Showing posts with label digital ministry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label digital ministry. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

#ChSocM Chat Transcript: Social Media During Challenging Times and TimeLine Interactions

Challenging times and current events 
make for challenging conversations. 
We chatted about getting out of the echo chamber 
and becoming able to read/hear/see 
diverse opinions strongly expressed

This week's chat moderated by Katy Dunigan (@KDunigan)

Topics:
T1: How has social media made a difference in the U.S. conversation this last week?
T1A: Provide an example of something you saw/read/heard that ministered to you during this past week.
T2 Part 1: SM can be an echo chamber (i.e. listening to & talking w/people like you.)
T2 Part 2: How do you find differing voices to learn from & listen to?
T2A: What/who is your “go to” source for alternative viewpoints?
T3: How do you manage diverse, disagreeing voices in your TL? Ignore? Unfollow? Read? Respond?
T3A Sometimes conversation is heated. What’s the difference between passionate disagreement & trolling?
T3B When have you observed online disagreements produce changed conversation & debate?
Inspiration/last thought: What can you do this coming week to spur & encourage productive conversation & debate?

Read the transcript on Storify



Thursday, June 18, 2015

#ChSocM Chat Transcript: Mid-Year Assessment of Digital Ministry Efforts

Just like that, it's June! What have we/you
we up to for the past six months?

This week's chat moderated by Regina Heater (@reckshow)

Topics:
T1 What’s been your biggest #chsocm “win” so far?
T2 What’s something you’d like to improve (or do differently) next time?
T3 What caught your eye from another community?
T4 Give yourself a grade for your #chsocm efforts for the first half of the year. T5 Finish this sentence: By 12/01/15, our #chsocm ministry will...
T5a What do you need to make that goal happen?

Read the transcript on Storify


Wednesday, April 15, 2015

#ChSocM Chat Transcript: When Leaders or Congregations Resist Social Media Efforts

What to do when leaders or congregations
aren't jumping on the social media bandwagon.

Tonight's chat moderated by Carolyn Clement (@singingcarolyn) 

Topics: 
1. What once kept you, a fan of social media, from trying it?
2. What are the reasons you hear from hold-outs in your church about why they don't use or value social media?
3. Knowing why people, reasonably people, won't use social media (yet!), let's address some of their specific concerns...
4. What have you done to help people get over their reservations about using social media?
5. What can you plan and do in the next six months to help your community get more comfortable using social media?

Read the transcript on Storify



Tuesday, April 7, 2015

#ChSocM Chat Transcript: Building Community Throughout the Easter Season

What worked and what didn't during Holy Week?
Also, how about some self-care?

Tonight's chat moderated by Meredith Gould (@meredithgould)

Topics:
T1: Which social media efforts worked well during Holy Week? How do you know?
T2: Which social media efforts didn’t work well during Holy Week? How do you know?
T3: How will you use digital technology to welcome visitors back to your community?
T4: How will you use #chsocm to prepare for Pentecost (5/24)?
Understatement: lots of energy goes into observing Lent and celebrating Easter. Communicating faith is not a part-time job and so… T5: How might you use social media to support self-care and rest for the next 48 days of Easter?

Read the transcript on Storify



Tuesday, March 31, 2015

#ChSocM Chat Transcript: A Grab/Goody Bag of Topics!

A grab/goody bag of topics...all having to do 
with church social media, of course!

This week's chat moderated by Amy Rork (@azrork)


T1: They responded to our #chsocm invite to worship at Easter, now what do I do? i.e., Follow-up strategies & best practice #chsocm.
T2: After an intense time like Lent/Easter, do you experience #ChSocM burnout? What inspires you to keep it up?
T3: What does online ministry look like when your congregation isn’t online?
T4: How might those of us with lots of #ChSocM experience best serve those without?
T5: Streaming video apps have been all over the news this week. Any #ChSocM potential?
T6: An @FPCGV pastor recently experienced a health crisis while overseas. How would you handle getting out (or controlling) info via #chsocm? Do you have a plan?

Read the transcript on Storify.


Wednesday, March 18, 2015

#ChSocM Chat Transcript: Starting from Zero and Getting to Awesome with Social Media

We considered the case of an outreach ministry
serving the poor without (yet) having a website,
social media accounts, or even a smartphone.

This week's chat moderated by Regina Heater (@reckshow)

Topics:
T1 What’s the first step?
T2 What is the bare minimum information the website should have?
T3 What's the first thing they should do with the new FB page?
T3a What should their FB Cover Photo be? Profile Pic?
T4 How should our org use #chsocm to build connections w/ the community?

T5 If you can only do one #chsocm thing a week, what do you do?

Read the transcript on Storify.


Tuesday, February 10, 2015

#ChSocM (Church Social Media) Chat Transcript: Motivation, Inspiration & Advice for Beginners

We chatted about personal motivation, sources of 
inspiration, and offer advice for beginners. 

We’re blessed to work/actively volunteer in #chsocm. It’s our privilege to share God’s grace and peace in the digital world. Amen?

This week's chat moderated by Katy Dunigan (@kdunigan)

Topics:
T1: My #chsocm mission statement is: “Be the voice crying in the wilderness.” What is your #chsocm mission statement?
T2: What aspect of online ministry energizes you personally?
T3: What aspect of online ministry do you find most challenging?
T3A: What are you doing to address that challenge?
T4:  When looking for ideas/inspiration, what are your “go to” resources?
T5: As a mentor, first thing you would tell someone starting in #chsocm.  Ministry is:___________ ?
T6: Praise time! Share something you’ve recently experienced via #chsocm friends that has encouraged/ministered to you.

Read the transcript on Storify.


Tuesday, January 6, 2015

#ChSocM (Church Social Media) Chat Transcript: 2014 Wrap-Up & 2015 Hopes

We chatted about what did and didn't work in 2014,
what we hope to try in 2015, and enhancing 
local-judicatory collaboration.

