Tuesday, April 9, 2013

#ChSocM Chat Transcript: 4/9/13: Using Social Media to Shape Public Conversation

We chatted about the role social media plays
in shaping public conversations and how the 
church might do that more effectively.

 #ChSocM Tweetchat (04/09/13)(04/09/2013) 
8:51
*tap tap tap* Is this thing on? #squeal
Tuesday April 9, 2013 8:51 rev_david
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Howdy. 1st time in #chsocm chat. here as a part of a class on church and social media taught by @smoricebrubaker at @phillipstheosem.
Tuesday April 9, 2013 8:53 marnie124
8:53
@rev_david Are you also auditioning for The Voice while moderating? :D #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 8:53 ohxjulie
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 8:54 rev_david
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 8:54 rev_david
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Hi there friends (I see you starting to gather)! How've you been? How is life treating you? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 8:55 rev_david
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 8:55 SmilingKIJ
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@marnie124 Excellent, pull up a chair, grab some popcorn and a lovely beverage and enjoy! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 8:55 nealffischer
8:56
You know, as much as I was upset with the loss of Google Reader... @feedly is really close to being great. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 8:56 nealffischer
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Only thing I wish @feedly had was an option to keep something UNREAD on their apps. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 8:57 nealffischer
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@nealffischer I'm still on the fence. If I go more than a day without checking, it doesn't show all my unread posts at once. #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 8:57 ohxjulie
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@nealffischer About 1.5 hour. Or just over yonder. #texasgeography #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 8:58 rev_david
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@nealffischer The "Save For Later" tab is good for that, I think. Doesn't leave it unread, but you can at least mark it. #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 8:58 ohxjulie
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It's time to start the music! It's time to light the lights! It's time to get things started ... #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 8:59 rev_david
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@rev_david Okay, then probably not close enough to grab some Google Fiber for your diet. :) #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 8:59 nealffischer
9:00
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:00 rev_david
9:00
@nealffischer :( Nope. None for me. I have a really wonky rural internet connection. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:00 rev_david
9:00
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:00 SmilingKIJ
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@SmilingKIJ Thank you. I was beginning to wonder if I was in the right room :) #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:01 rev_david
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Welcome to our weekly discussion about using digital media to further the kingdom of God! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:01 rev_david
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:01 SmilingKIJ
9:02
Going to join a chat about church & social media at #chsocm for the next hour. Join in or mute me for a bit.
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:02 RevEverett
9:02
If you are new to twitter chats, don’t get discouraged by the pace! A transcript will be available here: bit.ly/pTDoAb #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:02 rev_david
9:03
How was your Easter? Mine was awesome! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:03 rev_david
9:03
#chsocm Tweetchat (04/09/13) - bit.ly/10SctFE We're chatting about church social media at 9PM ET. Join us! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:03 chsocm
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If you are new to #chsocm, welcome! If you usually just listen, considering jumping in!
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:03 rev_david
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*waving* Great to see all the usual suspects, too! #youknowwhoyouare #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:03 rev_david
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Fantastic Holy Week & Easter. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:03 SmilingKIJ
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He is Risen, Indeed! Alleluia!! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:05 jensandmann
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:05 Denise205
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Please feel free to point and laugh as people slip in late ;) #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:05 rev_david
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@rev_david <waving back> and at youknowwhotoo #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:06 MeredithGould
9:06
Tonight we're talking about Social media & the public square. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:06 rev_david
9:06
But first, before we get under way, we open with prayer. The Lord be with y’all! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:06 rev_david
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Should we make them sing or tell a joke? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:06 jensandmann
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Y tambien contingo. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:07 SmilingKIJ
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:07 nealffischer
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Looking forward to a good conversation tonight {this is me, unlurking =) } #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:07 anna_r
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Almighty and merciful God, covered in the darkness of pain and hurt and grief, life can feel like an a lonely tomb, #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:07 rev_david
9:07
OOPS. contigo. damn autocorrect. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:07 SmilingKIJ
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Shine the light of the risen Lord into our lives and into our hearts, #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:08 rev_david
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:08 MeredithGould
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Help our online ministries to be a city on the hill, and a light to enlighten the nations, #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:08 rev_david
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:08 MeredithGould
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RT @rev_david: Shine the light of the risen Lord into our lives and into our hearts, #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:09 MeredithGould
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Guide this conversation, and fill us all with the joy of the resurrection of Jesus. Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:09 rev_david
