Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Church Social Media Chat Transcript: 7/30/13: Social media to build community? How does that work?


This week we chatted about if and which
social media platforms might be more 
conducive than others for community building.


 #ChSocM Tweetchat: 07/30/13(07/30/2013) 
8:45
*tap tap tap* Is this thing on? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 8:45 rev_david
8:46
Tuesday July 30, 2013 8:46 mgyura
8:47
@mgyura Hey Mike! How are you?
Tuesday July 30, 2013 8:47 rev_david
8:50
Check out tonight's #chsocm chat, moderated by @rev_david. We interviewed him here: cmsucks.us/ol KH
Tuesday July 30, 2013 8:50 cmsucks
8:50
T minus ten minutes until our weekly discussion of social media and ministry. Join us! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 8:50 rev_david
8:52
@rev_david - I'm constantly on the lookout for where the awesome is. Thanks for the help. :) #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 8:52 crazypastor
8:53
Some thoughts about relationships, community, and digital life. revdavidh.blogspot.com/2013/07/real-o… #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 8:53 rev_david
8:55
I am using a combination of @twubs and @TweetDeck to follow the chat tonight. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 8:55 rev_david
8:55
Last call! Get your snacks, fire up your twitter streams, and let's get ready to rumble! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 8:55 rev_david
8:57
Getting ready for some #chsocm time. Let’s keep it real @rev_david
Tuesday July 30, 2013 8:57 WillPlatnick
8:57
I want ice cream, but there's no way I can manage that, #SYTYCD, and #ChSocM at the same time.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 8:57 ohxjulie
8:58
@ohxjulie Of course you can! You're THAT talented. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 8:58 MeredithGould
8:58
Tuesday July 30, 2013 8:58 WillPlatnick
8:58
On tonight's Church Social Media chat, we are talking about building community. Join the conversation at 9pm ET #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 8:58 rev_david
8:59
@MeredithGould It's one too many components of hand-eye coordination. I've dripped ice cream on my keyboard before. #doh #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 8:59 ohxjulie
9:01
About to hop onto the #chsocm chat. If you care about the intersection of faith and technology, join us!
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:01 drothamel
9:01
It’s time to start the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time to get things started on the #chsocm chat tonight!
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:01 rev_david
9:02
@rev_david Seriously, EVERY time you host, I have this song stuck in my head for two days. That's not necessarily a bad thing. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:02 ohxjulie
9:02
Nice to see the regulars gathering around! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:02 rev_david
9:02
Getting ready for my weekly chat about social media in the Church. Forgive the number of posts for the next hour #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:02 nealffischer
9:02
National Cheesecake Day today, so that will be our #chsocm snack: flickr.com/photos/2353478…
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:02 Denise205
9:02
Welcome to our weekly discussion of social media and ministry! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:02 rev_david
9:03
RT @rev_david: It’s time to start the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time to get things started on the #chsocm chat tonight!
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:03 PastorJoelle
9:03
The #chsocm chat is starting up right now. Join in! What is it? Check out our interview from exactly 1 year ago: cmsucks.us/hi KH
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:03 cmsucks
9:03
RT @rev_david Welcome to our weekly discussion of social media and ministry! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:03 RevWeb
9:03
Special welcome to folks who are joining us for the first time. Please jump right in! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:03 rev_david
9:03
@rev_david Why don’t they put their alb’s on...why don’t they dress up right? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:03 WillPlatnick
9:03
RT @rev_david Welcome to our weekly discussion of social media and ministry! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:03 crazypastor
9:03
If you usually just listen in, consider speaking up. We’d love to hear from you. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:03 rev_david
9:04
Remember, after the chat a transcript will be posted at churchsocmedia.blogspot.com #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:04 rev_david
9:04
Or join me for church social media chat #ChSocM - twubs.com/chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:04 paulsteinbrueck
9:04
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:04 nealffischer
9:04
Yes! Made it to #ChSocM 
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:04 mnplatypus
9:04
Tonight we will be talking about using digital tools to build community. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:04 rev_david
9:04
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:04 WillPlatnick
9:05
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:05 rev_david
9:05
But first, as always, we open with prayer. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:05 rev_david
9:05
The Lord be with y’all!! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:05 rev_david
9:05
RT @rev_david Tonight we will be talking about using digital tools to build community. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:05 paulsteinbrueck
9:06
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:06 WillPlatnick
9:06
And all with all y'all. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:06 RevWeb
9:06
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:06 StAnthonyAtl
9:06
Almighty & merciful God, you spoke your Word at creation and brought life & light into being, #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:06 rev_david
9:06
Help us by your Spirit to faithfully proclaim your Word to the ends of the earth. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:06 rev_david
9:07
Comfort those who are suffering this night, and strengthen us all with the gift of community. Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:07 rev_david
9:08
Up next: Introductions! Who are you, and why do you care about using social media for ministry? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:08 rev_david
9:09
@PetreyDishCom Yes. Not sure it's, but I can't choose between them :) #GetRealChat #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:09 paulsteinbrueck
9:09
#Episcopal priest. Bishop's staff. #Baltimore. Urging ppl in pews to post to SM when they hear Good News in church. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:09 RevWeb
9:09
