Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Church Social Media (#ChSocM) Chat: Managing Online Time and Energy

Building community takes lots of time and energy.
We chatted about managing that...and more!


Church Social Media (#ChSocM) Chat(01/28/2014) 
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Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat, especially those joining for the first time.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:06 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
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We give thanks for this & every opportunity to share experience & inquiry anchored in faith. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:09 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
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RT @RevKyle1: #chsocm probably just observing for tonight. But I'm here!!// Same with me... multi-tasking with State of Union address
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:09 Sara Vanderpan
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RT @chsocm: Almighty & merciful God, we rejoice in your abiding presence everywhere & your mercy at all times. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:10 Sara Vanderpan
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RT @chsocm: We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:10 Jenna Couch
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@nealffischer I'm hovering in and out. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:10 Carrie Gubsch
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ELCA pastor of an open-country church. I manage personal blog, FB & Twitter accounts as well as the church FB & Twitter accounts, #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:10 Jenna Couch
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Ordained in the #ELCA, currently on leave from call, living in a L'Arche community. Use SM to keep up with friends and colleagues #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:10 Mark Lepper
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#chsocm I'm Kyle. I'm an Anglican priest. Besides communication we use QR codes to make our liturgy more approachable
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:10 Kyle Norman
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#chsocm Carrie Gubsch. communications coordinator for @LifeatCtK, an @ELCA church.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:10 Carrie Gubsch
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@chsocm Co-founder of OurChurchDotCom, advocate of living intentionally in all areas of life including #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:10 Paul Steinbrueck
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Brock dad of twin daughters, lover of hot cookies and good people. SM is my way to reach the most people! #minister #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:10 Brock Webster
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Comms student in Canada and am Anglican Laity coordinating #ChSocM, among other things, for my home parish.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:10 Stephanie Boyd
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.@AmericanBaptist minister, author, blogger. Rocking #socalmedia to connect & share #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:10 Alan Rudnick
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Kindly remember that we’re here to share with & support one another. Please use DM or email to pitch products/services #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:10 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
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<- Angela, office support for communication and membership (which includes #chsocm ) at @ZionBuffalo ELCA west of Minneapolis
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:10 Angela
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<- Dir. of Communications @UpstateNYSynod @ELCA - #FB, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and Email. Always working on more... #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 Neal F. Fischer
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Director for Evangelical Mission, ELCA NE Iowa synod, helping leaders and congregations use social media for outreach #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 JoelleColvilleHanson
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New here! ELCA Intern from WTS serving in SE IA. Uses facebook and twitter for connection. Hoping to use it for more #chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 Mary Wiggins
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UMC Ldrshp team & former UMC staff member. Comm Cons Marketing Dir for @CTRNCONNECTS Pinterest, IG, FB, Twitter, Google+, etc #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 Katy Dunigan
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MT @mnplatypus: <- Angela, office support for communication and membership (which includes #chsocm ) at @ZionBuffalo// And I learn from her!
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 Sara Vanderpan
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cyndi from catholic. manage FB parish page (proudly reached out 1000 likes this week!) personal blog, and lots more SM stuff #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 cyndi marlow
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Tonight we’re chatting about a variety of topics, mostly about ways to personally manage/juggle(?) online activities. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
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<- Jesse Orndorff, designer, developer, digital tent maker. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 Jesse Orndorff
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@RevKyle1 could you give an example of how you use a QR code? I've seen it as access to eBook in a library, but not for liturgy. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 Sharlene
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Stopping by briefly from my props diva duties backstage at @SHSLesMis. Hi everyone! #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 Carolyn Clement
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But first we’re going to *start* with a round of #chsocm love!