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

Topics:
T1: Which #chsocm tactic or tool worked best for you in 2014? 
T2 What’s one thing you tried in 2014 that you’ll ditch in 2015?
T2a: So what isn't working as well as you hoped it would but you're not yet ditching?
T3: What tactic or tool do you hope to try in 2015? 
T4: What’s your biggest hope for #chsocm in 2015 

Shifting focus a bit to the local church-judicatory relationship. Judicatory = any governing body (e.g., diocese, synod, presbytery, conference) and thinking about reasonable expectations…

T5: How might we enhance local-judicatory collaboration in 2015?
T5a: Turning it around, how might judicatory-level communicators help local churches?

Bonus Brag: What was your best #chsocm achievement in 2014?

Read the transcript on Storify.


Tuesday, October 14, 2014

#ChSocM (Church Social Media) Chat Transcript: Integrating Technology Into Life and Faith

We chatted about the challenges of persuading people to
integrate technology into their life of faith.

Tonight's chat moderated by Marty Davis (@SacredLC)

Topics:
1. How do you convince your colleagues and members to get onboard with social media?
2. How do you help others integrate social media into their work lives?
3. Beyond the numbers, how do you help colleagues know that social media is working?


Created by JenSandmann (@jensandmann)

Monday, October 13, 2014

#ChSocM (Church Social Media) Chat Transcript (10/7/14): Digital Evangelism Growth and Changes

We chatted about digital evangelism, especially
how it has changed over the years.

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


Topics:
T1: In the last 2 years, have attitudes about social media being used in churches changed? How?
T2:What has been your most effective way to share the gospel with people outside church via #chsocm?
T2a: Related but different- What has been effective in getting word out in the community about your congregation?
T3: What is your ministry's greatest roadblock to sharing the gospel via #chsocm
T4: What are some great ways for a ministry to use #chsocm to serve the neighborhood?
T5: Who is knocking it out of the park? Who is being innovative & effective at reaching people with Good News?
T6: If nothing was holding you back, what 1 thing/program would you try to share the Good News?

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

#ChSocM (Church Social Media) Chat Transcript: Branding, Love and Care of Communications Ministers, and more!

We followed up on key topics discussed
during this week's Church Marketing Sucks 
hangout. Here's the video.

This week's chat moderated by Neal Fischer (@nealffischer)

Topics:
T1: Every Church has a brand (planned or not). Do you have a plan/guide for branding? (Logo, Font, Style Sheet, Color)
T1A: If you have some form of shareable/written form of plan/guide for your ministry, how does it get shared/used?
T2: How do we reduce noise and share announcements without half of them being ignored?
T3: You are the communicator for your Church. Do you just disseminate info or do you help shape what gets shared?
T3A: How do we help the Church understand communications ministry and ministers are as important as youth pastors/other ministries?
T3B: How do we show our value and build relationships with those we serve?
T4: What are some ways we can take a Sabbath?
T4A: We often work alone, so how do we keep from feeling alone, overworked, and underappreciated?
T4B: How do we make the work we do sustainable so that it doesn't overwhelm us?
T4C: If you do have help/volunteers, which tools help you keep your team organized?



Graphic created by Chuck Scoggins (@chuckscoggins)

Friday, March 21, 2014

ChSocM (Church Social Media) Chat Transcript: 3/18/14: Ancient Christian Community and Modern Social Media

We looked at ancient aspects of Christian community
within the context of contemporary digital ministry.

Tonight's chat moderated by Jason Chesnut (@crazypastor)

Topics:
1: When you hear the term, “ancient practices/aspects of the early Christian community,” what comes to mind?
1a: Which of these practices appeal to you the most in your current context/ministry?
2: Which SM platform seems to work the best with these diverse aforementioned ancient Christian practices/aspects?
3: What are some concrete examples of how we can draw attention to these ancient aspects through social media? [slight change of direction]
4: In this 12th day of #Lent, what has surprised, challenged, amazed you?

Find the transcript and other goodies on Storify.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Church Social Media (#ChSocM): Goals and Challenges for 2014

First chat of 2014 was focused on
goals, especially big ones! Plus more...