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:09 Denise205
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RT @rev_david: Help our online ministries to be a city on the hill, and a light to enlighten the nations, #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:09 MeredithGould
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:09 rev_david
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RT @rev_david: Guide this conversation, and fill us all with the joy of the resurrection of Jesus. Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:10 LuckyCharm333
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RT @rev_david: Help our online ministries to be a city on the hill, and a light to enlighten the nations, #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:10 vibrantfaith
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RT @rev_david: Tonight were talking about Social media & the public square. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:10 nealffischer
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:10 anna_r
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RT @vibrantfaith: RT @rev_david: Help our online ministries to be a city on the hill, and a light to enlighten the nations, #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:10 LuckyCharm333
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RT @rev_david: Almighty and merciful God, covered in the darkness of pain and hurt and grief, life can feel like an a lonely tomb, #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:11 nealffischer
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RT @rev_david: Help our online ministries to be a city on the hill, and a light to enlighten the nations, #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:11 nealffischer
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Next up: The existential question: Who are you? … Or just, you know, self-introductions. :) #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:11 rev_david
9:11
@LuckyCharm333 See? You're here! On time..early, even! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:11 MeredithGould
9:11
@BurtonJM if you want to #interfaith eavesdrop, some church folk hold a Tuesday night tweet chat 9-10 at #chsocm ! topic SM & public space
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:11 RevEverett
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RT @rev_david: Guide this conversation, and fill us all with the joy of the resurrection of Jesus. Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:11 nealffischer
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RT @rev_david: Next up: The existential question: Who are you? … Or just, you know, self-introductions.//SCARED ME #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:11 MeredithGould
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<--Director of Communications, Upstate New York Synod, ELCA - FB, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:11 nealffischer
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RT @MeredithGould: @LuckyCharm333 See? Youre here! On time..early, even! //Gotta keep y'all on your toes... :-) #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:12 LuckyCharm333
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:12 BurtonJM
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Kathi here. #ELCA Pastor in NorthTX - DFW area. Apparently also a troublemaker. But generally a nice person. :-) #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:12 SmilingKIJ
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Julie, AiM in the @ELCA, called to Admissions @GettSem, lover of all things youth/young adult ministry #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:12 ohxjulie
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#legalvoiceover We will assume that you do not speak for any org, institution, corporation, brand, or entity than yourself. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:12 rev_david
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#legalvoiceover No spam. Please avoid unrelated links and pitching your products/services during this hour. Thanks! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:12 rev_david
9:13
Oh, and I'm on FB, Twitter, Pinterest, and bloodspot. And occasionally on G+. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:13 SmilingKIJ
9:13
Katie Hargis Jr. MDiv Student from @SewaneeSeminary excited to be back after a few week break from the #chsocm chat!
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:13 bigredkate44
9:13
Cheryl, Episcopalian, mostly use FB, passionate about using new media to reach the unreached. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:13 LuckyCharm333
9:13
BLOGSPOT. WHAT THE HECK. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:13 SmilingKIJ
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Moderator tonight: David. #ELCA parish pastor in rural Texas. Social media educator and commentator. Known trouble maker. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:13 rev_david
9:13
@BurtonJM Is there a Jewish equivolent of #chsocm regularly scheduled chat? I'm a big fan of this communal learning among practitioners.
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:13 RevEverett
9:13
< digital strategist, church communications consultant, author, sociologist, gadfly. Twitter is my drug of preference. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:13 MeredithGould
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I'm Carolyn from CT, Kindermusik teacher/curriculum writer by day, sm fan/mgr and such for @TrinityTville in all my spare time. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:13 singingcarolyn
9:13
Josh Fitzpatrick, youth pastor, Duncanville, TX #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:13 Fitzpastor
9:14
@SmilingKIJ Ummmm, I was going to say! #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:14 ohxjulie
9:14
@SmilingKIJ At least you didn't say bloodsport. that would have been... interesting. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:14 reckshow
9:14
@SmilingKIJ I was *really* curious what "bloodspot" was. :) #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:14 rev_david
9:14
I'm getting real-time search results at TweetGrid tweetgrid.com #ChSocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:14 thecatholiccoup
9:14
@Fitzpastor Waving hello from Mansfield! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:14 SmilingKIJ
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Who am I? That's a hard question... #ChSocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:14 thecatholiccoup
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@reckshow Yes. But generally anything with the word "blood" is interesting. LOL #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:14 SmilingKIJ
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RT @SmilingKIJ: BLOGSPOT. WHAT THE HECK. //Made me LOL. :-) #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:14 LuckyCharm333
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:15 BurtonJM
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<---- #catholic blogger #disney lover social media addict. I love using my creativity to bring others closer to christ :) #ChSocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:15 thecatholiccoup
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Work on Web content for Catholic publisher in Chicago. Blogs and Twitter my fav forms of social media. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:16 Denise205
