Tuesday, February 5, 2013

#ChSocM Transcript: 2/5/13: Revisiting Some Platforms

Everything moves quickly via social media, including 
changes to the platforms. This week we revisited some oldies
and chatted about some new kids on the social media scene.

 #ChSocM Tweetchat (2/5/13)(02/05/2013) 
9:01
Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat, especially those joining for the first time. #rbchat #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:01 chsocm
9:01
Every week new folks show up, thanks be to God & Twitter! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:01 chsocm
9:02
@paulsteinbrueck Hey there! Sent you a DM earlier about moderating! #ChSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:02 MeredithGould
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RT @chsocm: Every week new folks show up, thanks be to God & Twitter! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:02 theologybird
9:03
Here we go, time for church and social media chat. #chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:03 taymoss
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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 5, 2013 9:03 chsocm
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No pressure, but please subscribe to our blog to get the transcripts: churchsocmed.blogspot.com #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:03 chsocm
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Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:04 JimNaught
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Time for church social media chat #chsocm If you've never joined before, you should try it out!
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:04 SewaneeSeminary
9:04
As people of faith, we always open with prayer before moving on with self-introductions & chat. Let us pray: #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:04 chsocm
9:04
Almighty & merciful God, we rejoice in your abiding presence everywhere & your mercy at all times. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:04 chsocm
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@MeredithGould Thanks Meredith. Just replied a couple minutes ago. :) #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:05 paulsteinbrueck
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We give thanks for this & every opportunity to share experience & inquiry anchored in faith. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:05 chsocm
9:05
#chsocm Ryan here, recent graduate of Princeton Seminary, currently residing in Minnesota.
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:05 whipstache
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We pray for those who struggle to communicate and those who are prevented from communicating. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:05 chsocm
9:05
Please excuse the multiple posts in the next hour as I participate in a tweetchat. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:05 nealffischer
9:06
(Oh, sorry for interrupting prayer. I'm bad at that.) #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:06 whipstache
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We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:06 chsocm
9:06
@whipstache Or maybe you're good at that?!? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:06 MeredithGould
9:06
Amen. (Pls excuse any misspellings. Computer issues here tonight.) #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:06 RevWeb
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RT @chsocm: We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:07 RevWeb
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RT @chsocm: We pray for those who struggle to communicate and those who are prevented from communicating.//amen #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:07 theologybird
9:07
Next up: self-introductions.In addition to church affiliation, tell folks how you currently use social media. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:07 chsocm
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RT @chsocm: We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. // Ay-men #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:08 skenow
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And while you're doing that, I'll trot out the almighty fine print, rules of chat engagement, etc. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:08 chsocm
9:08
We will assume tweets during this chat yours & do not represent your church or organization #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:08 chsocm
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Anglican Church of Canada Pastor in Toronto. Use SM for parish and Diocesan-level ministries. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:09 taymoss
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<-- Enabling mission through digital means: The Episcopal Church #ChSoCm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:09 iamepiscopalian
9:09
#ELCA seminary student at @WartburgSem. Started really using Twitter for a J-Term project on church websites. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:09 ChurchWebTips
9:09
Katie here, a Mdiv junior from @SewaneeSeminary from the Episcopal Diocese of Western Kansas. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:09 bigredkate44
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Episcopal priest. Baltimore MD. Bishop's staff. Seek to build community, exhort others to use SM to spread Good News. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:09 RevWeb
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And even though you might believe you have a prophetic voice, we will assume you do not speak for God. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:09 chsocm
9:09
joe from @HCECSpring in lovely #SpringTX Soc to get the word out and people in #CHSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:09 joerogers1970
9:09
Episcopal priest and Camp Director, twitter, blog, podcast (sermons)-->sometimes I keep all the plates in the air #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:09 theologybird
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Kindly remember that we’re here to share with & support one another. Please use DM or email to pitch products/services #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:09 chsocm
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<-- Director of Communicaitons, Upstate New York Synod, ELCA #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:09 nealffischer
9:10
I help run the @SewaneeSeminary twitter account and am the school's social media guru #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:10 bigredkate44
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RT @chsocm: And even tho u might believe u have a prophetic voice, we will assume u do not speak for God. //All these assumptions :) #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:10 paulsteinbrueck
9:11
Hi All! Matthew here from Journey of Faith - LCMS lifer in a 7 year old church plant - we use as much social media as we can handle! #ChSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:11 mlstarner
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moderating:@MeredithGould, sociologist, digital strategist, keen on using social media to build community, exuberantly ecumenical. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:11 chsocm
9:11
Chaplain at PC(USA) conference center in Texas. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:11 claytonrascoe
9:11
Editor of @episcopalcafe, author of @SFaithfully, parnter in @CanticleCom and general pain in the neck. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:11 JimNaught
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RT @JimNaught: Editor of @episcopalcafe, author of @SFaithfully, parnter in @CanticleCom and general pain in the neck.///AMEN #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:12 RevWeb
9:12
#chsocm seminary grad. librarian. Episcopalian. Use soc media for work church etc and married to a priest. Sheesh.