 Church Social Media (#ChSocM) Tweetchat (1/7/14)(01/07/2014) 
8:59
It's time to start the music, it's time to light the lights; it's time to get things started on #chsocm chat tonight!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 8:59 rev_david
8:59
Tuesday January 7, 2014 8:59 rev_david
9:00
Welcome to the fist weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat of 2014! Woo-hoo!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:00 rev_david
9:00
@kdunigan I WILL! I'll be showing them various #chsocm things from past year and from #GenCon77
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:00 Conductor222
9:00
Welcome to the first weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat of 2014! Woo-hoo!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:00 rev_david
9:01
It's a good night when I can watch my Iowa State Cyclones win & still have time to join the #ChSocM chat after. #VicarLife #EastCoastCyclone
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:01 thoward14
9:01
Time for me to join my weekly #chsocm chat. Please forgive the volume of posts for the next hour.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:01 nealffischer
9:01
Special welcome everyone tuning in for the first time! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:01 rev_david
9:01
Don’t worry if the chat gets moving quickly - A transcript will be available here: bit.ly/pTDoAb #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:01 rev_david
9:01
Getting ready to join #chsocm chat. Its been a while...
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:01 socmedministry
9:02
If you normally just listen in, consider speaking up – we’d love to hear from you! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:02 rev_david
9:02
Great to see so many familiar faces! Happy New Year, everyone! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:02 rev_david
9:03
@rev_david Happy New Year AND Epiphany, all! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:03 MeredithGould
9:03
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:03 caseyfitzgerald
9:03
#chsocm Hi Everyone!!! ✨🎵🎶 #waves from @StPaulsNOLA :-)
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:03 Conductor222
9:04
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:04 SaraVanderpan
9:04
As always, before anything else, we open with prayer. The Lord be with y’all! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:04 rev_david
9:04
Getting ready to join the #chsocm chat for the first time. Read a couple, but hoping to join in this time.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:04 BenSutter
9:05
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:05 MeredithGould
9:05
@rev_david And also with you! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:05 edkay77
9:05
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:05 rev_heather
9:05
@rev_david I actually got the kids in bed tonight BEFORE #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:05 brian_o_bennett
9:05
"@rev_david As always, before anything else, we open with prayer. The Lord be with y’all! #chsocm // Done.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:05 JesusOfNaz316
9:05
@rev_david that all hosts may avoid Twitter jail, we pray. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:05 skenow
9:05
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:05 chsocm
9:05
And also with ya'all rev_david #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:05 PastorJoelle
9:05
Almighty God, you revealed your Son Jesus by the shining of a star, #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:05 rev_david
9:05
Hi friends, happy 2014! I just started a new call in a new town - new beginnings r fun! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:05 revmanda
9:06
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:06 BenSutter
9:06
Illumine our conversation and our ministries with the brightness of your love, #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:06 rev_david
9:07
That all we say & do tonight and always may point to the Word made flesh. Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:07 rev_david
9:07
Brb have to take out the dog in freezing Buffalo weather #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:07 revmanda
9:07
And time for Church Social Media chat #ChSocM - twubs.com/chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:07 paulsteinbrueck
9:07
May be too many y'alls for the yanks on #chsocm tonight. Lord, have mercy!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:07 ofredrick
9:07
@chsocm Thank you! Glad to be here #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:07 BenSutter
9:07
Join us, @bryanrust, and add this hashtag --> #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:07 crazypastor
9:07
Amen! (I love, love, love that we start this chat w/prayer) #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:07 MeredithGould
9:07
And the tweeple say, Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:07 RevWeb
9:07
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:07 RobertInCypress
9:08
From the frozen Midwest, episcopal communicator and winter wiki gardener #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:08 bfelice
9:09
Tonight, we are looking ahead to 2014. But first, introductions. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:09 rev_david
9:09
In addition to church affiliation, tell everyone how you currently use social media #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:09 rev_david
9:09
@MeredithGould I learned from #chsocm to start all chats with prayer
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:09 PastorJoelle
9:09
Anglican Church of Canada priest in eastern Toronto. Where it is colder than the Arctic Circle today. Brrr. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:09 rev_heather
9:10
@PastorJoelle Love knowing that, Joelle. Really makes a diff in the convo -- content and tone. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:10 MeredithGould
9:10
#chsocm Caroline from #NOLA Mus dir, but now on Dio convention planning comm & doing more diocesan things - which makes me SUPER HAPPY!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:10 Conductor222
9:10
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:10 crazypastor
9:10
<- Your friendly neighborhood moderator, David. #ELCA Pastor, teacher & encourager of congregation’s using #chsocm.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:10 rev_david
9:11
Glad to be here #chsocm as a Lutheran pastor serving a Presbyterian congregation. I'm also part of #bookoffaith in #ELCA.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:11 SaraVanderpan
9:11
Is it just me or is Twubs broken tonight? #GetRealChat #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:11 paulsteinbrueck
9:11
#chsocm I manage soc media for several organizations (FB, twitter, Instagram), & do publicity & fun things!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:11 Conductor222
9:11
Cyndi,, blogger, catechist, church employee, fighting @twubs toingiht and recuperating with heavy pain meds. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:11 embeddedfaith
9:11
@rev_david @chsocm Once (& maybe future?) UM layman. PhD student in political science. Washington DC. Kinda old school. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:11 jlupf
9:11
UMC Pastor in Illinois, blogger, podcaster (check out @PulpitFpodcast), congregation's chief SM user. #chSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:11 FatPastor
9:11
<digital strategist, communications consultant, author, sociologist, GADFLY, exuberantly ecumenical and more! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:11 MeredithGould
9:11
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:11 rev_david
9:11
"@rev_david In addition to church affiliation, tell everyone how u use social media #chsocm // Head of it. Proclaim acceptable year of Lord.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:11 JesusOfNaz316
9:11
ordained in the #ELCA, but currently on leave from call, living in a L'Arche community, and using soc med to stay connected with ppl #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:11 thelepper
9:12
#chsocm Casey--PC(USA) pastor in northern VA. Social media fledgling. Now using to promote blog.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:12 caseyfitzgerald
9:12