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Tonight’s topic: Social media & the public square. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:16 rev_david
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:16 SmilingKIJ
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@Neeterduck I'm a usual #chsocm lurker too! I decided to unlurk tonight too =)
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:17 anna_r
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:17 MeredithGould
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Amelia Franz, newbie starting Twitter ministry for Epiphany Episcopal in Timonium, MD. Here to listen and learn. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:17 epiphanybc
9:17
Please continue with introductions and whatnot, but here comes topic 1 ... #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:17 rev_david
9:18
@SmilingKIJ It's another platform for chatting, like tweetchat only...twubs: bit.ly/XXR1zC Moves faster, so I like it. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:18 MeredithGould
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@anna_r I lurk more than I participate. I have contributed in the past, but the past couple weeks, pure lurking. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:18 Neeterduck
9:18
@epiphanybc Hey, I'm originally from Baltimore County! Welcome to the chat! #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:18 ohxjulie
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T1a - Do you think social media is an effective tool for shaping public conversation? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:19 rev_david
9:19
<muttering> can't see the stream on Twubs #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:19 MeredithGould
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want to draft my renegade public liturgy episcopalians @ProtestChaplain @nhevans827 @peculiarhonors into #chsocm chat on SM & public space
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:19 RevEverett
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@MeredithGould Yeah, I tried it, and couldn't either. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:19 SmilingKIJ
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:19 thecatholiccoup
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RT @rev_david: T1a - Do you think social media is an effective tool for shaping public conversation? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:20 nealffischer
9:20
@MeredithGould I'm not getting anything on twubs. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:20 LuckyCharm333
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@MeredithGould I KEEP GOING back to tweetgrid but most think im crazy haha #ChSocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:20 thecatholiccoup
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:20 SmilingKIJ
9:20
RT @rev_david: T1a - Do you think social media is an effective tool for shaping public conversation? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:20 LuckyCharm333
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1a: Absolutely! Twitter is often how I get my news first, and content influences conversations I have in person. #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:20 ohxjulie
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Been living #chsocm all day at #et4online -- now to think theologically about emerging technology
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:21 sowhatfaith
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@thecatholiccoup @MeredithGould I only use Tweetgrid! Seems to me to be the cleanest option. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:21 anna_r
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T1a Yes. We see it happening all the time, Twitterverse explodes and suddenly it's a news item. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:21 LuckyCharm333
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RT @rev_david: T1a - Do you think social media is an effective tool for shaping public conversation?//Yes. Next question? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:21 MeredithGould
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Yes! RT @ohxjulie: 1a: Absolutely! Twitter is often how I get my news first, and content influences conversations I have in person. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:21 anna_r
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T1a: I believe the conversation is happening on #socialmedia. So, effective tool or not, we must be there to participate fully. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:21 nealffischer
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This. RT @ohxjulie: 1a: Absolutely! Twitter is often how I get my news first, and content influences conversations I have in person. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:21 SmilingKIJ
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I figured we would all be of one mind on that, or we wouldn't be here. But you have to check. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:22 rev_david
9:22
Jumping in late to #GetRealChat & #ChSocM after an extra inning little game. Pardon the onslaught of tweets. ;)
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:22 paulsteinbrueck
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T1a I'd distinguish between downloading news & shaping conversation. Social media does both. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:22 MeredithGould
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T1: absolutely. Think about how SM helped shift language around "illegal immigration" or ask ? about St Francis w/ new Pope #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:22 RevEverett
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@anna_r yes I like to be able to put the host/guests in the middle to see the questions #ChSocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:22 thecatholiccoup
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RT @MeredithGould: T1a Id distinguish between downloading news & shaping conversation. Social media does both. // yes! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:23 rev_david
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T1: confession: I found out that michael jackson died via twitter #ChSocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:23 thecatholiccoup
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RT @MeredithGould: T1a Id distinguish between downloading news & shaping conversation. Social media does both. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:23 nealffischer
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T1b - Some examples you have seen of faith leaders using social media to shape a public conversation? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:23 rev_david
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@MeredithGould I think you've hit it spot on. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:23 bigredkate44
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@RevEverett T1a Or marriage equality. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:23 LuckyCharm333
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Humanities prof, instructional technologist, blogger and pastor here #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:23 sowhatfaith
9:24
Ok, I'm done here tonight! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:24 MeredithGould