My name is Daniel, I've been in the SM scene since 2005. I care because it matters. :-) #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:09 drothamel
9:09
Awesome...Church Social Media is powerful tool for the church! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:09 marketingrookie
9:09
Julie, AiM in the @ELCA, Admissions @GettSem. I care about #ChSocM because I think it's a new way to experience Christian community.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:09 ohxjulie
9:09
<--Director of Communications, @UpstateNYSynod @ELCA, using FB-Twtr-Pinterest- LinkedIn-working on a personal blog and newsletter. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:09 nealffischer
9:10
Joelle, interim pastor #chsocm is where it is at.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:10 PastorJoelle
9:10
<- Your moderator, David. #ELCA pastor, helping pastors & churches jump into the world of socia media. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:10 rev_david
9:10
From Charlottesville, VA. Youth Group Leader for an @lcms church. Just got back from a week with @AppServProj with @drothamel. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:10 BryanPXP
9:10
I'm Jason. Crazy pastor. Starting something new in #Baltimore. #ELCA peep. Is social media important? Duh. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:10 crazypastor
9:10
#legalvoiceover We assume tweets during this chat yours & do not represent your church or organization or parents or spouse ;) #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:10 rev_david
9:11
@paulsteinbrueck I tried twice and couldn't keep up w both. Good for you!! #GetRealChat #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:11 PetreyDishCom
9:11
communications ministry leader at Catholic parish in Atlanta. Glad to be here. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:11 StAnthonyAtl
9:11
Erin. #ELCA. Weekly devotion writer at God-the-Healer.com. Alum of @LutherSeminary. Facebook and Twitter. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:11 GodtheHealerDev
9:11
I work in a church near the Minneapolis metro area.I care about #chsocm because it is where we connect the rest of the week.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:11 mnplatypus
9:11
@rev_david Great to see you moderatin'. I'm the editor @cmsucks & volunteer comm guy at my comm-challenged Episcopal church in MN. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:11 kevinhendricks
9:11
@rev_david Thanks. I especially needed that spouse exclusion. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:11 RevWeb
9:11
Wrong @. Should've been @thelcms! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:11 BryanPXP
9:12
#legalvoiceover No spam. Please don't pitch your products & services during the chat. Thanks. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:12 rev_david
9:12
@StAnthonyAtl oh I thought you were the real St Anthony #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:12 PastorJoelle
9:12
@chsocm Cofounder & CEO of @OurChurchDotCom, blogger, idealist believer in koinonia. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:12 paulsteinbrueck
9:12
Assoc Pastor UM Douglasville, GA, DMin student at SMU (studying faith formation & sm) #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:12 revscottstweets
9:13
@PastorJoelle The real one has bi-location mad skills. Me? I am lucky to remember where my keys are. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:13 StAnthonyAtl
9:13
RT @Denise205: @rev_david or siblings or the Muppets that sang our theme song... #chsocm // :)
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:13 rev_david
9:13
To reach people no one’s reaching, you have to do things no one’s doing - core value at LifeChurch.tv Anything tech is on the field #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:13 WillPlatnick
9:13
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:13 Denise205
9:13
Andrea, CEO of The Marketing Rookie, we specialize in Ministry Marketing #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:13 marketingrookie
9:13
RT @Schnekloth: @rev_david #choscm I assumed David's represented his spouse.// #chsocm @megateer?
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:13 rev_david
9:13
Wonderful to see new people joining #chsocm every week!
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:13 MeredithGould
9:14
RT @MeredithGould: Wonderful to see new people joining #chsocm every week! // Yea, verily!
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:14 rev_david
9:14
RT @MeredithGould Wonderful to see new people joining #chsocm every week! //Amen
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:14 nealffischer
9:14
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:14 MeredithGould
9:14
@MeredithGould You've started something amazing. Thanks for shepherding it. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:14 kevinhendricks
9:14
Tonight we are talking about community & relationships. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:14 rev_david
9:14
I work on Web content for Catholic publisher in Chicago. This week, that means #FindIggy: findyourinneriggy.com #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:14 Denise205
9:14
Amy Rork, #ChSocM volunteer at @FPCGV in Grapevine, TX. Kinda participating tonight.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:14 azrork
9:14
Cheryl in Tacoma, Episcopalian lay person, computer geek & SM enthusiast, using FB mostly, Twitter/4sq less #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:14 LuckyCharm333
9:15
RT @rev_david Tonight we are talking about community &amp; relationships. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:15 LuckyCharm333
9:15
@kevinhendricks Thank you AND it takes a twillage! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:15 MeredithGould
9:15
Keep up the introductions as people slip into the back pews. Topic 1 coming up. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:15 rev_david
9:16
For the lost earring, @MeredithGould that's for St. Jude, but between me and you, he's a hack. :) #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:16 StAnthonyAtl
9:16
Why do people keep coming to our #church website? Over 3,000 unique viewers in July already. ow.ly/ntMmk #Chsocm #blessed #truth
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:16 StPaulsB
9:16
@rev_david There's no room left in the back pews, all the mainline protestants are back there. To the front with the latecomers! #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:16 ohxjulie
9:16
This works so much better when I remember the hashtag! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:16 Denise205
9:17
pastor/mission developer-typical lutheran arriving late and sitting in the back #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:17 SteveBonesho
9:17
Deaconess, pastor's wife; crazy about my online communities and think there's gobs of ministry potential online. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:17 deaconessjen
9:17
RT @Denise205: This works so much better when I remember the hashtag! #chsocm // Minor detail! LOL!