<- Dir. of Communications, @UpstateNYSynod @ELCA - Twitter, Facebook, Google+, PInterest, LinkedIn and email. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:12 nealffischer
9:12
stewardship educator, missional #UMC planter in Alaska. Empathetic to the cold you're suffering! Use SM for everything. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:12 ofredrick
9:12
#legalvoiceover We will assume you only speak for yourself, and your don’t represent your ministry, employer, spouse, or neighbor #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:12 rev_david
9:12
#Episcopal priest. #Baltimore. Bishop's staff @episcomd. SM to spread Good News, build community, narrow & broadcast info. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:12 RevWeb
9:12
ELCA Vicar in NY, Iowa native, working at getting #chsocm into the life of my congregation to connect with members new and old
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:12 thoward14
9:12
UCC pastor. I moderate several FB pages for my church and pastor groups; a Twitter acct for clergy network. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:12 boldroastrev
9:12
#legalvoiceover We are here to chat tonight. Please don’t pitch your products / books / services during the chat. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:12 rev_david
9:12
#chsocm Church Comm. Cons. for all denom. UMC Advisory Team, Former UMC staff, Twitter, FB, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+ LinkedIN, VINE
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:12 kdunigan
9:13
Here in MN, basking in warmth. Learning, coding, sharing. Raised #LCMS, currently in #ELCA. Also found on @ChristianWebRes #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:13 skenow
9:13
<-- Pastor in the # ELCA, social media curious, trying something new in 2014. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:13 tmeierontheway
9:13
@thoward14 You forgot to mention that we met ITF and I received communion from you!! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:13 MeredithGould
9:13
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:13 crazypastor
9:14
sounds like we're praying to #chsocm :) MT @rev_david: Illumine our conversation & our ministries with the brightness of yr love, #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:14 beth_may
9:14
Please keep the intros and welcomes going as people arrive. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:14 rev_david
9:14
#chsocm Howdy from College Station, TX. Serving as Comm Director at @CentralBCS. Oversee our social activity - mostly twitter, FB, & email.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:14 justjonlee
9:14
@rev_david #chsocm I use social media to connect with people with similar interests in ministry, theology, social justice issues, etc.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:14 SeanTitus1
9:15
#chsocm ELCA campus pastor in Pittsburgh, social media is mandatory on many levels. Blogging, fb, twitter, instagram, podcast to engage
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:15 brian_o_bennett
9:15
Ah! @MeredithGould is right. Recently met a SM hero ITF and found out that cool people are interested in death. #chsocm #connections
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:15 thoward14
9:15
Currently use FB for congregation. FB and Twitter for me. Dabble in G+, Instagram, and LinkedIn #chSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:15 FatPastor
9:15
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:15 rev_david
9:15
@crazypastor Thanks! I have watched this for a while and thought it may be good to drop in. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:15 tmeierontheway
9:15
<I use & encourage social media use to build & sustain community as well as inform & educate. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:15 MeredithGould
9:16
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:16 justjonlee
9:16
Pr in rural @NISynod @ELCA working on just keeping up in the usual #chsocm apps. And working with my peeps to see the options.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:16 PrJoshEhrler
9:16
Happy New Year - Hope everyone is staying warm! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:16 rev_david
9:16
@SpiritualGypsy YES! Glad you're here tonight! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:16 thoward14
9:16
The calendar just turned over, and tonight we’re looking at the year ahead. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:16 rev_david
9:16
Oh this is my 1st time. UCC pastor serving Disciples of Christ church in Buffalo as intentional interim minister. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:16 revmanda
9:17
#chsocm PCUSA first call pastor, small semi rural town, use SM to keep in tune of trends, looking to be more effective.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:17 revdeniseppc
9:17
And here comes T1 ... #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:17 rev_david
9:17
T1: What are your #chsocm New Year’s Resolutions?
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:17 rev_david
9:17
<<Online Asst w/ @Sojourners, use personal Twitter, FB, have a pinterest but don't use. Mennonite Anabaptist faith #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:17 BenSutter
9:17
RT @rev_david T1: What are your #chsocm New Year’s Resolutions?
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:17 crazypastor
9:17
@chsocm Co-founder of @OurChurchDotCom helping Christian orgs achieve their mission online. Elder of a CMA church in Clearwater, FL #ChSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:17 paulsteinbrueck
9:17
Hi all, coming in just a tad late. I'm from @TrinityTville in CT, where I do vestry+. Doing #chsocm workshop after church this Sunday.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:17 singingcarolyn
9:18
RT @rev_david T1: What are your #chsocm New Year’s Resolutions?
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:18 paulsteinbrueck
9:18
T1 Stay as immersed in spiritual disciplines as I am in SM #chSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:18 FatPastor
9:18
T1: Schedule time in my weekly calendar to schedule FB posts. Recruit a few others to manage the daily traffic. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:18 edkay77
9:18
Whoops, got caught up in cooking dinner, but I'm on now for #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:18 RevMindi
9:18
RT @FatPastor: T1 Stay as immersed in spiritual disciplines as I am in SM #chSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:18 rev_david
9:18
T1: Develop, maintain, & adhere to a content calendar. Actually just found this helpful resource tonight - joshburns.net/blog/?p=2879 #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:18 justjonlee
9:19
RT @rev_david T1: What are your #chsocm New Year’s Resolutions?
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:19 chsocm
9:19
MT @edkay77: T1: Schedule time in my weekly calendar to schedule FB posts. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:19 rev_david
9:19
T1: To get the interactive blog and comments on sermon mp3 onto the new church website #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:19 rev_heather
9:19
T1: Same thing I say every year, Pinky. Try to take over the WORLD! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:19 nealffischer
9:19
T1: Create more good content at consistent times. (PS - Starting with an #EpiphanyResolution since 365 days kinda freak me out.) #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:19 crazypastor
9:19
@revmanda WELCOME! I serve as interim in Buffalo, too (MN, though)... #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:19 SaraVanderpan
9:19
@rev_david #chsocm T1: Articulate and defend the liberal Protestant tradition, but stop taking cheap shots at evangelicals.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:19 jlupf
9:19
T1: hope to ask more ?s and cultivate more discussion on a weekly basis #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:19 RevMindi
9:19
FTW! // RT @nealffischer: T1: Same thing I say every year, Pinky. Try to take over the WORLD! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:19 rev_david
9:19
T1: become more comfortable w/ SM and learn more about SM in ministry #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:19 caseyfitzgerald
9:20