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RT @MeredithGould: T1a I'd distinguish between downloading news & shaping conversation. Social media does both. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:24 Denise205
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RT @rev_david: T1b - Some examples you have seen of faith leaders using social media to shape a public conversation? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:24 LuckyCharm333
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@thecatholiccoup I think he died from drugs. ;-) #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:24 MeredithGould
9:25
@rev_david T1b: Every tweet, status update & blog post shapes the public conversation in 1 way or another. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:25 paulsteinbrueck
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T1b Setting aside other "issues," Rick Warren's public announcement about his son has blown open convo about depression & suicide #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:25 MeredithGould
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But is social media shaping the convo or is social media the vehicle for conversation? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:25 Denise205
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T1b My mind is blank on faith leaders, but lots of pundits, interest groups, and politicians do it. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:26 LuckyCharm333
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@MeredithGould yeah but I found the news about it on twitter verses the TV newspaper or radio #ChSocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:26 thecatholiccoup
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1b: Tweeting/fbing content relevant to the weeks' text, whether or not they'll be using it to preach/teach #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:26 ohxjulie
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T1b - I use it by engaging folks by asking questions & 4 their opinions about things. It can be a very informative tool #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:26 rozellahw
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T1b: I believe @BreadTweet, @bishophazelwood have been particularly effective in their engagement in #socialmedia #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:26 nealffischer
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MT @MeredithGould: T1b Rick Warren's public announcement about his son has blown open convo about depression & suicide #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:26 rev_david
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@MeredithGould while I am not a fan of Rick Warren he has been masterful in his use of social media personally + professionally #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:27 sowhatfaith
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T1b - I contribute to @shepreachesmag & many if the writes use social media to engage the community #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:27 rozellahw
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@thecatholiccoup @MeredithGould I found out about the east coast earthquake via twitter less than 30 seconds after feeling it #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:27 ohxjulie
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:27 rev_david
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RT @nealffischer: T1b: I believe @BreadTweet, @bishophazelwood have been particularly effective in their engagement in #socialmedia #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:27 SmilingKIJ
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T1b: think about good work of @TheCrossLobby around SM & gun violence. @ctbishopian & other CT clergy shaped convo about reform #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:27 RevEverett
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@MeredithGould oh okay sorry I wasn't sure if you understood what i MEANT ;) #ChSocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:27 thecatholiccoup
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:28 MeredithGould
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T1: Also when the pope resigned my mom texted me and then I hit twitter to see what people were saying lol #ChSocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:28 thecatholiccoup
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I have been blown away by the response outside of the usual church circles to @RevEvanDolive's letter to victoria's secret. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:28 rev_david
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T1b - @WilGafney @om3 @ProverbsthePoet @somethingwithin @prestonyancey - all examples of faith leaders/scholars who use social media #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:28 rozellahw
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:28 paulsteinbrueck
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@MeredithGould #chsocm Truth! What an open door to discuss the struggles of depression & suicide.
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:29 kdunigan
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T1b(cont.): Their main tools have been blogs, twtr and fb. I found @bishophazelwood's comments around Newtown and #LCMS helpful. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:29 nealffischer
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Also @umrethinkchurch was all over my social media feeds during Lent. I tried to do some of the same with @OccupyAdvent #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:30 rev_david
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Great examples! I can't wait to go back to the transcript & sort them out! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:30 rev_david
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T1b: or the very fun & effective work behind @PopeAlarm. Perfect timing, great medium & point ppl to Catholic campus ministry #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:31 RevEverett
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T1b(cont.): and @BreadTweet's use of FB to participate fully in the conversation on the ELCA Clergy FB page is very encouraging. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:31 nealffischer
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Ready to move on to the big questions? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:31 rev_david
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T1b I'd also distinguish between faith leaders & scholars. The latter could generally benefit from coaching about using --> #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:31 MeredithGould
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:31 ohxjulie
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Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:32 rev_david
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@rev_david True! "Short copy" is elusive! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:32 MeredithGould
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@rev_david Yep @umrethinkchurch and the related Instagram Lenten campaign #rethinkChurch were spot on. Right medium, right message #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:33 RevEverett
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Yipes Twitter seems slow tonight. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:33 MeredithGould