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:17 GodtheHealerDev
9:18
Pro tip: go to tchat.io and sign in, go to chsocm and then you don't have to worry about the hashtag. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:18 StAnthonyAtl
9:18
T1 - Are some social media more conducive to community building? Which ones? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:18 rev_david
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Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:18 marketingrookie
9:19
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:19 LuckyCharm333
9:19
RT @rev_david T1 - Are some social media more conducive to community building? Which ones? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:19 LuckyCharm333
9:19
@StAnthonyAtl Haven't tried that one. Thanks for the tip. Twubs has not worked for me. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:19 Denise205
9:19
I'd say Facebook is a great conductor for community building, simply because of its size. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:19 crazypastor
9:19
I just became a member of the #chsocm Twub. For live tweets, photos, videos and more, check out twubs.com/chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:19 LuckyCharm333
9:19
@rev_david When you say "some social media" do you mean certain platforms/sites? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:19 paulsteinbrueck
9:19
T1: Institutionally, I think fb is the best community builder. More visual content, easier to have a convo, good for finding people #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:19 ohxjulie
9:20
T1 Don't know that it's the platform as much as the strategy & use that determines effectiveness #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:20 MeredithGould
9:20
RT @paulsteinbrueck: @rev_david When you say "some social media" do you mean certain platforms/sites? #chsocm // Yes, exactly that.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:20 rev_david
9:20
T1: Absolutely, you have to be where there are people first off. No people = no social. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:20 WillPlatnick
9:20
RT @crazypastor: I'd say Facebook is a great conductor for community building, simply because of its size. #chsocm *nods in agreement*
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:20 GodtheHealerDev
9:20
@rev_david T1: Seems to help when church members are actually there, which means Facebook FTW. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:20 kevinhendricks
9:20
RT @drothamel: T1: Yes. But effectiveness varies based on the attributes of your offline community. #chsocm // I think this is key
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:20 rev_david
9:20
Matters what type of community you are building. My YG fb group is great for announcements. Twitter great for checking in on them. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:20 BryanPXP
9:21
T1: Personally, I prefer twitter for faith community-building. Better for less public convos and often less combative than fb. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:21 ohxjulie
9:21
MT @kevinhendricks: @rev_david T1: Seems to help when church members are actually there ... #chsocm // What? Go where the people are? ;)
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:21 rev_david
9:21
T1 Depends. Twitter has been great for building this community for instance--of people I wouldn't otherwise know #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:21 Denise205
9:21
T1: Twitter is solid w/hashtags. Really like the communities in Google+. Not a fan of FB burying posts that aren't paid for. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:21 nealffischer
9:21
My concern with FB is you can see more ads, and I saw rumors of 15s commercials. Blech. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:21 StAnthonyAtl
9:21
That’s certainly true. RT @drothamel: T1: Yes. But effectiveness varies based on the attributes of your offline community. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:21 azrork
9:21
T1 the channels that members of your community use - which for me is Facebook and maybe pinterest. Not twitter. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:21 mnplatypus
9:22
...& if no previous relationship, FB not the best tool. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:22 Denise205
9:22
our people don't share much, in person, on soc med, FB, still mostly email. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:22 SandiCarter3
9:22
T1 cont.: NO matter the tool for community it takes care and curation. It takes a plan. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:22 nealffischer
9:22
You all have anticipated T1a - keep it up. T1a – Do different social media form different sorts of community?
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:22 rev_david
9:22
T1 It also depends on how you define "community" & what you want that group to be doing #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:22 MeredithGould
9:22
I find that Twitter is great for broadcasting, but FB garners more feedback/interaction #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:22 jordesign
9:22
T1 FB and I suspect Google+ where convos, bible study, etc. among several are available in archive or real time. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:22 RevWeb
9:22
RT @jordesign I find that Twitter is great for broadcasting, but FB garners more feedback/interaction #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:22 LuckyCharm333
9:22
Twitter and blogs good for bringing together communities of people who haven't met yet. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:22 Denise205
9:22
RT @nealffischer T1: Twitter is solid w/hashtags. Really like communities in Google+. Not a fan of FB burying posts that aren't paid #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:22 crazypastor
9:22
Agree, except when a group page is set up RT @Denise205: ...& if no previous relationship, FB not the best tool. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:22 MeredithGould
9:23
You all have anticipated T1a - keep it up. T1a – Do different social media form different sorts of community? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:23 rev_david
9:23
@ohxjulie I have seen twitter much more combative because anyone can join convo which is good and bad #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:23 PastorJoelle
9:23
T1: Community building: we started a weekly e-newletter and that's been widely accepted. We use Mailchimp. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:23 StAnthonyAtl
9:23
T1 - If you’re a local church with no podcast or plethora of content, you need to be focusing on Facebook #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:23 WillPlatnick
9:23
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:23 SandiCarter3
9:23
RT @rev_david You all have anticipated T1a - keep it up. T1a – Do different social media form different sorts of community? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:23 MeredithGould
9:24
@LuckyCharm333 Interesting. FB has so many privacy problems! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:24 Denise205
9:24
T1a - Twitter is great at communities of the (trending) moment. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:24 crazypastor
9:24
@PastorJoelle Interesting...I've found that people are more willing to go at it on fb because there's no character limit #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:24 ohxjulie
