Tuesday, October 23, 2012

#ChSocM Transcript: 10/23/12 | Mobile for Ministry

Tonight's chat: smartphone use for ministry and 
getting websites mobile ready.

 #ChSocM Tweetchat (10/23/12)(10/23/2012) 
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#chsocm Tweetchat (10/23/12) - bit.ly/Vnhl0H We're chatting about mobile tech for church! Add the hashtag & join us. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 8:54 chsocm
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Welcome to our weekly church social media chat, hopefully a welcome change from all the political blah blah. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:00 chsocm
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:01 SmilingKIJ
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Gather 'round! If this is your first time joining us, don’t even try to follow every tweet. You can always review the transcript. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:01 chsocm
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If you’re returning, welcome. If you tend toward non-participant observation, please consider some active participation tonight. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:02 chsocm
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As always and because we're people of faith committed to using social media wisely & well, we start our chat with prayer. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:03 chsocm
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:03 chsocm
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Going to try to #chsocm tonight, folks. So mute me for the next hour if you like.
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:03 azrork
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Gracious God, as we come together, grant us the grace to be united in faith & good will in our service to you. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:03 chsocm
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We pray for unity and integrity in all our communications, across all media & across all denominations. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:04 chsocm
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If you are a new #LcmsTeach member, check out the #chsocm chatter where ministers talk about The Church and SM
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:04 webbnf
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RT @chsocm: We pray for unity and integrity in all our communications, across all media & across all denominations. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:04 MeredithGould
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We give thanks for every opportunity to build community & reveal your presence online as well as face-to-face. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:04 chsocm
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May the Holy Spirit to inspire our conversations & guide us to use social media to share the Gospel & be Christ to one another. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:05 chsocm
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This we pray in the name you said you'd never refuse, Jesus the Christ, Our Lord & Savior... #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:05 chsocm
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:06 MeredithGould
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:06 MicheleLKoch
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Let the tweeple say, AMEN! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:06 RevWeb
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:06 SmilingKIJ
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AMEN // @RevWeb: Let the tweeple say, AMEN! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:07 MCMBrooks
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Your moderator for tonight: @MeredithGould, author, digital strategist & comm consultant, committed to ecumenism, gadfly! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:07 chsocm
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:08 TrinityLimeRock
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Next up: self-introductions. Please tell us your church affiliation, how you currently use social media & anything else. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:08 chsocm
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And while you're doing that, here's the fine print: #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:08 chsocm
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We’ll assume tweets during this chat are yours & do not represent your church or organization or Almighty God #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:09 chsocm
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Remember we’re here to share with & support one another. Use DM or email to pitch products/services. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:09 chsocm
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Dan Webster. Baltimore. Episcopal priest. Bishop's staff. Build community. Share stories w/gospel values via SM. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:09 RevWeb
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Kathi, pastor in the #elca, using FB and Twitter a lot personally and professionally. Great for networking and relationships. #Chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:09 SmilingKIJ
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yo from missouri #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:09 bfelice
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<-- #ELCA seminary admissions person; use SM to keep up with current and potential students as well as colleagues. Hi @rev_david! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:09 JealaineMarple
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Geoff Brown @TrinityLimeRock just tweeted our Diosc. convention -- hard work!! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:09 TrinityLimeRock
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That noted, I'll pitch this: please subscribe to our blog: churchsocmed.blogspot.com so you can get transcripts #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:10 chsocm
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:10 MeredithGould
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Day job at UMC, lifer Episcopal gal. Social media churchy church stuff and then some. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:10 MicheleLKoch
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Worship & Tech at Journey of Faith, a non-typical LCMS church in Grand Rapids, Mi. We use tech for EVERYTHING! #ChSocM
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:10 mlstarner
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Amy Rork, #chsocm volunteer in the PCUSA for @FPCGV in #GrapevineTX. Our SM is primarily FB & Twitter, but we also Instagram and Pin.
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:10 azrork
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<----- Baptist minister, I enjoy the outdoors and sports. Trying to learn how to use social media correctly!! #ChSoCm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:10 B_RockW
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Hello #chsocm peeps. Michelle w/ #umc as comm & new media director in DC. Excited to talk about responsive design tonight.
