Tuesday, July 16, 2013

#ChSocM Chat Transcript: 7/16/13: Using Social Media to be Church During Times of Controversy


Coming off a challenging weekend in terms of controversial, 
polarizing news events, we discussed the roles 
and responsibilities of using social media for church.

 #ChSocM Tweetchat: 07/16/13(07/16/2013) 
9:00
Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat, especially those joining for the first time.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:00 alanrud
9:00
In a session meeting, #ChSocM friends. Have fun!
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:00 azrork
9:01
@EnsignPierce Where upstate? I lived in Rochester for years. Oh wait, don't YOU live in Rochester? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:01 MeredithGould
9:01
If this is your first tweetchat ever, please do not get discouraged by the pace! A transcript will be here: bit.ly/pTDoAb #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:01 alanrud
9:02
Please excuse the number of tweets of the next hour. I will be participating in the weekly #chsocm chat.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:02 nealffischer
9:02
Churchy types, I'm moderating #chsocm tonight on using social media during controversial news cycles. Join in!
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:02 alanrud
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Central NY, around the Binghamton area, Exit 8 on Rt 81 for people who know the trail to Ithaca! #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:03 EnsignPierce
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Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:03 rev_david
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We always open this chat with prayer before moving on with self-introductions. Let us pray: #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:03 alanrud
9:04
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:04 MeredithGould
9:04
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:04 rev_david
9:04
And time for #ChSocM church social media chat - twubs.com/chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:04 paulsteinbrueck
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Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:05 nealffischer
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Holy God, as many of us Sabbath this summer, we ask that you move within us. Prepare us and use us for your goodness. Amen. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:05 alanrud
9:05
Aww - @TweetChat and @oneQubeMe still down? Heading over to @twubs for the #chsocm chat
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:05 skenow
9:06
Been quiet on here for a minute, but I'm going to try & participate in the #chsocm chat tonight. You should join in, too!
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:06 pastorcylar
9:06
MT @alanrud Holy God, as many of us Sabbath this summer, we ask that you move within us. Prepare & use us for your goodness. Amen. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:06 MeredithGould
9:06
NOW: self-introductions. In addition to church affiliation, tell everyone how you currently use social media. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:06 alanrud
9:07
@skenow We're waiting for you here at @twubs! #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:07 MeredithGould
9:07
@MeredithGould @twubs, it is. Was a little laggard at the beginning, but responding OK now #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:07 skenow
9:08
@bcarswell We're worldwide. Had Kwis last week! #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:08 MeredithGould
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Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:08 bcarswell
9:08
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:08 paulsteinbrueck
9:09
.@AmericanBaptist Pastor, author, and social media curator. Moderating tonight @chsocm #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:09 alanrud
9:09
<- Lutheran pastor of @Prairie_Hill, in @GulfCoastSynod. Using social media for ministry, & teaching pastors & congs to use #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:09 rev_david
9:09
Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, social media coordinator. Howdy, y'all! #chsocm Rooting for American League in #AllStarGame
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:09 skwechter
9:09
<--Director of Communications @UpstateNYSynod, @ELCA - Using FB, Twtr, Pinterest, LinkedIn Business, playing with Tumblr and more #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:09 nealffischer
9:09
<-church comm consultant, digital strategist, author, founder of #chsocm chat. Using social media for ministry & community building.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:09 MeredithGould
9:09
Also - Foreword writer to the stars. :) #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:09 rev_david
9:09
Kia ora/greetings everyone from New Zealand. Anglican and based at Revtalk.co.nz #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:09 revhirini
9:10
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:10 rev_david
9:10
We will assume tweets during this chat yours & do not represent your church or organization #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:10 alanrud
9:10
Scholar researching digital media & evangelism & Rhetoric & Composition prof at ECSU :) #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:10 AmberStamperPhD
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Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:10 skenow
9:10
