Tuesday, March 5, 2013

#ChSocM Chat Transcript: 3/5/13: Biggest Challenges to Using Social Media for Church

During this week's chat we had a lively conversation
about our greatest challenges and how to meet them.

 #ChSocM Tweetchat (03/05/13)(03/05/2013) 
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CHSOCM: 
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 8:49 CHSOCM
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Let's see if Tweetdeck works, now that the Twitter API is trashed. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 8:49 chsocm
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Who participates in this chat? Experienced & new-to-church communications folks. We're an ecumenical learning community. Join us! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 8:59 chsocm
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New to chatting via Twitter? Here's an easy-peasy guide created by @MeredithGould slidesha.re/r1r2HA #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:00 chsocm
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Ding ding ding! It's 9:00 PM. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:01 chsocm
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Joining in for #chsocm chat, first time in a long time so feel free to block, or join in! Church + social media is the idea.
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:01 chickpastor
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Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat, especially those joining for the first time. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:01 chsocm
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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 March 5, 2013 9:02 chsocm
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You’re welcome to observe or participate. If you’ve only observed so far, consider participating this time. We’re friendly bunch. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:02 chsocm
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It's Tuesday at 9pm (ET), so you know what that means...Tweetchat about church and social media! Ignore me, or better yet, join in! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:03 singingcarolyn
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RT @chsocm: Ding ding ding! It's 9:00 PM. #chsocm HERE!
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:03 GodtheHealerDev
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:03 ECCSonline
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And now, as is our custom in this chat, we open with prayer before moving on with self-introductions. Let us pray: #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:03 chsocm
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:03 Denise205
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Almighty & merciful God, we rejoice in your abiding presence everywhere & your mercy at all times. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:03 chsocm
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We give thanks for this & every opportunity to share our experiences with social media & digital ministry. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:04 chsocm
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Will be on Tweetchat w/church social media for next hour -- mute me or join in! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:04 LuckyCharm333
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RT @chsocm: Almighty & merciful God, we rejoice in your abiding presence everywhere & your mercy at all times. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:04 LuckyCharm333
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We pray for those who struggle to communicate and those who are prevented from communicating. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:04 chsocm
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We pray for those whose Lenten journey is more than they wanted & less than they expected! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:04 chsocm
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RT @chsocm: Almighty & merciful God, we rejoice in your abiding presence everywhere & your mercy at all times. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:04 Denise205
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First time at #chsocm tonight... Twitter chat about social media and church. Super excited.
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:05 deannamingo
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@Denise205 Nice winter night in Chi-town. Perfect time to stay inside for #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:05 ECCSonline
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RT @chsocm: We pray for those who struggle to communicate and those who are prevented from communicating. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:05 LuckyCharm333
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RT @chsocm: We pray for those whose Lenten journey is more than they wanted & less than they expected! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:05 LuckyCharm333
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Tonight we pray for all who are freaked out about weather conditions, real and imagined. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:05 chsocm
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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 March 5, 2013 9:05 chsocm
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I love that we are opening with prayer. Fantastic! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:06 deannamingo
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I pray for my new dog who just escaped the yard minutes ago and is nowhere to be seen. Safe return, little buddy... #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:06 LuckyCharm333
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:06 edkay77
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RT @chsocm: We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s chat & guide us as we move forward in love & service to share the Gospel. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:06 LuckyCharm333
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:06 chickpastor
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:06 LuckyCharm333
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RT @JourneyLenten: @chsocm I heard a prayer in the wind. Did someone call our name? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:06 rev_david
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@ECCSonline Yes. Just barely got in from snow shoveling. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:07 Denise205
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@deannamingo We always open & close with prayer! Church beyond the building! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:07 chsocm
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Next up: self-introductions. In addition to church affiliation, please share how you use & experience w/social media. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:07 chsocm
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Jumping in a bit late to #GetRealChat and #ChSocM join me or deal with the with the avalanche of tweets. Your call. ;)
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:07 paulsteinbrueck
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RT @chsocm: @deannamingo We always open & close with prayer! Church beyond the building! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:07 LuckyCharm333
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:07 Denise205
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#Episcopal priest. #Baltimore. Bishop's staff. SM for building community. Narrowcasting and broadcasting Good News. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:08 RevWeb
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checking out #chsocm for the first time...