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:10 MCMBrooks
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Christopher, ELCA. Church comm guy and web developer. Use SM for everything. :-) #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:11 revrevwine
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Happy to be with you, again! I am privileged to be CEO for @Augsburgfortres @wearesparkhouse & @Fortresspress Use #chsocm to learn & teach
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:11 bethalewis
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:11 bfelice
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:11 rev_david
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@bethalewis welcome back. Hope your respite was great! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:11 JealaineMarple
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:12 TrinityLimeRock
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Hi #chsocm! Can't join y'all tonight, but I'm thinking of you!
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:12 rev_david
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Keep them self-intros coming & here's some background info: #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:12 chsocm
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Tonight we’re chatting about going mobile with our communications, relative to smartphone apps but also relative to websites. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:12 chsocm
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@chsocm Hey #ChSocM peeps. Jumping in a little late.
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:12 paulsteinbrueck
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Establishing definitions. Here’s one for “responsive design” bit.ly/RUirQg #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:12 chsocm
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:12 chsocm
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Hey, #bomtraining folks who met about social media this evening—y’all should know that the #chsocm chat is going, follow along for goodness!
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:13 expatminister
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Basically, responsive design is a method for ensuring your website renders well on mobile device. It's a back-end coding technique. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:13 chsocm
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RT @chsocm: 2nite we’re chatting a/b going mobile w our communications, relative to smartphone apps but also relative to websites. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:13 paulsteinbrueck
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#chsocm Brian Stork interested in how to make SM work 4 @StJohnsEpisGH. Also following a different chat - awkward:)
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:13 StorkBrian
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Seminary student in my last year, social media coordinator for @WorshipTimes , future PC(USA) pastor (God and presbytery willing) #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:13 PresbyEmily
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As the angels say, do not be afraid, we’re not going uber-geek during tonight’s chat #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:13 chsocm
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And this about mobile ministry: bit.ly/RUneRP #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:14 chsocm
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mobilegrader.com - a tool for seeing how optimized your site is for mobile devices #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:14 chsocm
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Tonight's #chsocm chat is covering mobile tech for the church & it's happening now. What's #chsocm? cmsucks.us/hi KH
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:14 cmsucks
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I’ll post all these links on churchsocmed.blogspot.com with the transcript. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:14 chsocm
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@JealaineMarple thanks! sabbatical in Norway & England was fabulous.Now back & fully engaged. @Augsburgfortres board mtg this week #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:15 bethalewis
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And some factoids I happened to pick up during an #SMTLive webinar earlier today: #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:15 chsocm
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6.8 billion people on the planet & 4 billion of 'em use a mobile phone. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:15 chsocm
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RT @chsocm: mobilegrader.com - a tool for seeing how optimized your site is for mobile devices #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:15 MicheleLKoch
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82% of U.S. adults own a cell phone. There are 271 million mobile subscribers in U.S. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:15 chsocm
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91% of adults have their mobile phone within reach 24/7 #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:16 chsocm
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Thus begging the questions and topics for tonight! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:16 chsocm
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RT @MCMBrooks: Interesting stat: RT @chsocm: 6.8 billion people on the planet & 4 billion of 'em use a mobile phone. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:16 revscottstweets
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@chsocm excellent ted talks w/nokia folks #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:17 bfelice
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RT @chsocm: 91% of adults have their mobile phone within reach 24/7 #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:17 rampracer
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RT @chsocm: 91% of adults have their mobile phone within reach 24/7 #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:17 RevWeb
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Show of virtual hands:1) do you use a smartphone? 2) does yr church leadership use smartphones? 3) are these stupid questions? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:17 chsocm
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RT @chsocm: 6.8 billion people on the planet & 4 billion of 'em use a mobile phone. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:17 rampracer
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Interesting stat: RT @chsocm: 6.8 billion people on the planet & 4 billion of 'em use a mobile phone. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:17 MCMBrooks
