#chsocm: #ChSocM Chat Transcript: 4/23/13: Advising Newcomers, Dealing With Critics of Social Media

This week's chat focused on basics like
advising people getting started, dealing with critics,
and encouraging skeptics to explore social media.

#ChSocM Tweetchat 04/23/13

(04/23/2013)

9:00	AZ Rork @azrork Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat, especially to those joining for the first time. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:00 azrork

9:00	AZ Rork @azrork If this is your first tweetchat, please don’t be discouraged by the pace! A transcript will be available: bit.ly/pTDoAb #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:00 azrork

9:00	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @azrork Aw, treasure that! Your first #chsocm chat moderating typo. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:00 MeredithGould

9:01	AZ Rork @azrork If we're all ready...let's go! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:01 azrork

9:02	AZ Rork @azrork We always open the #chsocm chat with prayer before moving on with self-introductions. Let us pray: Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:02 azrork

9:02	Paul Steinbrueck @paulsteinbrueck Time for #GetRealChat tweetchat.com/room/getrealch… and #ChSocM church social media chat tweetchat.com/room/chsocm Join me! Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:02 paulsteinbrueck

9:02	AZ Rork @azrork Almighty & merciful God, we rejoice in your abiding presence everywhere & your mercy at all times. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:02 azrork

9:02	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @azrork We're ready! At least I am! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:02 MeredithGould

9:02	AZ Rork @azrork We give thanks for this & every opportunity to share experience & inquiry anchored in faith. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:02 azrork

9:03	AZ Rork @azrork We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. Amen. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:03 azrork

9:03	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ Amen! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:03 SmilingKIJ

9:03	Dan Webster @RevWeb Amen. Come Holy Spirit. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:03 RevWeb

9:04	AZ Rork @azrork Next up: self-introductions. In addition to church affiliation, tell everyone how you currently use social media. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:04 azrork

9:04	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @azrork Amen! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:04 MeredithGould

9:04	Paul Steinbrueck @paulsteinbrueck @azrork Amen! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:04 paulsteinbrueck

9:04	Carolyn Clement @singingcarolyn Retweeted by AZ Rork @azrork Perfection is overrated. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:04 singingcarolyn

9:05	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ Kathi here. ELCA pastor in N. TX. Use FB for me & church. Use Twitter for me & church. Pondering G+ anew. Two blogs. Pinterest. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:05 SmilingKIJ

9:05	God the Healer @GodtheHealerDev Amen. Come Triune God! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:05 GodtheHealerDev

9:05	AZ Rork @azrork As we introduce ourselves, a few disclaimers… #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:05 azrork

9:05	stephen fife @methodistmonk Stephen fife, elder Methodist church, Louisiana, use twitter for social interaction conversations etc... #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:05 methodistmonk

9:05	David L Hansen @rev_david More tweets than usual for the next hour. Tuning in to the weekly chat about digital media & ministry. Join us at #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:05 rev_david

9:06	Dan Webster @RevWeb #Episcopal priest. Bishop's staff. #Baltimore MD. SM to broadcast/narrowcast/build community. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:06 RevWeb

9:06	AZ Rork @azrork We will assume tweets during #chsocm chat are yours & do not represent your church or organization. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:06 azrork

9:06	Katie Hargis @bigredkate44 Jr seminarian at @SewaneeSeminary from the Episcopal Diocese of Western Kansas. I help run social media for the seminary #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:06 bigredkate44

9:06	MeredithGould @MeredithGould <-sociologist, author, digital strategist & communications consultant, gadfly, emphatically ecumenical #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:06 MeredithGould

9:06	AZ Rork @azrork Kindly remember that we’re here to share with & support one another. Please use DM or email to pitch products/services #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:06 azrork

9:07	Dan Webster @RevWeb @bigredkate44 Guessing you're from Nebraska. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:07 RevWeb

9:07	Melanie Van Weelden @melanie4399 Melanie Van Weelden, Disciples of Christ, use FB, Twitter in two small rural churches. Here w/@smoricebrubaker social media class. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:07 melanie4399

9:07	MeredithGould @MeredithGould Tweeps: I'm participating in the #chsocm chat (church social media). Lots o' tweets this next hour. Mute me or join in! Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:07 MeredithGould

9:07	AZ Rork @azrork Moderating tonight: Amy Rork, #chsocm volunteer for @FPCGV in #grapevinetx . We use many SM platforms to connect and reach out. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:07 azrork

9:07	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer <--Director of Communications, @UpstateNYSynod @ELCA - FB, Twtr, G+, LinkedIn, email. Starting with @Pheed and @tumblr for self. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:07 nealffischer

9:07	Alan Rudnick @alanrud .@AmericanBaptist pastor, author, blogger, and purveyor of chicken nuggets. Use social media to connect and share. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:07 alanrud

9:08	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ looks around for @rev_david 's pom-poms... #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:08 SmilingKIJ

9:08	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer Friends, please excuse the number of posts over the next hour. I will be participating in the #chsocm tweetchat. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:08 nealffischer

9:08	AZ Rork @azrork Welcome all! So glad we're all here together. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:08 azrork

9:08	Paul Steinbrueck @paulsteinbrueck @azrork Just a dude with wifi #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:08 paulsteinbrueck

9:08	Carolyn Clement @singingcarolyn Retweeted by AZ Rork Here comes the weekly chat, talking about church & social media. Ignore me or, better yet, join in at #chsocm. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:08 singingcarolyn

9:08	Joe Smith. Really.@youravgpastor Joe, pastor @stjohnslakewood. ELCA, I use whatever #chsocm tools I can get my hands on for community connection. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:08 youravgpastor

9:08	AZ Rork @azrork @paulsteinbrueck It's all you need! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:08 azrork

9:08	Beth Felice @bfelice @nealffischer -- @Pheed is intriguing! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:08 bfelice

9:09	Anita @Neeterduck Vocationally Challenged @LutherSeminary grad, Seeing eye person to blind dog, slightly professional singer, SM researcher, musicgeek #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:09 Neeterduck

9:09	David L Hansen @rev_david Looking forward to @azrork moderating tonight. Now I can cause trouble. I mean, more trouble. :) #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:09 rev_david

9:09	AZ Rork @azrork This week we’re going to revisit why we’re all here. What started it all – why we do #chsocm. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:09 azrork

9:09	Rob Allen @froggent PC(USA). Communications for @gracepresbytery. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:09 froggent

9:09	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @paulsteinbrueck Loving your chat w/@DJCHUNG #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:09 MeredithGould

9:09	Leena Prindle @LeenaPrindle @azrork faith formation @lakecitpres. Church social media & personal- FB, twitter, Pinterest, blogs, #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:09 LeenaPrindle

9:09	AZ Rork @azrork I like trouble! “@rev_david: Looking forward to @azrork moderating tonight. Now I can cause trouble. I mean, more trouble. :) #ChSocM” Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:09 azrork

9:09	David L Hansen @rev_david @SmilingKIJ go team go #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:09 rev_david

9:09	God the Healer @GodtheHealerDev #chsocm Erin #ELCA. Weekly devotional writer at God-the-Healer.com. Biking chica. Three dogs. @LutherSeminary Alum. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:09 GodtheHealerDev

9:10	anna {girlwithblog}@anna_r @azrork Hello! Social media coach for congregations, SM manager for @vibrantfaith, Minnesotan, mom to 16mo boy =) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:10 anna_r

