#ChSocM Tweetchat: May 15, 2012

#ChSocM Tweetchat

May 15, 2012

  

#ChSocM Tweetchat (5/15/12)

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9:00	paulsteinbrueck:  Church social media chat #ChSocM starts now: http://tweetchat.com/room/chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:00 paulsteinbrueck

9:01	AnjWiley:  Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat, especially those joining in for the first time. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:01 AnjWiley

9:02	AnjWiley:  @ofredrick Thanks! Good one! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:02 AnjWiley

9:03	AnjWiley:  If this is your first tweetchat ever, please don’t get discouraged by the pace! Ask if you need help. We’re a friendly group. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:03 AnjWiley

9:03	Denise205:  Updates slow, but I'm here. Hi #chsocm friends! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:03 Denise205

9:04	AnjWiley:  We’ll get started in a minute with self-introductions, but first prayer. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:04 AnjWiley

9:04	MetroMonk:  Whew, made it!!!! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:04 MetroMonk

9:05	reckshow:  RT @AnjWiley: Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat, especially those joining in for the first time. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:05 reckshow

9:05	AnjWiley:  Almighty & merciful God, we rejoice in your abiding presence everywhere & your mercy at all times. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:05 AnjWiley

9:05	AnjWiley:  @metromonk Whew is right! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:05 AnjWiley

9:05	ofredrick:  #chsocm stewardship educator based in beautiful Alaska #UMC #laity [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:05 ofredrick

9:05	AnjWiley:  We give thanks for this & every opportunity to share experience & inquiry anchored in faith. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:05 AnjWiley

9:06	AnjWiley:  We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. Amen. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:06 AnjWiley

9:06	MetroMonk:  RT @AnjWiley: We give thanks for this & every opportunity to share experience & inquiry anchored in faith. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:06 MetroMonk

9:07	AnjWiley:  @ofredrick Awesome, an expert! I chose this topic because I'm seeking counsel! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:07 AnjWiley

9:07	AnjWiley:  Next up: self-introductions. In addition to your church affiliation, please let everyone how you currently use social media #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:07 AnjWiley

9:07	AnjWiley:  We will assume tweets during this chat yours & do not represent your church or organization #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:07 AnjWiley

9:07	singingcarolyn:  I'm about to start following the weekly #chsocm chat; feel free to ignore me until 10 or jump in. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:07 singingcarolyn

9:08	AnjWiley:  @reckshow I had the chance to check out your website today-very nice looking! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:08 AnjWiley

9:09	Denise205:  Work in Catholic publishing on web content. Tonight using social media to follow #DWTS and cheer on the fact that Katherine is safe! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:09 Denise205

9:10	AnjWiley:  <----Moderating this chat, working in Catholic diocesan communications #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:10 AnjWiley

9:10	RevWeb:  Dan Webster. Episcopal priest. Baltimore MD. Building community and urging parishes to use SM. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:10 RevWeb

9:10	paulsteinbrueck:  @AnjWiley Founder of @OurChurchDotCom, blogger, #ChSocM advocate. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:10 paulsteinbrueck

9:11	bowtiemethodist:  Matt: #umc #laity Volunteer with Upper New York Conference Communications team (photos/FB/Twitter) #chsocm #newbie [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:11 bowtiemethodist

9:11	rev_david:  Sorry to miss #chsocm tonight! I'm on ... what's that thing ... oh yeah, vacation. Hope y'all have a great chat! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:11 rev_david

9:11	AnjWiley:  Hi @RevWeb! It's been awhile, you must be lonely guy tonight? [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:11 AnjWiley

9:12	AnjWiley:  @rev_david Enjoy! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:12 AnjWiley

9:12	rudolph_reyes2:  Work at Episcopal Diocese of Georgia and help with digital and social media #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:12 rudolph_reyes2

9:12	MetroMonk:  Metro here. Live in MI. Tweet on behalf of @LinkingLives. Local outreach and social communications. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:12 MetroMonk