9:24
T1a: you should try to own as much of your community platform as possible. This is what makes FB, Twitter G+, etc. precarious. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:24 drothamel
9:25
T1 I like FB for "groups" but Twitter for connecting individually or impromptu chats. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:25 deaconessjen
9:25
@drothamel Good thought! Say more about that? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:25 rev_david
9:25
T1a: For sure! Twitter is where our youth is - a few adults too. FB is where our big audience is. It’s esp used by our older folks. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:25 azrork
9:25
@Denise205 Privacy probs? Some closed groups do very well w/that #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:25 LuckyCharm333
9:25
@ohxjulie And the downside of no character limit (G+ is exhibit A) is unedited blather #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:25 MeredithGould
9:25
T1a FB group pages nurture community well. Hashtags can but not everyone has hootsuite or tweetdeck to manage lists. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:25 RevWeb
9:25
T1a: Twitter creates the absolute best community at an event. I look forward to events for the live-tweeting conversations. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:25 ohxjulie
9:26
@Denise205 @LuckyCharm333 I guess it makes a difference how you are using facebook: page / group / chat #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:26 mnplatypus
9:26
For me, Facebook is better for already established communities, and Twitter is better for new communities. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:26 rev_david
9:26
FB, G+ & blogs facilitate good multi-person convos. Twitter tends 2 b more dialogues (except 4 chats) #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:26 paulsteinbrueck
9:26
I always try to find twitter friends on Facebook. I need the baby and cat pictures #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:26 PastorJoelle
9:26
@drothamel There's a lot to be said for owning your own content - but higher barrier to entry makes it hard for some. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:26 jordesign
9:26
#chsocm T1a - Facebook is for specific groups whereas Twitter escapes IRL connections. Twitter brings various people together.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:26 GodtheHealerDev
9:26
T1a Different platforms will appeal to different learning styles & personalities. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:26 MeredithGould
9:26
T1a: yes to a point. Techies are on G+ and depending on age (in many cases) there are different networks to use. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:26 nealffischer
9:26
RT @MeredithGould: T1a Different platforms will appeal to different learning styles & personalities. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:26 rev_david
9:26
@RevWeb Thanks for the hootsuite/tweetdeck shoutouts. MORE people could be using them. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:26 crazypastor
9:27
@jordesign Agreed, but it is a barrier worth conquering, in the long run. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:27 drothamel
9:27
@ohxjulie yestwitter is the best for live tweeting events #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:27 PastorJoelle
9:27
@WillPlatnick Respectfully & vehemently disagree: content w/o engagement does not generate community. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:27 MeredithGould
9:28
RT @MeredithGould T1a Different platforms will appeal to different learning styles and personalities. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:28 nealffischer
9:28
@jordesign to put it another way, you should own the foundation of your online community, enhancing it with other platforms is fine. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:28 drothamel
9:28
getting engagement is a challenge #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:28 SandiCarter3
9:28
@drothamel Absolutely agreed. You just need to look at the services that have shut down in the past... well worth it. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:28 jordesign
9:28
Lots of great stuff tonight - you folks are very insightful! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:28 rev_david
9:28
Anyone that has built a huge Facebook page will tell you now, great sugar high three years ago but awful now without buying ads. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:28 BryanPXP
9:28
T1a I caution against trying to make all platforms meet all needs while encouraging cross-platform strategy. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:28 MeredithGould
9:28
RT @drothamel put another way, you should own the foundation of your online community, enhancing it with other platforms is fine. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:28 jordesign
9:28
Getting ready to drop T2 into the mix #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:28 rev_david
9:29
@LuckyCharm333 Lesson, as we say so often, is to beware that nothing online is completely hidden. With that caveat, chat away! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:29 Denise205
9:29
@SandiCarter3 It depends on the platform & skill set of the person using the social media. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:29 MeredithGould
9:29
RT @rev_david Getting ready to drop T2 into the mix #chsocm #besttweetofthenight
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:29 crazypastor
9:29
@BryanPXP We're struggling with this, not because we can't afford it, but because "Sponsored/Promoted" seems so inauthentic #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:29 ohxjulie
9:29
@Denise205 Yes, you have to remember when to set your audience. Not everything needs to be public. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:29 LuckyCharm333
9:29
RT @MeredithGould T1a I caution against trying to make all platforms meet all needs while encouraging cross-platform strategy. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:29 nealffischer
9:29
@ohxjulie @BryanPXP For the record, I have gotten a better reach with quality content than with ads. Content wins. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:29 rev_david
9:30
T2 – How does the church encourage community online? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:30 rev_david
9:30
@BryanPXP I don't think that is true pages get views with good content, no ads #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:30 PastorJoelle
9:30
RT @MeredithGould T1a I caution against trying to make all platforms meet all needs while encouraging cross-platform strategy. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:30 paulsteinbrueck
9:30
.@MeredithGould it was a continuation of a tweet about local churches that have no content contributing to the kingdom on the net #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:30 WillPlatnick
9:30
RT @rev_david T2 – How does the church encourage community online? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:30 LuckyCharm333
9:30
@SandiCarter3 Engagement requires ongoing presence, willingness & ability to interact. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:30 MeredithGould
9:30
RT @rev_david: T2 – How does the church encourage community online? #chsocm // It Does?? :?