9:10	David L Hansen @rev_david RT @JesusOfNaz316: King of Kings. Lord of Lords. // And pretty swell guy. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:10 rev_david

9:10	AZ Rork @azrork He showed! RT @JesusOfNaz316: King of Kings. Lord of Lords. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:10 azrork

9:10	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer @bfelice @Pheed could be really good if you get a youth group and critical mass. I think that will require an android app. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:10 nealffischer

9:11	AZ Rork @azrork Ready for the first topic? Ready...set... #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:11 azrork

9:11	AZ Rork @azrork T1 If a new ministry were considering #chsocm, what advice would you give them? Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:11 azrork

9:11	AZ Rork @azrork @anna_r Hi Anna! #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:11 azrork

9:11	Diana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass #chsocm It is relatively easy for me 2 use soc media as an individual, but how do congregations engage w/o controversy? Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:11 dianabutlerbass

9:12	AZ Rork @azrork @LeenaPrindle Good to see you, Leena! #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:12 azrork

9:12	God the Healer @GodtheHealerDev Howdy @Neeterduck! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:12 GodtheHealerDev

9:12	Rob Allen @froggent Trying to participate in #chsocm with iPhone while at band boosters meeting. Which will finish first? Band started first by 60 mins. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:12 froggent

9:12	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @nealffischer @bfelice I've just started futzing with @Pheed #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:12 MeredithGould

9:12	Jesus Christ @JesusOfNaz316 "@azrork He showed! RT @JesusOfNaz316: King of Kings. Lord of Lords. #chsocm // I kinda made a promise about 2 or 3 gathering. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:12 JesusOfNaz316

9:12	Unvirtuous Abbey @UnvirtuousAbbey @MeredithGould Hi all! Monks of Unvirtuous Abbey. We worship @JesusOfNaz316 . We use social media to screen his calls. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:12 UnvirtuousAbbey

9:12	AZ Rork @azrork @singingcarolyn Profit?!?! What's that?!? ;-) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:12 azrork

9:12	anna {girlwithblog}@anna_r @azrork T1: Go for it! Make accounts public. You can always use the delete button =) And advertise, advertise, your new accounts. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:12 anna_r

9:12	Alan Rudnick @alanrud T1: Don't try so hard and keep it real son #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:12 alanrud

9:13	David L Hansen @rev_david @dianabutlerbass Evening! I think the answer to that is "carefully and prayerfully" :) #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:13 rev_david

9:13	MeredithGould @MeredithGould RT @UnvirtuousAbbey: Hi all! Monks of Unvirtuous Abbey. We worship @JesusOfNaz316 . We use social media to screen his calls. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:13 MeredithGould

9:13	AZ Rork @azrork We're more fun... RT @froggent: Trying to participate in #chsocm with iPhone while at band boosters meeting. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:13 azrork

9:13	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer T1: Do your research (find out what most of your group use or feel comfy with), have a plan/strategy, encourage interaction. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:13 nealffischer

9:13	Jack Carlson @pjluth New to #chsocm So, looking for ideas Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:13 pjluth

9:14	Leena Prindle @LeenaPrindle Thanks @azrork! I'll do my best to keep up. 6pm In Seattle and i cooking dinner for hungry daughters.. ;) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:14 LeenaPrindle

9:14	David L Hansen @rev_david Wow. @UnvirtousAbbey, @JesusOfNaz316, and @dianabutlerbass all in tonight's chat. Apparently @azrork should moderate every week :) #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:14 rev_david

9:14	stephen fife @methodistmonk T1 be consistent, have a plan and stick to it, keep your ministry social media about your ministry. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:14 methodistmonk

9:14	AZ Rork @azrork And don't give up! RT @rev_david: T1 - Have a strategy. Have a plan. Have goals. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:14 azrork

9:14	Melanie Van Weelden @melanie4399 T1 - #chsocm @dianabutlerbass Set ground rules from the beginning. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:14 melanie4399

9:14	Nancy B. Fitzgerald @RevNancyFitz At ballgame @nats losing, but want to follow. Specific goals are tough beyond fun & connection. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:14 RevNancyFitz

9:14	David L Hansen @rev_david @dianabutlerbass It's a good question. Remember that there is a difference between institutional voice & personal opinion. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:14 rev_david

9:15	MeredithGould @MeredithGould T1 Clarify what you want to happen as a result of using social media. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:15 MeredithGould

9:15	AZ Rork @azrork True -- every group is different. RT @nealffischer: T1: Do your research (find out what most of your group use or feel comfy with), Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:15 azrork

9:15	God the Healer @GodtheHealerDev RT @rev_david: T1 - Have a strategy. Have a plan. Have goals. #ChSocM // And be patient. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:15 GodtheHealerDev

9:15	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ A1: consistent posting; fun pictures that are genuine to the organization; good boundaries. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:15 SmilingKIJ

9:15	Diana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass #chsocm Seems that Twitter is most int when edgy; FB most helpful when connecting people in community. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:15 dianabutlerbass

9:15	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @rev_david We can retire! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:15 MeredithGould

9:15	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 <--sneaking in just in time for T1... #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:15 LuckyCharm333

9:15	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @MeredithGould: T1 Clarify what you want to happen as a result of using social media. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:15 LuckyCharm333

9:15	AZ Rork @azrork It seems that Jesus showed up and everyone strayed off task. I can't concentrate. He has that effect on folks. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:15 azrork

9:16	Regina Heater @reckshow @MeredithGould @rev_david since @dianabutlerbass is on #chsocm tonight, I'm just gonna go back to reading her book. ;) Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:16 reckshow

9:16	Diana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass @luckie_reubs #chsocm That's what I'm saying. Diff soc media lend toward different styles of communication Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:16 dianabutlerbass

9:16	David L Hansen @rev_david T1 - Identify the people within your ministry who are already using social media well. Who is is called to #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:16 rev_david

9:16	Alan Rudnick @alanrud T1: Understand that social media is not a one way conversation #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:16 alanrud

9:16	AZ Rork @azrork Is it bad that I'm more excited about @UnvirtuousAbbey than @JesusOfNaz316? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:16 azrork

9:16	Katie Hargis @bigredkate44 T1: we found other seminaries, looked at what they tweeted, and modeled off of what looked like worked for them. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:16 bigredkate44

9:16	Paul Steinbrueck @paulsteinbrueck @azrork T1: If we're talking a/b a ministry w/in a church. Definitely want to b on the same page w overall comm strategy. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:16 paulsteinbrueck

9:17	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ AMEN! And educate to this. RT @alanrud: T1: Understand that social media is not a one way conversation #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:17 SmilingKIJ

9:17	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @azrork: Is it bad that Im more excited about @UnvirtuousAbbey than @JesusOfNaz316? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:17 LuckyCharm333

9:17	Steven Fogg @Stevefogg Hi all you #chsocm where are we at? Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:17 Stevefogg

9:17	Unvirtuous Abbey @UnvirtuousAbbey @azrork @JesusOfNaz316 It's a Presbyterian thing! #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:17 UnvirtuousAbbey

9:17	AZ Rork @azrork Why I chose my topics for tonight: ----> RT @froggent: T1 - don’t let people who don’t get SM discourage you in the ministry. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:17 azrork

9:17	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @froggent: T1 - don’t let people who don’t get SM discourage you in the ministry. //Amen! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:17 LuckyCharm333

9:17	Dan Webster @RevWeb RT @alanrud: T1: Understand that social media is not a one way conversation///AMEN. One of the biggest problems w/leadership. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:17 RevWeb