9:12	AnjWiley:  Kindly remember we’re here to share with & support one another. Please use DM or email to pitch products/services #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:12 AnjWiley

9:12	Rev_Kurt:  Rector of St. Peters, Monroe, CT. Facebook, twitter, and google+ #CHsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:12 Rev_Kurt

9:12	paulsteinbrueck:  @rev_david This is my vacation. :) Have a good time. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:12 paulsteinbrueck

9:13	singingcarolyn:  Hi all, I do #chsocm for Trinity in Tariffville, CT. (fb, twitter, YouTube, pinterest, four square) [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:13 singingcarolyn

9:13	AnjWiley:  Let's get started #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:13 AnjWiley

9:13	RevEverett:  @bowtiemethodist hurray! welcome! There are lots of good folks to see how they use #chsocm in ministry. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:13 RevEverett

9:14	alanrud:  @chsocm ABC USA pastor, Albany NY, author, blogger #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:14 alanrud

9:14	AnjWiley:  T1: How do you use sm tools to advance the giving of time, talent & treasure of your church community? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:14 AnjWiley

9:15	MetroMonk:  RT @AnjWiley: T1: How do you use sm tools to advance the giving of time, talent & treasure of your church community? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:15 MetroMonk

9:16	Rev_Kurt:  @singingcarolyn much traffice with four square? #CHsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:16 Rev_Kurt

9:19	alanrud:  @AnjWiley Facebook check ins, tagging of pics, ask for RT for events #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:19 alanrud

9:19	paulsteinbrueck:  @AnjWiley T1: My church just did a series called "Serve it Forward" & changed the FB page cover photo 2 match: http://ow.ly/aW9Eh #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:19 paulsteinbrueck

9:19	RevWeb:  T1 - Seen parishes seek volunteers/those with special skills to do ministry & mission. Don't recall treasure stuff. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:19 RevWeb

9:20	AnjWiley:  @paulsteinbrueck Was it a weekend campaign? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:20 AnjWiley

9:20	MetroMonk:  The hope & usage of SM tools, for me, is to, expose my local community to my faith community. #chsocm The more they know, the better [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:20 MetroMonk

9:20	RevEverett:  T1: Tough question. I'm not sure we're doing it well. Using Foursq to tell story of where/with whom I meet. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:20 RevEverett

9:21	paulsteinbrueck:  @AnjWiley 2 weeks I think. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:21 paulsteinbrueck

9:21	AnjWiley:  @MetroMonk I understand, but the lights need to stay on! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:21 AnjWiley

9:22	RevEverett:  T1: we have used sm tools to crowdsource volunteers- asking for photogs, gardners, help painting. Turns up new people. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:22 RevEverett

9:22	Denise205:  T1: My own experience is in a slightly different direction, and I haven't seen the local parishes do anything with social media. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:22 Denise205

9:23	paulsteinbrueck:  T2: IMO the best thing a church could do 2 increase serving would b 2 build community/online connections among ppl on serving teams #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:23 paulsteinbrueck

9:24	bowtiemethodist:  T1: Still laying foundation for SM in general--regional #umc conference <2 years old. Would love to see movement in this direction! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:24 bowtiemethodist

9:24	paulsteinbrueck:  RT @RevEverett: T1: weve used sm tools 2 crowdsource volunteers asking 4 photos, gardners, help painting. Turns up new ppl /Awesome! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:24 paulsteinbrueck

9:25	MetroMonk:  @tijuanabecky We did a blog project too (twice). It was grt to engage w/ others outside of immed. cong. and start some convos #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:25 MetroMonk

9:25	rudolph_reyes2:  I have to go, but look forward to reading the chat log tomorrow #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:25 rudolph_reyes2

9:25	AnjWiley:  Has your community used any tools aimed at raising weekly offerings? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:25 AnjWiley

9:26	RevWeb:  @bowtiemethodist Bet you could post a $ quote from Jesus in the gospels once or twice a week and never repeat. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:26 RevWeb