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
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@smith_shs @RevKyle1 QR Codes: 10 Ways Churches Can Use Them - occ.tc/eiYXH0 #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 Paul Steinbrueck
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@chsocm like how not to tweet a photo of your cat to the synod account? #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 JoelleColvilleHanson
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RT @eric_clapp: I'm Eric. ELCA pastor in Iowa. Seriously contemplating a move to warmer climates. #chsocm// Totally understand (I'm from MN)
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 Sara Vanderpan
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T1 - parishioner and an ARCHIDOCAN employee both complimented me on our parish FB page #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 cyndi marlow
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I'm gonna miss #chsocm this week. Catch you all next time!
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 Jeff Nelson
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T1: I've been supported in some discernment by some friends via SocMed the past few weeks. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:11 Mark Lepper
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oops ARCHDIOCESAN not that other crazy thing I typed...ugh #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 cyndi marlow
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T1: Seeing the live tweeting of the sermon actually get RTs two days later. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 Marc A. Stutzel
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T1: Friends who I used to live with but now live across the country. It was like we were in the same room again. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 Mark Lepper
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#chsocm T1- we had a parishioner ask to be FaceTime into the service so she wouldn't miss her community while away.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 Kyle Norman
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@chsocm Stoked! Hopeful this will generate content/ideas for my workshop in May re #ChSocM and ethics!
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 Stephanie Boyd
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.@embeddedfaith UGH!!! try to type fast cuz I miss to much going by otherwise. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 cyndi marlow
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Thinking...// RT @chsocm: T1: This past week, who or what made you especially happy about #chsocm? Inspired your ministry?
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 Sara Vanderpan
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T1 Another synod FB page "borrowed" my idea #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 JoelleColvilleHanson
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T1. Last weeks chat was great @alanrud and I found a lot of joy on Instagram these past few days. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 Brock Webster
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#chsocm T1: international text study and sermon prep w/ classmate via SocMed #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 Mary Wiggins
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#chsocm We installed a new sr. pastor @LifeatCtK Sunday and had great engagement/support from all around the world. It was incredible.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 Carrie Gubsch
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@B_RockW unfortunately, I broke the #chsocm transcript.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 Alan Rudnick
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T1: Listening to the podcast by @jaybaer while talking to a rep. from WeightWatchers re: their planning, staff and scheduling. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 Neal F. Fischer
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I GIVE UP. I quit. This job. I have to--there is no other option. Just realized I used THE WRONG IT'S in a tweet. I am a disgrace to #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 NT-NL Mission (ELCA)
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@chsocm T1: Had additional contact with other #chsocm folks. Encouraged. Inspired.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 Sara Vanderpan
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T1: Communication with my home synod, the #bishopchat, communicating with synod partners, @MeredithGould's book at the annual mtg #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 Tanner C. Howard
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Great stuff. Amazing how social media is becoming more and more woven into our ministries. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
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#chsocm T1 Our priest gave a shout out during the sermon, telling us to tweet for Jesus. So I took out my phone and did from the choir loft.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 Carolyn Clement
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T1: Social media helped connect me with friends from seminary like we were neighbors again. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 Mark Lepper
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T2: When it comes to #chsocm, I manage my time and energy best by…
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
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T1: Oh, yes, just reminded of #bishopchat past Thursday. A wonderful find through the #chsocm connections. Thank you!
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:12 Sara Vanderpan
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#chsocm we launched a church boat this week and others were able to join us from the other side of the world.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 MelbourneWelshChurch
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Our leadership team set up a private FB page, and some of the older members joined FB to be part of it! #chsocm #inspired!
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Katy Dunigan
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#chsocm t2- I manage best by not structuring it but letting it be organic.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Kyle Norman
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#chsocm it occurs to me that I being a very active lurker.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Kyle Norman
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@chsocm T1 Someone tweeted a cool pic of our stained glass & @-mentioned us. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 St. Charles Church
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T2: I manage my #chsocm energy best by spending time in prayer early in a.m. BEFORE I check out "what's new" on Twitter and Facebook!