9:17	Alan Rudnick @alanrud @azrork @UnvirtuousAbbey @JesusOfNaz316 nope, not at all. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:17 alanrud

9:17	anna {girlwithblog}@anna_r Yes! This is huge. RT @alanrud: T1: Understand that social media is not a one way conversation. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:17 anna_r

9:17	Rob Allen @froggent T1 - don’t let people who don’t get SM discourage you in the ministry. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:17 froggent

9:17	Jack Carlson @pjluth How do you encourage the non-users? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:17 pjluth

9:18	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 @Stevefogg T1 Advice to churches considering --> #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:18 LuckyCharm333

9:18	AZ Rork @azrork But, really, we're just getting warmed up for T1b. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:18 azrork

9:18	Leena Prindle @LeenaPrindle T1: start with one method that many of your participants are familiar using, have someone who already uses SM admin ministry accts #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:18 LeenaPrindle

9:18	AZ Rork @azrork T1b: Do you think there are ministries/churches that would NOT benefit from #chsocm? Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:18 azrork

9:18	Diana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass @RevWeb @alanrud And not top-down. Too many churches still think top-down. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:18 dianabutlerbass

9:18	Alan Rudnick @alanrud Good to see @UnvirtuousAbbey here with #chsocm I've been on hiatus. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:18 alanrud

9:18	MeredithGould @MeredithGould T1 Give people permission to not participate and ask them not to block others from doing so. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:18 MeredithGould

9:18	David L Hansen @rev_david T1 - Confession. I have a hard time narrowing it down to just the "one thing" I say to a ministry new to social media. :) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:18 rev_david

9:18	anna {girlwithblog}@anna_r Hoping that @UnvirtuousAbbey will see my participation in #chsocm tonight and unblock me =) Bummed to have been blocked by them! Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:18 anna_r

9:19	Jesus Christ @JesusOfNaz316 @azrork I'm more excited about @UnvirtuousAbbey too! #GreatestMonksEver #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:19 JesusOfNaz316

9:19	Robyn Barnes @theologybird RT @MeredithGould: T1 Give people permission to not participate and ask them not to block others from doing so. #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:19 theologybird

9:19	Rev-o-lution @RevMindi Joining in #chsocm while waiting for others to show up at our #PubTheology gathering in Burien, WA Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:19 RevMindi

9:19	Jack Carlson @pjluth @azrork Not in this day and age … #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:19 pjluth

9:19	AZ Rork @azrork Why reinvent the wheel? Greatness! RT @bigredkate44: T1: we found other seminaries, looked at what they tweeted.... #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:19 azrork

9:19	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 T1b Any church/ministry w/no msg to spread, and doesn't want to grow. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:19 LuckyCharm333

9:19	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer As Adm. Painter told Jack Ryan in the Hunt for Red October... youtu.be/Rb0QLxcvowk #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:19 nealffischer

9:20	Alan Rudnick @alanrud T1B: Yeah churches that are too busy lamenting their down fall. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:20 alanrud

9:20	Diana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass @revricktooele Well, don't think anything. But lots of churches has issues w/being too much so, esp on SM #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:20 dianabutlerbass

9:20	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 @RevMindi Wow, we should do that here in Tacoma! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:20 LuckyCharm333

9:20	Robyn Barnes @theologybird T1b: places where it is not a native language and no one will be able to handle the downs with the pluses ^shudders with memories^ #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:20 theologybird

9:20	Greg Woods @diygreg if you start keep using it or you look really out of date. make a commitment #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:20 diygreg

9:20	Aiko Widhidana @widhidana Loving the #chsocm chat (yes, still "lurking") Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:20 widhidana

9:20	Anita @Neeterduck T1B: If no one is called to that ministry/unwilling to learn, or places where SM is not the language. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:20 Neeterduck

9:20	Julie @ohxjulie Ahh, forgot about this! Sorry I'm late to the party :] #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:20 ohxjulie

9:20	Jack Carlson @pjluth @MeredithGould @azrork I like that, too #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:20 pjluth

9:21	AZ Rork @azrork @singingcarolyn That would be MY case. The convincing. Not the clergy, but the lay leaders. God give me strength... #chsocm @alanrud Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:21 azrork

9:21	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ LOL RT @paulsteinbrueck: @azrork T1b: Im going to say conservative Amish churches wouldnt benefit from social media. ;) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:21 SmilingKIJ

9:21	Diana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass @revricktooele Well, I don't have prob w/controversy. But lots of churches do, esp when it comes to SM #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:21 dianabutlerbass

9:21	anna {girlwithblog}@anna_r @widhidana I 'unlurked' last week =) Welcome! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:21 anna_r

9:21	Dan Webster @RevWeb T1b If you're ministering in Christ's church, e.g. sharing Good News, then you better be figuring out how to use SM. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:21 RevWeb

9:21	David L Hansen @rev_david T1b - There are congregations who should not yet get on a particular platform. If it doesn't fit the strategy & gifts. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:21 rev_david

9:21	Robyn Barnes @theologybird RT @dianabutlerbass: @revricktooele Well, I dont have prob w/controversy. But lots of churches do, esp when it comes to SM #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:21 theologybird

9:21	Beth Felice @bfelice T1b #chsocm Churches, maybe no, ministries, yes there are some! Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:21 bfelice

9:21	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer T1b Yes, I do. Anyone who won't use it to interact. Using #sm as a bulletin board w/out interaction is as scary and not having it. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:21 nealffischer

9:21	stephen fife @methodistmonk T1b ministries that confuscate the good news should not use social media #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:21 methodistmonk

9:21	Alan Rudnick @alanrud @azrork @singingcarolyn Lord, hear our social media prayer. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:21 alanrud

9:22	anna {girlwithblog}@anna_r @MeredithGould T1b Great, honest answer. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:22 anna_r

9:22	AZ Rork @azrork @widhidana So glad you're here! Jump in if you wish. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:22 azrork

9:22	AZ Rork @azrork @ohxjulie Hi, Julie! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:22 azrork

9:22	Julie @ohxjulie T1b: Yes. Ohhhhh yes. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:22 ohxjulie

9:22	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 @bfelice Examples, please? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:22 LuckyCharm333

9:22	Greg Woods @diygreg The Amish? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:22 diygreg

9:22	Paul Steinbrueck @paulsteinbrueck @rev_david T1b: I agree. There is 1 thing worse than not doing social media & that is doing it badly. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:22 paulsteinbrueck

9:22	David L Hansen @rev_david RT @nealffischer: Using #sm as a bulletin board w/out interaction is as scary and not having it. // Yup #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:22 rev_david

9:22	Nancy B. Fitzgerald @RevNancyFitz At Jan retreat, church decided to use FB more to promote events & keep up spirit. Twitter us a diff animal #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:22 RevNancyFitz

9:22	Carolyn Clement @singingcarolyn @RevMindi What could be better than a #chsocm and #pubtheology mash-up? Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:22 singingcarolyn

9:22	AZ Rork @azrork I tend to agree w/this: RT @bfelice: T1b #chsocm Churches, maybe no, ministries, yes there are some! Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:22 azrork

9:23	MeredithGould @MeredithGould T1b I've gotten to the point where I invite people to leave workshops if all they want to do is diss #chsocm from a position of ignorance. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:23 MeredithGould

9:23	AZ Rork @azrork @alanrud AMEN! #chsocm @singingcarolyn Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:23 azrork

