This week we chatted about choosing social media platforms,
making the case for at least one, ensuring integration, and
what to do with a $$$ windfall!
9:00 | Getting ready to chat? Hope so! New to tweetchatting, here's a guide: slideshare.net/MeredithGould/… #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:00 chsocm |
9:01 | It's 9:00, please join us for this week's church social media chat. Just add the hashtag and join the convo...now! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:01 chsocm |
9:02 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:02 chsocm |
9:02 | Time for the fastest hour online: #ChSocM church social media chat & #GetRealChat simultaneiously. Join me for one or both! Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:02 paulsteinbrueck |
9:02 | Every week new folks show up, thanks be to God & Twitter! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:02 chsocm |
9:02 | If this is your first tweetchat ever, please don’t get discouraged by the pace! A transcript will be available on our blog. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:02 chsocm |
9:03 | Joining #Chsocm chat for the next hour; followers may want to mute me. Or may want to join in, talking about the church and social media! Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:03 rev_heather |
9:03 | @GodtheHealerDev The great thing about Tweetchat is that it adds the hashtag & you can adjust the refresh speed. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:03 chsocm |
9:04 | In between rounds of snow shoveling, so stopping in for at least a while. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:04 Denise205 |
9:04 | Friends, please excuse the number of posts from me over the next hour. I will be participating in a tweetchat. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:04 nealffischer |
9:04 | You’re welcome to observe or participate. If you’ve only observed so far, consider participating this time. We’re friendly bunch. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:04 chsocm |
9:05 | @Denise205 Virtual hot chocolate in the virtual social hall by the virtual fireplace #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:05 chsocm |
9:05 | Here we go! Weekly #chsocm tweet chat. Ignore me or, better yet, join in over the next hour! Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:05 singingcarolyn |
9:05 | Great to see folks gathering. Hang on while I put on gloves! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:05 chsocm |
9:06 | @HolyCommUCity @pamalert @PamelaDolan @bgclick Come on over and join #chsocm for the next hour, if you're online! Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:06 bfelice |
9:06 | Engaging in the Church Social Media tweetup tonight, so sorry for the multiple tweets for the next hour #chSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:06 FatPastor |
9:06 | Alrighty...moving right along #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:06 chsocm |
9:06 | And now, as is our custom in this chat, we open with prayer before moving on with self-introductions. Let us pray: #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:06 chsocm |
9:07 | Almighty & merciful God, we rejoice in your abiding presence everywhere & your mercy at all times. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:07 chsocm |
9:07 | We give thanks for this & every opportunity to share our experiences with social media & digital ministry. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:07 chsocm |
9:07 | We pray for those who struggle to communicate and those who are prevented from communicating. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:07 chsocm |
9:08 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:08 Denise205 |
9:08 | We pray for those whose Lenten journey is more than they wanted & less than they expected! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:08 chsocm |
9:08 | We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s chat & guide us as we move forward in love & service to share the Gospel. Amen #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:08 chsocm |
9:09 | (Whew. If I beat the Amen, it doesn't count as late) #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:09 rev_david |
9:09 | RT @rev_david: (Whew. If I beat the Amen, it doesn't count as late) #chsocm//Amen Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:09 chsocm |
9:09 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:09 MissionalWisdom |
9:09 | Next up: self-introductions. In addition to church affiliation, please share how you use & experience w/social media. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:09 chsocm |
9:09 | @rev_david Hi! Grab a cup of cocoa. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:09 Denise205 |
9:10 | @rev_david My thoughts exactly! AMEN! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:10 azrork |
9:10 | <-- Director of Communications, Upstate New York Synod, ELCA - G+, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn for work. Likely to add Pinterest. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:10 nealffischer |
9:10 | moderating this chat @MeredithGould, sociologist, author, keen on social media for community devel, exuberantly ecumenical. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:10 chsocm |
9:10 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:10 rev_david |
9:10 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:10 rev_david |
9:11 | Associate in Ministry in the @ELCA, Admissions at @GettSem, and I particularly enjoy live-tweeting church events #nerdalert #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:11 ohxjulie |
9:11 | <murmuring in the background> Here’s the almighty fine print: #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:11 chsocm |
9:11 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:11 Denise205 |
9:11 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:11 azrork |