T1 consistent blogging, still exploring ways to integrate catechesis and social media, want to host a social media sunday at church. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:20 embeddedfaith
9:20
T1 For church - Open twitter account, continue to develop Squarespace website. Begin to advertise events on FB #chSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:20 FatPastor
9:20
T1 Continue to build community, add more people to the chat moderator team, contribute to our new wiki. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:20 MeredithGould
9:20
T1 To continue to encourage parishes to learn/develop SM strategies to build community in congregations and locales. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:20 RevWeb
9:20
#chsocm Schedule updates for every day.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:20 st_judes_church
9:20
T1 Work to get my clergy network's Twitter account more active, including hosting chats like this. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:20 boldroastrev
9:21
T1 has anyone adopted a 'One Word' resolution? myoneword.org #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:21 skenow
9:21
T1 - For me, increasing my signal to noise ratio. Quality over quantity. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:21 rev_david
9:21
#chsocm Resolutions also include "making our diocese come alive", getting. EDOLA folks to tweet & increase online connections & prayer
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:21 Conductor222
9:21
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:21 MeredithGould
9:21
@skenow I have but haven't blogged about it #Oneword #Chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:21 BethAnnesBest
9:21
T1: Strengthen and build community, Maybe stretch myself and civilly engage with people whose opinions/beliefs don't match mine #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:21 thelepper
9:21
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:21 paulsteinbrueck
9:21
@st_judes_church Scheduling is so awesome, I need to do more of that #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:21 BenSutter
9:22
Wow - great #chsocm New Year's resolutions!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:22 rev_david
9:22
T1 NY #chsocm Resolution: develop more content creators.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:22 singingcarolyn
9:22
T1: Grow my congregation's presence online. Continue to develop my blog, beyond sermon manuscripts and audio. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:22 tmeierontheway
9:22
@paulsteinbrueck that was a post I did a while ago - resolve to be resolute #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:22 skenow
9:22
@chsocm T1: #ChSocM resolution - to encourage and empower others to engage in #ChSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:22 paulsteinbrueck
9:22
T1: also encourage church members to not just like, but share content. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:22 RevMindi
9:22
T1: Experimenting more with Twitter esp. Did a lot of it during CWA this summer #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:22 SpiritualGypsy
9:22
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:22 skenow
9:22
.@skenow I've seen some others do that, been curious. I might have to check it out! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:22 thelepper
9:23
@thoward14 Me, too, on the experimenting. Makes it easier to see what newcomers go through. And maybe find a gem. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:23 markalves
9:23
Connect more pastors/church ldrs w/social media tools. Grow & share my knowledge. Blog more consistently. Work smarter, not harder #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:23 kdunigan
9:23
RT @RevMindi: T1: also encourage church members to not just like, but share content. #chsocm // Here here!! Such an easy thing to teach too!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:23 thoward14
9:23
ELCA pastor in Central IL-writer/researcher in caregiving, end of life, and grief-sorry to be checking in late! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:23 RevAmyZ
9:23
other resolution *i* don't have to know everything just know who knows #chsocm @MeredithGould @crazypastor
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:23 PastorJoelle
9:24
T1 to continue to grow and learn!!! To keep reaching people 2014 style!!! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:24 B_RockW
9:24
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:24 singingcarolyn
9:24
@kdunigan dive in head first. You won't get anywhere if you just dip your toes in #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:24 AJFenlason
9:24
T1: connect interim pastors thru social media. And bring my congregation into the 2000s (2010s will come next yr). #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:24 revmanda
9:24
I have had this Twitter account but barely use it...so finding new ways to tweet for the good #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:24 SpiritualGypsy
9:24
@thelepper I haven't chosen a word, yet. Time off coming up, time for reflection #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:24 skenow
9:24
RT @singingcarolyn T1 NY #chsocm Resolution: develop more content creators. // #amen
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:24 crazypastor
9:24
Keep going on T1 and current convos, getting ready to drop T2 into the mix. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:24 rev_david
9:24
T1: Continue to have conversations and learn from people who know things I don't. And maybe even share some wisdom with them! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:24 thelepper
9:24
@justjonlee That is a good resource #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:24 bryanrust
9:24
@crazypastor Heh. 30-day challenges are a good option if 360ish is too much. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:24 markalves
9:25
Definition. BHAG = Big, Hairy A ...udacious Goal #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:25 rev_david
9:25
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:25 bryanrust
9:25
T2 - What is your BHAG for your online ministries in 2014? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:25 rev_david
9:25
@rev_david love me some Jim Collins! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:25 justjonlee
9:25
@adamwc You should join the #chsocm chat happening now
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:25 revmanda
9:25
@MeredithGould Yes!! And people in isolated and remote places (physical & emotional.) I need help with that! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:25 ofredrick
9:26
@singingcarolyn It does take a lot to get down to 1 word! Maybe a tweet is a good bridge to the one word #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:26 skenow
9:26
@FatPastor Subscribe to the #chsocm blog and you'll get transcripts and announcements, like this one: bit.ly/1a9ECPa
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:26 MeredithGould
9:26
Revamped website, more social connectivity RT @rev_david: T2 - What is your BHAG for your online ministries in 2014? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:26 danayoung
9:27
@MeredithGould @PastorJoelle Most of my homebound members are elders. Wonder if they would be open to learning #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:27 SpiritualGypsy
9:27
Just joining in -- sorry to sneak in late! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:27 ohxjulie
9:27
@thoward14 Sure are. Just tried @Keek at @MeredithGould's suggestion. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:27 markalves
9:27
My word is kind of self-fish since I'm doing a lot of travel in 2014...but it works... #Chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:27 BethAnnesBest
9:27
I can't stand that BHAG thing. Probably because of the "H"airy part. Always trying to remove hair!!! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:27 MeredithGould
9:27
T2 - I want to make a simple, easy tool to allow congregations to identify and capitalize on their spiritual gifts #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:27 DeaconWillP
9:27
T2: not sure I want a BHAG for online ministries, other than to reflect the BHAG for the parish! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:27 rev_heather
9:27
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:27 SaraVanderpan