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Sara Vanderpan
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@kdunigan That's cool. Curious... any particular reason you chose a FB page rather than a group? #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Paul Steinbrueck
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#chsocm we do our social media for about an hour everyday, usually in the morning T2
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 MelbourneWelshChurch
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#chsocm t2: encouraging/equipping others to share on personal and church accounts.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Carrie Gubsch
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T2: When at my best... following a schedule; spreading out and repurposing content; and interacting more. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Neal F. Fischer
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T2 when I get overwhelmed by my ADD I write lists with old fashioned pen & pencil and prioritize #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 JoelleColvilleHanson
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@chsocm Balancing content and strategy to promote, engage and encourage audience. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Phil Bowdle
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T2 using a spreadsheet to track timelines and channnels #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Angela
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T2: A combination of scheduled tweets and posting organic content. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Stephanie Boyd
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@chsocm T2: I manage my time & energy best when I have a strategy and am executing the plan. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Paul Steinbrueck
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#chsocm T2- I also started scheduling tweets for church twitter. That helps me plan strategic communication
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Kyle Norman
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Yes, me, too! //RT @PastorJoelle: T2 when I get overwhelmed by my ADD I write lists with old fashioned pen & pencil and prioritize #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Sara Vanderpan
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T1: Served lots of pastors in and after another tweet chat this week. Grateful for how the Holy Spirit used Twitter to do it. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Brad Bridges
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Need to learn how /RT @RevKyle1: #chsocm T2- I also started scheduling tweets for church twitter. That helps me plan strategic communication
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Sara Vanderpan
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T2: I manage my time, energy best with lists that prioritize the voice of our 'brand,' and being forward reaching. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Marc A. Stutzel
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@SaraVanderpan I need to do that I check FB/Twitter first, & I know it should be quiet time then Social Media. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Katy Dunigan
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@RevKyle1: #chsocm I also started scheduling tweets for church twitter. That helps me plan strategic communication”//scheduling is lifesaver
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 JoelleColvilleHanson
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@Melbwelshchurch Please share more...A church BOAT? Interesting. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Brad Bridges
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#chsocm may be a silly question but how can you schedular tweets?
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 MelbourneWelshChurch
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@SaraVanderpan #chsocm tweetdeck gives you that option
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Kyle Norman
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@SaraVanderpan #chsocm psst ... stop by some time and I can show you :)
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Angela
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@Melbwelshchurch Hootsuite enables you to schedule tweets. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Paul Steinbrueck
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T2a: I'm more conservative with the church page than with personal. I don't want to overwhelm or annoy ppl with the church one #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:13 Jenna Couch
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RT @mnplatypus: @SaraVanderpan #chsocm psst ... stop by some time and I can show you :) // Yes! Why didn't I think of that!
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:14 Sara Vanderpan
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T2 I manage my time and energy through pre-planning, a great team w/shared responsibility, scheduling tools, and clear processes. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:14 Brad Bridges
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#chsocm - thanks for all the replies. I’ll check them out.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:14 MelbourneWelshChurch
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@chsocm Yes. I put time and thought into the tweets/posts, but they aren't as frequent, lest someone unfriend/block us! #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:14 Jenna Couch
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@chsocm not only interwoven but becoming a vital part how we do ministry & marketing #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:14 Malachi O'Brien
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RT @bradbridges T2 I manag my time & energy thru pre-planning, a gr8 team w/shard responsibility, scheduling tools & clear processes #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:14 Paul Steinbrueck
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@SaraVanderpan @RevKyle1 Does TweetDeck let you bulk load tweets? Curious as I'm new to TweetDeck too. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:14 Brad Bridges
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T2a; If they get annoyed with personal one, fine I don't TRY to be annoying but I post a lot. With church i want to stay engaed #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:14 Jenna Couch
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T3: I know it’s time to take a break from social media when… #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:14 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
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T3: ...I'm even managing to annoy myself with what I'm tweeting/posting/sharing. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:14 Mark Lepper
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@chsocm Take a break when you care more about the number of followers or likes than you care about engagement and impact. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:14 Phil Bowdle
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T3: When I think posting Hamsterdance and old skool internet meme's to the church's facebook is a good idea. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:14 Marc A. Stutzel
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#chsocm T3 - it's 7:30 and time to put my son to bed!!