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T2 - How does a leader / org effectively at shape the public conversation? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:33 rev_david
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T1b(cont.): Also, love that @bishophazelwood has a weekly paper.li #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:34 nealffischer
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Agree. RT @MeredithGould: Yipes Twitter seems slow tonight. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:34 SmilingKIJ
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RT @rev_david: T2 - How does a leader / org effectively at shape the public conversation? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:34 MeredithGould
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T2 - How does a leader / org effectively shape the public conversation? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:34 rev_david
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T2 First & foremost, have a message. Speak truth to power. Ppl will engage if you're bold & sincere. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:35 LuckyCharm333
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T2: I think it takes kindness & also thoughtfulness about how we speak/share/write. And a willingness to listen to others. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:35 SmilingKIJ
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@MeredithGould Agreed, I keep jumping around from tweetdeck to tweetchat trying to find the quickest (gave up on twubs). #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:35 singingcarolyn
9:35
@anglobaptist She --> @dianabutlerbass is a great example of someone who uses social media for engagement as well as broadcast. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:35 MeredithGould
9:35
RT @rev_david: T2 - How does a leader / org effectively shape the public conversation? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:35 paulsteinbrueck
9:35
T2: Brevity. I think we have to start the conversation, but leave it up to others to continue it without it looking forced. #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:35 ohxjulie
9:35
@rev_david T2: IMO, the topics a leader chooses to talk a/b & tone are even more important than the "position" a leader advocates. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:35 paulsteinbrueck
9:36
@rev_david Social Media allows leaders to reach an audience who would never step foot in a church, but whose voice is so valuable #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:36 Fitzpastor
9:36
@rev_david for me "shape" is an awfully bold and ambitious term - prefer contribute #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:36 sowhatfaith
9:36
T2 Is the question about what's an effective way to shape the conversation? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:36 MeredithGould
9:36
I think you cannot underestimate an eye/ear for the right thing at the right time. Timing is essential. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:36 rev_david
9:36
T2: I think the leader needs to have a good message that is easily conveyed to others and be willing to listen to other opinions. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:36 bigredkate44
9:36
T2: I think if you want to lead, you need to be a leader. Have vision, have strategy, have a plan. Then you can execute it. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:36 nealffischer
9:36
A leader will shape the convo much more than and org depending on the issue. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:36 Stevefogg
9:36
T2. To shape public conversation, leaders should follow & listen, build relationships/respond. Convo, not broadcast. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:36 singingcarolyn
9:37
T2 I think it's important to know ur purpose-r u facilitating, sharing, informing?? Purpose will determine outcome. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:37 rozellahw
9:37
@MeredithGould @dianabutlerbass Sure enough. One of many from whom I take my cues. @AKMA @dweinberger #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:37 anglobaptist
9:37
T2: I also think the leader's message has to be something that can easily become a conversation. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:37 bigredkate44
9:37
@sowhatfaith Yes. I am being intentional about that. Perhaps a bit of hyperbole, for emphasis :) #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:37 rev_david
9:37
T2: As a leader, I share very differently when I'm posting as me and when I'm posting for the organization #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:37 ohxjulie
9:37
Shape is an intriguing word. Instantly I think "control". #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:37 reckshow
9:38
Why is my twitter so insanely slow tonight? It makes the #chsocm tweet chat hard to follow.
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:38 bigredkate44
9:38
T2 I also think we have to model being vulnerable if we want to creat me a space that is safe & encouraging #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:38 rozellahw
9:38
@rev_david T2: I think taking care with words, not just firing off. Timing matters as well - don't force your voice. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:38 anna_r
9:38
@rev_david effectively? By pointing out the existing conversations. On blogs, etc. sharing or commenting on what we are reading. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:38 bethscib
9:38
T2 To shape conversation or even contribute to it, leaders need to know WHY & HOW to use the tools. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:38 MeredithGould
9:38
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:38 MeredithGould
9:39
@reckshow But we're all shaping convo every time we engage, are we not? Let us not underestimate the power of our words. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:39 LuckyCharm333
9:39
@MeredithGould How do leaders tuck in all the bits of a convo, huh? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:39 reckshow
9:39
Don't underestimate the value of the grind. Post when it feels like no one is listening. Write because it is who you are. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:39 rev_david
9:39
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:39 MeredithGould
9:39
Just trying to catch up on the conversation. My second meeting #chsocm Since twubs isn't working, where shall I follow? #getmeaspellchecker
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:39 ecampbellreed
9:40
T2: hermeneutic of generosity not suspicion. Presume good intentions. Interact, and for Pete's sake don't pontificate. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:40 RevEverett
9:40
T1a: Yes & there are lots of different publics: circle of friends, larger circles of followers, affinity groups, churches, etc. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:40 ecampbellreed
9:40
MT @rev_david: Post when it feels like no one is listening. Write because it is who you are. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:40 MeredithGould
9:40
RT @rev_david: Dont underestimate the value of the grind. Post when it feels like no one is listening. Write because it is who u r #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:40 paulsteinbrueck
9:40
MT @RevEverett: For Pete's sake don't pontificate. #chsocm // Ha! For St Peter's sake!
