32
T1A: I love to read blogs, and I'm on a number of email lists. T1B: Mostly Twitter, FB, maybe some blogging and branding #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:32 whipstache
9:32
@nealffischer T1b, I already do some around content, platform basics, & strategy. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:32 rev_david
9:32
@paulsteinbrueck Agree. I get very cranky when "white papers" are a pile o' fluff #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:32 MeredithGould
9:32
RT @ohxjulie: T1b: When/how to post content to get better feedback. // Hugely important skill. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:32 whipstache
9:33
T1b Strategy. Selection of appropriate tools. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:33 reckshow
9:33
T1b: comfortable with mechanics of tools and tactical usage. Not so good with content development #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:33 joerogers1970
9:33
@MeredithGould Any free advice on that? Spending time this month writing web content. Definitely focusing on making it shorter! #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:33 ohxjulie
9:33
@nealffischer T1B: Strategic planning, team building, blogging, twitter and hair care. ;) #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:33 paulsteinbrueck
9:34
@nealffischer T1b: I've been considering offering a local training to faith communities. Pretty confident I could get folks started. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:34 singingcarolyn
9:34
@ohxjulie Yep, we can chat offline. I'll dredge up my deck w/guidelines for content development. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:34 MeredithGould
9:34
T1B: I'd feel comfortable helping others plan their SM strategy given their specific goals. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:34 whipstache
9:35
I recently read a post by @ThisIsSethsBlog that spoke to clinging to our competencies vs. being open to new possibilities. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:35 nealffischer
9:35
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:35 nealffischer
9:36
With that context, here comes topic two… #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:36 nealffischer
9:36
I think I'm about to go crazy on this chat. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:36 MeredithGould
9:36
@ohxjulie @MeredithGould is the best with web-readibility. I drive her nuts with my content because I'm so... wordy. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:36 reckshow
9:37
@reckshow @ohxjulie But/and you let me edit you, so we're cool! #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:37 MeredithGould
9:37
T2: What area of #chsocm are you clinging to your competency? (something you do well)
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:37 nealffischer
9:38
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:38 MeredithGould
9:38
@MeredithGould @reckshow I'm also super wordy, but hate wordy websites, so I have to get outside of myself to write content haha #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:38 ohxjulie
9:38
RT @nealffischer: Seth’s article is here - Competence vs. possibility -sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/201… #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:38 paulsteinbrueck
9:39
@ohxjulie @reckshow I can teach you & would be happy to do so! #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:39 MeredithGould
9:39
T2: Often we revert to our creative comfort zones because we don't allow time for training and exploration, re: T1A #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:39 whipstache
9:39
@nealffischer: T2: Area of #chsocm where I'm clinging to my competency? // Sitting on the sidelines while our church does little. :o #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:39 paulsteinbrueck
9:40
T2: Maybe in live-tweeting events. There has to be a better way to do it, but I know how to do it the way I have been for years! #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:40 ohxjulie
9:40
@ohxjulie You excel at live-tweeting events. Do not change a thing. Train others! #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:40 MeredithGould
9:41
#chsocm T2: Prayers, tweetchats, and being #snarky.
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:41 GodtheHealerDev
9:41
Slipping in, hopefully in time for the last topic. It's hard for us left-coasters, sometimes! :-) #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:41 LuckyCharm333
9:41
@MeredithGould: T1B Especially keen on training people to design & write for web-readability #chsocm ” // that would be helpful
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:41 mnplatypus
9:41
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:41 jensandmann
9:41
@MeredithGould Hah thanks! I mostly mean in the tools I use. ESPECIALLY since TweetChat is going away! #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:41 ohxjulie
9:41
MT @paulsteinbrueck:T2: Area where Im clinging to my competency? // Sitting on the sidelines while our church does little. :o #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:41 LuckyCharm333
9:41
T2: I'd say mostly in design. There's so much creative boundary-pushing design out there, but I tend to be a bit repetitive. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:41 whipstache
9:42
T2A: What are some new or different areas of #chsocm that you might try opening up to new possibilities?
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:42 nealffischer
9:42
@ohxjulie TweetChat is going away? Waahhh! #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:42 LuckyCharm333
9:42
T2: I guess doing just enough but not enough. Probably too respectful of history #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:42 joerogers1970
9:42
T2 I love learning new things & being trained in new competencies! Learned some fab stuff this week from @mgyura #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:42 MeredithGould
9:42
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:42 cmsucks
9:42
@singingcarolyn I can relate to that too #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:42 mnplatypus