9:27
T2 only BHG (not so A) - define a strategy #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:27 skenow
9:27
T2: Connecting people in remote locations to online worship opportunities, communities. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:27 ofredrick
9:27
T2 In numbers: 100,000 page views on blog. Top 4,000 FB followers. Use SM to develop new worship community in Quad Cities #chSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:27 FatPastor
9:27
T2 Start new business with @revtrent to help folks develop website & online ministries #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:27 revmanda
9:27
@rev_david T2: My BHAG is to find a way to lead my church to dev & adopt a communications strategy when I'm not on staff. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:27 paulsteinbrueck
9:27
T2: Complete redevelopment of our website into a robust platform to host our video content and allows for deep social interaction. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:27 justjonlee
9:28
T2 - To translate our online following into legit online engagement, and actual, substantial ITF gatherings. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:28 crazypastor
9:28
@MeredithGould You'll gave to get @HerzLane to show you the BHAG purple monkey #soundsdirtybutitsnot #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:28 edkay77
9:28
T2: My BHAG is a new website! And helping our students learn how to use #chsocm better for personal and professional use.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:28 ohxjulie
9:28
T2 I did a big audacious thing on Sunday with a big Mission tweetchat still wondering how to top that #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:28 PastorJoelle
9:28
@ohxjulie Plenty of room in the front! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:28 markalves
9:28
@rev_david T2: Do as much face-to-face teaching, arguing, defending, listening as I do online. The internet only takes you so far... #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:28 jlupf
9:28
@paulsteinbrueck @rev_david it's big, it's hairy - for sure! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:28 skenow
9:28
RT @edkay77 @MeredithGould You'll gave to get @HerzLane to show you the BHAG purple monkey #soundsdirtybutitsnot #chsocm // #ilovethischat
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:28 crazypastor
9:28
T2 #BHAG (lol) To get EDOLA to not fear #chsocm so much! To merge traditions w/ new ways! It's a bonus if @EDOLAbishop will tweet too :-)
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:28 Conductor222
9:28
T2 - Maybe my BHAG is to figure out what my BHAG is #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:28 thelepper
9:28
@SpiritualGypsy @PastorJoelle I think there are great, easy gateways, like @Pinterest #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:28 MeredithGould
9:29
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:29 SaraVanderpan
9:29
T2: New website and integrating some other #chsocm into that beauty
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:29 thoward14
9:29
@thelepper A worthy goal. (Also, good to see you here!) #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:29 ohxjulie
9:29
How meta! RT @thelepper: T2 - Maybe my BHAG is to figure out what my BHAG is #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:29 MeredithGould
9:29
T2: Develop our website into a resource instead of a burden. Expand the information that we share with our community and guests. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:29 tmeierontheway
9:29
T2: Saw a potential index for our new site today, and it might have an integrated Instagram feed. #bestillmyheart #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:29 ohxjulie
9:30
.@ohxjulie Thanks. Always see your #chsocm tweets. Figured I should jump in and join in sometime!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:30 thelepper
9:30
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:30 rev_david
9:30
@MeredithGould @PastorJoelle @Pinterest Totally use Pinterest....I am in the pot with all of these tools but just need connections #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:30 SpiritualGypsy
9:30
T2 as a PT pastor we coordinate so much online, I am resolving to be more pastoral and less task- oriented in emails, FB, etc. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:30 RevAmyZ
9:30
T2 For our parish it's a BHAG just to get parishioners involved and interacting with #chsocm - feels like img talking to myself a lot!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:30 st_judes_church
9:30
#chsocm I suppose telling the diocesan office that I was going to meet w/ them abt #chsocm overhaul was slightly audacious :-)
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:30 Conductor222
9:31
T2 My B(not)H AG is to remain calm and loving in the face of really awful church websites and lack of #chsocm strategy
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:31 MeredithGould
9:31
T2: Also looking forward to participating in more tweetchats and seeing how we can use those to build Companion Synod relations #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:31 thoward14
9:31
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:31 bryanrust
9:31
My question is why don't more of our churches have websites? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:31 SpiritualGypsy
9:31
@st_judes_church EXACTLY! Me too #chsocm is usually #crickets where I am
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:31 Conductor222
9:31
T2 My BVAG (vague yet audacious goal) Large-scale ecumenical collaboration something. #chsocm Theme TBD, Creeds? Liturgy?
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:31 reckshow
9:31
@thoward14 Maybe @Keek in a pinch if I have a one-take, one-shot video to share & need 36 secs. Could see youth ministry using it. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:31 markalves
9:32
T2: Seeing several mentions of a new church website for 2014. Who/what are you using to build the site? Company? In-house? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:32 justjonlee
9:32
am teaching a seniors class on Facebook & Pinterest this month #chsocm MeredithGould @SpiritualGypsy @Pinterest
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:32 PastorJoelle
9:32
Our synod made a concerted effort to help congs with that // MT @SpiritualGypsy: Why don't more of our churches have websites? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:32 rev_david
9:32
@jlupf @revmanda @revtrent We have a sort of #chsocm intensive going on at @GettSem right now :)
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:32 ohxjulie
9:32
@SaraVanderpan my 'Learn Something New" calendar says there really aren't 24 hours in a day. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:32 skenow
9:32
T2: to also expand church's twitter use. FB is starting to go well-Twitter is more local connection, I'm finding. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:32 RevMindi
9:32
#chsocm BHAG understand SM in my current cultural context.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:32 revdeniseppc
9:32
@seashellseller I'm sure it is. I find it helpful. I'm pretty passé myself
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:32 rev_david
9:32
@thoward14 Yeah, well, probably a wildly unobtainable goal. I get pretty darn crazed pretty darn quickly! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:32 MeredithGould
9:33
@MeredithGould Heh. But then there are complaints of "why don't we..." #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:33 SpiritualGypsy
9:33
Ready for the next? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:33 rev_david
9:33
@MeredithGould @thoward14 Truer words hath never been spoken! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:33 edkay77
9:33
.@MeredithGould @SpiritualGypsy I especially love the ones with the MIDI files that play hymns #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:33 thelepper
9:33
@justjonlee Great question. I need good resources to recommend as well! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:33 kdunigan
9:33
I just checked the website there is now a wikispace cool!! #Chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:33 BethAnnesBest
9:33
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:33 SaraVanderpan
9:33