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:08 zaradich
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:09 rev_david
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:09 chsocm
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Beth, pastor of large-ish #elca church in the burbs of Atlanta. Blogger, FB, newly instagramming for the #rethinkchurch lent project #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:09 chickpastor
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Hi, I'm a chsocm volunteer from @TrinityTville in CT. I use sm to feel less lame while watching the #bachelor, amongst other uses. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:09 singingcarolyn
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#chsocm Caroline from @StPaulsNOLA here, music director
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:09 Conductor222
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Our annual unrestricted grants ($670K) and capacity bldg support work of 14 nonprofit ministry partners. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:09 ECCSonline
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Matthew at Journey of Faith LCMS, Grand Rapids, MI. Use all that I can: FB/ Twitter /G+ / Pinterest & anything else to reach people! #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:09 mlstarner
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<-- David, #elca pastor. Sometime #chsocm instructor. Troublemaker. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:09 rev_david
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:09 mlstarner
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<Anglican voice> Whilst intros ensue, I shall proclaim the fine print: #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:09 chsocm
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:10 rev_david
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:10 paulsteinbrueck
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<normal voice> We will assume tweets during this chat yours & do not represent your church or organization #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:10 chsocm
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We use FB & Twitter for online Lent devotions, to advocate on social issues, to coordinate our 14 ministry partners. and more. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:10 ECCSonline
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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 March 5, 2013 9:10 chsocm
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:10 jensandmann
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Social media enthusiast, Episcopalian, wanderer. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:11 LuckyCharm333
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@zaradich Welcome friend! The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago is well-represented tonight (finally). #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:11 ECCSonline
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@ECCSonline yay! looking forward to the discussion ;-) #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:11 zaradich
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moderating: chat founder @MeredithGould, sociologist, author, keen on social media for community devel, exuberantly ecumenical. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:12 chsocm
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That's right! RT @chsocm: <normal voice> We will assume tweets during this chat yours & do not represent your church or organization #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:12 StAndrewsAustin
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Ed, ELCA pastor in a bish's office - currently have responsibility for Synod SM.. maybe not for long, @MeredithGould? :-) #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:12 edkay77
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Social media consultant for churches & nonprofits, living in Chicago. Launching a new agency this spring: divynmedia.com :) #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:12 deannamingo
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Erin. Weekly devotional writer. Alum of @LutherSeminary. Addicted to Fossil, Yorks, Thin Mints, biking, Aunt Annie's pretzels. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:13 GodtheHealerDev
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I'm a first timer and parish administrator looking to start some SM for my parish. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:13 LeciaBrannon
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Online Communication Director at @Concordia_MN, an #ELCA #college. Responsible for institutional social media accounts. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:13 amynd
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@jensandmann Love that you're tagging yourself as #BrandAmbassador. Great strategy church folks need to use more! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:13 MeredithGould
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MT @deannamingo: Social media consultant for churches & nonprofits, living in Chicago. Launching a new agency this spring/Super cool #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:13 LuckyCharm333
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:14 rev_david
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Thanks for reminding us all about @LentMadness. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:14 LuckyCharm333
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I work with churches as they develop online member directories. Former adult ministry director at mid-size UMC #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:14 kdunigan
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:14 Denise205
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United Methodist layperson who likes #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:14 bowtiemethodist
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:14 GodtheHealerDev
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Professor of NT (soon headed to Concordia in Moorhead). Lurking tonight :) #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:15 DyingSparrows
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:15 LeciaBrannon
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A, PCUSA Educator, in charge of church and community SM currently, and regular SM Curmudgeon according to many :) #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:15 KeepSetting
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So many new #chsocm tweeps! Welcome, everyone. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:16 singingcarolyn
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Jumping in on the #chsocm chat tonight. I’m the Communications Director @westridgechurch.
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:16 philbowdle
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@MeredithGould #BrandAmbassador was a big hit at the Leadership Retreat! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:16 jensandmann
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As the self-intros continue, some framework for tonight's chat: #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:16 chsocm
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@philbowdle And your post helped inspire one of tonight's topics! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:16 chsocm
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It’s only Tuesday and already this week has been interesting re: social media platforms. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:17 chsocm
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RT @chsocm: It’s only Tuesday and already this week has been interesting re: social media platforms. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:17 LuckyCharm333
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Tonight we’re going to focus on practical tips for making social media easier to manage. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:18 chsocm
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@bonnieaperry and @episcobeau you might be interested in this discussion ;-) #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:18 zaradich
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Minister, sports junkie, lover of people, looking for a community, dad of twin daughters!! #ChSoCm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:18 B_RockW
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Topic 1 is super broad & then we'll dig. Ready? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:18 chsocm
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@philbowdle Hi Phil, welcome to tonight's chat. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:19 paulsteinbrueck
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T1: What’s your current biggest challenge relative to church social media? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:19 chsocm
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RT @chsocm: Topic 1 is super broad & then well dig. Ready? //Ready when you are! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:19 LuckyCharm333
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@philbowdle @chsocm Can we get a link to the article? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:20 GodtheHealerDev
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RT @chsocm: T1: What’s your current biggest challenge relative to church social media? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:20 LuckyCharm333
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RT @chsocm: T1: What’s your current biggest challenge relative to church social media? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:20 ECCSonline
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#RevTalk a group of ordained Anglicans blogging and Vlogging our way through the sweet ecstasy of Social Media & Faith #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:20 Rev_Talk
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T1: Colleagues who don't get it. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:20 edkay77
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T1 church peeps think it's a job for the youth group. Cause they are "into" it. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:20 reckshow
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T1 Congregational resistance/fear. Resulting lack of participation/engagement. It all falls on one person. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:20 LuckyCharm333
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RT @chsocm: T1: What’s your current biggest challenge relative to church social media? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:20 rev_david
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#chsocm T1 hardly anyone in our congregation uses FB or Twitter
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:21 Conductor222
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T1: Too many key constituents still don't use social media. They're invisible to us. Aaarrggh! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:21 ECCSonline
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Sorry late. No tweet and drive. Joe from @HCECSpring I'm #springtx. #ChSocM for reaching out, inviting in and engagement. Twitter and fb
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:21 joerogers1970
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T1: Figuring out the best use of my time on each platform. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:21 chickpastor
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T1: Not enough of them are into SM!!! #ChSoCm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:21 B_RockW
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Which is a nicer way of asking: What's currently driving you to your knees in prayer relative to church social media? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:21 chsocm
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#chsocm Hi, I'm Shar. following off phone, hope I can keep up. Wife of @ChrisHuriwai an Anglican minister in New Zealand & @Rev_Talk fan
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:21 smith_shs
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T1: Staying consistent. Have a tendency to go in spurts with some dry-spells in between. #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:21 mlstarner
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#chsocm T1: time and knowing what to post.