Diocese of CNY communications guy, social media, local church website, etc #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:10 EnsignPierce
9:10
Kindly remember that we’re here to share with & support one another. Please use DM or email to pitch products/services #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:10 alanrud
9:10
Next up, first discussion topic #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:10 alanrud
9:10
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:10 rev_david
9:10
Katy Church Consultant specializing in #chsocm Former A.M. Director at UMC.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:10 kdunigan
9:10
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:10 rev_david
9:10
<- also humble author to star Foreword writer @rev_david #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:10 MeredithGould
9:11
AME pastor, #churchtech consultant, writer, DMin student, studying role of social media in community building & spiritual formation #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:11 pastorcylar
9:11
Tonight, we are talking about using social media during senstive news stories cycles. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:11 alanrud
9:11
Dang it I always forget.... I use Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Vine #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:11 kdunigan
9:11
Just in from vestry @TrinityTville in CT. SM hobbyist, communication volunteer, & PT Kindermusik Teacher. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:11 singingcarolyn
9:11
RT @alanrud Tonight, we are talking about using social media during senstive news stories cycles. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:11 MeredithGould
9:11
<>< I'm Sweltering in MN. Tweeter, Pinner, Poster. Cradle Lutheran #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:11 skenow
9:11
RT @alanrud Tonight, we are talking about using social media during senstive news stories cycles. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:11 rev_david
9:12
T1: With several controversial news stories this week, how did you respond w/ social media? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:12 alanrud
9:12
RT @alanrud Tonight, we are talking about using social media during senstive news stories cycles. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:12 paulsteinbrueck
9:12
RT @alanrud T1: With several controversial news stories this week, how did you respond w/ social media? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:12 MeredithGould
9:12
RT @alanrud T1: With several controversial news stories this week, how did you respond w/ social media? #chsocm // Prayer.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:12 rev_david
9:13
T1 I actually went back channel to suggest someone get off & away from Twitter! #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:13 MeredithGould
9:13
#umc pastor in #indy. Use sm daily to engage conversations I wouldn't otherwise be able to have. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:13 mattlipan
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RT @alanrud: Tonight, we are talking about using social media during senstive news stories cycles. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:13 ChristianWebRes
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RT @alanrud: T1: With several controversial news stories this week, how did you respond w/ social media? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:13 ChristianWebRes
9:14
T1 Slowly. Take more than one breath. Think through how your post will be received on all sides. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:14 RevWeb
9:14
T1 - The lens thru which the Xn community views the world is prayer. It is always my first response. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:14 rev_david
9:14
Tonight's #chsocm chat is underway. They're talking about using social media during sensitive news cycles. Join in! KH
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:14 cmsucks
9:14
Why your church needs to have an adaptive website. It's more important than having an app! #chsocm blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/07/sho…
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:14 methodistmonk
9:14
@rev_david your post on FB was perfect! #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:14 skenow
9:15
T1: I thought & thought & thought & then decided not to inject an opinion, just to listen to & try to console/help when I could #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:15 AmberStamperPhD
9:15
T1 - In an ideologically divided culture, I seek to speak Gospel in a way that every side can hear. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:15 rev_david
9:15
RT @skenow @rev_david your post on FB was perfect! #chsocm // Thank you.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:15 rev_david
9:15
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:15 skwechter
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@alanrud T1: Mostly by publicly hoping for peace. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:16 paulsteinbrueck
9:16
You excel at this: RT @rev_david T1:In an ideologically divided culture, I seek to speak Gospel in a way that every side can hear. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:16 MeredithGould
9:16
T1 Still listening. Not saying much yet. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:16 skwechter
9:16
T1: Mostly listen, but in the midst of personal stuff happening, taking priority. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:16 EnsignPierce
9:17
T1 - I do not publicly correct, admonish, or argue. *Especially* not when emotions are running high. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:17 rev_david