9:23	Jack Carlson @pjluth T1b It's not IF parishioners are using SM - they ARE #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:23 pjluth

9:24	Diana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass @maggidawn @luckie_reubs That's my thought. I've seen some pastors & churches get into serious trouble tweeting 2 quickly. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:24 dianabutlerbass

9:24	AZ Rork @azrork So, I've eluded to this already, but here comes Topic #2.... #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:24 azrork

9:24	Justin Wise @JustinWise Church communications folk: help me with a short survey and win a $100 Amazon gift card - j.ustin.cc/churchcommsurv… #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:24 JustinWise

9:24	AZ Rork @azrork T2 Do most in your church support faith/community building via SM? How do you answer the critics? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:24 azrork

9:25	Paul Steinbrueck @paulsteinbrueck @MeredithGould Wow, I'd love to see that invite. Well, not really, but the drama would be something to see. :) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:25 paulsteinbrueck

9:25	Aiko Widhidana @widhidana @azrork thanks! Learning a lot from the discussions :) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:25 widhidana

9:25	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @dianabutlerbass @maggidawn @luckie_reubs Twitter is actually the last social media platform I generally recommend at the start #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:25 MeredithGould

9:25	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @azrork: T2 Do most in your church support faith/community building via SM? How do you answer the critics? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:25 LuckyCharm333

9:25	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ A2: Yes. I've been known to take my laptop around to those not online & show them pics posted. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:25 SmilingKIJ

9:25	Robyn Barnes @theologybird @JustinWise please keep solicitation, requests, and marketing to email and DM. here for convo. #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:25 theologybird

9:26	Diana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass @MeredithGould #chsocm Criticizing SM is a little like attacking printing press during the Reformation. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:26 dianabutlerbass

9:26	AZ Rork @azrork I'm facing challenges in our congregation. There are folks to see encouraging SM as kids buried in their phones during sermons. UGH. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:26 azrork

9:26	Jack Carlson @pjluth Most do; critics are more indifferent. don't get it. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:26 pjluth

9:26	Julie @ohxjulie T2: Most people are either supportive or don't use it but aren't against it. BUT... #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:26 ohxjulie

9:26	Dan Webster @RevWeb T2 Very few use/support SM. Definitely not a priority in most parishes. Growing slowly. Very slowly. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:26 RevWeb

9:26	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ A2: And in terms of critics, I maintain face-to-face relationships with folks. That seems to be their main concern. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:26 SmilingKIJ

9:26	AZ Rork @azrork @widhidana Me too! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:26 azrork

9:26	anna {girlwithblog}@anna_r @azrork Not w/in my home congregation. They're not super keen on social media growth. Hard to answer critics. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:26 anna_r

9:26	Leena Prindle @LeenaPrindle T1b - ministries that are hiding people for safety or working with confidential info shouldn't use SM. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:26 LeenaPrindle

9:26	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @JustinWise Jeeez, Justin. You know the rules of engagement. Stop that! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:26 MeredithGould

9:27	anna {girlwithblog}@anna_r YES! RT @dianabutlerbass: @MeredithGould Criticizing SM is a little like attacking printing press during the Reformation. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:27 anna_r

9:27	Robyn Barnes @theologybird T2 no, very resistant. One of the reasons I make use of @Storify, to show that real conversations happen on sm. #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:27 theologybird

9:27	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 T2 I mostly encounter fear. Ppl actually think that merely signing up for FB puts their whole life in public. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:27 LuckyCharm333

9:27	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ RT @rev_david: T2 - I think it helps that I simply led from out in front, rather than asking permission. // Me too. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:27 SmilingKIJ

9:27	Nancy B. Fitzgerald @RevNancyFitz We only have a handful using twitter so it's more if a connection. But also we receive important denom tweets like from @CoB_Peace #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:27 RevNancyFitz

9:27	stephen fife @methodistmonk T2 church enjoys interaction through Facebook page. Lets people who have moved away keep up with their old church #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:27 methodistmonk

9:27	Julie @ohxjulie T2: ...there's one couple that abhors any use of technology. I think they'd like to go back to candles and mimeographs. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:27 ohxjulie

9:27	AZ Rork @azrork We've tried answering with numbers -- the potential outreach. But it's fallen on deaf ears. Lots of them! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:27 azrork

9:27	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer T2: Working for a Judicatory many are supportive, though the interaction is a challenge because we aren't as local as the parish. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:27 nealffischer

9:28	Dan Webster @RevWeb T2 Tell critics, in all Christian love, Lead, follow or get out of the way. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:28 RevWeb

9:28	AZ Rork @azrork @methodistmonk That's a great thing. We've experienced that too. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:28 azrork

9:28	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @JustinWise Asking people to participate in your survey during the weekly #chsocm chat? Good Lord. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:28 MeredithGould

9:28	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @azrork: Weve tried answering with numbers -- the potential outreach. But its fallen on deaf ears. Lots of them! //Not alone... #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:28 LuckyCharm333

9:28	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ @azrork Yeah numbers are tough. But who can argue with a pic of a cute baby? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:28 SmilingKIJ

9:28	Julie @ohxjulie T2: I explain that we CANNOT pretend that tech isn't important. We just need to be the most faithful users we can be. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:28 ohxjulie

9:28	AZ Rork @azrork If DBB says it, it's true: RT @dianabutlerbass: #chsocm Criticizing SM is a little like attacking printing press during the Reformation. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:28 azrork

9:28	Katie Hargis @bigredkate44 T2: we had opposition from some of the other seminarians at first...but more and more people are embracing it. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:28 bigredkate44

9:28	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @singingcarolyn They generally leave to go to the bathroom and never come back. Fine by me. Rather have people who are coachable. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:28 MeredithGould

9:29	AZ Rork @azrork @SmilingKIJ Now you've made me snort laugh!!! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:29 azrork

9:29	Robyn Barnes @theologybird RT @RevWeb: T2 Tell critics, in all Christian love, Lead, follow or get out of the way. #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:29 theologybird

9:30	Vibrant Faith Min.@vibrantfaith Love that our feed is full of #chsocm folks =) Happy partying! Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:30 vibrantfaith

9:30	AZ Rork @azrork T2: I mean if @JesusOfNaz316 uses SM, who can argue with it?!?!? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:30 azrork

9:30	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer RT @azrork: T2: I mean if @JesusOfNaz316 uses SM, who can argue with it?!?!? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:30 nealffischer

9:30	Robyn Barnes @theologybird MT @bfelice: T2 #Chsocm There is some right time-right place. When the community is outward looking and healthy, its more natural. #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:30 theologybird

9:30	Katie Hargis @bigredkate44 It's hard to cook and follow along on the #ChSocM chat at the same time... Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:30 bigredkate44

9:31	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 T2 Hard to get ppl to approach SM the same way they approach phone or F2F comms. There are boundaries in all. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:31 LuckyCharm333

9:31	AZ Rork @azrork Exactly! How to change that mindset?!?? #chsocm RT @singingcarolyn: @azrork "Do kids even know how to have a conversation these days" Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:31 azrork

9:31	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 @bigredkate44 Not if you just heat leftovers! ;-) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:31 LuckyCharm333

9:31	AZ Rork @azrork @bigredkate44 Check out the transcript later. I'll post the link in a bit... #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:31 azrork

9:31	Robyn Barnes @theologybird @drbeagles @dianabutlerbass: @MeredithGould Because people remember history? #JesuswrotetheKJV #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:31 theologybird