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:40 rev_david
9:40
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:40 SmilingKIJ
9:41
@MeredithGould Now I'm singing Josh Groban. Thanks for that. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:41 reckshow
9:41
@ecampbellreed Tweetchat is my tool of choice. A little slow on the uptake tonight, but not bad. #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:41 ohxjulie
9:41
@MeredithGould hilarious! #chsocm I am intrigued by the many comments uncomfortable with shaping. Why the uncomfort do you think?
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:41 bethscib
9:41
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:41 rev_david
9:41
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:41 MeredithGould
9:41
RT @rev_david: Don't underestimate the value of the grind. Post when it feels like no one's listening. Write 'cause it's who u are. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:41 Denise205
9:42
@bethscib @MeredithGould I'm instantly suspicious of any "authoritative" voice. It's the postmodern, Gen-X in me. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:42 reckshow
9:42
@rev_david Yes! We are! We love that about us! Right, @reckshow? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:42 MeredithGould
9:42
@MeredithGould @rev_david that is tough but important to do. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:42 kdunigan
9:42
T2: I'm starting to see our vocation as #chsocm leaders as adding our own voice AND amplifying others. RT. Share. Repost. not just about you
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:42 RevEverett
9:42
RT @RevEverett: T2: I'm starting to see our vocation as #chsocm leaders as adding our own voice AND amplifying others. // Yes!
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:42 rev_david
9:42
@MeredithGould I beg for mercy... It's been a long day. #lifeofpastor #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:42 bethscib
9:43
@reckshow Did you just tweet "postmodern"? I'm suspicious of esoteric jargon! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:43 MeredithGould
9:43
MT @RevEverett: T2 starting to see our vocation as adding our own voice AND amplifying others. RT. Share. Repost. not just about you #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:43 LuckyCharm333
9:43
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:43 seashellseller
9:43
Yes, I think @RevEverett is hitting on something powerful. An economy of generosity. You gain influence by giving it away. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:43 rev_david
9:43
@anglobaptist @rev_david yeah, probably not my best word choice. I was thinking of the SM equivalent of "man-'splaining" #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:43 RevEverett
9:43
For me the discomfort with the use of shaping inc inflating individual contributions and limiting the greatest strengths of sm #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:43 sowhatfaith
9:44
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:44 reckshow
9:44
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:44 anglobaptist
9:44
@reckshow @MeredithGould with you on the postmodern take but also really curious about the discomfort. The church needs leadership. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:44 bethscib
9:44
MT @rev_david:I think @RevEverett is hitting on something powerful. An economy of generosity. Gain influence by giving it away. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:44 singingcarolyn
9:44
RT @anglobaptist: @rev_david @RevEverett digital oikonomia? #chsocm // Bingo! Social media is kenosis
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:44 rev_david
9:44
@seashellseller I post pretty "liberally" as myself, but I also don't have a congregation. (1/2) #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:44 ohxjulie
9:44
@rev_david if so, this is a HUGE shift from where we've been w/ church leadership on acquiring power and audience. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:44 RevEverett
9:45
@RevEverett yes yes! Vocation is adding voice. Love this! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:45 bethscib
9:45
@RevEverett @rev_david allow me to splain to you the rules of basketball in a condescending manner. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:45 anglobaptist
9:45
@bethscib With you there 100%. Too many leaders afraid to ruffle feathers, IMHO. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:45 LuckyCharm333
9:45
@seashellseller I don't post the same articles from the seminary accts, because our SM platforms represent a variety of people (2/2) #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:45 ohxjulie
9:45
@kdunigan Or it's the old organizing principle- it should always be your people in the newspaper, never you. You are the organizer. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:45 RevEverett
9:46
*pause* Ok, I am excited to see so many folks thinking great things on this topic. Thjnk you. *unpause*
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:46 rev_david
9:46
@sowhatfaith hmmm... I think shaping is about seeing the many facets of a convo, shaping as reframing. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:46 bethscib
9:46
RT @bethscib: @sowhatfaith hmmm... I think shaping is about seeing the many facets of a convo, shaping as reframing. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:46 LuckyCharm333
9:47
@RevEverett @anglobaptist Check out @BreadTweet's FB page. on.fb.me/XraQyL Most posts are influence-sharing #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:47 rev_david
9:47
@anglobaptist @rev_david bingo! W/ dear colleague @BurtonJM, we id'd "boomer 'splaining" ex: 60yr olds on young adult outreach panel #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:47 RevEverett
9:47
@RevEverett @kdunigan I've been thinking about how #chsocm consultants/trainers/teachers are working at the meta level.#chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:47 MeredithGould