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:30 GodtheHealerDev
9:30
Yes!RT @rev_david @ohxjulie @BryanPXP For the record, I have gotten a better reach with quality content than with ads. Content wins. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:30 FergusonLance
9:31
T2 How does it currently, or how should it? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:31 LuckyCharm333
9:31
@PastorJoelle I get above average views (40% when fb avg is 16). But it is no where near what I was doing three years ago. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:31 BryanPXP
9:31
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:31 MeredithGould
9:31
@rev_david The local church or the universal church? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:31 paulsteinbrueck
9:31
T2 - Having wifi in the sanctuary...and encouraging social media engagement during worship/sermons. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:31 crazypastor
9:31
T2: The same way churches build community offline. No need to reinvent the wheel. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:31 drothamel
9:31
T2: the pastor encourages is almost weekly at Mass #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:31 StAnthonyAtl
9:32
RT @crazypastor T2 - Having wifi in the sanctuary...and encouraging social media engagement during worship/sermons. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:32 LuckyCharm333
9:32
ahem, rephrase. T2 - How *can / should* the church help to build community online? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:32 rev_david
9:32
@rev_david By encouraging members to think of FB as a chance to share the Word/the church #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:32 jordesign
9:32
T2 Very, very few even acknowledge SM. Applaud @BurkeUMC and @TrinityTville. Need SO many more. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:32 RevWeb
9:32
Maybe question is how CAN church encourage online community? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:32 PastorJoelle
9:32
T2 Can we use the same dynamics as we encourage engagement with sermons? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:32 FergusonLance
9:32
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:32 SandiCarter3
9:33
.@MeredithGould #chsocm And I would argue that it’s not about social media community, it’s about reaching people about Jesus
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:33 WillPlatnick
9:33
@rev_david @ohxjulie content wins but so much. FB pages avg 16% views. I get 40%. I used to get 80%. I'm doing well, not 3 yrs ago. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:33 BryanPXP
9:33
T2: STOP PITTING SOCIAL MEDIA AGAINST FACE-TO-FACE INTERACTION. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:33 ohxjulie
9:33
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:33 rev_david
9:33
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:33 rev_david
9:33
@rev_david IMO, the best way any org can encourage community is 2 have so much fun & exude love that everyone wants 2 join in. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:33 paulsteinbrueck
9:33
Look for win/win? RT @ohxjulie T2: STOP PITTING SOCIAL MEDIA AGAINST FACE-TO-FACE INTERACTION. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:33 FergusonLance
9:34
RT @rev_david RT @ohxjulie: T2: STOP PITTING SOCIAL MEDIA AGAINST FACE-TO-FACE INTERACTION. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:34 MeredithGould
9:34
T1/2 - Can someone define what we mean by community here? #HumanCommunicationDefDoesntWork #CHSOCM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:34 KeepSetting
9:34
.@MeredithGould #chsocm A community of people who share your content may not be engaging YOU, but they are engaging through you
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:34 WillPlatnick
9:34
T2: I think many are trying to use print media standards to work social media. We are in a new era that must be timely and authentic #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:34 nealffischer
9:34
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:34 LuckyCharm333
9:34
@WillPlatnick Huh? #chsocm is a tool, just like a sound system in a church is a tool.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:34 MeredithGould
9:34
RT @ohxjulie T2: STOP PITTING SOCIAL MEDIA AGAINST FACE-TO-FACE INTERACTION. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:34 nealffischer
9:34
T2 Ppl will respond. Last Sunday a young man posted to FB after I gave congregation permission. They just need affirmation. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:34 RevWeb
9:34
MT @nealffischer: T2: I think many are trying to use print media standards to work social media. #chsocm // True
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:34 rev_david
9:35
@MeredithGould I'm not hopeful for that. This realization has failed to surface for many over the 8 years I've been in SM. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:35 drothamel
9:35
@FergusonLance I think it's more about realizing that both are important and valid, and it's about how people prefer to connect #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:35 ohxjulie
9:35
T2 - church should encourage building connections online by not assuming it's an end but rather means to building things as a whole #CHSOCM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:35 KeepSetting
9:35
@MeredithGould @WillPlatnick I prefer to think of #chsocm not as a tool, rather a ministry like the Choir is a ministry.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:35 nealffischer
9:36
RT @nealffischer @MeredithGould @WillPlatnick I prefer to think of #chsocm not as a tool, rather a ministry like the Choir is a ministry.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:36 LuckyCharm333
9:36
@rev_david T2: Seems like promoting online community offline is crucial. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:36 kevinhendricks
9:36
@ohxjulie True statement. Not everyone engages on every platform. Both have a place #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:36 FergusonLance
9:36
MT @Schnekloth: @rev_david #chsocm My experience, FB is better at forming durable communities, Twitter better at gathering around interests
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:36 rev_david
9:36
What @RevWeb said - there's a lot to be said about "permission." Give permission. Say it's okay. Say it's GOOD. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:36 crazypastor
9:36
RT @kevinhendricks: @rev_david T2: Seems like promoting online community offline is crucial. #chsocm // Amen
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:36 rev_david
9:36
I think if your church is struggling with community-building F2F, then it will struggle with it w/social media. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:36 reckshow
9:36
@FergusonLance Yup! And many thrive in both, so we're not just creating two disparate communities. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:36 ohxjulie
9:36
@crazypastor @RevWeb #chsocm Better yet, actually Tweet or post to Facebook DURING your sermon, while you are preaching it.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:36 Schnekloth
9:37
@nealffischer Ok, I'll shove my angels over to another side of the pin: a tool for ministry. Better? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:37 MeredithGould
9:37
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:37 SandiCarter3
9:37
RT @reckshow I think if your church is struggling with community-building F2F, then it will struggle with it w/social media. #chsocm / BINGO
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:37 drothamel
9:37
Ready for T3? Show of hands? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:37 rev_david
9:37
RT @Schnekloth Better yet, actually Tweet or post to Facebook DURING your sermon, while you are preaching it. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:37 crazypastor
9:37
@nealffischer Choir is ministry. Organ, guitar, horns, drums are tools. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:37 RevWeb
9:37