9:17
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:17 rev_david
9:17
T1: Re: Zimmerman verdict, knew I'd be too emotional, so my response was minimal. Just 1 tweet. Finishing a blog post tonight tho. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:17 pastorcylar
9:17
RT @rev_david T1 - I do not publicly correct, admonish, or argue. *Especially* not when emotions are running high. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:17 MeredithGould
9:17
T1: Did anyone's preacher/anyone who's a preacher choose not to mention the Zimmerman verdict on Sunday? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:17 AmberStamperPhD
9:17
RT @rev_david T1 - I do not publicly correct, admonish, or argue. *Especially* not when emotions are running high. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:17 RevWeb
9:17
RT @rev_david T1 - I do not publicly correct, admonish, or argue. *Especially* not when emotions are running high. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:17 paulsteinbrueck
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T1 - Resist the urge to respond to inflamatory posts. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:18 rev_david
9:18
T1 I think it's especially important for ministers to minister & not grab pundit status during these events. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:18 MeredithGould
9:18
@AmberStamperPhD there was no mention at our church #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:18 skenow
9:18
RT @MeredithGould T1 I think it's especially important for ministers to minister &; not grab pundit status during these events. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:18 RevWeb
9:18
t1: tried to encourage perspective & spoke about justice in more generic terms. highlighted brokenness of humanity. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:18 mattlipan
9:18
T2: What should be a fundamental principle when navigating controversial news stories? #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:18 alanrud
9:18
T1: I didn't talk about it. I felt there was enough dialogue....and my input wasn't needed or necessary. :-) #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:18 kdunigan
9:19
@AmberStamperPhD We had a guest preacher who was already schedule 2 speak a/b unity in the Body of Christ. Coincidence? I think not. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:19 paulsteinbrueck
9:19
@alanrud T1: I did a lot of listening, RTing & responding as appropriate. Later wrote a post about listening: ow.ly/n2bcV #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:19 kevinhendricks
9:19
T1 As I always say: whatever you'd do in "real" community, do that w/online community. Ministry of presence. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:19 MeredithGould
9:19
@AmberStamperPhD I mentioned it, in the broader context. It was /in/ the sermon, but not the subject of the sermon #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:19 rev_david
9:19
RT @MeredithGould T1 As I always say: whatever you'd do in "real" community, do that w/online community. Ministry of presence. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:19 RevWeb
9:19
RT @alanrud T2: What should be a fundamental principle when navigating controversial news stories? #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:19 rev_david
9:19
@AmberStamperPhD @rev_david Only gazillion gazillion? Too subtle! ;-) #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:19 MeredithGould
9:19
#wisdom RT @rev_david: T1 - I do not publicly correct, admonish, or argue. *Especially* not when emotions are running high. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:19 pastorcylar
9:19
@skenow not at ours either ... And i didnt expect there to be ... #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:19 mnplatypus
9:19
RT @alanrud T2: What should be a fundamental principle when navigating controversial news stories? #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:19 MeredithGould
9:20
RT @alanrud: T2: What should be a fundamental principle when navigating controversial news stories? #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:20 ChristianWebRes
9:20
t2: prayer saturated in grace & grace saturated in prayer. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:20 mattlipan
9:20
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:20 MeredithGould
9:20
T2: Be honest, Behave, and know when to Be quiet. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:20 nealffischer
9:21
T2 Fundamental principle: Is what you're saying/doing helping people see Christ present in the world? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:21 MeredithGould
9:21
T2 broadly speaking, to take a stand on behalf of the oppressed and marginalised #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:21 revhirini
9:21
T2: Think before you post. Take the extra five seconds to think of how it will be received. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:21 ohxjulie
9:21
Good advice for kids and folks of all ages:RT @nealffischer T2: Be honest, Behave, and know when to Be quiet. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:21 singingcarolyn
9:21
HAD to discuss it. MT @alanrud T1 Did anyone's preacher/anyone who's a preacher choose not to mention the Zimmerman verdict on Sun? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:21 pastorcylar
9:22
T2 - Run every post through the filter: "Does it build up or tear down? Unite or divide?" #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:22 rev_david
9:22
RT @ohxjulie T2: Think before you post. Take the extra five seconds to think of how it will be received. #ChSocM // Yes!