9:42
@singingcarolyn @ohxjulie I'm using Twubs tonight. And also Tweetdeck. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:42 MeredithGould
9:43
T2A Pinterest. I have an account, but have yet to figure out how to make it useful. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:43 LuckyCharm333
9:43
T2: Ooooh, blogging. I blog with absolutely no consistency and I'm too wordy (common theme...). #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:43 ohxjulie
9:43
#chsocm T2: I wish I could live tweet at events, but Cerebral Palsy makes it hard. I would miss half of the event, if I did.
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:43 GodtheHealerDev
9:43
@cmsucks Hi Kevin, welcome to tonight's... #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:43 paulsteinbrueck
9:44
T2 I'd love to cling to something. Seems like I have to learn something new almost every day! #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:44 MeredithGould
9:44
T2A: I want to learn how to get congregants to take ownership of SM experiences and drive content. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:44 whipstache
9:45
RT @whipstache: T2A: I want to learn how to get congregants to take ownership of SM experiences and drive content. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:45 LuckyCharm333
9:45
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:45 MeredithGould
9:46
@ohxjulie Me too. I get so busy that I forget to blog about what I am doing. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:46 GodtheHealerDev
9:46
RT @nealffischer: T2A: What are some new or different areas of #chsocm that you might try opening up to new possibilities? #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:46 LuckyCharm333
9:46
T2A: What are some new or different areas of #chsocm that you might try opening up to new possibilities? #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:46 nealffischer
9:46
Want your church to communicate better? So many ways! Tune in to #chsocm chat right now. Read #dangerousbook: cmsucks.us/nr KH
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:46 cmsucks
9:46
RT @nealffischer: T2A: What are some new or different areas of #chsocm that you might try opening up to new possibilities? #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:46 singingcarolyn
9:48
Rector came up with bring your smartphone to church day for Pentecost Sunday. I Need to be less scared of pissing people off #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:48 joerogers1970
9:48
T2A New possibilities: want to horse around w/more visual content like Vine #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:48 MeredithGould
9:48
T2a: I really want us to start using students to blog, since we have some GREAT bloggers in our midst already. #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:48 ohxjulie
9:48
T2A: I'd love to get our congregation more involved with visual sm: Instagram, YouTube, etc. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:48 singingcarolyn
9:49
T2A It's all still new to me so everything #ChSocM 
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:49 jensandmann
9:49
T2B: Now with that question on the table, would you change your answer to T1? #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:49 nealffischer
9:49
@ohxjulie Consider creating an editorial calendar/schedule & slotting 'em in. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:49 MeredithGould
9:49
T2a just trying to get through to congregants that 'likes' and RT gets lots of traction #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:49 jonfogle
9:49
Maybe if I could remember T1... #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:49 singingcarolyn
9:49
@LuckyCharm333 my favorite use of Pinterest has become to share congregation members' stories + I repin bible verses they post #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:49 mnplatypus
9:49
@ohxjulie Also, give them clear, firm editorial guidelines for blogging. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:49 MeredithGould
9:50
T1 was: With a challenge of telling the greatest story ever w/ever changing tools, what 1 #chsocm area would you like more training? #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:50 nealffischer
9:50
@MeredithGould It's more a matter of getting others behind the idea... ;) #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:50 ohxjulie
9:50
@singingcarolyn We're trying to come up with a contest to get online campus attendees to instagram themselves "at church." #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:50 whipstache
9:50
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:50 MeredithGould
9:50
@singingcarolyn Still trying to work out the details, but it may have legs. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:50 whipstache
9:50
@joerogers1970 For Pentecost, you should try this app - ow.ly/l2nTF ;) #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:50 paulsteinbrueck
9:51
@mnplatypus That's my problem. A Bible verse is text, not pics. You'd have to create or search for the verse to use w/Pinterest. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:51 LuckyCharm333
9:51
@nealffischer I'm trying to get my church to see the value of content that's more than housekeeping. #chsocm #dangerousbook
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:51 kevinhendricks
9:51
@MeredithGould We've got SO MUCH happening with the museum opening, I'm hoping things like this can come up after July 3! #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:51 ohxjulie
9:51
@nealffischer You know, without having to actually create all that content myself. ;-) #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:51 kevinhendricks
9:51
@paulsteinbrueck @joerogers1970 Love it! For fiery events wherever they break out! #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:51 singingcarolyn
9:53
@kevinhendricks You mean like educate & inspire people with great content? Not just rummage sale announcements?? #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:53 MeredithGould
9:53