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:12 nmcubbie
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<~ Ed.D. Student at Liberty University #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:12 SaintBruin
9:12
@chsocm Founder of @OurChurchDotCom, blogger, elder of a CMA church in Clearwater, FL #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:12 paulsteinbrueck
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Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:13 StDavidEileen
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@nmcubbie I have special affection & regard for librarians! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:13 MeredithGould
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@StDavidEileen Not a prob. We're just getting started w/intros. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:13 chsocm
9:13
Good evening from MN! Introverted Lutheran that is drawn to channelling technology = Me. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:13 skenow
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Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:13 theologybird
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The deal w/this chat: arrive when you can, leave when you must. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:13 chsocm
9:14
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:14 paulsteinbrueck
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@jonmrogers How long? ;-) Glad you're participating. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:14 chsocm
9:14
@MeredithGould thanks, I love research, reading, theology and love how it's being incorporated in soc media. #ChSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:14 nmcubbie
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If you've been a observer, consider becoming more of a participant. We're a friendly group. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:14 chsocm
9:15
@chsocm about a yr on and off. Big fan! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:15 jonmrogers
9:15
really excited about the number of #episcopalians here tonight #denominationalmoment #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:15 theologybird
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Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:16 skenow
9:16
Tonight we’re revisiting some platforms that seem to be getting more traction. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:16 chsocm
9:17
<-- Regina. ecumenical. evangelist. #nerdfighter. believer in Awesome. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:17 reckshow
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Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:17 ttennheat
9:17
@chsocm - any preliminary demographics before the first topic? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:17 skenow
9:17
We’re also going to chat about at least one new one, Snapchat. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:17 chsocm
9:17
If you haven’t had an opportunity to read the post for prep, here it is: churchsocmed.blogspot.com/2013/02/revisi… #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:17 chsocm
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Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:18 bigredkate44
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Hello I'm a librarian and Presbyterian. I hang out in Second Life with 1PCSL and also with other online church projects. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:18 ProfLonghair
9:18
@chsocm #chsocm Glad to be able to join everyone tonight, I'm multitasking but I didn't want to miss tonight
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:18 slykingHot1077
9:18
@skenow Some data re: audience in the articles linked within the post. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:18 chsocm
9:19
Topic 1 coming up! We’ll start with Google Plus (G+) which we discussed back in Sept. 2011. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:19 chsocm
9:19
@theologybird isn't awesome that we are starting to use social media more? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:19 bigredkate44
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T1: What’s your thinking about G+ these days? Use it? How? What works? What doesn’t? Go! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:19 chsocm
9:20
really excited for tonight's chat because I know more people early 20's and younger who are moving off FB #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:20 theologybird
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RT @chsocm: T1: What’s your thinking about G+ these days? Use it? How? What works? What doesn’t? Go! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:20 MeredithGould
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Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:20 theologybird
9:20
@theologybird Recalling this quip: Facebook is the party your parents crashed. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:20 MeredithGould
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@chsocm T1 - use it, still think it's finding it's way, but could be the biggest impact for branding #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:21 skenow
9:21
A1 I'm seeing Google hangouts used more and more for work related video conferencing. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:21 theologybird
9:21
Doesn't seem to be very popular. RT @chsocm: T1: What’s your thinking about G+ these days? Use it? How? What works? What doesn’t? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:21 PetreyDishCom
9:21
@MeredithGould that's not the reason cited, but yes #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:21 theologybird
9:21
@chsocm I only use G+ for the hangouts to talk with multiple people at once. for free. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:21 reckshow
9:21
T1: I personally joined G+ a week ago, have 44 people in my circles, and exactly 1 person has posted anything since. #chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:21 ChurchWebTips
9:21
I used it for awhile and then stopped because I was bored but am trying it out again recently G00gle+ #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:21 ProfLonghair
9:21
1) I haven't run into a lot of people who actually use G+. I'm in my early 20s and have an account that I don't use. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:21 bigredkate44
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#chsocm - Google+ is still the wild wild west...not a lot of folks on here...although beginning to pick up steam.