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:37 rev_david
9:37
A church that *wants* to build community will be about it, using whichever tools it can, because it recognizes the mission. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:37 reckshow
9:38
RT @rev_david Ready for T3? Show of hands? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:38 FergusonLance
9:38
RT @ohxjulie: @rev_david "So I put my hands up, they're playing my song..." #ChSocM // for the win.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:38 rev_david
9:38
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:38 RevWeb
9:38
T2 - I think the church needs to encourage the use of SM at the natural level to allow for the universal sharing that is possible. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:38 KeepSetting
9:38
@MeredithGould, you know I am in the choir - have to relate it that way :) #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:38 nealffischer
9:38
@RevWeb @nealffischer Um, I've been in choirs and believe me, some of the people are total tools! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:38 MeredithGould
9:38
RT @reckshow A church that *wants* to build community will be about it, using whichever tools it can, b/c it recognizes the mission. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:38 drothamel
9:39
Just like Aaaaaaahnold , let's get some T3 up in here. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:39 crazypastor
9:39
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:39 paulsteinbrueck
9:39
T3 - Can you name some exemplars? Where is great community being built online? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:39 rev_david
9:39
RT @reckshow A church that *wants* to build community will be about it, using whichever tools it can, b/c it recognizes mission. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:39 MeredithGould
9:40
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:40 LuckyCharm333
9:40
What he tweeted: RT @drothamel: @reckshow You should have typed that in all caps. Seriously. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:40 MeredithGould
9:40
RT @rev_david T3 - Can you name some exemplars? Where is great community being built online? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:40 LuckyCharm333
9:40
T3 Here, for starters! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:40 LuckyCharm333
9:40
@rev_david Wait, I thought the exemplars was a mideval secret society? ;-) #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:40 drothamel
9:40
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:40 WillPlatnick
9:41
T3 #chsocm is a great online community, when we play nice & ignore trolls who occasionally visit!
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:41 MeredithGould
9:41
@LuckyCharm333 --> 167 Symbols to Spice Up Your Twitter and Facebook Updates - occ.tc/eok1uw #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:41 paulsteinbrueck
9:41
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:41 rev_david
9:41
T3 FB Unapologetically Episcopalian plus the spinoff group pages Ron Pogue has started. Best case study I know. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:41 RevWeb
9:41
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:41 MeredithGould
9:41
@rev_david Not a #chsocm example - but the community formed around WordPress is crazily supportive and wonderful.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:41 jordesign
9:41
T3: This chat, y'all! I have met so many new friends and colleagues from around the world, which = TONS more ministry resources. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:41 ohxjulie
9:41
T3 Unvirtuous Abbey. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:41 LuckyCharm333
9:42
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:42 FergusonLance
9:42
T3 - The connections being made between CEDEPCA & US supporters on FB is one that encourages more than the 1 time event it once was #CHSOCM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:42 KeepSetting
9:42
RT @paulsteinbrueck @rev_david Great community her, but I don't know of many local churches that have great online community. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:42 LuckyCharm333
9:42
T3 @Virtual_Abbey is an extraordinary online community that prays the Daily Office (Compline) #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:42 MeredithGould
9:43
T3: Of course we have #chsocm on Twitter. I really like the @ELCA communicators are doing on FB. I like @churchmag group on G+
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:43 nealffischer
9:43
@Schnekloth @nealffischer So does a telephone "mediate communication" or is it a tool? Is that a distinction without a difference? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:43 MeredithGould
9:43
Are @UnvirtuousAbbey like BeetleJuice? If we mention them three times on #chsocm, will they show up? ;)
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:43 rev_david
9:43
T3 - The church I work for started Church Online where many people worship together online at the same time every week. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:43 WillPlatnick
9:43
T3: The best example is probably LifeChurch.tv #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:43 drothamel
9:44
T3 Interest groups (Intl Freeform Fiberarts Guild for example) Too many to name #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:44 LuckyCharm333
9:44
T3 - The Metric Thread on @ELCAClergy. 30k meandering posts in 18 months. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:44 FergusonLance
9:44
I'm liking the community that is building around #SpoonieChat. Getting to know ppl on Twitter who get my health struggles. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:44 reckshow
9:44
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:44 WillPlatnick
9:44
There are two #ELCA FB groups - one for every one (7k members) and one for clergy (5k members). Some great community there. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:44 rev_david
9:44
T3 Lots of healthcare patient communities have emerged & matured via Twitter over the years #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:44 MeredithGould
9:45
T3 I wish more churches & orgs would see the power of #chsocm in community-building. Too many pooh-pooh it.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:45 LuckyCharm333
9:45
@reckshow Bizaaaaaarre! You mention #spooniechat as I'm mentioning healthcare! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:45 MeredithGould
9:45
T3 Now pondering idea of Pinterest-communities... #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:45 reckshow
9:45
RT @LuckyCharm333 T3 I wish more churches &amp; orgs would see the power of #chsocm in community-building. Too many pooh-pooh it.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:45 RevWeb
9:45
@WillPlatnick I didn't want you to have to self-promote so I did it for you. :-) #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:45 drothamel
9:46
My entry into social media was through healthcare related community. Must be a reason that works so well. @reckshow @MeredithGould #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:46 rev_david
9:46
@reckshow - I'm totally interested in Pinterest community. That's the one socmed format whose wisdom eludes me. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:46 crazypastor
9:47
goal of building xian"online cmty seems less important than the fruit of xian people being xian in the online cmuties they frqnt #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:47 SteveBonesho
9:47
RT @crazypastor @reckshow - I'm totally interested in Pinterest community. That's the one socmed format whose wisdom eludes me. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:47 LuckyCharm333
9:47
Need to read #SocMGospel MT @LuckyCharm333 T3 I wish more churches &amp; orgs would see the power of #chsocm in community-building.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:47 FergusonLance
9:47
@MeredithGould @Schnekloth - I look at #chsocm as a ministry using tools (FB, twtr, G+ etc.)