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:21 GodtheHealerDev
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@thecatholiccoup You coming over to #chsocm tonight?
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:21 Denise205
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T1 - Convincing the establishment that social media isn't a dark and dangerous place, but a new and exciting tool evangelism... #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:22 Rev_Talk
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@chsocm T1 Most my church members don't use it. If they do, it's only Facebook. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:22 revjimmoss
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T1: Time. I don't have the time unless I want to work 25-8 each week. #Chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:22 KeepSetting
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@chsocm Jumping into the #chsocm chat tonight! I'm the Comm Director at @kingspark in Durham NC
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:22 ccmccain
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T1 Diocesan resistance to new ways based on the need of certain personalities to control/manage? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:22 taymoss
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T1 - Surprising resistance from clergy/church leaders to social media as a tool for kingdom building. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:22 rev_david
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T1 Bridging generations and culture gap is biggest chall socm wise. Old and new traditional and current. age old church challenge. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:22 Pastorglesne
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Getting people in my town engaged. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:22 ggbolt16
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T1: Biggest challenge: folks not understanding sm and what it's all about. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:22 singingcarolyn
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T1: Need more folks on SM. Knowing what to post. Building conversation. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:22 StAndrewsAustin
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:23 Denise205
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@Rev_Talk Amen! Hard to convince ppl that SM is just talking -- just like coffee hour, only no time/space limits! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:23 LuckyCharm333
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@chsocm T1: My own lack of energy & persistence to either lead it our challenge our church to make it a priority. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:23 paulsteinbrueck
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T1 I would love to improve my congregations social media presence, but I'm learning that SM is not something that can be controlled #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:23 youravgpastor
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@chsocm I think the biggest challenge is finding and maintaining balance between promotion and engagement. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:23 philbowdle
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T1- tie. Getting, finding, writing content & getting ministry leaders to see the potential of sm. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:23 jensandmann
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RT @mlstarner: T1: Staying consistent. Have a tendency to go in spurts with some dry-spells in between. #ChSocM Me too. One arm bandt show.
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:23 GodtheHealerDev
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#chsocm T1 I always feel like I'm trying to prove to folks that Soc Med can be a good thing
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:23 Conductor222
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Finding the appropriate "voice" for Facebook and Twitter #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:23 zaradich
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T1: Also, getting enough content and info in advance to be able to plan effective campaigns. @chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:24 deannamingo
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:24 Pastorglesne
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T1: Remembering to be a community manager vs. an online broadcaster of information. Keeping the strategy focused on engagement. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:24 amynd
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So glad to hear that others have the same challenges as I am finding. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:24 LeciaBrannon
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A church w/o doors is ridiculous. A church not using social media has no virtual doors for people searching online. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:24 ECCSonline
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T1: Finding a balance of when and what to post (and where.) #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:24 bowtiemethodist
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@ECCSonline I gave up worrying about who is not using social media. Liberating. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:24 youravgpastor
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T1 RT @ggbolt16: Getting people in my town engaged. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:24 ggbolt16
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@revjimmoss @chsocm I have that same problem with T1 Only about 1/2 at my church. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:24 svanceocampo
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RT @ECCSonline: A church w/o doors is ridiculous. A church not using social media has no virtual doors for people searching online. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:24 LuckyCharm333
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@Conductor222 wow, that's tough. what's your demographic? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:25 deannamingo
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biggest challenge: it's all up to me and I can't create enough content and do everything else I need to do #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:25 revsean
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Moving quickly tonight! Wow! Sacred firehose happening. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:25 chsocm
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RT @ECCSonline: A church w/o doors is ridiculous. A church not using social media has no virtual doors for people searching online. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:25 RevWeb
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@chsocm God help me engage/guide/share well with the people who respond to outreach. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:25 youravgpastor
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For RevTalk, we walk a very fine line between being nothing but dancing monkeys and being relevant. #Chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:26 Rev_Talk
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@ECCSonline Many are not called to this though, or maybe not yet yes? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:26 Pastorglesne
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T2: What would most help you meet & successfully tackle your greatest challenge(s) to -> #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:26 chsocm
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@svanceocampo @chsocm But for those that are on SM, it can be a forum for some really good ministry. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:26 revjimmoss
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I offer this post for your thoughts: pomomusings.com/2013/03/05/pre… I have to run to a tax appt now #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:26 adamwc
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#chsocm T1: So many apps for twitter - Which ones are best?
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:26 GodtheHealerDev
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@revsean Curate! You do not need to create everything! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:26 rev_david
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Time is major concern. #chsocm Can't keep so many avenues up to date. (VA CoBrethren, pastor here)
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:26 RevNancyFitz
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T1 (Comment: It's great to see so many others w/same challenges I've had! Thought I was all alone...) #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:26 LuckyCharm333
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those not on SM resent those who do, think it's "special attention from the pastor." #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:26 revsean
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:27 paulsteinbrueck
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RT @chsocm: T2: What would most help you meet & successfully tackle your greatest challenge(s) to -> #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:27 LuckyCharm333
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:27 Pastorglesne
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RT @chsocm: T2: What would most help you meet & successfully tackle your greatest challenge(s) to -> #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:27 ECCSonline
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:27 chsocm
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:27 Pastorglesne
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T2 - I have had great support in teaching #chsocm to other clergy from synodical staff. So helpful. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:27 rev_david
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T2: The issue with time is it is always limited, so a community that understood it from a corporate aspect and not just individual #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:28 KeepSetting
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T2 Get the congregation to see what a great outreach & org tool is --> #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:28 LuckyCharm333
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@chsocm I think the most helpful thing is finding a healthy and sustainable rhythm for yourself or team. Must be sustainable #chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:28 philbowdle
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t2 - Key leadership on board is invaluable. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:28 rev_david
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Would be helpful if ambassadors for our parish actually met and discussed strategy, writing technique #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:28 zaradich
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T2 Really think best tool is patience. Chruch is always slow to adopt new things compared to rest of world. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:28 revjimmoss
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<-Director of Communications, Upstate New York Synod, ELCA - Sorry I am late. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:29 nealffischer
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T2 Having help in content from others in the parish and community. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:29 LeciaBrannon
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T2 I'm focused on getting my new folks to write about their experiences on social media platforms. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:29 youravgpastor
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@revjimmoss But why is that? Why should/must it be? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:29 LuckyCharm333
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T2 cont: That is to say, if others wanted to provide content, it would help. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:29 KeepSetting
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#chsocm When I did informal surveys in seminary, the biggest challenge leaders faced was the "personal/institution" conundrum.