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@chsocm If 82% of U.S. adults own a cell phone, how do 91% of adults have their mobile phone within reach 24/7??? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:18 paulsteinbrueck
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:18 MeredithGould
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1y 2y 3not stupid #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:18 bfelice
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for people all over the world that have never had a computer their entry to #chsomc will be through mobile going forward #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:18 revrevwine
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1) Yes, 2) No, 3) No. :-) #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:18 LuckyCharm333
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1) yes, it's a must 2) yes he does 3) no..this is an easy place to start. But some are still afraid of smart phones. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:18 JealaineMarple
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I use a smart phone, and most of our members do too. But our senior pastor has no cell phone at all. It's part of his charm. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:19 azrork
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:19 MCMBrooks
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:19 chsocm
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:19 bfelice
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(sneaking in late again, sorry...) #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:19 LuckyCharm333
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Have smartphone. Bishop has smartphone and tablet. Not stupid. That's Q3. And my boss. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:19 RevWeb
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1. Yes 2. don't know 3. nah #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:19 rampracer
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@RevWeb So, good to know that you're not calling your Bp boss stupid. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:19 MeredithGould
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I think our pastor has a smartphone, but doesn't know how to use it. Doesn't even have his Bluetooth hooked up yet. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:20 LuckyCharm333
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For the record, the rest of our staff is connected. All have phones. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:20 azrork
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Now, on to the topics. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:20 chsocm
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#chsocm 1) yes 2) most 3) no
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:20 bethalewis
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:20 StevenPThomason
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@chsocm 1) no (dumb phone + iPod touch ... 2) Sr no / associate yes ... 3) no #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:20 mnplatypus
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:20 RevWeb
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T1 How are smartphones changing the way you minister to others? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:20 chsocm
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@RevWeb You're blessed with a great Bp #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:20 MeredithGould
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:20 paulsteinbrueck
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I use smart phone, ipad, but pastor has old style flip phone. <sigh> #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:21 MicheleLKoch
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:21 paulsteinbrueck
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And note, by "minister" assume that not applying to clergy only! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:21 chsocm
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RT @chsocm: T1 How are smartphones changing the way you minister to others? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:21 LuckyCharm333
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The biggest change (for better or worse) is that I am available in some form (email, SM) 24/7 #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:21 JealaineMarple
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T1 portable smarts in the purse pocket #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:22 bfelice
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@chsocm It allows me to be more engaged with community and not ties to a desk. Can do ministry out and about. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:22 revrevwine
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T1 we can text our congregants. Our YM texts her youth group kids. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:22 MicheleLKoch
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T1: We use YouVersion Live on Sundays and encourage people to "boot up their Bibles" during worship. #ChSocM
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:22 mlstarner
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<-- not sure I actually "minister" to ppl... #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:22 LuckyCharm333
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:23 MeredithGould
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@chsocm 1: no (no cell signal in area) 2: yes (they get a signal) 3: no #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:23 TrinityLimeRock
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1) Senior yes 2) associate (me) yes 3) not a dumb question. learning to connect with people in FB and Twitter #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:23 StevenPThomason
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T1. I know longer carry pen and paper, I just use the Notepad app on my phone to keep up with important App.!! #ChSoCm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:23 B_RockW
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T1 Assuming, maybe mistakenly, local tweeple/FB friends folo on fones. Maybe not. No luck organizing tailgate church on SM. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:23 RevWeb
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T1: We did a daily devotional for a month and sent out daily text reminders to those who signed up for them. #ChSocM
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:23 mlstarner
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@mlstarner T1: We use YouVersion for scripture & YouVersion live for service outline. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:23 paulsteinbrueck
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T1. GPS helps also!! #ChSoCm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:23 B_RockW