9:32	Jesus Christ @JesusOfNaz316 "@nealffischer RT @azrork: T2: I mean if @JesusOfNaz316 uses SM, who can argue with it?!?!? #chsocm // The elders meeting? Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:32 JesusOfNaz316

9:32	Alan Rudnick @alanrud @azrork @singingcarolyn or the convo structure has changed? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:32 alanrud

9:32	AZ Rork @azrork So, a follow up to T2.... #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:32 azrork

9:32	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ Incorporating prayer requests I've gotten from SM into Wed eve worship has helped too. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:32 SmilingKIJ

9:32	Beth Felice @bfelice T2 re critics, I'm not sure why use of any particular channel to express the Good News needs be justified. Simply another means. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:32 bfelice

9:33	Jesus Christ @JesusOfNaz316 King of Kings. Lord of Lords. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:33 JesusOfNaz316

9:33	Leena Prindle @LeenaPrindle T2 - Now, yes, and the church is a large percentage of older folks. More so with current pastor who has been educating congregation. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:33 LeenaPrindle

9:33	Migraineur @MotherStormy Compromise? Maybe avoid RTs since you're using a hashtag? MT @MeredithGould: Tweeps: I'm participating in #chsocm chat Mute me or join in! Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:33 MotherStormy

9:33	AZ Rork @azrork You were there?!?!? RT @JesusOfNaz316: "@azrork: T2: If @JesusOfNaz316 uses SM, who can argue with it?!?!? #chsocm // The elders meeting? Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:33 azrork

9:33	AZ Rork @azrork T2b Who are the critics? Is there a generational (or some other) divide? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:33 azrork

9:34	Julie @ohxjulie @singingcarolyn @azrork I'm going to start saying huffily, "Ugh, do baby boomers even know how to tweet these days?" #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:34 ohxjulie

9:34	anna {girlwithblog}@anna_r @SmilingKIJ Posting prayer requests is a great use of #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:34 anna_r

9:34	AZ Rork @azrork @froggent Bye, RobbYYYYYYYY! XOXOXO Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:34 azrork

9:34	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @azrork: T2b Who are the critics? Is there a generational (or some other) divide? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:34 LuckyCharm333

9:34	Aiko Widhidana @widhidana @anna_r thanks! I'll participate properly next week :) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:34 widhidana

9:34	Leena Prindle @LeenaPrindle T2 - to critics we say yes there are other means of communication, not to be forgotten, this is another way to build community etc #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:34 LeenaPrindle

9:35	AZ Rork @azrork With permission, of course! RT @anna_r: @SmilingKIJ Posting prayer requests is a great use of #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:35 azrork

9:35	Diana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass @azrork #chsocm Some people think the medium is fundamentally incompatible w/message. Usually folks who r afraid of technology. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:35 dianabutlerbass

9:35	Anita @Neeterduck #chsocm Music has moved from records to 8 track to tapes to CDs to MP3. Same songs different format. SM? Same message, different modality. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:35 Neeterduck

9:35	AZ Rork @azrork @widhidana @anna_r I participate improperly all the time! ;-) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:35 azrork

9:35	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 T2b Def a generational divide. Tech world moving much too fast for older folks, can be terrifying. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:35 LuckyCharm333

9:35	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ I also will refer to SM in sermons at times..."I saw this on FB" etc. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:35 SmilingKIJ

9:36	Dan Webster @RevWeb T2b Across generations. Mostly my folks, Boomers, are biggest obstacles. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:36 RevWeb

9:36	Robyn Barnes @theologybird @singingcarolyn @azrork Storify! It lets you keep stories that happen. Here's what I've storified: storify.com/theologybird#s… #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:36 theologybird

9:36	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer T2b: I would say most of those who are resistant in my experience would be those who've been burned by it or "we've never done that" #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:36 nealffischer

9:36	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ I always make it clear when I ask for requests that they will be read at our worship service. :-) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:36 SmilingKIJ

9:36	Alan Rudnick @alanrud @LeenaPrindle Some folks see it as a gimmick rather than true community #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:36 alanrud

9:36	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 MT @Neeterduck: ...records to 8 track to tapes to CDs to MP3. Same songs different format. SM? Same message, different modality. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:36 LuckyCharm333

9:36	Julie @ohxjulie T2b: It's not entirely generational, but I find it's those who think SM is all fluff & have no concept of how deep it can be. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:36 ohxjulie

9:36	AZ Rork @azrork Just pausing a moment to say: I love y'all! You've got me laughing! A week ago, I was so discouraged. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:36 azrork

9:36	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @alanrud: @LeenaPrindle Some folks see it as a gimmick rather than true community #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:36 LuckyCharm333

9:37	Alan Rudnick @alanrud @dianabutlerbass @azrork Remember, Paul was the first blogger! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:37 alanrud

9:37	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 T2b Also there's been lots of publicity over SM gone wrong. Ppl are afraid it'll happen to them/the church. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:37 LuckyCharm333

9:37	David L Hansen @rev_david Tell stories. Give people concrete examples of how social media is ministry, & how it build community. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:37 rev_david

9:37	anna {girlwithblog}@anna_r T2b: I echo @dianabutlerbass - not necessarily a generational gap, but an uninformed, fearful view of technology. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:37 anna_r

9:37	Jeffrey Stalley @revjeffreyt20 @Neeterduck And let's be grateful, we don't use 8 track tapes anymore! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:37 revjeffreyt20

9:37	AZ Rork @azrork @theologybird @singingcarolyn Must check that out! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:37 azrork

9:37	Leena Prindle @LeenaPrindle T2b - I agree with @dianabutlerbass critics r often afraid/uneducated abt tech. Also, it is those who prefer face 2 face & phone.. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:37 LeenaPrindle

9:38	Joe Smith. Really.@youravgpastor T2b I disagree with the generational divide. I think it's more church related. Rejection of technology is rewarded. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:38 youravgpastor

9:38	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ Right on. RT @rev_david: Tell stories. Give people concrete examples of how social media is ministry, & how it build community. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:38 SmilingKIJ

9:38	Julie @ohxjulie T2b: Someone said today, "You can't have a real conversation online!" and I honestly didn't know what to say, it sounded so foreign #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:38 ohxjulie

9:38	Rev-o-lution @RevMindi @MeredithGould I have a member younger than me who does not use sm let alone email. Anti-technology know no generational bounds #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:38 RevMindi

9:38	Carolyn Clement @singingcarolyn @methodistmonk Especially grandparents, which is probably why my teens are mostly ignoring fb. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:38 singingcarolyn

9:38	Robyn Barnes @theologybird RT @bfelice: T2 #Chsocm critics are anxious, that fear being left out or a challenge to status quo or hierarchy. Some fear excluding #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:38 theologybird

9:38	Lee Ann Walling @pinkpaddler Building a site for a church that doesn't know what they would put on FB page. #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:38 pinkpaddler

9:39	MeredithGould @MeredithGould T2b Different platforms require different skills & engagement. I think learning style is a more significant variable than age #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:39 MeredithGould

9:39	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ Lots of SM critics I know are critical of lots of things. :-/ #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:39 SmilingKIJ

9:39	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @RevMindi Agree. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:39 MeredithGould

9:39	David L Hansen @rev_david Also, confront either/or thinking. Not social media OR face-to-face, facebook or newsletter, etc ... #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:39 rev_david

9:39	stephen fife @methodistmonk T2b sometimes the resistance is the pastor/leader in learning a new format #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:39 methodistmonk