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:22 rev_david
9:22
RT @rev_david T2 - Run every post through the filter: "Does it build up or tear down? Unite or divide?" #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:22 nealffischer
9:22
T2 Love God. Love your neighbor as yourself. Be in the mind of Christ when posting. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:22 RevWeb
9:22
MT @MeredithGould Is what you're saying/doing helping people see Christ present in the world? applies to a lot of > #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:22 skenow
9:22
RT @rev_david T2 - Run every post through the filter: "Does it build up or tear down? Unite or divide?" // Amen! #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:22 paulsteinbrueck
9:23
T2 Lots of listening. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:23 edkay77
9:23
T2: It's a balance of audience & vision. Know what your audience needs from you//know what your audience needs to be given. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:23 AmberStamperPhD
9:23
T2: Are you contributing to community or are you grand-standing? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:23 MeredithGould
9:23
RT @edkay77 T2 Lots of listening. #chsocm // And then more listening.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:23 rev_david
9:23
t2: strive to make peace, not a point. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:23 mattlipan
9:23
@alanrud T2: Remember we don't have to "take a stand" on every issue. Jesus was silent on a lot of things. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:23 paulsteinbrueck
9:24
Yes! MT @AmberStamperPhD T2: It's a balance of audience &vision. Know what your audience needs & what it needs to be given. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:24 MeredithGould
9:25
MT @AmberStamperPhD Know what your audience needs from you//know what your audience needs to be given. #chsocm //HARD TO DO on my level
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:25 skwechter
9:25
T2 Be emotional in private; be gospel-centered in public. I reserve anything controversial to my blog, where I can elaborate clearly #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:25 pastorcylar
9:25
T2 Pray before posting. May this post, O God, draw attention to You and not to me. May your Spirit guide me. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:25 RevWeb
9:25
And look at the arguments that's getting us into these days! ;) MT @paulsteinbrueck: T2: Jesus was silent on a lot of things. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:25 ohxjulie
9:26
@singingcarolyn @nealffischer You will see this on my Twitter feed or FB page sometime in the near future! :) #stealingyourline #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:26 kdunigan
9:26
MT @pastorcylar T2 Be emotional in private; be gospel-centered in public. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:26 MeredithGould
9:26
RT @MeredithGould MT @pastorcylar T2 Be emotional in private; be gospel-centered in public. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:26 RevWeb
9:27
T3: What bad or good examples have you seen on social media regarding controversial stories this week? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:27 alanrud
9:27
@MeredithGould @AmberStamperPhD Most of the time audience needs encouragement and reassurance....not lecturing.....IMHO. :-) #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:27 kdunigan
9:28
t2: do no harm. do good. love God & others. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:28 mattlipan
9:28
@chsocm Unfortunately many orgs strive 4 attention & $ by being intentionally controversial & "stirring up their base." #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:28 paulsteinbrueck
9:28
Really good stuff right there RT @MeredithGould: T2: Are you contributing to community or are you grand-standing? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:28 pastorcylar
9:29
@pastorcylar Thanks, I notice how some "star" clergy types get into personal brand building during these times. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:29 MeredithGould
9:29
@paulsteinbrueck That is the philosophy of every cable news channel. Get noticed no matter who gets hurt. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:29 RevWeb
9:29
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:29 MeredithGould
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T3: So. much. false. info. Particularly photos of other victims, asking why the media didn't care. Only serve to be inflammatory. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:29 ohxjulie
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T3: What bad or good examples have you seen on social media regarding controversial stories this week? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:30 MeredithGould
9:30
@RevWeb Yep & they can find plenty of authors & activists on both sides to play to the extremes. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:30 paulsteinbrueck
9:30
RT @MeredithGould T3: What bad or good examples have you seen on social media regarding controversial stories this week? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:30 MeredithGould
9:31
T3 I refuse to answer on the grounds that it might incriminate me. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:31 MeredithGould
9:31
t3 - Hate. Saw way too much hate this week from church people. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:31 rev_david
9:31
And ignorant. RT @rev_david t3 - Hate. Saw way too much hate this week from church people. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:31 MeredithGould
9:32
@MeredithGould T3: If you want bad examples, just go to Drudge Report. It features & links to the worst responses. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:32 paulsteinbrueck
9:32
@paulsteinbrueck We had a policy @ncccusa for @bobedgar to not appear on O'Reilly. They just wanted him to throw stones. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:32 RevWeb
9:32
T3: Tough to comment...without sounding critical or judgmental. I was very disappointed by some tweets and FB posts. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:32 kdunigan
9:32
@MeredithGould oh yes, opportunism abounds in these moments, for sure #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:32 pastorcylar