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:29 Neeterduck
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T2: I think mainly time... for strategic social media planning, for experimenting, for examining the analytics. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:29 amynd
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T2-also getting more parishioners involved in content gen/engagement. #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:29 joerogers1970
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RT @LuckyCharm333: (Comment: Its great to see so many others w/same challenges! Thought I was all alone...) /You're in good company! #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:29 mlstarner
9:29
#chsocm T2 - about 36 hours in a day instead of 24, having people trust it enough to take a few min for me to teach them how to do it
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:29 Conductor222
9:29
@chsocm I don't think leadership not being engaged with social media is an excuse to not have your church engaged in it. #chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:29 philbowdle
9:29
@revsean That has not been my experience. Largely because in a lot of the UCC lack of SM access has to do with age. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:29 queerminister
9:30
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:30 Pastorglesne
9:30
T2: Have all church entities - vestry, board, pastor/priest, choir, office - use social media in unique, important ways. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:30 ECCSonline
9:30
@revsean I do however see A LOT of people not understanding "why it's necessary" or what it is for. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:30 queerminister
9:30
#chsocm T2 A mentor - I'm exploring the idea of church planting, and I'd definitely need a SM coach
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:30 clergychickita
9:30
@kdunigan @philbowdle I always recommend an editorial calendar/posting schedule, especially one linked to the liturgical calendar. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:30 MeredithGould
9:30
@kdunigan @chsocm Absolutely! Here’s how I map it out for our team: philbowdle.com/developing-a-c… #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:30 philbowdle
9:30
T2: Other than gleaning some great ideas from @chsocm? Gathering a team of others who are "in the know" to help with: #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:30 bowtiemethodist
9:30
T1 - Biggest challenge is staying even with the curve. Let alone knowing what's next. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:30 nealffischer
9:31
T2: More volunteers who take SM seriously, more open mindedness among church leaders, better overall planning/communication @chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:31 deannamingo
9:31
@Neeterduck nothing is private on SM, therefore it is all ministry. I don't think of it as a personal space at all #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:31 revsean
9:31
RT @queerminister @revsean I do however see A LOT of people not understanding "why it's necessary" or what it is for. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:31 LuckyCharm333
9:31
RT @rev_david: @revsean Curate! You do not need to create everything! // Love the idea of being a curator! #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:31 mlstarner
9:31
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:31 philbowdle
9:31
@revsean #chsocm Exactly...just some folks have a challenge with that.
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:31 Neeterduck
9:31
I see a lot of stress related to who is not on social media related to ministry. Why? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:31 youravgpastor
9:32
T2 - Time and buy in from all. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:32 nealffischer
9:32
T2: Caffeine, lots of it. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:32 taymoss
9:32
#chsocm T2 Our school does a much better job than the church w/ soc med
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:32 Conductor222
9:32
@deannamingo We're going to zoom in on volunteers in a bit. Hang on! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:32 chsocm
9:32
@youravgpastor @chsocm I love that you said "engage, guide and share well"... SO important when it comes to online ministry. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:32 deannamingo
9:33
@youravgpastor Would you explain what you mean about this stress? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:33 chsocm
9:33
T2: If I had a nickel every time someone told me they only use their smart phone to make calls...! That's a problem. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:33 ECCSonline
9:33
Mostly I see isolated cong or big denoms, is there no good way to do regional shared stuff? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:33 mirgray2
9:33
@youravgpastor I think b/c for #chsocm to be a success, entire cong must be involved. When not, it's a fail for all. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:33 LuckyCharm333
9:33
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:33 chickpastor
9:33
@chsocm I figured, I think I know the post by @philbowdle you mentioned earlier :) #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:33 deannamingo
9:34
@LuckyCharm333 I don't necessarily like it. But I'm being pragmatic, and pastoral. Not good to push people too much. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:34 revjimmoss
9:34
t2 i need a whole tech team to deal with infrastructure, branding, policy so I can just do ministry #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:34 revsean
9:34
Gentle reminder: Please use DM or email to pitch products/services. Unless you're pre-selling my new book! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:34 chsocm
9:34
@chickpastor Looks like something I would make. Totally geeky. Love it! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:34 LuckyCharm333
9:35
@LuckyCharm333 Why? Not everyone wants to be involved in all things social media, and we should respect that. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:35 Denise205
9:35
*Sneaks into the back of the room* #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:35 ohxjulie
9:35
#chsocm Older generations (my parents) fear that people share too much on SM. Their response: no time and do not care.