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:21 SaintBruin
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T1: It's been a while since I've been on G+. None of my friends went there. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:21 ttennheat
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T1 - My wheelhouse. G+ gets us almost no interaction, however our SEO is up about 8% #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:22 nealffischer
9:22
T1 Hope it goes the way of Google Wave and Buzz sooner rather than later. People seem to go on & on. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:22 MeredithGould
9:22
agreed RT @PetreyDishCom: Doesnt seem to be very popular. RT @chsocm: T1: What’s your thinking about G+ Use it? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:22 StDavidEileen
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T1 #ChSocM thinking of spinning + as more operational tool - online biblestudy via hangouts and such. Not for outreach really
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:22 joerogers1970
9:22
.@theologybird just today someone mentioned Google hangouts as alternative for clergy colleague groups in traffic chocked areas. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:22 JimNaught
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T1: Also, the hangouts feature seems to be growing in popularity. Some ministry potential there! #ChSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:23 mlstarner
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T1: Re G+: Committed to restarting to wonder if it's good or not or something. #CHSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:23 iamepiscopalian
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T1: A lot of my friends took the time to set up profiles, but don't post anything. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:23 ChurchWebTips
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@nealffischer I think more ppl will use G+ for SEO reasons & that will eventually give it critical mass as a social network. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:23 paulsteinbrueck
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I've used Google+ circles to join Google Hangouts a couple of times lately #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:23 ProfLonghair
9:23
A1 Have it. Never use it. Seems completely irrelevant. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:23 dandyolivo
9:23
@theologybird I do! I'm a jr Mdiv student at Sewanee and I get really excited each time I talk a classmate into getting on twitter #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:23 bigredkate44
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@nealffischer the SEO impact of G+ is important factor #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:23 skenow
9:23
#chsocm In order for G+ to be effective it needs to be able to be included I am suite platforms that allow you to schedule messages
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:23 slykingHot1077
9:23
@JimNaught yes, some ppl seem to find it less overwhelming(?) than learning a new platform #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:23 theologybird
9:23
@theologybird it's triple the excitement when it's a professor or staff member at the seminary! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:23 bigredkate44
9:23
@MeredithGould - G+ isn't going away. G+ is the next Google. There is a strong force of geeks there and everyone with gmail. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:23 nealffischer
9:24
@paulsteinbrueck Would you say/tweet more about the SEO issues & how they might apply to local churches? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:24 chsocm
9:24
@paulsteinbrueck Google is changing the relevancy of good content and keeping you on their sites. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:24 skenow
9:24
@nealffischer You're probably right about it not going away any time soon! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:24 MeredithGould
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T1: It seems important for marketers and SEO, but does that matter if no one's there to read? Then it's just a link directory. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:24 ChurchWebTips
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Google+ is easier to load video than FB or other social media. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:25 ProfLonghair
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T1a: Any special concerns/cautions re: G+? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:25 chsocm
9:25
RT @chsocm: T1a: Any special concerns/cautions re: G+? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:25 MeredithGould
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T1: Seriously, Google integration is attractive, so G+ and hangouts should be a good thing. #CHSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:25 iamepiscopalian
9:25
@ProfLonghair The photo editing tools built-in are nice too. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:25 ChurchWebTips
9:26
#chsocm I just wish more people used G+
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:26 nmcubbie
9:26
@ChurchWebTips the interweaving of G+ with the other G properties is where you leverage the power #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:26 skenow
9:26
@chsocm Google is personalizing search results. G+ connections & interaction affects what people see in their search results. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:26 paulsteinbrueck
9:26
Just logging on now to catch the #chsocm chat. Excited that I was able to make the last half an hour.