9:32
T3 I spent some time in the "back channel" talking w/upset people (including clergy) re: the vitriole. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:32 MeredithGould
9:32
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:32 alanrud
9:32
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:32 rev_david
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RT @rev_david t3 - Hate. Saw way too much hate this week from church people. //ya, here in Texas, too, dude #standwithTXwomen #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:33 skwechter
9:33
T3: Most have to do with inaccuracy. Fake names in the Asiana, not fully reporting some details in the Zimmerman case #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:33 nealffischer
9:33
@MeredithGould @rev_david Yes, I completely agree. Such hateful posts...both sides of the argument. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:33 kdunigan
9:33
T3 Actually, my global recommendation is to go back channel to handle this stuff: DM & maybe even phone <gasp> #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:33 MeredithGould
9:33
T3 Bad - quick to judge and get out a pithy tweet, rather than being thoughtful and thorough. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:33 edkay77
9:33
T3 @MeredithGould Didn't have to look too far for bad examples. Victor Cruz on Twitter was one of the worst #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:33 LeeAase
9:33
@CarrieWNettles mmmm, open hearts - open minds. Sometimes folks don't want to listen. n/g.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:33 alanrud
9:34
T3: I wonder if the flip side of the hating, the jump to say don't-worry-justice-is-God's-it'll-be-ok posts wasn't not-so-hot either #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:34 AmberStamperPhD
9:34
T3: Worst thing I saw all week was the constant denial that racism is still an issue in America. Church, get on that. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:34 ohxjulie
9:34
T3 Frame this as ministry & opportunities for pastoral care & let that guide response to crazy. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:34 MeredithGould
9:34
Catching up with the questions on social media chat #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:34 Stevefogg
9:34
T3 - Saw some very thoughtful posts from colleagues. And lots of honest vulnerability. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:34 rev_david
9:34
RT @ohxjulie T3: Worst thing I saw all week was the constant denial that racism is still an issue in America. Church, get on that. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:34 skwechter
9:35
@ohxjulie Next to that the worst thing I saw was complete ignorance re: the diff between law & legislation! #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:35 MeredithGould
9:35
T3 Good examples were prayers & posts that helped me rewrite my sermon. Quoted tweeple with great success. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:35 RevWeb
9:36
@alanrud T3 a class of medical school students posing in hoodies then in lab coats to challenge stereotypes #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:36 mnplatypus
9:36
T3b: Any podcasts or feeds that you you think are helpful? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:36 alanrud
9:36
@RevWeb Did you post that sermon anywhere? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:36 rev_david
9:37
@rev_david So you're asking @RevWeb to post a link to his RNS piece?!? J/K #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:37 MeredithGould
9:37
@mnplatypus certainly. Free speech in the classroom.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:37 alanrud
9:37
@alanrud I thought this aricle by a pastor was good... The Zimmerman Trial – There Are No Winners Here - shar.es/APpqI #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:37 paulsteinbrueck
9:37
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:37 skwechter
9:37
T3: Worst thing I saw I'm social media this week? By far, "Trayvoning" SMH. ow.ly/1ZsHlM #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:37 pastorcylar
9:38
RT @ohxjulie: T3: Worst thing I saw all week was the constant denial that racism is still an issue in America. Church, get on that. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:38 pastorcylar
9:38
@paulsteinbrueck @alanrud Perfectly stated...."There are no winners here.." #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:38 kdunigan
9:38
@pastorcylar Wow. So glad I didn't see that until just now. Disgusting. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:38 ohxjulie
9:38
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:38 pastorcylar
9:39
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:39 rev_david
9:39
@CarrieWNettles @rev_david Ooo, connect. Some people are more passive aggressive online than face to face.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:39 alanrud
9:40
Not for naught that we heard about the Good Samaritan this week. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:40 skwechter
9:40
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:40 MeredithGould
9:40
@paulsteinbrueck I found that post helpful, too #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:40 skenow
9:40
T4: How can #chsocm be used to spark healing among religious communities when dealing w/ controversy?
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:40 alanrud
9:40
RT @kdunigan: @paulsteinbrueck @alanrud Perfectly stated...."There are no winners here.." #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:40 pastorcylar
9:40
T3: The assumption that everyone should feel like you feel / everyone receives the world through the same lens as you is bad news #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:40 AmberStamperPhD
9:41
Phil 4:8 has to be true in our normal everyday lives, but this is as much the case on Twitter/Social media #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:41 bcarswell
9:42
RT @alanrud T4: How can #chsocm be used to spark healing among religious communities when dealing w/ controversy?
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:42 MeredithGould
9:42
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:42 alanrud
9:43
RT @skwechter Not for naught that we heard about the Good Samaritan this week. #chsocm//Who is my neighbor indeed?