9:26	AnjWiley:  @paulsteinbrueck Yes! Getting more participation in ministries would be a goal! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:26 AnjWiley

9:27	LinkingLives:  RT @anjwiley: Has your community used any tools aimed at raising weekly offerings? #chsocm // No we have not. Don't have a plan for that yet [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:27 LinkingLives

9:27	singingcarolyn:  RT @AnjWiley: Has your community used any tools aimed at raising weekly offerings? #chsocm// Stewardship beyond November; whatta concept. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:27 singingcarolyn

9:28	paulsteinbrueck:  @AnjWiley When ppl serving together are genuine friends & enjoy being together it attracts others to join in. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:28 paulsteinbrueck

9:28	RevEverett:  T1: Re: treasure. Actually, @Peacebang generously posted that she wanted birthday gifts to be $ to the Mass. Council of Churches! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:28 RevEverett

9:28	AnjWiley:  @RevWeb Don't people in the pew hate being asked (guilted) for money each week? Me: yes! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:28 AnjWiley

9:29	MetroMonk:  RT @singingcarolyn: RT @AnjWiley: Has your community used any tools aimed at raising weekly offerings? #chsocm// Stewardship beyond... [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:29 MetroMonk

9:29	RevWeb:  T1or2-Someone once said every sermon should be about stewardship. Maybe every tweet/post/blog/email blast should be too. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:29 RevWeb

9:29	ofredrick:  SM good for encouraging use of diverse giving vehicles, engages community members that don't regularly attend worship #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:29 ofredrick

9:29	RevEverett:  T1: I love that @HopeCentJP has neon green cards "I give electronically" in pews to place in offering basket! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:29 RevEverett

9:29	tijuanabecky:  RT @metromonk: @tijuanabecky We did a blog project too (twice). It was grt to engage w/ others outside of immed. cong. .. #chsocm //agreed [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:29 tijuanabecky

9:29	singingcarolyn:  T1 #chsocm We've been posting about the upcoming Bishop's 5K for Children run this Saturday-looking for runners, sponsors & volunteers. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:29 singingcarolyn

9:30	AnjWiley:  MT @RevEverett: Actually, @Peacebang generously posted that she wanted birthday gifts to be $ to the Mass. Council of Churches! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:30 AnjWiley

9:30	RevEverett:  @RevWeb I like the idea of being intentional abt using sm to call forth new gifts. Mostly thinking of #chsocm for gratitude, daily holiness [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:30 RevEverett

9:30	AnjWiley:  @RevEverett Great idea! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:30 AnjWiley

9:31	bowtiemethodist:  @RevWeb I like that idea--especially if done so local churches could easily RT/post elsewhere. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:31 bowtiemethodist

9:31	AnjWiley:  T2: Have you had a successful or unsuccessful giving campaign in the past? What do you think happened? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:31 AnjWiley

9:31	RevWeb:  @AnjWiley $ is the subject Jesus talked about most. Not about guilt. It's about developing a theology of $ in your life. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:31 RevWeb

9:32	AnjWiley:  @paulsteinbrueck You are building disciples which outlasts any campaign or social media. Build community first. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:32 AnjWiley

9:32	ofredrick:  T1: If stewardship efforts only about money, you'll get minimal gifts. All stew efforts must be about discipleship, so SM works #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:32 ofredrick

9:32	AnjWiley:  @RevWeb How do we do that in a not so obvious way? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:32 AnjWiley

9:32	MetroMonk:  Love that @reveverett. #Chsocm is a place to share. Social is all about sharing- prayers, encouragement, ideas, pictures, lives, etc. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:32 MetroMonk

9:33	alanrud:  @AnjWiley T2: Made the mistake of lessening the build up to a stewardship campaign. Stewardship is year round! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:33 alanrud

9:33	bowtiemethodist:  @RevEverett LOVE the idea of the "I give electronically" cards. #brilliant #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:33 bowtiemethodist