9:39	AZ Rork @azrork Wow. I think @youravgpastor is right when he says "Rejection of technology is rewarded." I'd like that in a frame please. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:39 azrork

9:39	God the Healer @GodtheHealerDev @ohxjulie I agree. I have daily conversations over SM. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:39 GodtheHealerDev

9:39	anna {girlwithblog}@anna_r @rev_david Great point. It's all about the 'and' =) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:39 anna_r

9:39	David L Hansen @rev_david Question is how can this new tech enhance and strengthen the ministry we already have ... not replace it. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:39 rev_david

9:39	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @ohxjulie Probably someone who hasn't invested the time or gotten properly trained/coached about how to use #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:39 MeredithGould

9:39	pastordan @pastordan Wish I had critics of social media. It would mean people were paying attention. #chsocm (Sorry, joining late.) Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:39 pastordan

9:39	Alan Rudnick @alanrud We fear what we don't understand. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:39 alanrud

9:40	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ RT @rev_david: Question is how can this new tech enhance and strengthen the ministry we already have ... not replace it. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:40 SmilingKIJ

9:40	Robyn Barnes @theologybird RT @rev_david: Also, confront either/or thinking. Not social media OR f2f, fb or newsletter.. /also why ppl get tired #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:40 theologybird

9:40	Beth Felice @bfelice @MeredithGould Agree! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:40 bfelice

9:40	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @alanrud: We fear what we dont understand. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:40 LuckyCharm333

9:40	Katy Dunigan @kdunigan I believe people reject the things that scare them....Social Media/Technology is intimidating, so people reject it...out of fear. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:40 kdunigan

9:40	Robyn Barnes @theologybird @pastordan this too shall come. :D #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:40 theologybird

9:40	AZ Rork @azrork Most of you (especially @rev_david) have anticipated T3, so I'll go ahead and throw that one out there.... #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:40 azrork

9:40	Paul Steinbrueck @paulsteinbrueck RT @pastordan: Wish I had critics of social media. It would mean people were paying attention. // True. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:40 paulsteinbrueck

9:40	AZ Rork @azrork T3 How do you encourage the skeptical or those less involved to participate in your #chsocm community? Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:40 azrork

9:41	anna {girlwithblog}@anna_r @azrork That @youravgpastor is one smart cookie! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:41 anna_r

9:41	David L Hansen @rev_david I don't think ppl fear the "new" as much as they fear the loss of the old. @dianabutlerbass #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:41 rev_david

9:41	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @azrork: T3 How do you encourage the skeptical or those less involved to participate in your #chsocm community? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:41 LuckyCharm333

9:41	Joe Smith. Really.@youravgpastor @LuckyCharm333 The church exacerbates an 'us vs. world' mentality. It makes rejection of technology socially acceptable. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:41 youravgpastor

9:41	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ A3: Show them the good that's there. Literally bring the laptop over to show them a pic, for instance. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:41 SmilingKIJ

9:41	Paul Steinbrueck @paulsteinbrueck @alanrud People also fear losing control & u can't control #sm like u can control mass media & the pulpit. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:41 paulsteinbrueck

9:42	Steven Fogg @Stevefogg @azrork u can't encourage. They need to embrace it. Or they should leave it alone. I advise Pastors that they need to be 'all in' #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:42 Stevefogg

9:42	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer RT @azrork: T3 How do you encourage the skeptical or those less involved to participate in your #chsocm community? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:42 nealffischer

9:42	stephen fife @methodistmonk T3 sometimes it has to come from someone they trust. A friend connected to social media willing to take them along #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:42 methodistmonk

9:42	anna {girlwithblog}@anna_r Retweeted by AZ Rork @azrork T3: train them. Give them the knowledge that dispels the fear of the unknown. Show them value in building community online #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:42 anna_r

9:42	MeredithGould @MeredithGould T3 I tell stories about how #chsocm has worked in my life & life of faith. Provide examples of community & connection. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:42 MeredithGould

9:42	David L Hansen @rev_david T3 - Offer social media training. A Sunday school class: "How to use Facebook to keep in touch with your grandkids" #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:42 rev_david

9:42	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @rev_david: I don't think ppl fear the "new" as much as they fear the loss of the old. //Hmmm!!! You might have something there! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:42 LuckyCharm333

9:42	Robyn Barnes @theologybird RT @paulsteinbrueck: @alanrud People also fear losing control & u cant control #sm like u can control mass media & the pulpit./truth #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:42 theologybird

9:42	Alan Rudnick @alanrud T3: By asking them to join in and educate through one on one training. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:42 alanrud

9:42	David L Hansen @rev_david @anna_r Exactly. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:42 rev_david

9:43	Jim Naughton @JimNaught .@azrork Joining late. #Chsocm T3: Sometimes numbers do the trick. F'book reach. Or example of cultivating imptnt r'ships on twitter. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:43 JimNaught

9:43	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer T3: Lead by example. I have found getting family of those people involved in #chsocm helps. (cont.) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:43 nealffischer

9:43	Steven Fogg @Stevefogg If social media doesn't come naturally then leaders & pastors should stay off until it they 'get it' #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:43 Stevefogg

9:43	AZ Rork @azrork My pastor is "all in" theoretically. Just doesn't want to participate! RT @Stevefogg: I advise Pastors that they need to be 'all in' #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:43 azrork

9:44	Paul Steinbrueck @paulsteinbrueck @azrork T3: I'm considering making fun of non #sm users by name so they feel compelled to engaged & clear their name. ;) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:44 paulsteinbrueck

9:44	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 @youravgpastor "The church exacerbates an 'us vs. world' mentality. It makes rejection of technology socially acceptable." //Ouch! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:44 LuckyCharm333

9:44	Jeffrey Stalley @revjeffreyt20 RT @kdunigan: .@rev_david We need to get it figured out...or the millennials will drift out the door! //or not come in #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:44 revjeffreyt20

9:44	MeredithGould @MeredithGould T3 I ask questions about how they learn, how they prefer to interact & use that info to suggest a #chsocm platform that would work well. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:44 MeredithGould

9:44	Rob Allen @froggent T2b: I think the opposition from any age. comes from viewpoint of what is “really” church and what is a hobby and distraction. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:44 froggent

9:44	Diana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass #chsocm Maybe we can get FB reach & tweets count on parochial reports? Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:44 dianabutlerbass

9:44	Kathryn Lohre @kathryn_lohre enjoys being a voyeur to #chsocm conversations on Tuesday evenings. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:44 kathryn_lohre

9:44	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer T3 cont. - I have seen more people who've been away following my wife's cong. FB page and her sermon blog - start showing up. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:44 nealffischer

9:44	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @paulsteinbrueck: @alanrud People also fear losing control & u cant control #sm like u can control mass media & the pulpit. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:44 LuckyCharm333

9:44	pastordan @pastordan @dianabutlerbass Really hope you're being facetious there. That's a terrible metric. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:44 pastordan

9:45	David L Hansen @rev_david RT @dianabutlerbass: #ChSocM Maybe we can get FB reach & tweets count on parochial reports? // I like it. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:45 rev_david

9:45	AZ Rork @azrork @MeredithGould How they learn...you mean textual vs visual or something? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:45 azrork

9:45	Adam WC @adamwc @revmamd check out the #chsocm conversation tonight. Especially question 2 about dealing with critics. Some solid info there. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:45 adamwc

9:45	Beth Felice @bfelice #chsocm not just lack of training or experience as barrier, I think it's a translation issue, SM jargon v. communicating theologically Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:45 bfelice