9:47
T1b: Example- religious/academics get out of ivory towers & bring more complex knowledge to wider audiences ie. @HuffPostRelig #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:47 ecampbellreed
9:48
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:48 rev_david
9:48
Do we have time for one more? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:48 rev_david
9:49
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:49 SmilingKIJ
9:49
@bethscib Vocation adds voice! also, it's the old Feminist strategy of repeat, repeat, repeat the other women until it gets heard. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:49 RevEverett
9:49
T3 - How can the church better use digital tools to engage the public conversation? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:49 rev_david
9:49
RT @rev_david: Do we have time for one more? //Always. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:49 singingcarolyn
9:49
@ecampbellreed @HuffPostRelig That "out of the ivory tower" only works if the communications are clear enough for "regular" folk. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:49 MeredithGould
9:49
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:49 LuckyCharm333
9:50
RT @rev_david: T3 - How can the church better use digital tools to engage the public conversation? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:50 nealffischer
9:50
T3: We need to be on both ends- reposting and creating content worthy of reposting. Don't just rely on others to speak for us. #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:50 ohxjulie
9:50
RT @ohxjulie: @RevEverett omg "boomersplaining" is my new favorite term. #ChSocM Cannot wait to use that with my boomer spouse.
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:50 singingcarolyn
9:50
@rev_david @anglobaptist Great example. #chsocm leaders like @BreadTweet are gaining cred by amplifying other voices!
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:50 RevEverett
9:51
@RevEverett fascinating really. feminine leadership is about everyone at the table. More voices are better. SM is indigenous #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:51 bethscib
9:51
@rev_david T3: Churches can facilitate convos on topics in the news in blogs & FB. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:51 paulsteinbrueck
9:51
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:51 rev_david
9:51
T3 Use digital tools better by 1) knowing why you want to use them; 2) learning how to use them properly; 3) choosing the right ones #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:51 MeredithGould
9:51
T3. Visual content. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:51 reckshow
9:52
T3: Teach, Train, Participate, Have a plan, Learn from mistakes. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:52 nealffischer
9:52
@pferickson thanks for asking! On Tues 9-10pm open chat about church & social media. Follow & participate at #chsocm It's really good.
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:52 RevEverett
9:52
MT @rev_david: T3 - How can the church better use digital tools to engage public convo?//By being real, not preachy. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:52 singingcarolyn
9:52
@reckshow YES. This is my biggest pet peeve. Denom magazine posts articles with no visuals, so reposting is not appealing. #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:52 ohxjulie
9:53
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:53 rev_david
9:53
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:53 MeredithGould
9:53
And avoid being overwhelmed by all of the options. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:53 kdunigan
9:53
@singingcarolyn @rev_david I agree. I think especially for my generation we want to see being real, not preachy. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:53 bigredkate44
9:53
@rev_david T3: Churches the tension of discussing divisive issues rather than staying quiet to avoid controversy. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:53 paulsteinbrueck
9:53
@MeredithGould @RevEverett actually I would believe it... Would expect nothing less. :) #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:53 bethscib
9:54
@rev_david Will you teach me how to plam? ;] #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:54 ohxjulie
9:54
SM tools can help optimise the delivery of MSG but shouldn't craft yr MSG #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:54 Stevefogg
9:54
Find the people who are social media natives, and sit at their feet. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:54 rev_david
9:54
RT @nealffischer: T3: Teach, Train, Participate, Have a plan, Learn from mistakes. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:54 MeredithGould
9:54
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:54 rev_david
9:54
T1b: Do we only measure effectiveness of 'shaping' by huge numbers of shares? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:54 ecampbellreed
9:54
@bethscib framing, in my understanding, differs greatly from shaping -- many can effectively frame, but few can shape #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:54 sowhatfaith
9:55
Friends, we are coming up on the hour already! #fastesthourontwitter #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:55 rev_david
9:55
@kdunigan Maybe better nothing than a website that's beyond awful? I'm almost coming around to that perspective! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:55 MeredithGould
9:55
RT @sowhatfaith: framing, in my understanding, differs greatly from shaping -- many can effectively frame, but few can shape #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:55 MeredithGould
9:55
@rev_david Haha, I'm mostly wondering about the difference between "plan" and "plam!" ;] #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:55 ohxjulie
9:55
@rev_david Sitting at their feet is fine. Washing the feet is fine. Washing the computer they use. Not so much. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:55 nealffischer