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T1a is a wee bit different: #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:24 chsocm
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T1: Also means I don't have to carry around my laptop when I leave for the day 'cause I can email, twitter, etc. from smartphone #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:24 PresbyEmily
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Neat idea.RT @mlstarner: T1: We did a daily devotional for a month & sent out daily text reminders to those who signed up for them. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:24 MicheleLKoch
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T1a How could smartphones be used best, most effectively? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:24 chsocm
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@chsocm Has anyone used or currently using proclaim online in their congregation? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:24 slykingHot1077
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@LuckyCharm333 I know what you mean :) I often feel the same. But it isn't so. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:25 mnplatypus
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T1: @chsocm I use my phone to check for new msgs or comments & to respond to ?s. Also use "in field" to live tweet/share events. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:25 MCMBrooks
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T1 Smartphones allow ministry work formerly done on PC to be done anywhere- anytime. Great in emergency situations #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:25 rampracer
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RT @chsocm: T1a How could smartphones be used best, most effectively? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:25 MeredithGould
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:26 TrinityLimeRock
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T1a Smartphone is most effective for me with the right apps that optimize task management #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:26 rampracer
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T1a Could replace traditional phone trees/prayer chains, I suppose. Also for hot announcements. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:26 LuckyCharm333
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#chsocm We have used our iPhones to live Tweet our @StJohnsEpisGH Sunday forum
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:27 StorkBrian
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Note that we have an entire generation that would rather text than talk. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:27 chsocm
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@chsocm use smartphone to make simple update videos for YouTube and Website, and FB #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:27 StevenPThomason
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@chsocm T1a... it is it's diversity of tasks that you can accomplish: communication, capturing events, being 'mobile', access 2 info #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:27 revrevwine
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@LuckyCharm333 That's so interesting. Until I saw "prayer chains" I hadn't realized that ALL that happens for me via Twitter #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:27 MeredithGould
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Which means we have to adjust to the culture RT @chsocm: Note that we have an entire generation that would rather text than talk. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:28 slykingHot1077
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T1a: with the texting generation in mind, smartphones might be our gateway to real human 1on1 interactions #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:28 JealaineMarple
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Topic 2 coming up & we're shifting our focus to websites. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:28 chsocm
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RT "@chsocm: Note that we have an entire generation that would rather text than talk. #chsocm"
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:28 bethalewis
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T1a: @chsocm I'd like to see them used 4 contact sharing in org. My org does advo, would be great 2 share/add new folks instantly. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:28 MCMBrooks
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@chsocm We can't just sit idle and not adjust to the change in culture and change in technology or we will be passed by! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:28 slykingHot1077
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T1a Too many of my folks don't seem to be on smartphones for email/SM. But then they are closer to AARP than most. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:29 RevWeb
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My latest revelation: the biggest barrier to social media use is the "we'll get to it someday" website. And so... #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:29 chsocm
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Does anybody but me still find texting way too cumbersome? Maybe I have the wrong phone? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:29 LuckyCharm333
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T2 What have you done to ensure that your website is mobile ready & readable? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:29 chsocm
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RT @chsocm: T2 What have you done to ensure that your website is mobile ready & readable? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:29 MeredithGould
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@chsocm Would rather text than talk like this... ;) ow.ly/eIxtj #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:29 paulsteinbrueck
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@LuckyCharm333 I've kept my Blackberry because I can type txt more quickly w/that keyboard than touch screen #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:30 MeredithGould
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@chsocm Combination of the 'right' apps (fir your purpose) with the right alerts set up. @table is a big one for me. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:30 mnplatypus
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:30 bfelice
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@LuckyCharm333 I hardly texted until I got my iPhone. No it is my preferred one to communicate. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:30 revrevwine
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T2 we're in process of designing new site that is responsive. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:30 MicheleLKoch
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T2 - I'm here tonite!! It's a start!! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:30 TrinityLimeRock