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:35 GodtheHealerDev
9:35
T2 - input/content from ministry leaders. Training. Time. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:35 jensandmann
9:35
@revsean A great segue into the issue of teams. Moving on to the next topic. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:35 chsocm
9:35
I offer advice to my pastors at @olivetfargo but I would love to do even more (contribute content, etc.). #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:35 amynd
9:35
Frustation with so many levels and approaches. sm is not a one size fits all. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:35 Pastorglesne
9:36
@ECCSonline Why waste the money on a smartphone then? Save money and use a non-smartphone. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:36 Denise205
9:36
Working with volunteers comes with challenges. What are your tips for finding, training & working w/social media volunteers? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:36 chsocm
9:36
#chsocm I always teach privacy settings to any newbies I bring to FB and warn them that not anything is truly private in the internetz
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:36 Conductor222
9:36
T2 So if you don't get buy in from your own parish, what is the best way to extend to the larger community? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:36 LeciaBrannon
9:36
#chsocm hi ppl stepping in while I wait for my mom then will be driving again
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:36 thecatholiccoup
9:36
T3: Working with volunteers comes with challenges. What are your tips for finding, training & working w/social media volunteers? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:36 chsocm
9:37
T2: Please stop first asking, what can social media do for me? Start asking how can I use it to minister to others. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:37 ECCSonline
9:37
Okay, maybe not entire as in every single person, but cong should be aware of SM & able to contribute when appropriate. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:37 LuckyCharm333
9:37
@philbowdle @chsocm it definitely helps to have them involved though... helps A LOT. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:37 deannamingo
9:37
@chsocm Start with a team leader. Then, focus on simple projects to get new volunteers engaged. #chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:37 philbowdle
9:37
T3 "Working with volunteers comes with challenges" oh ha ha ha you can say that again. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:37 revsean
9:37
@GodtheHealerDev Smarter folks of younger ages think that there's too much sharing too. But that doesn't mean to go no sharing. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:37 Denise205
9:37
RT @jensandmann: T2 - input/content from ministry leaders. Training. Time. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:37 LuckyCharm333
9:37
@chsocm I don't necessarily believe the goal is to have more people in the congregation using social media. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:37 youravgpastor
9:37
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:37 thecatholiccoup
9:37
@chsocm T3: Treat them like people & not a means to achieving your vision. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:37 paulsteinbrueck
9:37
@chsocm Not everyone is ready to FB/Tweet on a very reg basis, may not be ready to find appropriate voice. Discern if right 4 u. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:37 zaradich
9:38
@philbowdle See? I told you we'd get around to this! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:38 chsocm
9:38
MT @KPacyniak T2: Please stop first asking, what can social media do for me? Start asking how can I use it to minister to others. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:38 LuckyCharm333
9:38
@chsocm T-3 I don't know if volunteers are so much the problem, but ensuring that whoever is doing SocM is on the same page #Chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:38 Rev_Talk
9:38
T3: Training: I've been working through the books Church Marketing 101 and Web Empowered Ministry with my team. Highly recommended. #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:38 mlstarner
9:38
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:38 edkay77
9:38
T3 - Provide a concrete schedule to work within. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:38 rev_david
9:38
@chsocm helping my congregation understand why it is important for us to use it and how to use it appropriately. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:38 davepettengill
9:38
T3- I got nothing... Cups hand to ear seeking ideas... #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:38 joerogers1970
9:38
RT @youravgpastor: @chsocm I don't necessarily believe the goal is to have more people in the congregation using social media. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:38 anglobaptist
9:38
#chsocm T3 Train them on privacy, over-posting vs under-posting, the why behind why the church is using soc med, & to proof before posting
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:38 Conductor222
9:38
RT @edkay77: T3: I just get @ohxjulie. // Can we clone her? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:38 rev_david
9:38
T3a: Who do you need & how do you recruit volunteers? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:38 chsocm
9:39
T3: Look for the people who are already doing it, even if they're not your typical leader/volunteer #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:39 ohxjulie
9:39
RT @joerogers1970: T3- I got nothing... Cups hand to ear seeking ideas... #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:39 LuckyCharm333
9:39
T3 - Make expectations clear. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:39 rev_david
9:39
Trust is a huge factor with admin rights 2 differing SocM accounts. hat alone make it hard to find many people suitable for the job. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:39 Rev_Talk
9:39
@deannamingo @chsocm The #1 way I’ve been able to get leadership bought in is by them seeing the engagement happening and results. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:39 philbowdle
9:39
T3: Training: Add 1 person to the team who is not tech-savvy; teach how church SM is different from personal/biz SM #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:39 revsean
9:39
T3: I have yet to find anyone who really values it enough to volunteer. They see it as only valuable as individuals even now #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:39 KeepSetting
9:39
@GodtheHealerDev #chsocm actually I find that the older generation shares way more than the youth/millennials.