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:47 nealffischer
9:47
@crazypastor @reckshow Pinterest is the one that I'm AWESOME at personally, but just canNOT get going for ministry. SO frustrating. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:47 ohxjulie
9:47
@crazypastor thinking abt how I *feel* connected with ppl by sharing common interests with them tho I don't always interact. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:47 reckshow
9:47
Was part of a great community of folks who played Sorority Life on Facebook. Interest in game died but still good friends from that #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:47 PastorJoelle
9:48
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:48 drothamel
9:48
@SteveBonesho If "love God, love others" is the goal isn't xian community both the means & ends? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:48 paulsteinbrueck
9:48
Here comes one last topic! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:48 rev_david
9:48
T4 - 140 char response to the common worry: "You can't form real relationships online" #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:48 rev_david
9:48
The pope appears to know a thing about Twitter community, dubbed the most influential person. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:48 StAnthonyAtl
9:49
Some of my best friends were from online #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:49 SandiCarter3
9:49
RT @rev_david T4 - 140 char response to the common worry: "You can't form real relationships online" #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:49 LuckyCharm333
9:49
T4: If that is true, then you cannot form a real relationship with God, either. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:49 drothamel
9:49
*Waves!* “@rev_david: Are @UnvirtuousAbbey like BeetleJuice? If we mention them three times on #chsocm, will they show up? ;)”
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:49 UnvirtuousAbbey
9:49
T4 Expletive-laced tirade? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:49 youravgpastor
9:50
T4: Fine, don't use it, but don't prevent others from using it. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:50 MeredithGould
9:50
Sorry to miss #chsocm tonight. When in season, time to make blueberry jam! A sweet chat to all! pic.twitter.com/Gfi4T3Lz9R
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:50 RevEverett
9:50
T4 Define relationship. Then tell me how regular, open communication is not that. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:50 LuckyCharm333
9:50
T4: Sometimes, we bring more of our real selves to online communities. We get to know each other on the most "real" level there is. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:50 ohxjulie
9:50
T4 How do you define real? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:50 MeredithGould
9:50
T4 Relationships can happen IRL, on phones, online. Wherever you communicate you can relate. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:50 RevWeb
9:50
RT @LuckyCharm333 T4 Define relationship. Then tell me how regular, open communication is not that. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:50 crazypastor
9:50
@rev_david T4: Puh-shaw. If you can't form real relationships online you haven't tried. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:50 kevinhendricks
9:50
@rev_david #chsocm I have had many strong friendships form online and continue offline.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:50 SarahLillyHeidt
9:51
T4 - I can pray in 140 characters or less #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:51 FergusonLance
9:51
RT @MeredithGould: T4 Is that your real hair color? #chsocm // Yes it is. My real hair color is bald. :)
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:51 rev_david
9:51
@ohxjulie Don't get down on yourself. Focus your efforts to what works,use Pinterest to renew yourself for your other ministries! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:51 reckshow
9:51
RT @FergusonLance T4 - I can pray in 140 characters or less #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:51 crazypastor
9:51
@MeredithGould I think how we would define "real" is very different from many of those who are skeptical. #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:51 ohxjulie
9:51
MT @ohxjulie T4: Sometimes, we bring more of our real selves to online communities. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:51 LuckyCharm333
9:51
T4 But I always encourage SM to be a stepping stone to something else: email, website, IRL, etc. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:51 BryanPXP
9:51
RT @BryanPXP T4: SM involves ppl. Anytime ppl are involved, relationships happen. #chsocm // word.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:51 drothamel
9:51
T4 - While everyone knows I'd say no real community, the relationships are real as the connections are fully honest #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:51 KeepSetting
9:51
T3 & T4 My first social media was discussion board for pastor's wives in 2000. Still friends--deeply embedded in each others' lives. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:51 deaconessjen
9:51
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:51 paulsteinbrueck
9:51
T4 - As a Host/Live Prayer during our Online Services, I can tell you people appreciate relationship no matter where it transpires. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:51 WillPlatnick
9:52
RT @paulsteinbrueck: @rev_david T4: Taste and see... #chsocm // Excellent
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:52 rev_david
9:52
T4 I am honestly considering naming my Advance Directive person somebody I met online #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:52 LuckyCharm333
9:52
@FergusonLance I can pray in 0 characters. God's 1st language is silence. - Thomas Keating. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:52 RevWeb
9:52
@reckshow @drothamel Yeah, I'm not sweating it so much...except when I see great accounts from faith communities! :) #ChSocM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:52 ohxjulie
9:52
T4 That was real chicken salad I had with @MeredithGould last weekend, so I guess it's real enough. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:52 reckshow
9:52
Perfect!RT @RevWeb @FergusonLance I can pray in 0 characters. God's 1st language is silence. - Thomas Keating. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:52 FergusonLance
9:52
RT @RevWeb @FergusonLance I can pray in 0 characters. God's 1st language is silence. - Thomas Keating. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:52 LuckyCharm333
9:52
RT @RevWeb: @FergusonLance I can pray in 0 characters. God's 1st language is silence. - Thomas Keating. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:52 rev_david