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:26 BreannaDahl
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Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:26 MeredithGould
9:26
*barges in breathlessly* Sorry, forgot what day it was! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:26 LuckyCharm333
9:26
agreed! RT @skenow: @ChurchWebTips the interweaving of G+ with the other G properties is where you leverage the power #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:26 PetreyDishCom
9:26
T1 #ChSocM Having G+ and places account helps search rankings. Get a few to +1 your places listing and you float to top of local searches
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:26 joerogers1970
9:27
RT @mlstarner: T1: Also, the hangouts feature seems to be growing in popularity. Some ministry potential there! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:27 LuckyCharm333
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T1a) It's creepy how much google seems to know about us. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:27 bigredkate44
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We have a fledgling Presby " online church" trying to meet and get to know each other using Google Hangout. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:27 ProfLonghair
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RT @bigredkate44: T1a) Its creepy how much google seems to know about us. // yes and how little we think about this #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:27 theologybird
9:27
T1: But... there seems to be log-in fatigue. How many more things can we ask peeps to use? #CHSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:27 iamepiscopalian
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Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:28 nmcubbie
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Great observations about the SEO power & potential of Google Plus. How about for your avg. small local church? Useful? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:28 chsocm
9:28
@iamepiscopalian That's the advantage for me. I'm already always logged into Google for Gmail, YouTube, or something. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:28 ChurchWebTips
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@chsocm T1a Just like any other SM channel - identify your purpose for G+ and post appropriately for that audience #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:28 skenow
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@bigredkate44 I don't find it creepy, but charming. Amazing how I can type first couple wds of a search & G figures out the rest. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:28 LuckyCharm333
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Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:28 RevJoeMo
9:28
T1: The only thing I get about G+ are the hangouts, which rock. I currently have a seminary class that meets there once a month. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:28 BreannaDahl
9:29
Next up: MySpace, which has a new interface & possibly a new audience demographic. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:29 chsocm
9:29
@iamepiscopalian It isn't about how many we ask them to use, it is about going where they are. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:29 nealffischer
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@iamepiscopalian yes. And how to keep from content fatigue as well... #ChSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:29 joerogers1970
9:29
@MeredithGould If my friends used it more / so would I... But they're all stuck on FB. #ChSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:29 nmcubbie
9:29
@nealffischer ...speak in the language of the people. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:29 iamepiscopalian
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RT @nealffischer: @iamepiscopalian It isnt about how many we ask them to use, it is about going where they are. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:29 LuckyCharm333
9:30
Fair to say Google+ is more organizational communications than public communications? To use broad categories. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:30 JimNaught
9:30
#chsocm ... I'm not even sure the majority of our church members have a cell phone never mind the capability to use G+
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:30 SaintBruin
9:30
Feel free to continue observations re: Google+ as we move on to topic 2. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:30 chsocm
9:30
I find the same people in the many different social media platforms and often they load the same content. So I see it more than once #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:30 ProfLonghair
9:30
T2: Using MySpace for ministry? How? What works? What doesn’t? Go! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:30 chsocm
9:31
RT @chsocm: T2: Using MySpace for ministry? How? What works? What doesn’t? Go! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:31 MeredithGould
9:31
@StDavidEileen yeah. At least with the G suite of things it's all one profile. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:31 iamepiscopalian
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Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:31 joerogers1970
9:31
@reckshow those photos you see next to search results? G+ profile pictures - definitely increase click through #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:31 skenow
9:31
@theologybird MySpace had a major rebrand/overhaul. But I don't know anyone who uses it. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:31 BreannaDahl
9:31
I ahve an old MySpace account but I haven't been there in a long time. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:31 ProfLonghair
9:32
Not even touching it! RT @chsocm: T2: Using MySpace for ministry? How? What works? What doesn’t? Go! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:32 slykingHot1077
9:32
@theologybird MySpace reconfigured its interface & rolled out with a whole new look, feel & perhaps audience, too #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:32 chsocm
9:32
RT @chsocm: T2: Using MySpace for ministry? How? What works? What doesn’t? Go! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:32 theologybird
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RT @ProfLonghair: I ahve an old MySpace account but I havent been there in a long time. //Same here. Don't know anyone still using. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:32 LuckyCharm333
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Thought the same thing!! closed accnt yrs ago!! RT @LuckyCharm333: RT @theologybird: @chsocm myspace isnt dead? Howd I miss that? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:33 PetreyDishCom
9:33
So, who is MySpace targeting now? Who's the new audience? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:33 theologybird
9:33
T2 Of course I checked out MySpace because, in the words of St. Edmund Hillary, it's there! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:33 MeredithGould
9:33
T2 - I have logged into MySpace. It seems like a good place for Music Ministry, but I don't have a solid use case for it. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:33 nealffischer
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Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:33 MeganYip
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Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:33 reckshow
9:33
Yeah, I'm going to have to unfollow everyone doing this #chsocm and clogging up my newsfeed w/ random crap that I'm not following.