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:14 Kyle Norman
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T3: It is time to take a break from SM when my mind starts whirling or I can't remember what I was retweeting or sharing where! #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:14 Sara Vanderpan
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T3 everyone at home has their nose in a device #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Angela
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@philbowdle @Melbwelshchurch My prob w/hootsuite is when it posts to FB, there's a notation about coming from Hootsuite. :-( #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Katy Dunigan
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T3 - when I’m obsessively pressing refresh, waiting for comments. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 MelbourneWelshChurch
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@philbowdle @Melbwelshchurch Agreed as Buffer also allows bulk buffering. You can have a regular schedule and organic. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Brad Bridges
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T3: Haven't managed to figure that one out yet... #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Stephanie Boyd
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T3: When I'm staring at the screen and not doing anything...not absorbing, not working, just staring. #chsocm :-)
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Katy Dunigan
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T3. When my daughters need me. When it is Study time. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Brock Webster
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@kdunigan @Melbwelshchurch @philbowdle I use hootsuite for twitter but Facebook for facebook #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Angela
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@kdunigan @Melbwelshchurch I agree. At West Ridge we use Buffer for Twitter/Google+ scheduling, and FB native scheduling/monitoring. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Phil Bowdle
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T3: You mean people take breaks... :) #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Brad Bridges
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@kdunigan @philbowdle #chsocm FB does? I must look into that. Thanks.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 MelbourneWelshChurch
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T3 when I take personally what someone I don't know or respect says about me in a comment #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 JoelleColvilleHanson
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T3: When I realize all the people I've been interacting with have had an @ before their names. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Mark Lepper
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RT @PastorJoelle: T3 when I take personally what someone I don't know or respect says about me in a comment #chsocm // agreed. Same for me
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Tanner C. Howard
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@Melbwelshchurch @philbowdle Yes, for pages. It's the small clock just below where you type your status. #chsocm It rocks!! :-)
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Katy Dunigan
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@kdunigan @philbowdle @Melbwelshchurch But only for "Pages" and not for personal pages. Has that changed? #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Brad Bridges
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@bradbridges Nope, I think you can only schedule with pages. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Phil Bowdle
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T3: When I realize that in my effort to help my cong engage with SM, I have actually just been engaging myself and left them behind #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Tanner C. Howard
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@chsocm T3: To be honest, it's been a long time since I've been spent too much time in #SM. Feeling under engaged for months. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Paul Steinbrueck
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Thinking about people who still resist using social media (for whatever reason)... #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
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T3: When my hand goes numb...its definitely time to take a break from #socialmedia. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:15 Brad Bridges
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T4: Our best opportunity is to show it off during our synod assembly. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Neal F. Fischer
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I publicly share stories of helpful & meaningful interactions on SM/ RT @chsocm:T4: I persuade people to give social media a try by #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Sara Vanderpan
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RT @paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm T4: I persuade people to give social media a try by… saying, "If u love ppl, go where the people are." #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Sara Vanderpan
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@chsocm T4: STORIES of how people have been connected, lives have been changed, and people can be engaged through social media. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Phil Bowdle
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T4: Or promising that they can see the obnoxious pictures of myself I regularly post... #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Mark Lepper
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T4: by telling them how great it has been for me to keep connected #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Mary Wiggins
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t4: by telling them you won't remember what you were doing before it #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Sharlene
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T4 I have a whole PowerPoint to convince pastors to get on Facebook #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 JoelleColvilleHanson
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T4a: In very practical terms, how do you “show” people? #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
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#chsocm explaining the difference in what they mean by SM and what I mean by SM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Kyle Norman
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Tweeting for a little while with #ChSocM tweet up - a great community of church leaders talking about social media.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Lion & Lamb Festival
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@bradbridges Really I use #ChSocM to hold me accountable to my cinnamon roll eating habits. Y'all are good with that, right?