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:39 chickpastor
9:39
@chsocm I believe goal is to have people in ministry supporting social media ministry. That may involve using the tools. It may not. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:39 youravgpastor
9:39
@ECCSonline "I gave up worrying about who is not using social media. Liberating." - I agree. We have to respect others' boundaries. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:39 DanOnRadio
9:40
@Pastorglesne I say that ALL the time. So true. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:40 deannamingo
9:40
T2: Simply participating online in a conversation, sharing a Bible verse, offering to help, etc. can be a ministry to others. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:40 ECCSonline
9:40
@rev_david @EdKay Hahaha you're both too much! #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:40 ohxjulie
9:40
@chsocm not everyone is going to understand why SM is important but we make connections and sharing info w those who do #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:40 elizabethagan
9:40
Here in NZ however, the Maori Church operates on a 98% voluntary basis, including clergy and admin. Most are non-stipendiary. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:40 Rev_Talk
9:40
@chsocm Setting an informal tone with posts can model participation by everyone, not just paid leader/expert. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:40 LonCPM
9:41
T3: Motivating some is hard, slowing others down can be harder. Have to move at the speed of church sometimes... #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:41 revsean
9:41
#chsocm T3a I need someone enthusiastic about consistently using soc med, someone who actually reads article links they RT, & someone funny
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:41 Conductor222
9:41
RT @chsocm: T3: Working with volunteers comes with challenges. What are your tips for finding, training social media volunteers? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:41 ECCSonline
9:41
MT @ECCSonline: T2: participating online in a conversation, sharing a Bible verse, offering to help, etc. can be a ministry //Amen! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:41 LuckyCharm333
9:41
@chsocm I've had a lot of success with volunteers by sending them a Info Sheets for writing projects. #chsocm ow.ly/ipV7o
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:41 philbowdle
9:41
@kdunigan @LuckyCharm333 Depends on what meant by involved. I have people involved in social media ministry who don't use the tools. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:41 youravgpastor
9:41
T3: We had a #socmed discussion group (of parishioners), but levels of understanding/expertise varied, no real involvement occurred. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:41 amynd
9:42
T3: Approaching those already active online w/in the community, providing guidelines, encouraging creativity, checking in often. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:42 deannamingo
9:42
#chsocm Even if you positively reach one person via soc med, it's worth it to me. It also raises search rankings for your church :-)
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:42 Conductor222
9:42
@youravgpastor As in contributing content? That is awesome too! Good on you! Or did you mean some other way? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:42 LuckyCharm333
9:42
Lol so true RT @chickpastor: @GodtheHealerDev #chsocm actually I find that the older generation shares way more than the youth/millennials.
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:42 thecatholiccoup
9:42
MT @Rev_Talk: Here in NZ the Maori Church operates on a 98% voluntary basis, including clergy and admin. Most are non-stipendiary. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:42 mirgray
9:43
RT @ohxjulie: T3: Look for the people who are already doing it, even if they're not your typical leader/volunteer #ChSocM That's brillant!
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:43 GodtheHealerDev
9:43
@GodtheHealerDev Yes, so much comes down to learning balance! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:43 Denise205
9:43
t1: getting individuals to use/engage sm as a means of info & faith development. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:43 mattlipan
9:43
Comforting, isn't it, to discover we all face similar challenges? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:43 chsocm
9:43
T3. Actually, I am a volunteer...so not sure how to answer this one. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:43 jensandmann
9:43
@thecatholiccoup "actually I find that the older generation shares way more than the youth/millennials." //Really? How so? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:43 LuckyCharm333
9:43
RT @rev_david: T3 - Make expectations clear. // And covenanting together too. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:43 edkay77
9:43
@ECCSonline yes! definitely. it can be such a powerful ministry tool. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:43 deannamingo
9:43
T3a - Here at RevTalk.co.nz we are all voluntary, we do it because we love it and that is where our people are now. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:43 Rev_Talk
9:43
T3b How do you keep everyone inspired and engaged? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:43 chsocm
9:44
RT @chsocm: Comforting, isnt it, to discover we all face similar challenges? //You betcha. Best thing I've gotten so far... #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:44 LuckyCharm333
9:45
@chsocm you tell stories of how communities have been enriched and resources have been found that would otherwise be lost #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:45 elizabethagan
9:45
T3b - donuts.... hmmmm donuts! Oh and lots of support and interaction! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:45 Pastorglesne
9:45
@youravgpastor Could you say more about what that involvement looks like? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:45 Denise205
9:45
@chsocm Share the wins! Let volunteers know how many people they are reaching. We can be an extension of the church Mon-Sat #chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:45 philbowdle
9:45
T3: dealing with "digital lag" is tough--like "contemporary music = The Beatles" "technology = blogs and websites" to some. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:45 revsean
9:45
T3 - Start with guidelines, training and clear expectations. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:45 nealffischer
9:45
T3b - This is a hard one. We find though that it is important not to fake enthusiasm, the SM world can spot a fake a mile away! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:45 Rev_Talk
9:45
RT @chsocm: T3b How do you keep everyone inspired and engaged? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:45 LuckyCharm333
9:45
#chsocm Soc Med puts a personal face on an organization. When you respond to someone, it can be very meaningful to them, life-changing even!
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:45 Conductor222
9:46
@LuckyCharm333 @thecatholiccoup My teen children use sm in a TOTALLY different way than do I and my contemporaries. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:46 singingcarolyn
9:46
@chsocm T3b: Content, content content #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:46 LonCPM
9:46
T3b-you need to have a call to action. Even if its a "please RT" or "take 60 sec to reflect" #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:46 joerogers1970
9:46
T3b "share the wins!" YES! Tell stories abt real connections that happen, about people learning, sharing, giving #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:46 revsean
9:46
T3b just keep leading, pulling and pushing!! #ChSoCm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:46 B_RockW
9:46
@chsocm T3b: There's nothing more inspiring than sharing stories of success. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:46 paulsteinbrueck
9:46
This is such a great convo tonight, keep going and add this to the mix of responses... #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:46 chsocm
9:47
@singingcarolyn "My teen children use sm in a TOTALLY different way than do I and my contemporaries." //How so? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:47 LuckyCharm333
9:47
RT @Rev_Talk: T3b - We find though that it is important not to fake enthusiasm, the SM world can spot a fake a mile away! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:47 revsean
9:47
@LuckyCharm333 @thecatholiccoup that's true... the older generations are increasingly using social media more than any other group. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:47 deannamingo
9:47
T3c: How do you train those who aren’t social media savvy? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:47 chsocm
9:47
@chsocm T3a: I want to work with people who are positive, love people and want to help & connect others. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:47 paulsteinbrueck
9:47
@chsocm Huge part of this is caring more about the volunteer than we do the social media platform. #chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:47 philbowdle
9:47
We have resolved that our presence on SM is not to attract ppl to the institutional church but rather to bring the church to ppl. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:47 Rev_Talk
9:47
Just now checking out #Chsocm Haven't chimed in, in a long time! Hi Everyone!