T2- to give pastoral care and support to clergy of all stripes through SM and other means. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:33 kirkjeffery
9:33
@rev_david T2: I'd like to help various movements of Christians that leverage communities of bloggers, FBers, and Twitter-ers. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:33 bradbridges
9:34
T2 My biggest, hairiest goal though, is to write a book, and possibly do a Kickstarter campaign #chSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:34 FatPastor
9:34
@thelepper @SpiritualGypsy Just the ones that play Ave Maria, right? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:34 MeredithGould
9:34
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:34 bfelice
9:34
@thelepper Now you are just getting scandalous. Do we really have to? Jk :) #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:34 bradbridges
9:34
@ohxjulie @jlupf @revmanda @revtrent I'd be super interested in learning more about #chsocm at @GettSem
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:34 BenSutter
9:35
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:35 rev_david
9:35
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:35 SpiritualGypsy
9:35
@SpiritualGypsy Lack of willingness by DIYers and/or lack of funds to hire a pro. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:35 boldroastrev
9:35
.@bradbridges It's a resolution, right? We only do them for a couple weeks anyway ;) #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:35 thelepper
9:35
Pull out your crystal ball ... #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:35 rev_david
9:35
@bfelice @SpiritualGypsy oh I always blog about these things ;). #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:35 PastorJoelle
9:36
@rev_david @BenSutter Would love to talk more about it! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:36 ohxjulie
9:36
@boldroastrev Wondering if there are grants out there for churches to explore this, help defray the cost #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:36 SpiritualGypsy
9:36
RT @rev_david Pull out your crystal ball ... // T3 is coming soon? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:36 skenow
9:36
@bradbridges oh definitely! But most of my FB users still dn't understand their privacy settings(maybe I need 2 do workshop w/them) #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:36 RevMindi
9:37
T3 - How will ministry with digital tools look different in 2014? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:37 rev_david
9:37
@bradbridges but you're absolutely right, creating content is something I need to help them learn to do. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:37 RevMindi
9:37
@thelepper That is classic! I'm impressed yours last a couple weeks. :) #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:37 bradbridges
9:37
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:37 thelepper
9:37
My immediate goal is for the secretary to have computer that doesn't take an HOUR to boot up. Then the same for me at church #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:37 revmanda
9:37
RT @rev_david T3 - How will ministry with digital tools look different in 2014? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:37 paulsteinbrueck
9:37
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:37 crazypastor
9:37
Great question!// RT @rev_david: T3 - How will ministry with digital tools look different in 2014? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:37 SaraVanderpan
9:37
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:37 thelepper
9:38
@singingcarolyn @thoward14 What's different is that the video is a single take, no stoping & starting like Vine, etc. #ChSocM @Keek
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:38 markalves
9:38
@revmanda I had good intentions about doing it myself, but I can't figure out the "easy to use" Wordpress stuff to save my life. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:38 boldroastrev
9:38
T3 My fantasy? That people will understand the need for branding and integration across social media plus the website & enewsletter #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:38 MeredithGould
9:38
T3: for me, I know it is involving mobile devices. Made sure our website has a very user friendly mobile version. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:38 RevMindi
9:38
@rev_david it would look different if more people will actually used the tools they have #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:38 bryanrust
9:38
T3 - Education through well-made videos incorporating many different voices and passions. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:38 crazypastor
9:39
T3: More mobile. More accepted by adopters. Hopefully some natives will help lead the way. Have to find some. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:39 nealffischer
9:39
@SpiritualGypsy @bfelice connect your blog with SM. Tweet your posts comment on other blogs #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:39 PastorJoelle
9:39
T3 - I am seeing a huge shift in the number of ppl teaching social media specifically for ministry. A good thing. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:39 rev_david
9:39
#chsocm T3 already seeing my folks reading and following blogs they would not have been exposed to otherwise. CE :)
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:39 revdeniseppc
9:39
@rev_david #chsocm folk may appreciate this. I describe myself as a "Lay friend to clergy." People gasp. Not THAT kind of "lay friend!" smh
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:39 jlupf
9:39
T3: which means I need to learn how to create/generate content from mobile device easier. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:39 RevMindi
9:39
@chsocm T3: Ppl have more distractions & options than ever, churches must provide value & community online if they want ppl 2 engage #ChSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:39 paulsteinbrueck
9:39
T3 more and more people getting model internet. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:39 B_RockW
9:40
T3-That's THE big money question for our 'AV club' at #tlcmtm. We're revamping our tech tools for worship so we're dreaming big. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:40 PrJoshEhrler
9:40
@MeredithGould Amen! We should help folks make the connection over a broad range of media. Helps to make story we tell coherent. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:40 tmeierontheway
9:40
T3 sadly, too many will venture forward with no plan, disconnecting them ITF and online #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:40 skenow
9:40
@crazypastor Video, yes, I want more of that. From my parish and others! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:40 singingcarolyn
9:40
@RevWeb Can't imagine mine doing most of that. Won't allow photos at most of those events right now! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:40 danayoung
9:40
Kind of T2 & T3 hybrid: I want to create more video content. Use Vine and other video apps. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:40 RevMindi
9:40
T3: I want to see it used in worship more. Integration when I see the majority of the congregation #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:40 thoward14
9:40
T3 More parishes will stream weddings, funerals, baptisms, confirmations. Eventually regular services. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:40 RevWeb
9:41
@PastorJoelle Which means more Vine, more hasty product :/ #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:41 BenSutter
9:41
@skenow Yes, or try #ChSocM w no plan, fail and think it "doesn't work" :(
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:41 paulsteinbrueck
9:41
T3 - Also seeing / expecting less of an uphill road for integrating social media in our ministries #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:41 rev_david
9:41
Be still my heart.RT @RevWeb: T3 More parishes will stream weddings, funerals, baptisms, confirmations. Eventually regular services. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:41 singingcarolyn
9:41
@PastorJoelle @bfelice Actually I do tweet my posts :) Nothing yet. So my goal is to be fierce about it this year.Woot #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:41 SpiritualGypsy
9:41