9:11 | We will assume tweets during this chat yours & do not represent your church or organization #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:11 chsocm |
9:11 | Music and Media guy, soon-to-be Vicar at Journey of Faith, LCMS church in Grand Rapids, MI - FB, Twitter, G+ for personal and church #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:11 mlstarner |
9:11 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:11 chsocm |
9:12 | Joining #chsocm for a little bit before going to bed... Expect more tweets and less FB for the time being.... Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:12 ahynes1 |
9:12 | Kindly remember that we’re here to share with & support one another. Please use DM or email to pitch products/services. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:12 chsocm |
9:12 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:12 rev_david |
9:12 | But behold this hot flash: Experimenting w/announcements before final prayer. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:12 chsocm |
9:12 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:12 azrork |
9:13 | Starting discussions when to launch instances of an online class on the Gospels azdiocese.desire2learn.com Late March? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:13 PeterWmChrFoley |
9:13 | UMC pastor in IL. FB admin for church. Blogger, with FB, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. Podcaster @PulpitFpodcast #chSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:13 FatPastor |
9:13 | @daryndez as MW tonite. Ecumenical. also tweet as @peopleofnewday. blogging, connecting micro-communities through SocMed #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:13 MissionalWisdom |
9:13 | yes, high volume of tweets for the next hour, as I participate in the weekly #chsocm chat. Join us. Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:13 rev_david |
9:13 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:13 pamalert |
9:13 | Trying to follow #chsocm on my phone n it's not cooperating Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:13 thecatholiccoup |
9:13 | Episcopal Diocese of Missouri communications director @diocesemo @DioMoNews FB,G+,Ning,Concrete5,Flickr,Vimeo,Pinterest,table,omeka #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:13 bfelice |
9:13 | <- Soc. Media Manager for @CHCConnecticut. Newly elected vestry member of Grace & St. Peter's Hamden, CT #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:13 ahynes1 |
9:14 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:14 singingcarolyn |
9:14 | @thecatholiccoup Hello! My tech isn't at top form tonight either. There's always a transcript if needed. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:14 Denise205 |
9:14 | Erin. weekly devotional writer at God-the-Healer.com who is behind on her devotions, due to a nasty cold. #SeeksForgiveness #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:14 GodtheHealerDev |
9:15 | Matt, United Methodist, use #chsocm as part of my job, and help out with @uppernewyork from time to time. Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:15 bowtiemethodist |
9:15 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:15 chsocm |
9:15 | Good to see everyone tonight! *waves* #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:15 rev_david |
9:15 | @singingcarolyn I'll do the same when Dancing with the Stars comes round. I get that! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:15 azrork |
9:15 | @anglobaptist Nice to see you on the chat tonight! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:15 rev_david |
9:16 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:16 thecatholiccoup |
9:16 | Thanks @MeredithGould Actually, returning to Vestry service is (right now) one of the bright points of this Lenten season #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:16 ahynes1 |
9:16 | Tonight we’re talking about practical solutions to some pesky recurring problems re: social media adoption. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:16 chsocm |
9:16 | @thecatholiccoup Try Tweet Deck. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:16 GodtheHealerDev |
9:16 | @chsocm Founder & leader of @OurChurchDotCom, blogger, elder of a CMA church in Clearwater, FL #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:16 paulsteinbrueck |
9:16 | @singingcarolyn Yay, tumblr. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:16 bfelice |
9:16 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:16 anglobaptist |
9:16 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:16 Denise205 |
9:16 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:16 MeredithGould |
9:17 | RT @rev_david: Good to see everyone tonight! *waves* *waves back* #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:17 GodtheHealerDev |
9:17 | Topic 1 coming up! Right after @Denise205 @AZORK & @singingcarolyn explore the new DWTS cast. Kidding. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:17 chsocm |
9:17 | I use ignitr, facebook, twitter, tumblr, and pinterest most of the time... #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:17 anglobaptist |
9:17 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:17 Denise205 |
9:18 | @rev_david Hi David!! <waves back> #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:18 rev_heather |
9:18 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:18 PeterWmChrFoley |
9:18 | Topic 1: #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:18 chsocm |
9:18 | #chsocm Media Consultant. Develop social media strategies for ministries and pastors. Facebook (hub.) Twitter. Pinterest. Socialcam. Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:18 skylimit4 |
9:18 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:18 azrork |
9:18 | T1: Which top 3 factors influence your choice of platform for social media at your church? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:18 chsocm |