9:53
T4: As Macklemore says, "We still fear what we don't know." #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:53 crazypastor
9:53
T4: Just as offline rel'ps take time and intention, online rel'ps are formed in the same way. You get out what level you put in #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:53 umjeremy
9:53
T4: Many of the relationships and inspiration I have found to serve the Church has come from people I've never met. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:53 nealffischer
9:53
T4 Really? You really want to have a convo about "reality"? Not doing that without chocolate. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:53 MeredithGould
9:53
@PastorJoelle because after a conversation with someone I encourage thought, debate, future meetings. Why wouldn't that come to SM? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:53 BryanPXP
9:53
rephrase T4: if physical proximity is a requirement for "real relationships," then a "real relationship" with God is also impossible #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:53 drothamel
9:53
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:53 kevinhendricks
9:54
@drothamel Not sure that analogy holds. God is omnipresent. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:54 paulsteinbrueck
9:54
@ohxjulie @drothamel My Pinterest ministry consists of making people smile with Doctor Who pins. Ministry of encouragement, right? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:54 reckshow
9:54
RT @paulsteinbrueck @drothamel Not sure that analogy holds. God is omnipresent. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:54 LuckyCharm333
9:54
@crazypastor you can form very interesting relationships at thrift shops. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:54 drothamel
9:55
Once again, we have burned through the hour. Closing thoughts, final wisdom, parting shots? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:55 rev_david
9:55
RT @rev_david Once again, we have burned through the hour. Closing thoughts, final wisdom, parting shots? #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:55 crazypastor
9:55
@paulsteinbrueck mulling equipping/sending SM savy xians into the world as a diffrnt task than building a standing online xian cmmty #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:55 SteveBonesho
9:55
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:55 drothamel
9:55
Closing thought: Excellent chat -- moved fast, will have to skim the transcript later! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:55 LuckyCharm333
9:56
Join @MeredithGould & me tomorrow at 2 Pm ET as we discuss #ChSocM & her new book The Social Media Gospel live! occ.tc/14gfgy8
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:56 paulsteinbrueck
9:56
Thank you all for your wonderful insights. I learn so much from this community every week! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:56 rev_david
9:56
Closing thoughts: Commit to using social media with authenticity & generosity & all *should* be well! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:56 MeredithGould
9:57
Preach the gospel daily. Occasionally use twitter, FB, Pinterest, Instagram, 4square. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:57 RevWeb
9:57
The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com within a few hours. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:57 rev_david
9:57
Waving hello to #chsocm as she bounces through after a long walk!
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:57 SmilingKIJ
9:57
RT @rev_david Thank you all for your wonderful insights. I learn so much from this community every week!// Aye, that! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:57 FergusonLance
9:57
Final thoughts. Help others understand and move forward with #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:57 nealffischer
9:57
Coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer from Compline: #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:57 rev_david
9:57
RT @RevWeb Preach the gospel daily. Occasionally use twitter, FB, Pinterest, Instagram, 4square. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:57 crazypastor
9:57
Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ & asleep we may rest in peace #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:57 rev_david
9:57
Worst fight one can make in community is what constitutes real connections within that community. SM makes more connections possible #CHSOCM
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:57 KeepSetting
9:58
RT @rev_david Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ &amp; asleep we may rest in peace #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:58 LuckyCharm333
9:58
RT @rev_david Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ &amp; asleep we may rest in peace #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:58 MeredithGould
9:58
As always, it was a pleasure to be a part of this community tonight. Thank you. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:58 rev_david
9:58
Thanks @rev_david! Lots of interesting energy here tonight! Superb moderating. No surprise. #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:58 MeredithGould
9:58
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:58 Denise205
9:59
@rev_david Thanks for moderating -- great #chsocm chat tonight! See you same time next week!
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:59 LuckyCharm333
9:59
We are at the hour, and the chat is officially over - but keep talking as long as you would like! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:59 rev_david
9:59
@rev_david Thanks for leading another awesome chat! Thx to all who participated! #chsocm
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:59 paulsteinbrueck
9:59
We will be back next week. Same chat-channel, chat-time #chsocm.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 9:59 rev_david
10:00
@rev_david - Thanks for rocking another #chsocm chat! Awesome as always.
Tuesday July 30, 2013 10:00 nealffischer
10:00
And while I have you, could you please add Avery to your prayers? 12 yo Good night, and God's blessings #chsocm!
Tuesday July 30, 2013 10:00 rev_david
 
 

The topics:
T1: Are some social media more conducive to community building? Which ones? #chsocm
T1a: Are different social media conducive to different sorts of community?
T2:  How can/should the church encourage community online?
T3: Can you name some exemplars? Where is great community being built online?
T4: 140 char response to the common worry: "You can't form real relationships online"

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

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