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:47 TMariePR
9:47
@Denise205 I tell people that their conversations about social media ministry matter, regardless whether they use the tools. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:47 youravgpastor
9:48
So true! RT @Conductor222: SM puts a personal face on your org. When you respond to someone, it can be meaningful, life-changing! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:48 ECCSonline
9:48
@paulsteinbrueck love how you stated that.. so do I :) it's all about having a heart for people. it's ministry. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:48 deannamingo
9:48
T3c encourage encourage encourage #ChSoCm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:48 B_RockW
9:48
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:48 thecatholiccoup
9:48
@Denise205 I also tell them to be ready to meet people who engage congregation b/c of #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:48 youravgpastor
9:48
@TMariePR Welcome. We're back from a long sabbatical ourselves. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:48 ECCSonline
9:49
Stepping out of moderate mode to observe the huge challenge we face being Christ to one another in the face of frustrations.1/2 #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:49 chsocm
9:49
@thecatholiccoup @LuckyCharm333 Yes, but there are definitely generational differences. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:49 singingcarolyn
9:49
#chsocm T3b humor, honest prayer, interactions w/ local organizations (shows support), and well-written articles
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:49 Conductor222
9:49
#chsocm T3: Depends on person / group and how the learn. Hands-on, power point, retreat. Start slow and easy.
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:49 GodtheHealerDev
9:49
And remembering that church communications, regardless of the tools we use, is a ministry. 2/2 #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:49 chsocm
9:50
#chsocm T3c I take time to train them and have them practice by sending me tweets or posting pictures with captions.
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:50 Conductor222
9:50
T3c: At @wordoffaith, we make SM fun for them. Like a Party! Our goal is not to overwhelm them but start w/ strengths and build #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:50 TMariePR
9:50
#chsocm t3c with a lot of prayer and patience LOL
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:50 thecatholiccoup
9:50
t3: i look for those already engaging sm or those who have a passion to & are teachable. either way, must be personable. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:50 mattlipan
9:51
I need to blowout a little early today, #chsocm friends, thanks for the convo! Peace!
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:51 youravgpastor
9:51
T3c: Make an analogy btwn physical/online space - esp helpful when delineating boundaries. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:51 LonCPM
9:51
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:51 thecatholiccoup
9:51
T3c: We have an open door policy to ensure that each person feels comfortable. We take them step by step.. building along the way #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:51 TMariePR
9:51
@chsocm Not every singer should be on stage. Not every volunteer is best fit for being the voice of a church in social media #chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:51 philbowdle
9:51
Believe it or not, we're actually bumping up against the hour soon. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:51 chsocm
9:51
T3b. Recently shared w/ Ldrs the reach of sm. Tied to Brand Ambassador. In that context it made sense to some for 1st time. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:51 jensandmann
9:52
How about a moment of silence for the Tweetdeck app, which died today. RIP. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:52 chsocm
9:52
@philbowdle Excellent point. But hopefully we can encourage them to be a part of the convo, even if they're not on the front lines. #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:52 ohxjulie
9:52
T3c: You take them on as clients at Divyn Media :) divynmedia.com @chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:52 deannamingo
9:52
@chsocm I think it's ok to have an honest convo w/ volunteer and find a better place for them to use their gifts. #chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:52 philbowdle
9:53
@philbowdle That is so true. Its so important to figure out where people are. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:53 TMariePR
9:53
RT @chsocm: How about a moment of silence for the Tweetdeck app, which died today. RIP. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:53 rev_david
9:53
In other news, Pinterest announced the option for a business account: business.pinterest.com #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:53 chsocm
9:53
RT @philbowdle: @chsocm I think its ok to have an honest convo w/ volunteer and find a better place for them to use their gifts. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:53 LuckyCharm333
9:53
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:53 deannamingo
9:53
Peace, don't know when I'll be back this way again, and blessings in all you do SM wise and other. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:53 Pastorglesne
9:54
@ohxjulie I completely agree! And other ways like photograph/design/planning that they can be involved. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:54 philbowdle
9:54
RT @chsocm: And remembering that church communications, regardless of the tools we use, is a ministry. 2/2 #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:54 nealffischer
9:54
T3abc: I have good ideas for b and c, but every attempt at "a" has been met with firm "no, its good enough for me"s #Chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:54 KeepSetting
9:54
Final tweets of wisdom or inspiration before we close with prayer? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:54 chsocm
9:54
@chsocm #tweetdeck? It was working for me just now. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:54 Neeterduck
9:54
@chsocm They phased out the old app that actually worked? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:54 edkay77
9:54
No pressure, but please subscribe to our blog: churchsomed.blogspot.com #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:54 chsocm
9:54
@chsocm Thanks for a neat conversation! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:54 zaradich
9:54
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:54 chsocm
9:54
Dear @TweetDeck: Thank you for reminding me nonstop to download the new app. I need to get over to @hootsuite & do that. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:54 rev_david
9:55
@rev_david @chsocm I downloaded tweetdeck tonight. Maybe you need to update it? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:55 GodtheHealerDev
9:55
@chsocm Don't assume that people know in your church they can use their ove of social media to serve the church. #chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:55 philbowdle