T2B: I don't think so... although I might seek out new methods of learning. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:53 whipstache
9:53
@paulsteinbrueck would've come in handy for the Easter Vigil! #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:53 joerogers1970
9:53
@youravgpastor @jonfogle Hehehe, took over comm at my church & refuse to convene a committee. Instead we're getting stuff done. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:53 kevinhendricks
9:53
I started giving sermon series hashtags to encourage live tweeting but very few take part. Would love to see it work across campuses #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:53 mishysmosh
9:54
RT @nealffischer: T2B: Now with that question on the table, would you change your answer to T1? #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:54 LuckyCharm333
9:54
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:54 joerogers1970
9:54
@MeredithGould Exactly. We're taking baby steps to get there. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:54 kevinhendricks
9:54
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:54 MeredithGould
9:54
We are rapidly heading towards the hour. Finals tweets of wisdome or inspiration? #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:54 nealffischer
9:55
What was T1 again? #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:55 LuckyCharm333
9:55
@kevinhendricks @youravgpastor lots of committees IRL could use that strategy #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:55 jonfogle
9:55
@mishysmosh I'm usually too busy listening to the sermon. If I'm tweeting I'm not paying attention and learning #ChSocM
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:55 joerogers1970
9:55
Final thought: while the vehicle is important, what you say is far more significant than how you say it. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:55 whipstache
9:56
@MeredithGould Well, after a decade of sitting on the sidelines I figured it was time. ;-) #chsocm (plus, I'm on vestry now! Eek!)
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:56 kevinhendricks
9:56
I encourage you all to take 2 minutes and do the Communications Strategy Survey - occ.tc/128ThmG #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:56 paulsteinbrueck
9:56
RT @whipstache: Final thought: while the vehicle is important, what you say is far more significant than how you say it. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:56 LuckyCharm333
9:57
@joerogers1970 and that's ok, too. It's just odd to me that we don't have any tweetaholics in our midst, lol. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:57 mishysmosh
9:57
Coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer from Compline: #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:57 nealffischer
9:57
Final thoughts: give more than you take, be willing to learn, remember you're ministering to others via --> #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:57 MeredithGould
9:57
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:57 nealffischer
9:57
@kevinhendricks Holy Crap, BatBro, you're on the vestry??? #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:57 MeredithGould
9:57
RT @MeredithGould: Final thoughts: give more than you take, be willing to learn, remember youre ministering to others via --> #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:57 LuckyCharm333
9:58
The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com within a few hours. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:58 nealffischer
9:58
Subscribe to our blog & you’ll receive transcripts automagically. churchsocmed.blogspot.com. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:58 nealffischer
9:58
@singingcarolyn I'm trying to find small, sizable projects I can plug volunteers into. Seems more sustainable than a committee. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:58 kevinhendricks
9:59
RT @nealffischer: The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com within a few hours. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:59 LuckyCharm333
9:59
We’re at the hour. Thanks to all for your contributions & insights. Join us again, next Tuesday @9pm ET. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:59 nealffischer
9:59
Tuesday May 14, 2013 9:59 MeredithGould
10:00
The #chsocm tweetchat is formally over for this evening, but anyone is welcome to continue chatting. #PBWY #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 10:00 nealffischer
10:00
Tuesday May 14, 2013 10:00 nealffischer
10:00
@nealffischer Thx 4 leading tonight's chat! Thx to all who contributed! #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 10:00 paulsteinbrueck
10:00
Well done @nealffischer! Thanks so much for moderating. It's great to be back with y'all. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 10:00 whipstache
10:00
@singingcarolyn @kevinhendricks I had that job as a pastoral associate for ~ 3yrs at a parish. Tough gig -- paid or unpaid! #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 10:00 MeredithGould
10:01
Great chat tonight, @nealffischer! Lots to think about. #chsocm
Tuesday May 14, 2013 10:01 singingcarolyn
10:01
 

 
 
 

The topics:
T1: With a challenge of telling the greatest story ever w/ever-changing tools, in what one  #chsocm area would you like more training?
T1A: What is the best way for you to receive that #chsocm training in your context? (Workshops, Webinars, Blogs, etc.)
T1B: What is one area of #chsocm that you would feel confident in helping to leading training for others in your context?

I recently read a post by @thisissethsblog that spoke to clinging to our competencies vs. being open to new possibilities. Seth’s article is here. With that context, here comes topic two…

T2: What area of #chsocm are you clinging to your competency?
T2A: What are some new or different areas of #chsocm that you might try opening up to new possibilities? T2B: Now with that question on the table, would you change your answer to T1?

This week's chat moderated by Neal Fischer (@nealffischer)

Remember to take Paul Steinbrueck's survey about social media strategy!
Read the post and get the link here.

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