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:33 rhflan
9:33
T2 #ChSocM Meh. Maybe if you have a really good media ministry or something. Seems flashy content is king there. Lakewood church we r not
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:33 joerogers1970
9:33
@theologybird My social media guru brother said it was the music world. But I haven't checked. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:33 BreannaDahl
9:33
MySpace always had the younger kids and FB had my older relatives. Does MS now have a different demographic? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:33 ProfLonghair
9:33
@chsocm T2: I haven't check out the new MySpace yet, but doubt it will make a come back. Still has a branding problem. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:33 paulsteinbrueck
9:34
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:34 chsocm
9:34
@theologybird Is there a new target audience? I don't think so. It's covered by other things. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:34 bigredkate44
9:34
@MeganYip Well, that takes me right out. #whew #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:34 theologybird
9:34
RT @MeganYip: @theologybird musicians //Oh, that's been for a long time now. I thought we were talking about recent rebranding. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:34 LuckyCharm333
9:34
The other option, for it would be setting up for youth ministry that was into music. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:34 nealffischer
9:34
I use the New MySpace for music. Great site for that. Guess it has potential for more when more people join. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:34 revjimmoss
9:34
RT @nealffischer: The other option, for it would be setting up for youth ministry that was into music. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:34 chsocm
9:35
'spose campus min and young adult might dive back in to MySpace. Not sure about the rest. #CHSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:35 iamepiscopalian
9:35
T2 #ChSocM When my kids start using it regularly, I'll investigate. Until then, it's a no
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:35 joerogers1970
9:35
RT @nealffischer: The other option, for it would be setting up for youth ministry that was into music. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:35 theologybird
9:35
Strong consensus seems to be that MySpace is great for music. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:35 chsocm
9:35
@iamepiscopalian If they're young enough to not remember the mess of it's early years. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:35 BreannaDahl
9:36
my kids who are musically inclined are using garageband, not myspace #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:36 theologybird
9:36
@theologybird well we are supposed to go there to find musicians too I think #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:36 MeganYip
9:36
#chsocm - I think it would be wise to use every social media outlet...how could it not help spread the word & inform?
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:36 SaintBruin
9:37
@MeganYip the links I follow are garageband, not myspace #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:37 theologybird
9:37
@SaintBruin Sure, if you have the time to manage all those accounts! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:37 taymoss
9:37
Well, aren't we just zipping through our assessments this evening! Our convo about the topic should be...interesting. Ready? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:37 chsocm
9:37
T2: It seems like the new MySpace is heavily focused on the music industry. Great opportunities for publicizing church music. #ChSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:37 whipstache
9:37
#ChSocM when will there ever be enough time for these various soc med platforms?
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:37 nmcubbie
9:37
@SaintBruin Only prob is, then you have to be sure to faithfully monitor and engage on each one. Balance results w/effort. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:37 LuckyCharm333
9:37
@taymoss #chsocm - Delegation is a wonderful thing.
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:37 SaintBruin
9:38
@SaintBruin As long as you have time to keep all of them up to date. Dead profiles are offputting. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:38 ChurchWebTips
9:38
@nmcubbie It all & always loops back to strategy: what do you want to do & who do you want to reach? Then choose the tools. #ChSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:38 chsocm
9:38
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:38 taymoss
9:38
@SaintBruin You have ppl to delegate too!! Please share?! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:38 theologybird
9:38
RT @SaintBruin: @taymoss #chsocm - Delegation is a wonderful thing. //If you have ppl to delegate to. Often chsocm falls on 1 prson. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:38 LuckyCharm333
9:39
Why not use YouTube for your music ministry, then you can link the videos to all SM, blogs, sites, etc. #ChsocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:39 PetreyDishCom
9:39
Turning now to the latest social media platforms that seem to be attracting youth: Snapchat & FB Poke. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:39 chsocm
9:39
RT @theologybird: @SaintBruin You have ppl to delegate too!! Please share?! //My sentiments exactly. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:39 LuckyCharm333
9:39
@theologybird @SaintBruin Yeah, let's have Christian charity over here! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:39 taymoss
9:39
@chsocm @nmcubbie Amen. Don't chase baubles Chase people. So to speak. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:39 JimNaught
9:39
RT @chsocm: Turning now to the latest social media platforms that seem to be attracting youth: Snapchat & FB Poke. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:39 LuckyCharm333
9:39
RT @chsocm: Turning now to the latest social media platforms that seem to be attracting youth: Snapchat & FB Poke. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:39 ChurchWebTips
9:39
T3: What’s your thinking about Snapchat/Poke, especially given concerns parents & teachers have about these platforms. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:39 chsocm
9:40
RT @nmcubbie: #ChSocM when will there ever be enough time for these various soc med platforms? // Lots'a coffee brands as well. Just choose.