9:19 | @MeredithGould Vestry Service as a Lenten Discipline. Hmm... I'm planning to stay on for three years, and I'm ready for Easter #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:19 ahynes1 |
9:19 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:19 singingcarolyn |
9:19 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:19 rev_david |
9:20 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:20 MeredithGould |
9:20 | Choosing platforms: 1) Where is my current audience? 2) Where is the audience I want? 3) What is my comfort level/time? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:20 rev_david |
9:20 | T1 have to go with popularity, popularity, and popularity. Who is already using it? Facebook for most adults, Instagram for youth #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:20 jodymask |
9:20 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:20 skylimit4 |
9:21 | @rev_david @chsocm Social access, easy engagement, a sense of the public square... Thus, Facebook pages for @FBCPaloAlto #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:21 anglobaptist |
9:21 | @MeredithGould I turned onions and garlic into carbon while preparing dinner. Not meant to be Cajun. I blame #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:21 PeterWmChrFoley |
9:21 | T1: Factors in choosing a platform: Intended audience, content of message and the ideal delivery of the content. #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:21 mlstarner |
9:21 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:21 anglobaptist |
9:21 | RT @rev_david: Choosing platforms: 1) Where's my current audience? 2) Where's the audience I want? 3) What's my comfort level/time? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:21 paulsteinbrueck |
9:22 | @rev_david Great answer David! That's a blog post right there! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:22 paulsteinbrueck |
9:22 | T1: what @rev_david said. Be where our people are. Tell our stories. Connect. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:22 MissionalWisdom |
9:22 | MT @anglobaptist: @rev_david @chsocm Social access, easy engagement, a sense of the public square #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:22 rev_david |
9:22 | T1: 1) Adoption, where the people are 2) SEO, driving people to the website 3) Then, trying to be prepared for the next big thing. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:22 nealffischer |
9:22 | T1: Where are the people we want to connect with, what best helps us get our message across, where can we track reach #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:22 ohxjulie |
9:22 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:22 PeterWmChrFoley |
9:22 | Yes.RT @rev_david: Choosing platforms: 1) Wheres my current audience? 2) Wheres the audience I want? 3) Whats my comfort level/time? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:22 singingcarolyn |
9:22 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:22 rev_david |
9:23 | T1: 3 factors influence my choice of platform for social media: 1) friendliness - ease to use; 2) biggest reach; 3) time #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:23 GodtheHealerDev |
9:24 | T1a: How about resources, like staff/volunteers/$? Irrelevant? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:24 chsocm |
9:24 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:24 MeredithGould |
9:24 | #Chsocm T1: Mostly my familiarity with the platform determines what I use. Popularity is important too. Fortunately these go together for me Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:24 rev_heather |
9:25 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:25 anglobaptist |
9:25 | RT @rev_david: Choosing platforms: 1 Where is my current audience? 2 Where is the audience I want? 3 What is my comfort level/time? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:25 GodtheHealerDev |
9:25 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:25 paulsteinbrueck |
9:26 | Jumping in late tonite, had an unexpected errand on the way home... #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:26 LuckyCharm333 |
9:26 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:26 anglobaptist |
9:26 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:26 rev_david |
9:26 | T1a - Staff is me. A few others are on, but do not actively participate on the official page. Volunteers during synod assembly. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:26 nealffischer |
9:27 | @rev_david I exist, in part, to crack you up! Deeply called to doing that. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:27 chsocm |
9:27 | T1a volunteers dependent upon engagement, see above, fitting platform to audience. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:27 bfelice |
9:27 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:27 youravgpastor |
9:27 | #chsocm T1a: time is a precious commodity for everyone... Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:27 bowtiemethodist |
9:27 | MT @anglobaptist: Zuckerberg is our neighbor. // Going to recruit him to serve on the congregational communications committee? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:27 rev_david |
9:27 | sorta T1a: I do try new platforms when I have time. I tried Vine recently. I think it could be effective...just not sure how yet! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:27 azrork |
9:27 | T1a: Time is my only determent. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:27 GodtheHealerDev |
9:28 | Get ready for topic 2 #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:28 chsocm |
9:28 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:28 LuckyCharm333 |
9:28 | T1a Balance of Time and Audience potential is major factor. I spend time on platforms where message will be received. #chSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:28 FatPastor |
9:28 | I'm a volunteer helping our church get active on Social Media. I expect, in our case, for it to be mostly volunteer. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:28 ahynes1 |