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T2 Ours is on WordPress, so can't customize much. But did create a mobile-friendly QR "landing" page. Not that we even use our QR #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:31 LuckyCharm333
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@MicheleLKoch As in "responsive design" commonly defined? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:31 chsocm
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Are there phones easier to type on than a standard keyboard? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:31 LuckyCharm333
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@chsocm T2: Unfortunately, nothing. Our web budget is nonexistant right now. But mobile functionality is pushing us to redo it. #ChSocM
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:31 mlstarner
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T2: There are good techies working behind the scenes, and I trust them. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:31 PresbyEmily
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@mnplatypus, i want to xchange notes w you later about @table #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:31 bfelice
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@LuckyCharm333 WordPress is totally customizable... just need to find someone to help. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:32 revrevwine
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@chsocm As long as you don't use Flash, your site is probably fine on most smartphones. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:32 paulsteinbrueck
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@revrevwine @chsocm I was a late adopter to texting but would usually prefer texting to talking (unless I'm driving) #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:32 mnplatypus
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T2 Hoping @episcomd website redesign will address mobile technology. Now's the perfect time to make that happen. Younger users there #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:32 RevWeb
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T2: @chsocm was intentionally part of design process to make site flexible for mobile devices. Change nav menus, content format #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:32 MCMBrooks
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@revrevwine We use the free version. Limited to templates. Congregation doesn't see value in SM. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:33 LuckyCharm333
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@chsocm yes. Went to a workshop about it last month. Perfect timing. We r at wireframe stage. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:33 MicheleLKoch
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@LuckyCharm333 we don't find that QR codes get accessed much. Worth doing to help people find your mobile site? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:33 bethalewis
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@RevWeb I am hoping so too... a convo for another day. ;-) #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:33 revrevwine
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@chsocm T2 I rely (probably too heavily) on a Wordpress plugin and mobile friendly integrations #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:33 mnplatypus
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Fine, maybe but probably not optimized for viewing or access. @paulsteinbrueck @chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:34 MCMBrooks
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T2a What gets in the way of getting your website mobile ready? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:34 chsocm
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@bethalewis Where do you put yours? I click them all the time when I see them. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:34 LuckyCharm333
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@LuckyCharm333 so you are on wprdpress.com? all wordpress is free, but self-hosted sites have more flexibility #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:34 revrevwine
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Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:34 mlstarner
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Video compatability on all platforms RT @chsocm: T2a What gets in the way of getting your website mobile ready? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:35 slykingHot1077
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T2a: imho, the massive amounts of information on the site #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:35 JealaineMarple
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T2a lack of local telecom infrastructure here in rural Connecticut #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:35 TrinityLimeRock
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@revrevwine Ours isn't self-hosted. Congregation thinks web/SM is "wasteful," also fearful of drawing new members. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:35 LuckyCharm333
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Wow, really helpful & interesting responses to T2a. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:35 chsocm
9:35
@MicheleLKoch wireframe with which cms? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:35 bfelice
9:36
@MCMBrooks I guess fine is fine with me. I don't place a high value on mobile optimization & "responsive design" #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:36 paulsteinbrueck
9:36
T2a money. It's cheaper when done at same time site is being revamped. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:36 MicheleLKoch
9:36
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:36 chsocm
9:36
@LuckyCharm333 interesting! We include in print promos, some biz cards, etc. but click-thru rates are low. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:36 bethalewis
9:36
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:36 LouNyiri
9:37
T2a How important is this? Few on Navajo resn have PC access but everybody has smartphone, especially the young. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:37 RevWeb
9:37
MT @paulsteinbrueck I guess fine is fine with me. I don't place a high value on mobile optimization & "responsive design" //Ditto #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:37 LuckyCharm333
9:37
@LuckyCharm333 If the are fearful of new members than it is going to be hard to convince them the value of Web/SM #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:37 revrevwine
9:37
@TrinityLimeRock digital divide still exists in urban/rural coverage and affordability of smart phone #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:37 bfelice
9:37
Our web-developer knows. I'm not that techy, sorry. RT @bfelice: @MicheleLKoch wireframe with which cms? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:37 MicheleLKoch