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:40 iamepiscopalian
9:40
RT @chsocm: T3: What’s your thinking about Snapchat/Poke, especially given concerns parents & teachers have about these platforms. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:40 MeredithGould
9:40
T3: Never heard of either, but interested to hear others' concerns. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:40 LuckyCharm333
9:41
snapchat is new to me, but wasn't FB poke phased out awhile ago? (How out of touch am I?) #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:41 theologybird
9:41
RT @chsocm It all & always loops back to strategy: what do you want to do & who do you want to reach? Then choose the tools. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:41 StDavidEileen
9:41
Is FB poke different than clicking on the little button that says to poke a friend on facebook? #notacoolkid #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:41 BreannaDahl
9:41
Delegate!! RT @iamepiscopalian: RT @nmcubbie: #ChSocM when will there ever be enough time for these various soc med platforms?
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:41 PetreyDishCom
9:41
#chsocm - Our Vestry is very active, very large...and extremely willing. They also happen to be tech savy...(Military).
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:41 SaintBruin
9:41
T3. It seems like being able to send a picture that can only be seen for a set amount of time is asking for trouble. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:41 bigredkate44
9:42
Snapchat: photo chatting. Images disappear within seconds. abcnews.go.com/Technology/sna… #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:42 chsocm
9:42
#ChSocM t3 if my son were older I'd be terrified of him using snapchat. Privacy issues. Sharing screenshots.
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:42 nmcubbie
9:42
SnapChat. Sounds...angry. #ChSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:42 ThomasABecket
9:42
T3 Scares me that we are teaching ppl (esp. kids) that if it's "erased", it doesn't matter what they do. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:42 reckshow
9:42
@BreannaDahl FB Poke was reconfigured to be more like Snapchat. Now you see it, now you don't. Driving parents nuts. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:42 chsocm
9:42
has the new FB Poke actually come out yet? I hadn't heard of it till the blogpost today. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:42 bigredkate44
9:42
RT @ThomasABecket: SnapChat. Sounds...angry. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:42 taymoss
9:43
@nmcubbie Use the tools we have been given. Hootsuite does the four Soc Media outlets we use. G+, LinkedIn, Twitter and FB #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:43 nealffischer
9:43
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:43 chsocm
9:43
Easy to defeat the disappearing act, though. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:43 taymoss
9:43
I've heard ppl tout something that sounds like snapchat bc it would keep images off teh interwebs forever. Education needed #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:43 theologybird
9:44
T3: Cannot fathom the appeal of disappearing photos. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:44 LuckyCharm333
9:44
Any youth ministry folks here encountering this yet? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:44 chsocm
9:44
T3 - #ChSocM hard to share and collaborate on something in 6 sec. Maybe the diocese could pull of some examples but I'm drawing a blank
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:44 joerogers1970
9:45
@LuckyCharm333 Being used to transmit suggestive photos, for one thing. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:45 chsocm
9:45
@theologybird If you can see a picture, you can take a screenshot of it. So I don't thank anything can be kept off. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:45 ChurchWebTips
9:45
Only thing I haven't like about @hootsuite, last time I checked, their app doesn't cover all the networks like the website does. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:45 nealffischer
9:45
@LuckyCharm333 Part of the fear/appeal is that you can send inappropriate & risqué photos and they "aren't permanent." #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:45 BreannaDahl
9:45
@PetreyDishCom short lived... Pun intended? #ChSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:45 joerogers1970
9:47
I wish that was intentional. LOL!! RT @joerogers1970: @PetreyDishCom short lived... Pun intended? #ChSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:47 PetreyDishCom
9:47
@ChurchWebTips Oh, I know, but others think the disappear function is protection(?) That's why we need education. Lot's of education #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:47 theologybird
9:48
T4 Any other social media platforms emerging that we ought to note, esp because they're popular among youth? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:48 chsocm
9:48
T3: Surely kids are smart enough to know better? Who doesn't remember Anthony Weiner's story? His tweet was up for seconds... #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:48 LuckyCharm333
9:48
@FatPastor You might want to chime in here! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:48 MeredithGould
9:48
RT @chsocm: T4 Any other social media platforms emerging that we ought to note, esp because they're popular among youth? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:48 MeredithGould
9:48
#chsocM - Tumblr and Instagram are very popular right now
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:48 SaintBruin
9:49
T4: I'm curious about folks using Linked In. Do people actually use that? How are churches using it? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:49 BreannaDahl
9:49
speaking of newer social media... Tout looks interesting. 15 second videos. Vyne's 6 seconds is too short. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:49 nealffischer
9:49
A4: Don't forget Pinterest--that hasn't come up tonight. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:49 taymoss
9:49
T4: A media social media platform: @getglue #ChSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:49 iamepiscopalian