9:28 | T2: Your leadership will agree to only one digital platform. Which one should it be? Why? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:28 chsocm |
9:28 | T1a: We have so many gifted writers and storytellers. Getting as many blog posts as possible. Glean tweets from there. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:28 MissionalWisdom |
9:28 | @nealffischer what is SEO? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:28 jensandmann |
9:29 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:29 MeredithGould |
9:29 | SEO=Search Engine Optimization #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:29 LuckyCharm333 |
9:29 | @MeredithGould @chsocm 1. The person suggesting doing #chsocm 2. As does that same person 3. because he or she will be the one doing #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:29 PeterWmChrFoley |
9:30 | T2 the days of one size fits all are over. life is segmented. education for leader needed in this case. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:30 bfelice |
9:30 | T2: For us, probably Facebook. Supports pictures/videos/longer statuses. Has location abilities. Meets our audience. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:30 ahynes1 |
9:30 | T2 If basic website is a digital platform, then that's what I'd choose. If focusing on SM, then FB - by far the farthest reach. #chSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:30 FatPastor |
9:30 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:30 ChurchSnobTEC |
9:30 | T2: Honestly, I'm not sure I'd want to be a part of an org. w/leadership that would advocate for only one digital platform. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:30 bowtiemethodist |
9:30 | Facebook. It is where my congregation members and wider community are in greatest concentration. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:30 rev_david |
9:30 | RT @jensandmann: @nealffischer what is SEO? Search Engine Optimization (keywords-links to push people to website.) Why I'm big on G+ #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:30 nealffischer |
9:30 | T2 Leaning to FB: familiar to most, able to go into more depth. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:30 LuckyCharm333 |
9:30 | T2 - only one platform? Gotta be the website and then SEO the crap out of it and buddypress it into a social platform #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:30 joerogers1970 |
9:30 | T2: I think that would depend on the audience. For ours: FB is #1. Second would be Instagram. All about quality engagement. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:30 azrork |
9:30 | choosing platforms: reach; adopted apps; user friendly #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:30 pamalert |
9:30 | T2: Though it's not my favorite, it would be Facebook. The results have been very positive. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:30 youravgpastor |
9:31 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:31 chsocm |
9:31 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:31 revjeffreyt20 |
9:31 | T2 Facebook. More eyeballs. More flexibility. More storytelling. (Matt. 28) #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:31 RevWeb |
9:31 | @chsocm Our social media team is all volunteer based. Here's our strategy in 3 words to keep us on target. #chsocm philbowdle.com/social-media-s… Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:31 philbowdle |
9:31 | @anglobaptist Would rather have Zuckerberg on Finance or Stewardship Team #chSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:31 FatPastor |
9:31 | @MeredithGould @chsocm Definately anything that is free. I quote from a highest level "the price is right" #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:31 PeterWmChrFoley |
9:31 | #chsocm T2: I'm not sure why they'd agree to only 1, but for us, fb, it's where the most people in the parish and demographic are. Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:31 rev_heather |
9:31 | T2: For rhetorical purposes, I would go with FB. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:31 bowtiemethodist |
9:31 | @revjeffreyt20 Are you using tweetchat? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:31 chsocm |
9:32 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:32 jodymask |
9:32 | I think many leaders fear losing control of message, not being able to keep up, possible embarrassment -- 'member Onion @ Oscars? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:32 LuckyCharm333 |
9:32 | @MeredithGould @chsocm Goodness. One? Just one? @facebook ubiquity and utility. But ONLY one?! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:32 anglobaptist |
9:32 | @PeterWmChrFoley They're all basically free, so which one? You can only choose one in this scenario! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:32 chsocm |
9:32 | T2 FaceBook as a whole but personally I wish it was Twitter!! #ChSoCm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:32 B_RockW |
9:32 | FB will be the greatest concentration for this community for a while. We aren't exactly cutting edge out here. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:32 rev_david |
9:33 | T2: It depends on where my audience is and their comfort level to participant in social media. See @rev_david's answer to topic one. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:33 GodtheHealerDev |
9:33 | Yes, this scenario limits it to one b/c it's a ridiculous limitation, not unlike those faced in the trenches! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:33 chsocm |
9:33 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:33 paulsteinbrueck |
9:33 | facebook is best vehicle so far for @GoodShepherdEC #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:33 pamalert |
9:33 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:33 LuckyCharm333 |