9:37
@bethalewis @LuckyCharm333 On the #SMTLive webinar today, QR codes got bashed as near-worthless. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:37 MeredithGould
9:37
@chsocm I've just not had a problem using any sites on my iPhone except those that use Flash. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:37 paulsteinbrueck
9:38
@RevWeb point well made. It's all about context, context, context. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:38 JealaineMarple
9:38
@revrevwine Yes I know. Actually rethinking my role/presence there... #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:38 LuckyCharm333
9:38
Its the basic design w/o links, prettiness, just placement of elements. RT @LouNyiri: @MicheleLKoch #chsocm whats wire frame? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:38 MicheleLKoch
9:38
@MeredithGould But for free, even a few clicks is gravy, right? What's the downside? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:38 LuckyCharm333
9:38
A 2a the usual suspects....not enough time & money to convert very large sites with lots of pages, info. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:38 bethalewis
9:39
@LuckyCharm333 Where energy and attention is focused and spent, I guess. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:39 MeredithGould
9:39
@MeredithGould I think the problem with qr codes is 2 fold most readers take too long to open on phones and #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:39 revrevwine
9:39
I can see that. RT @MeredithGould: @bethalewis @LuckyCharm333 On the #SMTLive webinar today, QR codes got bashed as near-worthless. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:39 MicheleLKoch
9:39
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:39 revrevwine
9:40
@MeredithGould yeah, and email is dead too. and no one watches tv. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:40 bfelice
9:40
@chsocm Can I turn around the question & ask r u aware of any problems ur site currently has on mobile devices? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:40 paulsteinbrueck
9:40
@revrevwine lots have no clue what they are.....still! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:40 TrinityLimeRock
9:40
Yes, @LuckyCharm333 @paulsteinbrueck a site will work fine w/o it but I guarantee you would see a diff in activity if optimized #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:40 MCMBrooks
9:40
@MeredithGould 2.the sites they point to are not mobile friendly. They should point to a specific micro site to comm 1 point #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:40 revrevwine
9:40
T2b Who in your organization/church is responsible for website & integration w--> #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:40 chsocm
9:40
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:40 LuckyCharm333
9:41
@paulsteinbrueck Good point, most people don't really check! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:41 chsocm
9:41
RT @chsocm: T2b Who in your organization/church is responsible for website & integration w--> #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:41 MeredithGould
9:41
@paulsteinbrueck Ours uses sidebars, which don't show up on phones. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:41 LuckyCharm333
9:41
My apps never click the QR image well enough and I end up trying again, only to go to a zzzzzzz website. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:41 MicheleLKoch
9:41
@bethalewis and depending on how you do it making sure you have the resources to maintain all those pages #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:41 revrevwine
9:41
T2b - me. I just turn my hat around.... #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:41 TrinityLimeRock
9:41
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:41 LuckyCharm333
9:41
Moving right along to mobile apps in topic 3 #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:41 chsocm
9:42
T2b. Me. Oh yeah, and me. Then there's...me. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:42 MicheleLKoch
9:42
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:42 MCMBrooks
9:42
T3 What mobile apps do you personally use to support your faith? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:42 chsocm
9:42
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:42 MeredithGould
9:42
RT @revrevwine: and depending on how you do it making sure you have the resources to maintain all those pages// True, double work #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:42 LuckyCharm333
9:42
T2b: the little integration we have is left to our public communications person. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:42 JealaineMarple
9:42
RT @chsocm: T2b Who in your organization/church is responsible for website & integration w--> #chsocm We out source to @OutreachMojo
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:42 revscottstweets
9:42
@chsocm T2b: Me. One of the many hats I wear. #ChSocM
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:42 mlstarner
9:42
Bye everyone... I have to leave early. Going to meetup w/ @expatminister since he is in my town tonight #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:42 revrevwine
9:43
@paulsteinbrueck AllSaintsTacoma.org (not updated in a while due to creeping apathy on my part, mea culpa) #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:43 LuckyCharm333
9:43
T3 - under the circumstances, none #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:43 TrinityLimeRock
9:43
@MCMBrooks Can you point a skeptic to case studies that show the value of mobile optimization? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:43 paulsteinbrueck
9:43
Globible. Hefty app, but very cool. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:43 MicheleLKoch
9:43
T2b 3rd party person!! #ChSoCm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:43 B_RockW
9:43
I think @chsocm @paulsteinbrueck how much you optimize for mobile is somewhat related to audience & analytics. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:43 MCMBrooks
9:43
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:43 chsocm
9:43
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:43 mgyura
9:43
T3: YouVersion is the biggest one I use. #ChSocM
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:43 mlstarner
9:44
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:44 LuckyCharm333
9:44
@LuckyCharm333 Thx. Do u know what types of mobile devices have problems with it? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:44 paulsteinbrueck
9:44
@chsocm Paid volunteer and member is our web person. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:44 LouNyiri
9:44
Those of you who are keen on YouVersion, please tell us why. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:44 chsocm
9:44
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:44 bfelice
9:44
@mgyura @MeredithGould amen amen amen! I love Twitter for reaching out/finding new companions on discernment journey #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:44 JealaineMarple