9:50
Tumblr isn't "emerging" like SnapChat or Poke, but if you work with youth you *have* to pay attention to it. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:50 reckshow
9:50
#chsocm - LinkedIn is a great "business" tool 4 networking and sharing the business end of things--doubt it would offer much more than that
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:50 SaintBruin
9:50
Agreed!! Both are awesome! RT @SaintBruin: #chsocM - Tumblr and Instagram are very popular right now
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:50 PetreyDishCom
9:50
Youth are the content-creators on Tumblr, showing skills that *you* need for your ministries. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:50 reckshow
9:50
RT @BreannaDahl: T4: Im curious about folks using Linked In. Do people actually use that? How are churches using it? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:50 ChurchWebTips
9:50
T4: LinkedIn seems a must for job-seekers & professionals. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:50 LuckyCharm333
9:51
@taymoss You'll be able to find an earlier chat about @Pinterest by searching the chat archives. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:51 chsocm
9:51
@chsocm T4: I think most ppl are resistant to new social networks now. Think, "Do we really need another?" #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:51 paulsteinbrueck
9:51
RT @reckshow: Youth are the content-creators on Tumblr, showing skills that *you* need for your ministries. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:51 ChurchWebTips
9:52
T4 LinkedIn maybe useful for local organizing/collab between parishes. Also fundraising #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:52 joerogers1970
9:52
#chsocm My issue with clergy using LinkedIn is that they rarely populate the profile in a way that's useful/appropriate for the platform
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:52 MeredithGould
9:52
@joerogers1970 Good point. LinkedIn is great at the institutional level of church & non-profit orgs. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:52 MeredithGould
9:52
RT @reckshow: Youth are the content-creators on Tumblr, showing skills that *you* need for your ministries. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:52 MeredithGould
9:53
Is there a Yelp type site to comment on churches/preachers? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:53 RevWeb
9:53
#chsocm - Americans spent 121 billion minutes on social networks between July 2011 and July 2012, up from 88 billion the previous year
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:53 SaintBruin
9:53
I would love to learn more about using LinkedIn. I get a lot of requests but ignore them bc I don't understand the platform #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:53 theologybird
9:53
@BreannaDahl We are using a LinkedIn Company page. More useful for B2B side of things. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:53 nealffischer
9:54
RT @RevWeb: Is there a Yelp type site to comment on churches/preachers? //Why couldn't you just use Yelp for that? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:54 LuckyCharm333
9:54
Over on Tumblr, kids in your youth group are creating the memes you're sharing on Facebook. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:54 reckshow
9:54
T4 Been on LinkedIn for 4 years, use it as an online resume, portfolio, way to connect with other communications pros. Very helpful #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:54 MeredithGould
9:54
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:54 ChurchWebTips
9:55
@theologybird There is a #LinkedInChat every Tuesday right before #ChsocM you will learn a lot!!
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:55 PetreyDishCom
9:55
21% of the global internet population now use Twitter actively on a monthly basis. #Chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:55 SaintBruin
9:55
@RevWeb: What about using Yelp or similar services for input from current members of a congregation? A new way 4 #evangelism? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:55 LiturgicalLG
9:55
@RevWeb: Is there a Yelp type site to comment on churches/preachers? Try faithstreet.com #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:55 StDavidEileen
9:55
RT @reckshow: Youth are the content-creators on Tumblr, showing skills that *you* need for your ministries. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:55 nealffischer
9:55
Also on Tumblr, those kids know how to find, download & share entire TV shows & movies before they are on TV or in theatres. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:55 reckshow
9:55
@PetreyDishCom right after I give up eating... but thanks for the info! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:55 theologybird
9:56
RT @SaintBruin: 21% of the global internet population now use Twitter actively on a monthly basis. #Chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:56 PetreyDishCom
9:56
@MeredithGould I agree, LinkedIn is a great resource for connection with people in like fields or ministry areas. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:56 AdamLegg
9:56
T4 @RevWeb hmm, why not Yelp for churches. Interesting. Also, don't forget foursquare #ChSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:56 joerogers1970
9:56
There is FaithStreet for churches. We have a profile there, not sure how useful it is. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:56 RevMindi
9:56
From the Twitterstream this week: Suggestions for good social media conferences in the South? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:56 chsocm
9:56
@RevWeb why not comment/rate on Yelp? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:56 skenow
9:56
I wish I could hire some of the people I follow on Tumblr to create content for ministry. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:56 reckshow
9:56
RT @RevMindi: There is FaithStreet for churches. We have a profile there, not sure how useful it is. #chsocm @FaithStreet
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:56 iamepiscopalian
9:57
#chsocm Adding a "tip" on FourSquare to a church is the functional equivalent of commenting/rating.