9:33 | @revjeffreyt20 Click on the first box & it will be "reply." Images seem to be missing from Tweetchat tonight. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:33 chsocm |
9:34 | Facebook also has great power for spreading the word. "Share" button is an evangelism tool #chSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:34 FatPastor |
9:34 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:34 paulsteinbrueck |
9:34 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:34 jensandmann |
9:34 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:34 GodtheHealerDev |
9:34 | T2a: What will help you make the case to leadership who doesn't think social media is necessary at all? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:34 chsocm |
9:34 | MT @rev_david: FB is the 2nd source of my web traffic (behind google)./Same here. I have had a bump in Google traffic by adding G+ #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:34 nealffischer |
9:35 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:35 LuckyCharm333 |
9:35 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:35 jodymask |
9:35 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:35 LuckyCharm333 |
9:35 | @jensandmann I rarely recommend Twitter for churches. Prefer a brand ambassador approach. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:35 MeredithGould |
9:35 | T2 your web presence is the hub. Get great content there and rely on congregation to get it out via social channels. Content is key #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:35 joerogers1970 |
9:35 | T2a: We're pretty much beyond that, but it can help to really know what you're talking about & give good church-use examples #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:35 ohxjulie |
9:35 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:35 revjeffreyt20 |
9:36 | T2a: I've tried statistics, news articles, trade pubs, surveys, you name it. Interested to find what works. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:36 LuckyCharm333 |
9:36 | T2a: A coup d'état!? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:36 bowtiemethodist |
9:36 | "chsocm: What will help you make the case to leadership who doesn't think social media is necessary at all?" #chsocm SM as evangelism tool. Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:36 skylimit4 |
9:36 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:36 youravgpastor |
9:36 | T2a - it's free! (Shhh. Don't tell them it's time consuming) #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:36 joerogers1970 |
9:36 | @revjeffreyt20 Click on the box before the arrow #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:36 chsocm |
9:36 | T2a - It has also helped my congregation/leaders to see the impact of my personal presence on social media. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:36 rev_david |
9:36 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:36 skylimit4 |
9:36 | RT @bowtiemethodist: T2a: A coup détat!? //Now you're talkin'! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:36 LuckyCharm333 |
9:36 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:36 RevWeb |
9:37 | T2a. Funny thing is it happened organically. People asked the Bishop everywhere about the synod not having one. Then we had one. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:37 nealffischer |
9:37 | T2a I might tell them about new visitor that came after reading my blog that her friend shared on FB #chSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:37 FatPastor |
9:37 | T2a - Perhaps, if a case needs to be made for a church to use social media, it isn't the right time for the church to use it. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:37 ahynes1 |
9:37 | Proof is in the numbers....Everyone does it why not us!! #ChSoCm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:37 B_RockW |
9:38 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:38 GodtheHealerDev |
9:38 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:38 GodtheHealerDev |
9:38 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:38 LuckyCharm333 |
9:38 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:38 paulsteinbrueck |
9:38 | @MeredithGould Do you mean Twitter's not worth the effort at all or just not necessary if too much work? Just curious. #chsocm @jensandmann Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:38 azrork |
9:38 | I really like the Lenten photo challenge @umrethinkchurch is doing with instagram. thinking about what I could do local #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:38 revjeffreyt20 |
9:39 | #chsocm youtube.com/watch?v=QUCfFc… - Link for socialnomics video (the 2013 version) Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:39 Neeterduck |
9:39 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:39 MeredithGould |
9:39 | RT @Neeterduck: #chsocm youtube.com/watch?v=QUCfFc… - Link for socialnomics video (the 2013 version) Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:39 chsocm |
9:39 | @LuckyCharm333 And want to grow/reach out/spread the gospel in a specific way... #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:39 ahynes1 |
9:39 | RT @Neeterduck: #chsocm youtube.com/watch?v=QUCfFc… - Link for socialnomics video (the 2013 version)//Tnx for this. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:39 RevWeb |
9:39 | @revjeffreyt20 #40Days was the reason I got on Instagram. Now I love it. Still not very social with it though - only 1 or 2 friends #chSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:39 FatPastor |
9:40 | @MeredithGould True! Thanks. I may ask more when you’re not moderating. #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:40 azrork |
9:40 | T2a I would point to all the youth with smartphones and say "SM is how they talk to each other" #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:40 jodymask |
9:40 | Congregations can grow, reach out, spread the Gospel without social media. It's been done for two millennia #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:40 ahynes1 |