9:55
Thanks, new folks, for joining us tonight. Please become part of this chat community. Your insights are welcomed. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:55 chsocm
9:55
@edkay77 They stopped supporting it a while ago. Now are totally killing v38.2. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:55 rev_david
9:56
RT @chsocm: No pressure, but please subscribe to our blog: churchsomed.blogspot.com #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:56 LuckyCharm333
9:56
Just want to say how much I love & value the honesty here tonight. Really helps... #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:56 LuckyCharm333
9:56
Great and FAST paced chat tonight! Great to talk with everyone again! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:56 kdunigan
9:56
@chsocm Don't get stuck in a rhythm of only promotion. Have balance. Promote, engage and encourage through social media. #chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:56 philbowdle
9:56
If Tweetdeck will soon be obsolete, are there other options we should know about besides Hootsuite? #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:56 Denise205
9:56
Last call for sweet tweets before prayer! One from me: really <3 you all. I learn and laugh lots! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:56 chsocm
9:57
@ECCSonline Hi! thanks for the warm welcome! #Chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:57 TMariePR
9:57
FWIW, I've been using the new Tweetdeck & managing well even though I miss 0.38.2 #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:57 chsocm
9:57
@philbowdle Exactly. Social media is way broader than just posting #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:57 ohxjulie
9:57
@Denise205 i’m a fan of tweetbot. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:57 mattlipan
9:57
RT @philbowdle: Dont get stuck in a rhythm of only promotion. Have balance. Promote, engage & encourage thru social media. #chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:57 revsean
9:57
As is our custom in this chat, coming up on the hour we conclude with this prayer from Compline: #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:57 chsocm
9:58
Doggy came home 10 minutes after he escaped, for those who prayed. Thank you all, God heard us! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:58 LuckyCharm333
9:58
Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ & asleep we may rest in peace #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:58 chsocm
9:58
RT @paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm My final bit of wisdom is dont try to do ur churchs sm yourself. You need a team to do it well! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:58 LuckyCharm333
9:58
#chsocm final thoughts: If asked to tweet or not to tweet?" - My answer is: TWEET, definitely tweet! :-)
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:58 Conductor222
9:58
MT @chsocm: Last call for sweet tweets before prayer!// Just this: you/we are the Church, and I'm grateful for it/you. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:58 singingcarolyn
9:58
RT @chsocm: Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awakewe may watch with Christ & asleep we may rest in peace #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:58 LuckyCharm333
9:59
RT @chsocm: Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ & asleep we may rest in peace. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:59 ECCSonline
9:59
The problem with tweeting what is supposed to be a text MSG is that it doesn't work. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:59 ChurchSnobTEC
9:59
@chsocm Am really praying this tonight, every word of it... Good prayer! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:59 LuckyCharm333
9:59
@chsocm Last bit of advice: Create a social media presence that you yourself would want to subscribe to. Have some fun with it! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:59 philbowdle
9:59
The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com within a few hours. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:59 chsocm
9:59
Just want to encourage you all to keep at it. I believe a lot of people are blessed thru social media ministry. God is at work! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:59 deannamingo
9:59
@chsocm Thanks for mentioning this! I just converted the seminary account :) #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 9:59 ohxjulie
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Tuesday March 5, 2013 10:00 chsocm
10:00
We’re at the hour. Thanks to all for your contributions & insights. Join us again, next Tuesday @9pm EDT. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 10:00 chsocm
10:00
Goodnight #chsocm tweeps! I had to step away at the end to cut brownies for tomorrow's #Lenten dinner. Until next week.
Tuesday March 5, 2013 10:00 amynd
10:00
The #chsocm tweetchat is formally over for this evening, but anyone is welcome to continue chatting. #PBWY #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 10:00 chsocm
10:00
@chsocm Thx for another good chat! Thx to all who contributed! G'nite #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 10:00 paulsteinbrueck
10:01
Please use the hashtag in between chats to share content & conversation! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 10:01 chsocm
10:01
Thank you all! I am very encouraged! #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 10:01 LeciaBrannon
10:01
@deannamingo that is so true! He is doing a mighty work through SM! As my Pastor @andrebutler says We must save our world through SM #Chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 10:01 TMariePR
10:01
For those hanging around, have you found any GREAT mobile apps for live-tweeting? I search once a week for a TweetChat app...no luck #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 10:01 ohxjulie
10:01
Thanks for another great evening. Again, sorry to have been late. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 10:01 nealffischer
10:02
Does anyone want a barky 5 year old sitzu poo? I swear she is trying my patience. #chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 10:02 GodtheHealerDev
10:02
Thanks for sharing everyone. Some good stuff to think about and discuss at the home base #ChSocM
Tuesday March 5, 2013 10:02 joerogers1970
10:02
It was great chatting with everyone!! #Chsocm
Tuesday March 5, 2013 10:02 TMariePR
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The topics:
T1: What’s your current biggest challenge relative to social media?
T2:  What would most help you meet & successfully tackle your greatest challenge(s) to
T3: Working with volunteers comes with challenges.  What are your tips for finding, training & working with social media volunteers?
T3a: Who do you need & how do you recruit volunteers?
T3b: How do you keep everyone inspired and engaged?
T3c: How do you train those who aren’t social media savvy?


This week's chat moderated by #chsocm chat founder,
Meredith Gould (@meredithgould).

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