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Tanner C. Howard
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#ChSocM Sorry I'm late tonight. This is Robb, one of the administrators of the Lion and Lamb Festival's social media #LionLambFest
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Lion & Lamb Festival
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@bradbridges @Melbwelshchurch @kdunigan @philbowdle  scheduling posts for a personal profile seems odd to me #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Angela
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@chsocm T4 - Through things like this that we're experiencing now in ATL. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid… #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Phil Bowdle
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@PastorJoelle are you willing to share? I’m talking to our fraternal in two weeks #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 MelbourneWelshChurch
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t4a by literally showing them and then reminding them, if I can do it, so can they. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 cyndi marlow
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T4a: I "show" them by mentioning it in Bible Study, sermons, conversation; being persistent in letting them know I'm engaged in sm #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Jenna Couch
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T4a: Sit down with them, open my laptop, log in, and show them how and why I use social media #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Mark Lepper
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@kdunigan @philbowdle @Melbwelshchurch Me too Katy. The only solution I can find is Buffer which lets me schedule for both. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Brad Bridges
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#chsocm T4a well usually I whip out my phone or iPad and show them my own interactions - and explain stories behind them.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Kyle Norman
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T4 I use a combo of stats & examples of how they can interact and share god moments members and help them share their faith on sm #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 JoelleColvilleHanson
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T4a: I find 'showing' people social media works best one on one, with face to face interaction, and sharing my phone/laptop. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Stephanie Boyd
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@mnplatypus @Melbwelshchurch @kdunigan @philbowdle What about it seems odd to you? Not arguing, trying to understand. Thanks. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Brad Bridges
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T4a I've spent a lot of time just sitting with people and walking them through how to use different platforms #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:16 Tanner C. Howard
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Next topic involves True Confessions! #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
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T4a; Ah, yes. The smartphone has been a God-send in showing people too! Portable and effective! :) #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Jenna Couch
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T4a: I pull them into conversations I'm having that are connected online and off. And then show them how to do it. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Marc A. Stutzel
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T4a: Hands on workshops have been somewhat effective for us. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Neal F. Fischer
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I teach classes and encourage people to at least TRY! #chsocm Plus, I love it and "loving something" is sometimes contagious! #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Katy Dunigan
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T4a I really believe in our FB page morning prayer sunrise photo w/prayer or scripture that can be shared #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 JoelleColvilleHanson
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Me too! RT @thoward14: T4a I've spent a lot of time just sitting with people and walking them through how to use different platforms #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Brad Bridges
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T5: Engaging with new platforms and keeping up with my #ChSocM goals both personally and with the congregation
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Tanner C. Howard
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t5 Wish I had and could use photoshop, but I make due with other online resources. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 cyndi marlow
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T5: Finding the best way to use platforms to help engage the congergation #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Mary Wiggins
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T5: In terms of #chsocm I wish I were better at the light-hearted "stuff"...
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Sara Vanderpan
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T5 having more time for more chats. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Brock Webster
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#chsocm T5- developing a plan so that church posts are not just random thoughts that come into my head.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Kyle Norman
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@chsocm T5: I wish I was better at engaging with people consistently throughout the week. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Paul Steinbrueck
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T5: I wish I was better at using the church pages to do more than update events and post the readings. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Jenna Couch
10:17
T5: Having more engagement/interaction for the church account. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Stephanie Boyd
10:17
T5: Using #chsocm to reach local neighbors since we're a neighborhood church.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Marc A. Stutzel
10:17
T5 I wish I was better at video and ways to use it #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 JoelleColvilleHanson
10:17
#chsocm T5 - also how to extend reach via likes and shares. What ales people like cat pictures but not suggestions for prayer?