9:40 | @MeredithGould @azrork Twitter is also less visual than fb, which is what grabs the attention of most people today #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:40 ohxjulie |
9:40 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:40 LuckyCharm333 |
9:40 | RT @Neeterduck: #chsocm youtube.com/watch?v=QUCfFc… - Link for socialnomics video (the 2013 version) #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:40 GodtheHealerDev |
9:40 | T2a-social is all about engagement and a 2 way conversation. Engaged people participate #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:40 joerogers1970 |
9:40 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:40 revjeffreyt20 |
9:40 | Should a Church feel *called* to use social media? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:40 ahynes1 |
9:41 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:41 azrork |
9:41 | Great convo! Revealing what many are up against & how to conquer or at least ding a bit? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:41 chsocm |
9:41 | @MeredithGould I found it necessary to point out that social media is not broadcast media. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:41 anglobaptist |
9:41 | Get ready for topic three #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:41 chsocm |
9:41 | @LuckyCharm333 I'm with a church which is very interested in growth, but not sure Social Media is the right tool. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:41 ahynes1 |
9:41 | @LuckyCharm333 Not surprised here. Working with many parishes like that. Awful. Sorry. :-( #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:41 RevWeb |
9:42 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:42 MeredithGould |
9:42 | I'm a late entry to the #chsocm chat Tuesdays at 9pm- join in for collaborative learning of church folk interested in social media! Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:42 RevEverett |
9:42 | @MeredithGould @azrork Put Twitter into website at new institute at work. Update website from phone in secs. isrc.arizona.edu #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:42 PeterWmChrFoley |
9:42 | T3: How do you ensure social media is integrated w/other forms of church communication? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:42 chsocm |
9:42 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:42 joerogers1970 |
9:42 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:42 LuckyCharm333 |
9:43 | RT @rev_david: @ahynes1 Does a church feel called to use a telephone? Or does it just do it? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:43 LuckyCharm333 |
9:43 | And, although my job is social media, I have to pause. Churches need to discern which tools will work best for them. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:43 ahynes1 |
9:43 | @MeredithGould: T2a pt out how socmed is reg. featured on trad. print & broadcast to connect/What is this print media you speak of? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:43 nealffischer |
9:43 | Great to slip in a little #chsocm chat. It's been tough to do lately...gotta run again! Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:43 youravgpastor |
9:43 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:43 paulsteinbrueck |
9:43 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:43 bfelice |
9:43 | I think we put too much discernment into whether or not to use social media. There. I said it. Just use it. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:43 rev_david |
9:43 | @nealffischer LOL...I know, right? Amazingly, some still exists -- with social media logos plastered throughout. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:43 MeredithGould |
9:44 | T1 Church has FB page only. So few twitter users in context that it doesn't feel like a good use of time. #chSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:44 FatPastor |
9:44 | Paraphrasing Ps 127:2 Unless the LORD builds the website, the builders labor in vain. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:44 ahynes1 |
9:44 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:44 anglobaptist |
9:44 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:44 pamalert |
9:44 | Does your church ever discuss if it is called to use the printing press, and related technologies? If not, why not? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:44 rev_david |
9:45 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:45 jodymask |
9:45 | RT @rev_david: I think we put too much discernment into whether or not to use social media. There. I said it. Just use it. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:45 LuckyCharm333 |
9:45 | @rev_david And dare I add, not enough discernment into areas of the life of the church? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:45 bowtiemethodist |
9:45 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:45 rev_david |
9:45 | T3: I try to link all of the social media plateforms. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:45 GodtheHealerDev |
9:45 | @rev_david And yet, it's a healthy community who is willing to experiment that will try something 'new' like social media! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:45 RevEverett |
9:45 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:45 nealffischer |
9:45 | RT @bowtiemethodist: @rev_david And dare I add, not enough discernment into areas of the life of the church? // Boom. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:45 rev_david |
9:45 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:45 LuckyCharm333 |
9:46 | each team member has expertise: FB, twitter, website, etc. #chsocm twubs.com/chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:46 pamalert |
9:46 | @MeredithGould is the most engaging Twtr friend I have If it wasn't for her and this #chsocm group, I might have abandoned twitter Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:46 kdunigan |