9:33	singingcarolyn:  @AnjWiley @paulsteinbrueck Yes, yes, yes! Social Media is about community, not soapboxes. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:33 singingcarolyn

9:34	RevWeb:  @AnjWiley I think it has to be obvious. Ppl won't form a theology of $ unless invited and informed how important it is. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:34 RevWeb

9:35	RevEverett:  @bowtiemethodist But then we had to teach church to put cash in too! Model for visitors.Testimony of empty wallet at end of wk. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:35 RevEverett

9:36	ofredrick:  Better than "give electronically card", ask cash to special effort. Call it High 5; elec giver to make $5 addition cash gift each wk #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:36 ofredrick

9:37	RevWeb:  T?-Our parish where the murders happened is using email/website to invite giving. http://stpetersec.ang-md.org/pledge.html #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:37 RevWeb

9:38	bowtiemethodist:  T2: Bishop's Lenten challenge was to raise $ for Africa U Scholarship Fund. Daily devos posted to SM sites, etc. Waiting on tally. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:38 bowtiemethodist

9:38	AnjWiley:  @alanrud Agree it has to be all yr. My church does a campaign for 6 wks, then we never hear about it again. How was $ used? stories #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:38 AnjWiley

9:39	AnjWiley:  T2a: Does anyone have experience with a "text to give" campaign? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:39 AnjWiley

9:39	RevEverett:  T2: experimenting with paper mailing & constant contact appeal coming up for Mass. Council of Churches at Pentecost. Will report! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:39 RevEverett

9:40	ofredrick:  T2: Not txt, but offertory call includes invite to use smart phones and apps to give for offering #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:40 ofredrick

9:41	bowtiemethodist:  @RevEverett 75-yo choir director at recent church mtg: "If we go with e-giving I can finally give up my checkbook!" #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:41 bowtiemethodist

9:41	singingcarolyn:  @ofredrick What apps are you using for offering? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:41 singingcarolyn

9:41	MetroMonk:  Is there a church offering app yet? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:41 MetroMonk

9:42	RevWeb:  #Episcopal buds, didn't Epis. Relief & Dev. do some txt to give for some disaster? Anyone know how they did? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:42 RevWeb

9:42	RevEverett:  @AnjWiley T2a: nope, but finally got the credit card scanner for annual meeting registration fees. Made life LOTS easier day of #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:42 RevEverett

9:42	AnjWiley:  RT @singingcarolyn: @ofredrick What apps are you using for offering? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:42 AnjWiley

9:42	ofredrick:  @RevEverett e-giving is important! ABA estimates no more checks as std bank service in 2017. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:42 ofredrick

9:43	AnjWiley:  RT @ofredrick: @RevEverett e-giving is important! ABA estimates no more checks as std bank service in 2017. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:43 AnjWiley

9:43	ofredrick:  @singingcarolyn custom, mostly by The Church App, or the bank's standard app. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:43 ofredrick

9:45	AnjWiley:  Slight right turn with T3: How can church organizations be good stewards themselves? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:45 AnjWiley

9:45	MetroMonk:  Tnx @ofredrick & @singingcarolyn. The Church App here: http://www.thechurchapp.org/ #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:45 MetroMonk

9:45	ofredrick:  encourage people to use app bill pay for e-giving as no fees. But be careful about using "invoice" or "bill pay" language." #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:45 ofredrick

9:46	paulsteinbrueck:  @MetroMonk I haven't checked, but I imagine there's a way to do giving through a PayPal app too. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:46 paulsteinbrueck

9:47	ofredrick:  T3: Be transparent with finances, then be transparent. Oh, and then be transparent. I say this all the time!! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:47 ofredrick

9:47	MetroMonk:  @paulsteinbrueck I was thinking PayPal might have something too, but haven't checked into that yet. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:47 MetroMonk

9:47	B_RockW:  E-giving will effect my church. #chsocm We use Offertory as worship time!! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:47 B_RockW