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:57 MeredithGould
9:57
RT @MeredithGould: RT @reckshow: Youth are the content-creators on Tumblr, showing skills that *you* need for your ministries. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:57 taymoss
9:57
Hey #Chsocm Sorry to miss the party, the night got away from me. Excited to see some of you all at @NewMediaAtUnion on Friday?! #DigChurch13
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:57 RevEverett
9:57
@chsocm not exactly pure #SocialMedia, but would recommend SXSW in Austin. Great #tech conference - but can be price. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:57 LiturgicalLG
9:58
Guess what? We're coming up on the hour! Lent starts next week. Any new thoughts about using social media to support observance? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:58 chsocm
9:58
@StDavidEileen @RevWeb I added a FaithStreet badge to the @HCECSpring website last week. No referrals yet but keeping an eye on it #ChSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:58 joerogers1970
9:58
#chsocm - According to eMarketer 82M US consumers, or 26% of the population, will access social networks from their phones this year
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:58 SaintBruin
9:59
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:59 chsocm
9:59
@LiturgicalLG I want so badly to go to SXSW interactive. It is a dream of mine to apply technology there to church communications. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:59 nealffischer
9:59
@RevEverett Yes! Another great reminder: #DigChurch13 is this Friday at Union sponsored by @NewMediaAtUnion #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 9:59 chsocm
10:00
Final tweets of wisdom or inspiration this evening before we close with prayer? #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 10:00 chsocm
10:00
#Lent: Use social media to extend conversations while at church. Begin a virtual dialogue to connect weeks of #Lent #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 10:00 LiturgicalLG
10:00
Tuesday February 5, 2013 10:00 SaintBruin
10:01
@chsocm FYI, My #2 Communications Resolution for 2013 is better use of G+. Here's why - occ.tc/13noHXW #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 10:01 paulsteinbrueck
10:01
I'm getting real-time search results at TweetGrid tweetgrid.com #ChSocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 10:01 thecatholiccoup
10:01
As always, we conclude with a prayer from Compline: #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 10:01 chsocm
10:01
RT @LiturgicalLG: Lent: Post collects/reflections/devotions online for your #community during #Lent! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 10:01 taymoss
10:01
@MeredithGould I do that i'm finally mayor of my parish on @foursquare #ChSocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 10:01 thecatholiccoup
10:02
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 5, 2013 10:02 chsocm
10:02
Whatever platform you use, make sure it's the right tool for communicating your specific message. Don't use something w/o intention. #ChSocM
Tuesday February 5, 2013 10:02 whipstache
10:02
Thanks ya'll for the break from writing my book report on the Roman Empire:Economy, Society, and Culture. #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 10:02 bigredkate44
10:02
Thanks, everyone, for another great chat. Feel free to continue the conversation in between Tuesdays! #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 10:02 chsocm
10:02
See you there RT @chsocm: @RevEverett Yes! Another great reminder: #DigChurch13 is this Fri. at Union sponsored by @NewMediaAtUnion #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 10:02 PetreyDishCom
10:02
The #chsocm tweetchat is formally over for this evening, but anyone is welcome to continue chatting. #PBWY #chsocm
Tuesday February 5, 2013 10:02 chsocm
 
 



The topics:

T1: What’s your thinking about G+ these days? Use it? How? What works? What doesn’t? Go!
T1a: Any special concerns/cautions re: G+?
T2: Using MySpace for ministry? How? What works? What doesn’t? Go!
T2a: Any special concerns/cautions re: MySpace?
T3: What’s your thinking about Snapchat/Poke, especially given concerns parents & teachers have about these platforms.
T4 Any other social media platforms emerging that we ought to note, esp because they're popular among youth? #chsocm

Tonight's chat moderated by Meredith Gould (@meredithgould)



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