9:46 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:46 paulsteinbrueck |
9:46 | T3 Make SM part of overall comm strategy. Must use all available channels to proclaim Good News to a hurting world. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:46 RevWeb |
9:46 | @rev_david When we discuss our budget, we discuss printing costs and pray for discernment. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:46 ahynes1 |
9:47 | As promised, I want to experiment w/announcements but also want to squeeze in another wild hypothetical #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:47 chsocm |
9:47 | Although we have limited resources in staff, volunteers, and funds, so we need to use each as wisely as possible. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:47 ahynes1 |
9:47 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:47 ohxjulie |
9:47 | T4: Someone has given your church/judicatory $500k to spend on communications. Now what? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:47 chsocm |
9:48 | T3: 1) ensure username is same across platforms; 2)plaster said username everywhere/anywhere #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:48 bowtiemethodist |
9:48 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:48 RevWeb |
9:48 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:48 LuckyCharm333 |
9:48 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:48 ohxjulie |
9:48 | link everything - website, fb, twitter, pinterest, etc. - builds more presence #chsocm twubs.com/chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:48 pamalert |
9:48 | "Find us on Facebook" badges in paper newsletter (yes, we still have one of those - they use something called stamps). #chSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:48 FatPastor |
9:48 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:48 rev_david |
9:49 | “@pamalert: @anglobaptist make sure you have a coordinated SM plan #chsocm twubs.com/chsocm” // Strategy to what end? Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:49 anglobaptist |
9:49 | T4: HQ photographs that will look good as a square and will be visually appealing/attractive #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:49 ohxjulie |
9:49 | @LuckyCharm333 Would that it were so easy! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:49 ahynes1 |
9:49 | T4 Quality audio/video system for YouTube. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:49 LuckyCharm333 |
9:49 | I'm kind of freaking out about T4, and I have a social media meeting on Thursday. This is problematic. #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:49 ohxjulie |
9:49 | Part & parcel with comm strategy is the need for an organized work schedule. Carve out time for social, but don't obsess #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:49 sethhinz |
9:49 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:49 RevWeb |
9:49 | T4 - We have just done a complete overhaul in @GulfCoastSynod. Strategy, website, f/t communications staff person. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:49 rev_david |
9:50 | Yeah, well, all of you who are overwhelmed, hate to tell you the real figure I recently heard! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:50 chsocm |
9:50 | Computer locked me out for most of the chat. Hope you enjoyed #chsocm conversation this evening! Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:50 Denise205 |
9:50 | RT @LuckyCharm333: T4 Quality audio/video system for YouTube.//YES! With good video editing computer and software. #chSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:50 FatPastor |
9:50 | T4: Um...we'd all fall over. And then we'd hire a staff person and give them a lovely, large budget. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:50 azrork |
9:50 | T4: As with any communications, start with mission and message, move to understanding the audiences. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:50 ahynes1 |
9:50 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:50 singingcarolyn |
9:51 | T4: Other than go on an extravagant vacation!? Free tablet giveaway the Sunday after Easter. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:51 bowtiemethodist |
9:51 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:51 rev_david |
9:51 | T4 I'd insist on hiring someone to do a complete, comprehensive communications audit before doing anything else. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:51 MeredithGould |
9:51 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:51 theologybird |
9:51 | T4. Contract @JustinWise to do a series of workshops, @lenmasondesign to help churches build sites, buy infrastructure & bandwidth. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:51 nealffischer |
9:51 | Now I'm going to cry myself to sleep because nobody is giving me $500K to improve communications! #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:51 ohxjulie |
9:51 | @doctatum Transcript will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:51 chsocm |
9:52 | Ok. Signing off for the night. Good night and God bless y'all! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:52 rev_david |
9:52 | Q4: (total goody two shoes answer) Tithe it to a church with a worse SM presence than ours! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:52 RevEverett |
9:52 | @chsocm T4: I would also invest in a well designed website & SEO specifically for local churches like ow.ly/i57Zg :) #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:52 paulsteinbrueck |
9:52 | T4: Give tablets, smartphones, computers to those that don't have access to social media #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:52 revjeffreyt20 |
9:52 | T4: We EXPLODE online! Hire staff, new A/V equip, better web service at office and worship locations to promote connecting #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:52 mlstarner |
9:52 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:52 azrork |