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Kyle Norman
10:17
@bradbridges #chsocm I guess the congregation is 24/7 even if I'm 'off' but I don't pretend to be present as an individual if I'm not??
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 Angela
10:17
@RevKyle1 Maybe you need pictures of cats praying? #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:17 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
10:18
#ChSocM T5 One of our goals is to create a cross-platform strategy to build community.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 Lion & Lamb Festival
10:18
T5: Making the day 28 hours. :) #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 Neal F. Fischer
10:18
I wish I was better at proofreading #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 JoelleColvilleHanson
10:18
#ChSocM T5 To always remember to use the right hashtag when participating in a tweet chat.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 Lion & Lamb Festival
10:18
#chsocm I got distracted by a FaceTime call from my nephew. pic.twitter.com/9VpMWX5zmN
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 Carrie Gubsch
10:18
RT ME TOO! A good friend of mine pointed out punctuation errors in my blog, lol @PastorJoelle: I wish I was better at proofreading #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 Jenna Couch
10:18
T5 inspiring coworkers #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 Angela
10:18
T5 Showing the value of social media to those who still resist it. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 Brad Bridges
10:18
Now switching gears to do a little crowd-sourcing for the #chsocm wiki
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
10:18
@chsocm Not investing enough into engaging our audience on instagram. We've underutilized it so far. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 Phil Bowdle
10:18
#ChSocM Trying to build community outside of typical "congregational walls," but at the same time promote a specific event
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 Lion & Lamb Festival
10:18
@PastorJenna @PastorJoelle Proofreading is overrated. Real people make mistakes. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 Paul Steinbrueck
10:18
Switching gears to do a little crowd-sourcing for the #chsocm wiki
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
10:18
@RevKyle1 I find people respond positively to prayer requests if written in a positive/grateful way. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 Katy Dunigan
10:18
@paulsteinbrueck @PastorJoelle Lol that's true, but unfortunately many people are judgy about being "professional" #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 Jenna Couch
10:18
@PastorJoelle I use picmonkey too. I use pixl.r and I use canva and I use ipiccy...use tons of them. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 cyndi marlow
10:18
@RevKyle1 combine prayers with cat pictures! #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:18 JoelleColvilleHanson
10:19
T5: lol. Not accidentally posting to the wrong account. Personal/Parish. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:19 Stephanie Boyd
10:19
@LionandLambFest: #ChSocM T5 To always remember to use the right hashtag when participating in a tweet chat.”/ or spell it right
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:19 JoelleColvilleHanson
10:19
@PastorJenna @PastorJoelle Read the blog out loud. Your ears will catch things your eyes overlook! FYI... I'm also a writing tutor! #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:19 Katy Dunigan
10:19
@MeredithGould Level of proofreading needed depends on the media. IMO, when it comes to #ChSocM, aim for engagement rather than perfection.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:19 Paul Steinbrueck
10:19
@mnplatypus Scheduling posts allows us to focus more on engagement during the week than content creation. Good point though. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:19 Brad Bridges
10:19
@paulsteinbrueck Fine for Twitter (maybe) but I see waaaaay too many crappy blog posts riddled with errors. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:19 MeredithGould
10:19
t6 not so much how to's but I would love to know where to take professsional courses related to SM. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:19 cyndi marlow
10:19
@MeredithGould @paulsteinbrueck Yup! I didn't realize how sloppy I had been with punctuation. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:19 Jenna Couch
10:19
@PastorJenna It's my greatest fear with managing #ChSocM. Thankfully the account mixups have been rare occurrences!
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:19 Stephanie Boyd
10:19
@embeddedfaith This is where the pros learn. :) #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:19 Paul Steinbrueck
10:19
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:19 Katy Dunigan
10:19
@bradbridges @mnplatypus #ChSocM Buffer can be a great tool for those that binge surf, or for when you find something at odd times.