9:45
Anyone use the features proclaim online offers? RT @chsocm: Those of you who are keen on YouVersion, please tell us why. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:45 slykingHot1077
9:45
And my meetup w/ @expatminister is an example of #chsocm building irl community
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:45 revrevwine
9:45
@bfelice @MeredithGould I recently heard a presentation about how not dead email is. Which is why Twitter keeps emailing you. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:45 mnplatypus
9:45
@paulsteinbrueck let me look. I can give you my own experience as one who tests web on several devices & was not happy b4 change. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:45 MCMBrooks
9:45
@chsocm Daily reading plans and study notes. #ChSocM
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:45 mlstarner
9:45
@paulsteinbrueck My Android phone doesn't display sidebars, which is why I created the special QR page for mobile phones. Workaround #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:45 LuckyCharm333
9:45
T3 Must confess I've yet to crack the mobile app ceiling. I will someday. Maybe. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:45 RevWeb
9:45
#chsocm T3 besides social media platforms, GPS function, so I can find a person or meeting without thinking, and or via bus. (hi i am late)
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:45 RevJCMitchell
9:45
Theres an app for that? did not know that. RT @bfelice: T3 Daily office #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:45 MicheleLKoch
9:45
T3 Lutheran Study Bible mobile app from @OliveTreeBible but I'm biased! ;-) #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:45 bethalewis
9:46
Like YouVersion for vast selection of Bible versions, even in French. :-) #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:46 LuckyCharm333
9:46
@chsocm YouVersion is free! It's simple to use and simple for others to use… for the not so technical pastor, youversion is ideal… #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:46 AaronSpringr
9:46
@mnplatypus that was tongue-in-cheek ;) #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:46 bfelice
9:47
@chsocm My phone w YouVersion is easier to carry than my phone + a print bible :) #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:47 paulsteinbrueck
9:47
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:47 chsocm
9:47
RT @paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm My phone w YouVersion is easier to carry than my phone + a print bible :) #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:47 LuckyCharm333
9:47
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:47 chsocm
9:47
Truth, y’all. RT @revrevwine: And my meetup w/ @expatminister is an example of #chsocm building irl community
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:47 expatminister
9:48
Globible has pictures and a place to store notes. I like pictures. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:48 MicheleLKoch
9:48
RT @chsocm: T3 What mobile apps do you personally use to support your faith? #chsocm Glo Bible, The Daily Office from Mission St. Clare
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:48 revscottstweets
9:48
T3a Development $$$ arrivee: Which mobile apps should be developed for church ASAP? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:48 chsocm
9:48
Late, not even fashionably - but trying to catch up #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:48 skenow
9:48
@skenow If you're here, you're right on time! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:48 MeredithGould
9:48
T3 An excellent congregational app is on App store created by St. Andrew Luth Church, Mahtomedi, MN & it's free #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:48 bethalewis
9:49
RT @chsocm: T3a Development $$$ arrivee: Which mobile apps should be developed for church ASAP? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:49 MeredithGould
9:49
RT @mlstarner: T1: We did a daily devotional for a month & sent out daily text reminders to those who signed up for them #ChSocM// good idea
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:49 Kchalwe
9:49
... and showing up for the #chsocm finale, @RevEverett . Sorry team!
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:49 RevEverett
9:49
RT @chsocm: T3a Development $$$ arrivee: Which mobile apps should be developed for church ASAP? #chsocm One geared toward Confirmation
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:49 revscottstweets
9:50
RT @chsocm: T3a Development $$$ arrivee: Which mobile apps should be developed for church ASAP? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:50 LuckyCharm333
9:50
@revscottstweets So a faith formation app or did you have something else in mind? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:50 chsocm
9:50
T3a: an "ask the pastor" app for those afraid to approach leaders with "real" questions #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:50 JealaineMarple
9:50
RT @JealaineMarple: T3a: an "ask the pastor" app for those afraid to approach leaders with "real" questions #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:50 MeredithGould
9:51
RT @chsocm: T3a Development $$$ arrivee: Which mobile apps should be developed for church ASAP? #chsocm// we'd love to know this!
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:51 bethalewis
9:51
RT @chsocm: @revscottstweets So a faith formation app or did you have something else in mind? #chsocm Faith formation (sp dspl) & apologetic
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:51 revscottstweets
9:51
I personally loathe "apps" that are just aggregators of rss. Why load up my phone? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:51 bfelice
9:51
RT @JealaineMarple: T3a: an "ask the pastor" app for those afraid to approach leaders with "real" questions #chsocm Love this idea.
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:51 revscottstweets
9:52
@chsocm T3a: Best app 4 r church members might b 1 that pops up & says "U don't really want to post that to Facebook do u?" #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:52 paulsteinbrueck
9:52
RT @paulsteinbrueck: Best app 4 r church members might b 1 that pops up & says "U don't really want to post that to Facebook do u?" #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:52 MeredithGould
9:52
Why is there not a definitive #Episcopal #BookofCommonPrayer ap?Couldn't #TEC develop, charge small amount, $ to Pension Fund? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:52 RevEverett
9:52
@paulsteinbrueck LOLOLOL...for realz on that one. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:52 chsocm
9:52
RT @bfelice I personally loathe "apps" that are just aggregators of rss. Why load up my phone? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:52 LuckyCharm333
9:53
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:53 TrinityLimeRock
9:53