9:52 | @theologybird So true! So sad. So very possible. YIKES!!! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:52 RevWeb |
9:53 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:53 KnowTea |
9:53 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:53 bowtiemethodist |
9:53 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:53 GodtheHealerDev |
9:53 | Alrighty, while y'all are recuperating from T4 & before we sign off w/prayer. Feel free to share announcements #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:53 chsocm |
9:53 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:53 RevEverett |
9:53 | @RevEverett I guess that makes my answer goody goody too #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:53 revjeffreyt20 |
9:53 | T4 After the Litany of T-giving, wifi in the bldg(s), livestream cameras for svcs, video prod for youTube/website. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:53 RevWeb |
9:54 | T4: I'd give all our students, faculty & staff a tablet so they can be social media ambassadors #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:54 ohxjulie |
9:54 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:54 MeredithGould |
9:54 | @nealffischer Yes to training! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:54 MeredithGould |
9:54 | T4: With $1K: new website. With $5K: new Mac with software. With $10K: new cameras to stream worship. With $500K - hire Pro. #chSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:54 FatPastor |
9:55 | @MeredithGould Beautiful. We need one of those desperately. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:55 KnowTea |
9:55 | @FatPastor Your numbers are, uh, waaaaay off according to my world of --> #chSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:55 MeredithGould |
9:55 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:55 singingcarolyn |
9:55 | Announcements: would love to get some feedback on our new site holycomforterspring.org #thanks #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:55 joerogers1970 |
9:55 | T4: Get cameras and video equipment to youth in church to make youtube videos and get stuff up on instagram #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:55 revjeffreyt20 |
9:55 | T4 - Training, WiFi, speaker to help ministry leaders understand the value of engaging with SM #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:55 jensandmann |
9:56 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:56 ohxjulie |
9:56 | RT @joerogers1970: Announcements: would love to get some feedback on our new site bit.ly/WgWKBH #thanks #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:56 chsocm |
9:56 | @LuckyCharm333 Lot less drama, and more real life!! to me! #ChSoCm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:56 B_RockW |
9:56 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:56 pamalert |
9:56 | T4: i'd make the whole parish have awesome wifi connections #Chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:56 thecatholiccoup |
9:56 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:56 revrevwine |
9:57 | @FatPastor Will connect w/you after the chat. #chSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:57 MeredithGould |
9:57 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:57 jodymask |
9:57 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:57 pamalert |
9:57 | Final tweets of wisdom or inspiration? #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:57 chsocm |
9:58 | No pressure, but please subscribe to our blog: churchsomed.blogspot.com #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:58 chsocm |
9:58 | @revrevwine Training is less effective than plunging in and trying sm platforms out. Be strong! Be courageous! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:58 singingcarolyn |
9:58 | Yes! RT @jodymask: Oh, forgot to mention this for T4/T$: Take the staff to @FLBlogCon #FLBlogCon! #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:58 FLBlogCon |
9:58 | T4 part III Go to SXSWi !!!! apply current tech to the church. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:58 nealffischer |
9:58 | T4: HQ cameras, mics, and a soundproof studio (our best locations for filming have HVAC constantly running, noisily) #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:58 ohxjulie |
9:59 | Final thought .. Starting a small group to go through 'start with why' dm me if interested. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:59 sethhinz |
9:59 | As always, as we come up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer from Compline: #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:59 chsocm |
9:59 | Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:59 chsocm |
9:59 | Good fun and collab tonight (as usual). Deep peace to all #ChSocM Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:59 joerogers1970 |
9:59 | RT @nealffischer: T4 part III Go to SXSWi !!!! apply current tech to the church. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:59 chsocm |
9:59 | @RevEverett Great post "killing the desk". I read it while sitting at my big desk. Wish I had read it when I was out of the office #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:59 revjeffreyt20 |
10:00 | Tuesday February 26, 2013 10:00 LuckyCharm333 |
10:02 | The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com within a few hours. #chsocm Tuesday February 26, 2013 10:02 chsocm |
The topics:
T1: Which top 3
factors influence your choice of social media for your church?
T1a: How about
resources, like staff/volunteers/$? Irrelevant?
T2: Your
leadership will agree to one platform. Which one should it be? Why?
T2a: What will
help you make the case?
T3: How do you ensure social media is integrated
w/other forms of church communication?
T4: Someone has given your church/judicatory $500,000 to spend on
communications. What’s your 1st move?
Tonight's chat moderated by Meredith Gould (@meredithgould)
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