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:19 Lion & Lamb Festival
10:19
@chsocm I think that it woud be nice. Even recommendations and reviews from those who have done classes #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:19 cyndi marlow
10:19
#chsocm T6 - I think a hoe to create memes would be great. Memes are everywhere and creating your own is a good forum for communication
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:19 Kyle Norman
10:19
How to schedule tweets (as per discussion)RT@chsocm:T6: Which “how-to” topics would you include in the #chsocm wiki? chsocm.wikispaces.com
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:19 Sara Vanderpan
10:20
@TheBetterBoyd @PastorJenna I really did tweet my cat photo to the synod account. Could have been worse #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:20 JoelleColvilleHanson
10:20
@embeddedfaith I think u make a good point. Having more in depth training resources would be helpful. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:20 Paul Steinbrueck
10:20
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:20 Kyle Norman
10:20
T6: Open accts. for congs. on FB, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, photo sharing sites and the different types of groups, pages etc. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:20 Neal F. Fischer
10:20
#chsocM T6 - A brief explanation of social media platforms, figures on current usage of each across demographics
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:20 Lion & Lamb Festival
10:20
@PastorJoelle I really did tweet my cat photo to the synod account. // The Purr-pose Driven Church? ;) #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:20 Paul Steinbrueck
10:20
T5: @chsocm wish we/I was better at getting more people involved. More staff sharing their stories about ministry impact/success #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:20 A.J. Fenlason
10:20
@kdunigan @PastorJenna @PastorJoelle I think many churches/pastors have a bigger content and strategy problem than a grammar one. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:20 Brad Bridges
10:20
T6: Yes, scheduling tweet chats and basic how-to's in moderating would be helpful. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:20 Jenna Couch
10:20
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:20 Carrie Gubsch
10:20
@MeredithGould That's what 4 hours of sleep gets ya. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:20 Paul Steinbrueck
10:20
@bradbridges #chsocm yeah, I use my fb profile in a more personal way :)
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:20 Angela
10:20
Just realized- #chsocm chats have helped me learn "social media etiquette"!May be a good wiki topic, too.Thanks to you who break new ground!
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:20 Sara Vanderpan
10:20
@LionandLambFest @bradbridges @mnplatypus Love buffer. My new fav is iftt.com though. It makes auto posting so easy. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:20 Carrie Gubsch
10:21
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:21 Kyle Norman
10:21
Closing thoughts before closing prayer? What will you do to enhance your peace this coming week? #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:21 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
10:21
Clean out my email inbox! #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:21 Marc A. Stutzel
10:21
@PastorJenna @kdunigan @PastorJoelle To start with: usually very little content and very little strategy. They need a clear process. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:21 Brad Bridges
10:21
Laugh & listen more. Worry & whine less. Give thanks. Trust Jesus. Believe & Pray! #chsocm @chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:21 Katy Dunigan
10:21
just this week I have committed to a SM free night -a night when I read or do something else. Helps me to keep my peace and balance #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:21 cyndi marlow
10:21
@MeredithGould Thanks for leading tonight's chat, Meredith! Thx to all who participated & contributed! #ChSocM
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:21 Paul Steinbrueck
10:21
As ever, thanks, everyone for building this community. #chsocm
Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:21 ChurchSocMed #chsocm
The topics:
T1: This past week, who or what made you especially happy about #chsocm? Inspired your ministry?
Alrighty, now get ready to finish some sentences!
T2: When it comes to #chsocm, I manage my time and energy best by…
T2a Are your energy conservation tactics the same for your personal as well as your church accounts?
T3: I know it’s time to take a break from social media when…
T4: I persuade people to give social media a try by…
T4a: How do you “show” people?
T5: When it comes to #chsocm, I wish I were better at… 

Switching gears to do a little crowd-sourcing for the #chsocm wiki
T6: Which “how-to” topics would you include?


This week's chat moderated by Meredith Gould (@meredithgould)

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