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:43 singingcarolyn
9:43
T4: Prayers, sharing resources #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:43 nealffischer
9:43
t4: encourage meaningful, graceful dialogue which can aid in healing. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:43 mattlipan
9:43
T4 Use #chsocm for prayer, poetry, post images that heal & help
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:43 MeredithGould
9:44
@nealffischer Hah! We had a Vulcan Mind Meld there! #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:44 MeredithGould
9:44
RT @nealffischer T4: Prayers, sharing resources #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:44 LeistCatalano
9:44
T4 - Model grace-filled and prayerful response. Model love in th midst of disagreement. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:44 rev_david
9:45
T4 I'm on a major visual social media kick these days. Believing more & more that art via #chsocm will help teach, heal, lift spirit, etc.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:45 MeredithGould
9:45
T4: #chsocm #OffTopic ?Are people so saturated that they're not listening now?
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:45 skwechter
9:45
@alanrud ...or whether we will flood #sm with peace & love & relegate hate to the minority. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:45 paulsteinbrueck
9:45
Feeling a little guilty because I follow @MeredithGould but have no idea what #chsocm is :(
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:45 aliveforjesus
9:46
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:46 alanrud
9:46
T4 Learn from @CoryBooker. Friday night he posted quotes from Gandhi, MLK Jr, etc., aimed at calm and peace. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:46 RevWeb
9:46
T4: If you need sustained, engaged dialogue where emotions/tone need to be acutely attended to, what platform is best? Not best? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:46 AmberStamperPhD
9:46
@aliveforjesus Weekly church social media chat! #chsocm is the recognized hashtag for content & convo on that topic.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:46 MeredithGould
9:46
@aliveforjesus #chsocm = Church social media. Discussion of social media and ministry.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:46 rev_david
9:47
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:47 nealffischer
9:47
RT @mattlipan t4: create a safe space for difficult conversations, in love, that can help w/reconciliation. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:47 MeredithGould
9:48
T4b: Why is it so challenging to promote healing with social media in times of controversy? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:48 alanrud
9:48
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:48 skwechter
9:48
T4: Needs to be more community building thru #chsocm to get diff religious groups on the same pg before you can even begin healing #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:48 pastorcylar
9:48
RT @alanrud T4b: Why is it so challenging to promote healing with social media in times of controversy? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:48 MeredithGould
9:49
T4b Because emotion trumps just about everything & anger generates more anger #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:49 MeredithGould
9:49
T4b: Despite what we all know to be true, plenty of people still see social media as inauthentic. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:49 ohxjulie
9:49
@AlanRub T4b - Because I am as hateful, mean, and vindictive as everyone else. And I want to indulge that when I'm hurt/angry. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:49 rev_david
9:50
Yes! MT @MeredithGould: T4 I'm on a major visual social media kick these days. More art via #chsocm will help teach, heal, lift spirit, etc.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:50 pastorcylar
9:50
MT @pastorcylar T4: Needs to be more community building thru #chsocm to get diff religious groups on the same pg b4 healing #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:50 RevWeb
9:50
@rev_david Very honest. Refreshing.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:50 alanrud
9:50
T4b: sometimes because we as #chsocm communicators are conflicted & overwhelmed //heal the healer
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:50 skwechter
9:50
@alanrud T4b: I see it as opportunity. There is no need for healing when everything is peaceful. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:50 paulsteinbrueck
9:50
T4b It's really challenging but we need to develop the ability to create the space, not muddy it w/our own crap. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:50 MeredithGould
9:51
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:51 MeredithGould
9:51
@alanrud T4b: Loudest, most extreme voices tend to drown out the calm voices despite sincerity of latter. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:51 CarrieWNettles
9:51
t4b: online “distance” makes it easier to speak w/o listening, thinking, & merely react. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:51 mattlipan
9:51
Alas. RT @ohxjulie T4b: Despite what we all know to be true, plenty of people still see social media as inauthentic. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:51 MeredithGould
9:52
Growth, too!RT @paulsteinbrueck T4b: I see it as opportunity. There is no need for healing when everything is peaceful. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:52 MeredithGould
9:52
@CarrieWNettles mmm, very on point. The media likes crazy voices to sell ads.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:52 alanrud
9:52
#chsocm during breaking news is like preaching. I ask the Q: "What do I need to hear right now?"