9:47	bowtiemethodist:  @RevEverett That was one of the concerns expressed at meeting. Btw the card idea and @ofredrick's "High 5" worries would subside. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:47 bowtiemethodist

9:48	skenow:  @paulsteinbrueck @metromonk SimplyGiving is another option for e-giving https://www.thrivent.com/banking/simplygiving/ #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:48 skenow

9:48	RevWeb:  RT @ofredrick: T3: Be transparent with finances, then be transparent. Oh, and then be transparent. I say this all the time!!>AMEN #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:48 RevWeb

9:48	RevEverett:  T3: Not spreading too thin across sm. FB for Mass. Council of Churches, Twitter just for me. No Tw for MCC until we get FB down. #chsocm. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:48 RevEverett

9:49	singingcarolyn:  @B_RockW It would be a little hard to epay the offering while singing! #choirprobs #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:49 singingcarolyn

9:49	SophiaSPU:  Timely convo in #chsocm and class at @SPUSOT. Both talking about giving and finances. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:49 SophiaSPU

9:49	MetroMonk:  Thanks RT @skenow: @paulsteinbrueck SimplyGiving is another option for e-giving http://thrivent.com/banking/simply… #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:49 MetroMonk

9:49	AnjWiley:  I always discover new tools and/or strategies at #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:49 AnjWiley

9:49	ofredrick:  lots of e-giving options out there, but SM is minimized if you're not using e-giving. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:49 ofredrick

9:49	paulsteinbrueck:  @AnjWiley T3: Church should look closely at how much $ goes towards staff & facilities vs missions & helping people. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:49 paulsteinbrueck

9:50	B_RockW:  RT @singingcarolyn: @B_RockW It would be a little hard to epay the offering while singing! #choirprobs #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:50 B_RockW

9:50	RevWeb:  T3-When churches give unconditionally they lead by example. Give like God gives, without reservation or prerequisites. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:50 RevWeb

9:50	AnjWiley:  RT @SophiaSPU: Timely convo in #chsocm and class at @SPUSOT. Both talking about giving and finances. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:50 AnjWiley

9:50	paulsteinbrueck:  @MetroMonk ServiceU is another company that facilitates online giving. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:50 paulsteinbrueck

9:50	SophiaSPU:  at @FirstUMCSeattle we use http://www.vancoservices.com for online giving/pledges/automatic deductions. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:50 SophiaSPU

9:50	skenow:  @AnjWiley T3 churches should look at their administrative costs in relationship to their ministry efforts #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:50 skenow

9:50	singingcarolyn:  Me too! I love my #chsocm crowdsources! RT @AnjWiley: I always discover new tools and/or strategies at #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:50 singingcarolyn

9:51	skenow:  @paulsteinbrueck <-- what he said :-S #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:51 skenow

9:51	bowtiemethodist:  RT @singingcarolyn: @B_RockW It would be a little hard to epay the offering while singing! #choirprobs #chsocm // AMEN! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:51 bowtiemethodist

9:51	SophiaSPU:  @paulsteinbrueck wrapping up a capital campaign at @firstumcseattle and donating 10% to a mission project to model giving/mission #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:51 SophiaSPU

9:52	dfwchris:  Yikes! #chsocm http://amzn.com/k/110CN5IEQV7TW #Kindle [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:52 dfwchris

9:52	MetroMonk:  Forget the Apps. Church giving is more fun when you can slide a credit card through that iphone credit card adapter. #chsocm #MakesGivingFun [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:52 MetroMonk

9:52	AnjWiley:  @skenow @paulsteinbrueck Less people and less paper! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:52 AnjWiley

9:53	alanrud:  "@SophiaSPU: at @FirstUMCSeattle we use http://www.vancoservices.com for online giving/pledges/automatic deductions. #chsocm" good tip! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:53 alanrud

9:53	ofredrick:  @skenow As stew educator, I'm not sure about admin costs. Office staff is in ministry. Admin is spiritual gifts. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:53 ofredrick