9:56
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:56 MeredithGould
9:56
@ecampbellreed Best measure of "shaping" is action. What r ppl doing b/c of the convos we have? #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:56 paulsteinbrueck
9:57
T3 the church must begin by equipping others to leverage the tools while modeling effective and empowering use #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:57 sowhatfaith
9:57
Closing thoughts: On social media & IRL, contribute more to than you take from community. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:57 MeredithGould
9:57
Shaping conversation in smaller publics is relational, what is the equivalent on the larger scale? #chsocm @rev_david @MeredithGould
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:57 ecampbellreed
9:57
Reminder: transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com within a few hours. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:57 rev_david
9:58
@MeredithGould I agree, better to have a nice active fb page than a 10 year old website. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:58 singingcarolyn
9:58
@ecampbellreed @rev_david I'd say it's still relational & social media allows that to happen. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:58 MeredithGould
9:59
Thought: I've reconnected with friends (who distanced because I went to Xian college) b/c of my fb posts about progressive Xianity. #ChSocM
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:59 ohxjulie
9:59
@sowhatfaith not sure I see the difference in practice. Convos continually reshape reframe issues. SM works great for that. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:59 bethscib
9:59
@ohxjulie Now that is very very cool. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:59 MeredithGould
9:59
@sowhatfaith For me, shaping vs framing is a distinction without a difference. For me. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:59 rev_david
9:59
Closing thoughts: to shape or frame convo, must be a part of it. Follow, engage, favorite, like, & be yourself. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:59 singingcarolyn
9:59
T3: Invite (rather than scare) ppl in. Testify to how it shapes to whom you minister. Love idea of Twitter chaplain #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:59 RevEverett
10:00
Coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer from Compline: #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:00 rev_david
10:00
RT @MeredithGould: Parting shot: Leadership: if YOU dont wanna use social media, dont. But dont block others from learning&using it. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:00 nealffischer
10:00
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:00 rev_david
10:01
.@MeredithGould @rev_david isn't really worth it for my time & energy if not. Faith is relational & embodied, even in soc med world #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:01 ecampbellreed
10:01
Another closing thought: we all have different gifts. Good to know which we have & which we don't & won't! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:01 MeredithGould
10:01
MT @rev_david: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or sniffle this night & give your angels charge over those who wheeze. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:01 reckshow
10:01
And that is an hour. Thank you for being such an awesome group to learn with! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:01 rev_david
10:02
Tune in next week: same chat-time, same chat-channel. Tuesday, 9pm Eastern. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:02 rev_david
10:02
@ecampbellreed My ongoing experience since the mid-1990s, is that social media is highly relational. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:02 MeredithGould
10:02
@ohxjulie Well said. I think that applies in so many ways! #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:02 bigredkate44
10:03
@ecampbellreed At times I've been homebound because of chronic illness, so I have a more expansive view of what "embodied" means. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:03 MeredithGould
10:03
@rev_david Thanks for moderating! Love hanging out with such great people #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:03 kdunigan
10:03
da da da da da da da da CHATMAN! RT @rev_david: Tune in next week: same chat-time, same chat-channel. Tuesday, 9pm Eastern. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:03 nealffischer
10:03
Keep chatting for as long as you like, but we are officially done for the night. Go in peace, serve the Lord. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:03 rev_david
10:04
@rev_david Thanks for moderating tonight, David. G'nite all. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:04 paulsteinbrueck
10:04
@rev_david appreciate your perspective - am certain work in other disciplines informs mine here #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:04 sowhatfaith
10:04
#chsocm y'all are a great community with whom to think out loud. Thank you. I'm grateful for this space. Blessings upon your tweets!
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:04 RevEverett
10:04
@rev_david Thanks for a great chat this week. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:04 nealffischer
10:04
@ecampbellreed Invite you to consider how a requirement for embodied community might affect the homebound. Social media liberates. #chsocm
Tuesday April 9, 2013 10:04 MeredithGould
10:05
 

 
 
 

The topics:
T1a - Do you think social media is an effective tool for shaping public conversation?
T1b - Some examples you have seen of faith leaders using social media to shape a public conversation?
T2 - How does a leader / org effectively shape the public conversation?
T3 - How can the church better use digital tools to engage the public conversation?

This week's chat moderated by David Hansen (@Rev_David)

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