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:52 rev_david
9:53
@alanrud T4b: So much of social media can be "sound byte". Unless we work for conversation, we stay at the surface & don't heal. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:53 RchrdBott
9:53
@alanrud: T4b: because the nuances of helpful healing conversations are hard to project over social media #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:53 GMaggiano
9:53
T4b: This is where more "private" online settings: church FB page, etc. might be more useful. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:53 AmberStamperPhD
9:53
@GMaggiano we often lose those nuances online.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:53 alanrud
9:54
@MeredithGould @ohxjulie or #sm is unimportant and ineffective #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:54 skenow
9:54
Global observation: Not everyone doing #chsocm is formally ordained but we *are* ministers of the church. Remember what & who you serve.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:54 MeredithGould
9:54
@rev_david And what do I need to pray? Often, "God, have mercy." I have to remember to tweet it, too. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:54 RchrdBott
9:55
We are coming up on the hour mark. Final tweets of wisdom or inspiration? #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:55 alanrud
9:55
Global rejoinder: If you are baptized, you are ordained into the priesthood of the Body of Christ. Proclaim it!!! #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:55 RevWeb
9:56
@MeredithGould Funny I just had someone ask me via DM if I was a minister & I responded w a similar statement. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:56 paulsteinbrueck
9:56
@paulsteinbrueck and you didn't add, "you moron," right? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:56 MeredithGould
9:56
@MeredithGould And minister's of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our baptismal responsibility. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:56 RchrdBott
9:57
@GMaggiano healing is needed.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:57 alanrud
9:57
@RchrdBott Yep, why do I have to give lessons re: "baptismal call"?!? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:57 MeredithGould
9:58
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:58 paulsteinbrueck
9:58
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:58 MeredithGould
9:58
I encounter many church people, on every side, for whom being right is more important than being loving. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:58 rev_david
9:59
Thanks to everyone who joined in with #ChSocM tonight!
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:59 alanrud
9:59
@rev_david That we even have "sides" when it comes to preaching & living the Gospel is pitiful. Another reason to work ecumenically. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:59 MeredithGould
9:59
Has to make Jesus cranky.MT @rev_david: I encounter church people for whom being right is more impt than being loving. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:59 singingcarolyn
9:59
#chsocm Coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer from Compline:
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:59 alanrud
10:00
@alanrud Wait, what? The hour is over?? #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:00 MeredithGould
10:00
Thank you, thank you @alanrud for hosting a *great* convo tonight! #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:00 rev_david
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 July 16, 2013 10:00 alanrud
10:00
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:00 alanrud
10:00
Here's my RNS story about Sunday's sermon and how SM helped me rewrite it. #chsocm ow.ly/mZgfx
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:00 RevWeb
10:00
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:00 nealffischer
10:00
Thank you for another wonderful chat #chsocm friends! :)
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:00 AmberStamperPhD
10:01
RT @alanrud Keep watch, dear Lord with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:01 MeredithGould
10:01
@rev_david Thanks bro. Just trying to carry the good work ya'll have done.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:01 alanrud
10:01
@curtince That's why we archive transcripts on our blog! Glad they're useful.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:01 chsocm
10:01
The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com within a few hours. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:01 alanrud
10:02
@alanrud thanks for hosting #chsocm <claps wildly>
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:02 skwechter
10:02
@RevWeb Thanks. Will check out the link. #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:02 paulsteinbrueck
10:02
@padremambo true. It is quick and yet we must reflect.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:02 alanrud
10:02
And here's my piece about visual social media: bit.ly/18lAP1H #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:02 MeredithGould
10:02
@alanrud Thanks for leading the chat tonight! Thanks to all who contributed! #chsocm
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:02 paulsteinbrueck
10:02
@skwechter You are too kind. Thank you.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:02 alanrud
10:02
 

 
 
 

The topics:
T1: With several controversial news stories this week, how did you respond w/ social media?
T2: What should be a fundamental principle when navigating controversial news stories?
T3: What bad or good examples have you seen on social media regarding controversial stories?
T3b: Any podcasts or feeds that you you think are helpful?
T4: How can chsocm be used to spark healing among religious communities when dealing w/ controversy? 
T4b: Why is it so challenging to promote healing with social media in times of controversy?


This week's chat moderated by Alan Rudnick (@alanrud)



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