9:45	Steven Fogg @Stevefogg @azrork They can learn, but they have to want to do #chsocm you can't sell in the benefits. If that is their reason then motives r wrong Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:45 Stevefogg

9:45	Paul Steinbrueck @paulsteinbrueck @azrork T3: Seriously tho, best solution is 2 hv gr8 community & convos in #sm so ppl feel like theyre missing out & want to join in #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:45 paulsteinbrueck

9:45	Dan Webster @RevWeb T3 When parishioners talk about finding info on fb or twitter, other parishioners may want in. Others not. That's OK. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:45 RevWeb

9:46	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @azrork Yes: visual, auditory, kinesthetic. Those differences will help determine which social media platform will be appealing #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:46 MeredithGould

9:46	Julie @ohxjulie T3: A good entrée into SM is getting people to sign up for assemblies/conventions & see how conversation there works #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:46 ohxjulie

9:46	AZ Rork @azrork @paulsteinbrueck Hahaha! That will work. For sure! ;-) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:46 azrork

9:46	Steven Fogg @Stevefogg @pastordan agreed! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:46 Stevefogg

9:46	Leena Prindle @LeenaPrindle T3: My fave is to break out my phone,tablet,laptop & show critics real SM. Show them how it works then let them decide from there. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:46 LeenaPrindle

9:46	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer RT @RevWeb: T3 When parishioners talk about finding info on fb or twitter, other parishioners may want in. Others not. Thats OK. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:46 nealffischer

9:46	AZ Rork @azrork I've started adding them to my ministry reports. RT @dianabutlerbass: #chsocm Maybe we can get FB reach & tweets count on parochial reports? Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:46 azrork

9:47	AZ Rork @azrork @kathryn_lohre Hi, Kathryn! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:47 azrork

9:47	David L Hansen @rev_david I love the "How did you hear about that?" "It was on Facebook" convos between my members. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:47 rev_david

9:47	Julie @ohxjulie T3: Also, you can't act like they aren't being faithful if they're not using SM. That turns them even more against it. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:47 ohxjulie

9:47	stephen fife @methodistmonk T3 social media grows similar to relationships, slowly and over time. Don't worry about being big right away. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:47 methodistmonk

9:47	pastordan @pastordan I'm not a tech triumphalist. SM works for some, not all. More important to ask what you have to say than how you have to say it. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:47 pastordan

9:47	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer MT @MeredithGould: @azrork Yes: visual, auditory, kinesthetic/differences will help findwhich social media platform will appeal #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:47 nealffischer

9:47	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ RT @ohxjulie: T3: Also, you cant act like they arent being faithful if theyre not using SM. That turns them even more against it. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:47 SmilingKIJ

9:47	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @ohxjulie: T3: Also, you cant act like they arent being faithful if theyre not using SM. That turns them even more against it. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:47 LuckyCharm333

9:48	AZ Rork @azrork We're getting close to the end of our time, but I'm curious about responses for this next one... #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:48 azrork

9:48	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @methodistmonk I'd say don't worry about "being big" at all. Turning #chsocm into a numbers game undermines the community building aspect. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:48 MeredithGould

9:48	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 @theologybird Longer than going door to door or mailing out postcards or something? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:48 LuckyCharm333

9:48	Robyn Barnes @theologybird RT @LeenaPrindle: T3: My fave is to break out my phone,tablet,laptop & show real SM. Show them how it works then let them decide #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:48 theologybird

9:49	AZ Rork @azrork T4 Any church educators ever offered classes dealing with social media? Approach? Topics? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:49 azrork

9:49	Jim Naughton @JimNaught .@Stevefogg @azrork I don't have a prob showing people they can reach a wider audience as a means of getting them interested. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:49 JimNaught

9:49	Julie @ohxjulie T3: A while back I quoted someone on twitter & told them about it & they signed up so they could see it. Now they tweet sometimes. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:49 ohxjulie

9:49	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer RT @azrork: T4 Any church educators ever offered classes dealing with social media? Approach? Topics? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:49 nealffischer

9:49	Carolyn Clement @singingcarolyn @SmilingKIJ @dianabutlerbass I wrote a #chsocm report for our annual mtg. Those who don't do sm thought it way cooler than it actually is. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:49 singingcarolyn

9:49	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @methodistmonk :-) My gift/curse/gift. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:49 MeredithGould

9:50	Robyn Barnes @theologybird @LuckyCharm333 at least with mailings there's a thing to hold. My twitter stream? Kinda ephemeral. #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:50 theologybird

9:50	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ A4: I will. Each class will have a different platform so ppl can choose the ones that interest them. Pinterest is a mystery to some. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:50 SmilingKIJ

9:50	pastordan @pastordan As an educator educator, SM is the enemy. Students get bored, start checking FB, text messages during class. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:50 pastordan

9:50	God the Healer @GodtheHealerDev RT @MeredithGould: @methodistmonk Turning #chsocm into a numbers game undermines the community building aspect. / Small is sometimes better. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:50 GodtheHealerDev

9:51	pastordan @pastordan So lesson one from me would be: boundaries! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:51 pastordan

9:51	MeredithGould @MeredithGould T4 I like to start w/framework for thinking strategically, defining audience & learning style before I get to hands-on training #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:51 MeredithGould

9:51	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ @singingcarolyn I've mentioned the numbers at council & in convo, but never on a report. I might someday tho. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:51 SmilingKIJ

9:51	Beth Felice @bfelice T4 #chsocm All the time. Hands-on: see it do it. Webinars. Forums. Monthly get-togethers. Intensive workshops. Theory and practice. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:51 bfelice

9:51	Robyn Barnes @theologybird @LuckyCharm333 also easier for ppl to dismiss those who don't respond to a mailing than for them to try to also engage our fb page #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:51 theologybird

9:51	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 @theologybird I musta misunderstood. How long to reach 1000 ppl w/a mailing vs. SM? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:51 LuckyCharm333

9:51	stephen fife @methodistmonk T4 social media is an experiential thing, I think the best learning comes from doing, maybe with the help of others? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:51 methodistmonk

9:51	Julie @ohxjulie T4: Never assume that everyone knows the names/uses of each platform. I spend a few minutes doing overview of platforms. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:51 ohxjulie

9:52	David L Hansen @rev_david T4 I have in many settings. Topics & Approach depend on audience and amount of time. Hands on is always best. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:52 rev_david

9:52	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer T4: Yes, I have done a simple intro to the different options. Discuss basic ideas and ask them to have a plan. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:52 nealffischer

9:52	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @pastordan What if you invited them to share what's going on in the class? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:52 MeredithGould

9:52	Joe Smith. Really.@youravgpastor @ohxjulie The excuses we make to cover up our fears. #chsocm And using scripture to mask that fear. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:52 youravgpastor

9:52	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ Yes! MT @methodistmonk: T4 AM is an experiential thing, I think the best learning comes from doing, maybe with the help of others? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:52 SmilingKIJ

9:52	AZ Rork @azrork T4 Our CE director says there have been problems w/youth being disrespectful to teachers, etc. w/SM. Opportunity for education! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:52 azrork

9:52	Dan Webster @RevWeb T4 Do it all the time across the country. Some listen. Some see it as novelty. But many have begun to use it. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:52 RevWeb

9:52	David L Hansen @rev_david T4 - Hands on is the approach we will be taking at @DiscipleProj this summer. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:52 rev_david