9:53	MetroMonk:  RT @dfwchris: Yikes! #chsocm http://amzn.com/k/110CN5IEQV7TW #Kindle Cool Cool. When did that come out? [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:53 MetroMonk

9:53	MeredithGould:  Hey! Don't know what you're talking about right now, but please say hi to folks in Tacoma. Let them know where you're from. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:53 MeredithGould

9:53	bowtiemethodist:  T3: 1) find talented graphic artist to work pro bono; 2)create amazing infographic of where $ goes; 3)share via SM #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:53 bowtiemethodist

9:54	FirstUMCSeattle:  @singingcarolyn @alanrud glad to share! Here's what our giving page looks like: http://bit.ly/KulkXk #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:54 FirstUMCSeattle

9:54	MetroMonk:  @paulsteinbrueck Thanks. #ServiceU. Great suggestions #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:54 MetroMonk

9:54	RevWeb:  @MeredithGould Baltimore and husband to your presenter. She rocks my world, too. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:54 RevWeb

9:55	ofredrick:  @MetroMonk Or custom ipads in pews for attendance, potluck rvsp, giving, class reg, prayer concerns. #chsocm #digitalchurch [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:55 ofredrick

9:55	LuckyCharm333:  Hi Tacoma! I'm even here right now! :-) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:55 LuckyCharm333

9:55	AnjWiley:  @ofredrick @ofredrick Thanks, I'd like to keep my job! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:55 AnjWiley

9:55	singingcarolyn:  @MeredithGould Hi Tacoma, from Simsbury, CT! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:55 singingcarolyn

9:56	B_RockW:  @MeredithGould Hello #Tacoma I am from Knoxville tn #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:56 B_RockW

9:56	MeredithGould:  @RevWeb How's the cat? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:56 MeredithGould

9:56	RevWeb:  @LuckyCharm333 How fun. Hope the training is going well. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:56 RevWeb

9:56	AnjWiley:  @MeredithGould Hi Tacoma, tweeting from Raleigh NC! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:56 AnjWiley

9:56	MetroMonk:  Absolutely! RT @ofredrick: Or custom ipads in pews for attendance, potluck rvsp, giving, class reg, prayer concerns. #chsocm #digitalchurch [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:56 MetroMonk

9:56	Denise205:  @MeredithGould Hi Tacoma from Chicago area! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:56 Denise205

9:57	RevWeb:  @MeredithGould Mozart played catch right before the chat. He's missing you terribly. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:57 RevWeb

9:57	paulsteinbrueck:  @SophiaSPU That's cool. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:57 paulsteinbrueck

9:57	AnjWiley:  @LuckyCharm333 You truly are lucky tonight to have @MeredithGould! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:57 AnjWiley

9:58	skenow:  @ofredrick That is true, but should the majority of your financial expenditures go to infrastructure? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:58 skenow

9:59	AnjWiley:  We are coming up on the hour, a quick prayer and you may continue to chat #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:59 AnjWiley

9:59	ofredrick:  @skenow Start with transparency and know (and divulge) how all your funding is spent. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:59 ofredrick

9:59	AnjWiley:  Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ & asleep we may rest in peace #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 9:59 AnjWiley

10:00

AnjWiley:  Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ & asleep we may rest in peace #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 10:00 AnjWiley

10:00

ofredrick:  @MetroMonk studies show that giving by credit card and recurring pledges net significantly increased giving. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 10:00 ofredrick

10:00

AnjWiley:  Tonight’s #chsocm tweetchat is formally over but you’re welcome to continue chatting. #PBWY #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 15, 2012 10:00 AnjWiley

 

 

The topics:

Topic 1: How do you use social media tools to advance the giving of time, talent and treasure of your church community?

Topic 2: Have you had a successful or unsuccessful giving campaign in the past? What do you think happened?

Topic 3: How can church organizations be good stewards themselves?

This week's chat moderated by Anjanette Wiley (@AnjWiley)