@rampracer Add where GF eucharist is available to that! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:53 MeredithGould
9:53
Same for National Council of Churches who owns NRSV #Bible copyright?Couldn't NCCC develop ap, charge small amount? #chsocm #ecumenism
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:53 RevEverett
9:53
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:53 jesseorndorff
9:54
Would you believe we're coming up on the hour? We have time for your final, for tonight, words of wisdom #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:54 chsocm
9:54
#chsocm t3a I want an app that would connect services, councelors, pschologists, groups etc. kept updated and current
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:54 RevJCMitchell
9:54
RT @TrinityLimeRock: RT @RevEverett: Why is there not a definitive #Episcopal #BookofCommonPrayer ap?// I'd get that one. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:54 MicheleLKoch
9:54
RT @chsocm: Would you believe we're coming up on the hour? We have time for your final, for tonight, words of wisdom #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:54 MeredithGould
9:55
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:55 skenow
9:55
@RevEverett Great idea. Get the @ncccusa right on that. Oh, right. No more communications staff. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:55 RevWeb
9:55
@RevEverett NCC licensed NRSV to Harper, so any publisher who wants to use, licenses fron them. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:55 bethalewis
9:56
RT @bethalewis: @RevEverett NCC licensed NRSV to Harper, so any publisher who wants to use, licenses from them. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:56 chsocm
9:56
@bfelice Favoriting THAT tweet to contemplate later! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:56 MeredithGould
9:56
@MicheleLKoch @TrinityLimeRock somebody's going to develop a gonzo version if they don't get on it. Help us, @iamepiscopalian #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:56 RevEverett
9:56
MT @bfelice: Are we thinking about how physical closeness of phone redefines how people interact with content? Untapped potential #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:56 chsocm
9:57
Mobile priority needed for any strategy. Bridges the digi divide. Can generate/build community closer to real time. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:57 RevWeb
9:57
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:57 rampracer
9:57
@chsocm @bfelice #chsocm certainly a thing we must ponder and utilize
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:57 RevJCMitchell
9:58
Tick tock...closing comments? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:58 chsocm
9:58
RT "@RevWeb: Mobile priority needed for any strategy. Bridges the digi divide. Can generate/build community closer to real time. #chsocm"
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:58 bethalewis
9:58
Coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer from Compline: #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:58 chsocm
9:58
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:58 chsocm
9:59
RT @chsocm: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch orweep this night & give your angels charge over those whosleep. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:59 MicheleLKoch
9:59
The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com soon. #chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:59 chsocm
9:59
Thanks all for another fast & energizing hour of conversation! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:59 bethalewis
9:59
RT @chsocm: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:59 MeredithGould
9:59
RT @chsocm: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch orweep this night & give your angels charge over those whosleep. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:59 LuckyCharm333
9:59
T3a an app showing accessibility for disabled folks traveling looking for church services #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:59 rampracer
9:59
THIS. MT @RevEverett […] National Council of Churches who owns NRSV Bible copyright? Couldn't NCCC develop app, charge small amount? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:59 expatminister
9:59
Thanks to all for your contributions & insights. Join us again next Tuesday @9pm EDT. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:59 chsocm
9:59
RT @bethalewis: Thanks all for another fast & energizing hour of conversation! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:59 TrinityLimeRock
9:59
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:59 LouNyiri
9:59
Has anyone else tried @IgnioApp? Daily reading, prayers, check ins, limited to 12 friends #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 9:59 skenow
10:00
RT "@chsocm: The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com soon. #chsocm #chsocm"
Tuesday October 23, 2012 10:00 bethalewis
10:00
The #chsocm tweetchat is formally over for this evening, but anyone is welcome to continue chatting. #PBWY #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 10:00 chsocm
10:00
T3a I want an app that maps churches with open wireless #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 10:00 skenow
10:00
Amen. And blessings on all of you sharing Good News in cyberspace, which is actually in real communities. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 10:00 RevWeb
10:00
Amen! Thanks #chsocm! And if you haven't connected with Election Day Communion meet @EDayCommunion - witness to unity on day of division
Tuesday October 23, 2012 10:00 RevEverett
10:01
@chsocm thank you for moderating tonight. Great chat! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 10:01 MicheleLKoch
10:01
@RevEverett I’d settle for a lectionary app in which I could highlight & take notes. Maybe have all the readings/feasts. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 10:01 expatminister
10:01
@skenow Any relation to Ignio Montoya? #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 10:01 RevWeb
10:01
Thanks to our fabulous and beautiful moderator! #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 10:01 JealaineMarple
10:01
Aw...<3 this chat community. #chsocm
Tuesday October 23, 2012 10:01 chsocm
 
 

The topics:
T1 How are smartphones changing the way you minister to others?
T1a How could smartphones be used best, most effectively?
T2 What have you done to ensure that your website is mobile ready & readable?
T2a What gets in the way of getting your website mobile ready?
T2b Who in your organization/church is responsible for website & integration w/#chsocm
T3 What mobile apps do you personally use to support your faith?
T3a Development $$$ arrived: Which mobile apps should be developed for church ASAP?

Resources:
Responsive Design: What it is and How to Use It from Smashing magazine
Church Mobile Ministry Strategy Basics from Church Tech Today
How the Cell Phone Got 'Smart' from Mashable Tech

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