9:52	Paul Steinbrueck @paulsteinbrueck @MeredithGould T4: Hmm, I've see that somewhere before... framework before strategy... in a book somewhere. ;) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:52 paulsteinbrueck

9:52	Leena Prindle @LeenaPrindle T4 - we are a smaller congregation at @LakeCityPres but there was an iPad small group at one point #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:52 LeenaPrindle

9:52	anna {girlwithblog}@anna_r @azrork T4: I encourage the congregations I coach to do just that - dedicate an adult forum hour to teach a few basics! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:52 anna_r

9:52	pastordan @pastordan @MeredithGould It would embarrass them and solve the problem for that day. Next time, they'd be back at it. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:52 pastordan

9:53	David L Hansen @rev_david (Ducking out. Great chat tonight, @azrork. Thanks!) #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:53 rev_david

9:53	AZ Rork @azrork T4 And I agree -- classes for ALL ages! We have a parenting class @FPCGV. SM would be a great topic. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:53 azrork

9:53	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 @theologybird Right, but you have to make 1st contact somehow. Yes, engagement must still ensue... #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:53 LuckyCharm333

9:53	Robyn Barnes @theologybird @azrork also if being disrespectful on sm, then it's happening elsewhere, just seeing it there #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:53 theologybird

9:53	pastordan @pastordan @MeredithGould It's really the flip side of them living and breathing SM. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:53 pastordan

9:54	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @pastordan I'm not suggesting do that to shame them but to get them to use the tech to engage about what's going on in class #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:54 MeredithGould

9:54	AZ Rork @azrork @rev_david Bye! Thank you! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:54 azrork

9:54	AZ Rork @azrork @theologybird Very, very true! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:54 azrork

9:54	AZ Rork @azrork @kdunigan @anna_r Great plan! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:54 azrork

9:54	pastordan @pastordan @MeredithGould Then they'd have to pay attention to class! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:54 pastordan

9:54	Leena Prindle @LeenaPrindle @azrork yes... educate Teacher SM integration and education youth to respect the teachers (explain why & give examples both sides). #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:54 LeenaPrindle

9:55	MeredithGould @MeredithGould . @pastordan I also think anyone preaching ought to invite congregants to tweets/text/post during the sermon. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:55 MeredithGould

9:55	Robyn Barnes @theologybird @LuckyCharm333 anymore we ought to make first contact in many ways #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:55 theologybird

9:55	Steven Fogg @Stevefogg RT @PhilCooke: Pastors, just to be clear: If you can’t preach, social media won’t help. // yes! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:55 Stevefogg

9:55	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @MeredithGould: . @pastordan I also think anyone preaching ought to invite congregants to tweets/text/post during the sermon. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:55 LuckyCharm333

9:56	anna {girlwithblog}@anna_r Yes. RT @MeredithGould: @pastordan I also think anyone preaching ought to invite congregants to tweets/text/post during the sermon #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:56 anna_r

9:56	pastordan @pastordan @MeredithGould Disagree, strongly. Not because what preacher has to say is so important, but there's value in being disconnected. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:56 pastordan

9:56	AZ Rork @azrork We’re close to the hour. Any final thoughts you’d like to share? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:56 azrork

9:56	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @pastordan I'm a visual-kinesthetic learner, so tweeting during worship helps me hear & absorb the preaching. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:56 MeredithGould

9:57	Rev. Robb McCoy @FatPastor #chSocM Got in late. Sorry I missed so much, the answers were interesting. I wish I knew the questions. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:57 FatPastor

9:57	MeredithGould @MeredithGould #chsocm final thoughts: If you're going to use social media to build community, contribute more than you take. Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:57 MeredithGould

9:57	Greg Bolt @ggbolt16 @rev_david @dianabutlerbass told my session that we reached 3,500 folks. They were impressed. Not sure in means anything but 1/2 #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:57 ggbolt16

9:57	AZ Rork @azrork @MeredithGould @pastordan And to me, there's no difference in jotting down a thought to paper or to Twitter. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:57 azrork

9:58	Alan Rudnick @alanrud @MeredithGould @pastordan I wrote a blog post on that once but I have to find it #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:58 alanrud

9:58	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 Would like to see us address, sometime, what it says about a cong that does not wish to grow, via SM or otherwise? #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:58 LuckyCharm333

9:58	Greg Bolt @ggbolt16 RT @ggbolt16: @rev_david @dianabutlerbass to the noobie it was an impressive number. 2/2 #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:58 ggbolt16

9:58	stephen fife @methodistmonk @MeredithGould @pastordan tweeting during live events also brings in community from people who aren't there. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:58 methodistmonk

9:58	pastordan @pastordan @MeredithGould That's a bit different. I have no problem with people scribbling, playing with the bulletin, etc. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:58 pastordan

9:58	AZ Rork @azrork @froggent So you'll help me, right?!?! :-) #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:58 azrork

9:58	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @azrork: @MeredithGould @pastordan And to me, theres no difference in jotting down a thought to paper or to Twitter. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:58 LuckyCharm333

9:58	Rob Allen @froggent @MeredithGould That describes my learning. How is it different than hand notes? @pastordan #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:58 froggent

9:58	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @methodistmonk: @MeredithGould @pastordan tweeting during live events also brings in community from people who arent there. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:58 LuckyCharm333

9:58	Leena Prindle @LeenaPrindle @YouthCartel has an excellent book out "Social Media for Parents" by @mclanea .Simple read and great for church educators as well! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:58 LeenaPrindle

9:58	MeredithGould @MeredithGould @pastordan Futzing w/my smartphone is the same thing as scribbling for me. 21st century! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:58 MeredithGould

9:58	Rob Allen @froggent @azrork Of course. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:58 froggent

9:59	Neal F. Fischer @nealffischer RT @MeredithGould: #chsocm final thoughts: If youre going to use social media to build community, contribute more than you take. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:59 nealffischer

9:59	Paul Steinbrueck @paulsteinbrueck @PhilCooke @Stevefogg I disagree. Some pastors may not b gr8 at preaching, but r gr8 @ shepparding. #sm is good 4 that. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:59 paulsteinbrueck

9:59	Julie @ohxjulie @MeredithGould @pastordan Some1 asked how I can tweet during sermons/presentations. I said it's like taking notes. Lightbulb moment. #ChSocM Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:59 ohxjulie

9:59	Kathi Johnson @SmilingKIJ Must go for now. 'Night all! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:59 SmilingKIJ

9:59	pastordan @pastordan @MeredithGould But I think SM/electronics take us out of the moment. Worship should invite us to stay in it, no interruptions. #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:59 pastordan

9:59	AZ Rork @azrork Thank you all for participating.... #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:59 azrork

9:59	AZ Rork @azrork Coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer from Compline: #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:59 azrork

9:59	Robyn Barnes @theologybird @pastordan: @MeredithGould I have no problem with people scribbling, playing with the bulletin/ that's what tweeting is to me #Chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:59 theologybird

9:59	Leena Prindle @LeenaPrindle T4:@YouthCartel has excellent book out "Social Media for Parents" by @mclanea .Simple read and great for church educators as well! #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:59 LeenaPrindle

9:59	AZ Rork @azrork Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ & asleep we may rest in peace #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:59 azrork

9:59	Alan Rudnick @alanrud Don't be hater of tech savvy folks and of non tech savvy folks #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:59 alanrud

9:59	Cheryl K.@LuckyCharm333 RT @azrork: Coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer from Compline: #chsocm Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:59 LuckyCharm333