T3 Maybe strategic planning? That would be so lovely. Also, communications audits. Yep, dreaming again. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:41 MeredithGould
9:41
@danayoung When they see others doing it they may learn the #evangelism potential. Or they may just stick their heads in the sand. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:41 RevWeb
9:41
Ah, another for T2: boosting our wireless so it reaches the sanctuary/fellowship hall. Right now only reaches office building. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:41 RevMindi
9:41
@BenSutter @PastorJoelle unfortunately the world we live in now. Can be done well, though. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:41 justjonlee
9:41
T3 - Worship services consisting solely of Vine videos? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:41 thelepper
9:41
@PastorJoelle Guess quality often lowers w/ increase in quantity #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:41 BenSutter
9:42
T3: Broader affirmation that digital communities are real communities. #wishfulthinking #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:42 ofredrick
9:42
RT @paulsteinbrueck @skenow Yes, or try #ChSocM w no plan, fail and think it "doesn't work" :( //Amen.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:42 skenow
9:42
T3 Increased clarity about the personality of different SoMe platforms--to pick ones that match the style of the faith community #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:42 RevAmyZ
9:42
All this tweeting takes me back to CWA13 #chsocm #Hilarity
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:42 SpiritualGypsy
9:42
@RevMindi Wi-fi booster, $75. I use them in my building. Very helpful.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:42 rev_david
9:42
@MeredithGould How do we help leaders in communities understand that branding isn't a bad thing? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:42 bryanrust
9:42
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:42 MeredithGould
9:42
#chsocm T3 Skyping in folks for services!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:42 Conductor222
9:42
@thoward14 Hey you hush over there :) #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:42 SpiritualGypsy
9:42
T3: The digital age has moved us back to Acts - a public movement in social spaces. Join conversations that are already happening. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:42 tmeierontheway
9:42
T3 - Seriously, though, Soc med more seamlessly integrated into worship services, synod assemblies, meetings, presentations, etc #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:42 thelepper
9:42
@thoward14 My former pastor tried, to no avail, to get the congregation to text him during his sermon...cool idea #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:42 SeanTitus1
9:43
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:43 BenSutter
9:43
@FatPastor Not a stretch at all if you have a clear plan. I'd encourage you to study what some people w/large follower counts do. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:43 bradbridges
9:43
@MeredithGould hoping to inject some of that into my home congregation - by joining the Comm Team #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:43 skenow
9:43
@PastorJoelle @bryanrust Just declare it not a bad thing? I'm going to do that during a 2-hr workshop on Saturday. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:43 MeredithGould
9:43
@SeanTitus1 @thoward14 I've been toying with doing this when I preach later this month, but I'm not sure how to make it happen well. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:43 ohxjulie
9:43
@SeanTitus1 @thoward14 I've been trying to get the different communities I preach at to tweet during sermons. #takestime #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:43 crazypastor
9:43
@SpiritualGypsy Psh! I'm just a fan of your methods! #CWA13 #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:43 thoward14
9:43
Wifi access is SO IMPORTANT. @RevMindi #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:43 singingcarolyn
9:43
@RevWeb It may be a cultural/generational thing, but our church just isn't comfortable with photos during baptisms, etc. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:43 danayoung
9:43
Great convo - keep it coming! Here comes T4. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:43 rev_david
9:43
@RevMindi ha! I'd love to be able to connect wirelessly! Seriously I'm starting from scratch here but we'll get there #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:43 revmanda
9:44
@RevMindi I put the access info in the bulletin, that helps. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:44 rev_david
9:44
@PastorJoelle @bryanrust Seriously! Have a slide that says "Branding" is not Evil and Satanic! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:44 MeredithGould
9:44
@thoward14 @singingcarolyn I see @Keek for greetings, shout out or showing something. I love @Flipagram for Instagram slideshows. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:44 markalves
9:44
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:44 bryanrust
9:44
@RevAmyZ Nice! Cultural knowledge and integration. #chsocm has added a new dimension to learning the local language. 1 challenge 4 me.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:44 PrJoshEhrler
9:44
@tmeierontheway Always use Acts 17, Paul at the Aeropagus, as 1st c. example of SM. Also rooftop convos. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:44 RevWeb
9:44
@rev_david I have too many who don't feel it is "appropriate." Working on changing the attitudes first. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:44 RevMindi
9:44
RT @singingcarolyn Wifi access is SO IMPORTANT. @RevMindi // just make sure you have the bandwidth! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:44 skenow
9:45
@thoward14 @SeanTitus1 I mostly preach at a seminary, so I was thinking it might be a step ahead of most congregations? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:45 ohxjulie
9:45
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:45 SeanTitus1
9:45
T3 Like @RevMindi, I'd like to use video imagery for meditation more often; create original content. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:45 boldroastrev
9:45
@jlupf Ok. I disagee. But that's a topic for another day. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:45 rev_david
9:45
@ohxjulie @SeanTitus1 I would hope so, but I think that would depend on how active your seminary is in #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:45 thoward14
9:45
@RevWeb We have photographer for regular services/events, no videography & restrictions on what can be posted. Baby steps! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:45 danayoung
9:46
Well, in looking back my church has come a long way. When I arrived in Sept. 12, we didn't have internet let alone a website! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:46 RevMindi
9:46
Also have a slide about how if "brand ambassador" seems creepy, use "evangelism" or "missional" instead. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:46 MeredithGould
9:46
@jlupf @rev_david nothing particularly holy bout analog or unholy about digital #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:46 PastorJoelle
9:46
@rev_david @RevMindi In the bulletin? Why didn't I think of that? Cause I'm not Rev David I suppose. New for this week... #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:46 PrJoshEhrler
9:46
T4 - What new challenges do you see / expect in 2014? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:46 rev_david
9:46
@ohxjulie @thoward14 I will text if I'm there! :) #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:46 SeanTitus1
9:46
@thoward14 @ohxjulie @SeanTitus1 I think some in that sem community also might not go for it quite so quickly... #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:46 edkay77
9:46
RT @rev_david T4 - What new challenges do you see / expect in 2014? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:46 crazypastor
9:46
IMO, social media is analog, because people are analog. Only the conveyance is digital #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:46 skenow
9:46
is there a checklist somewhere for a communications audit? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:46 bryanrust
9:46
T4 Sorting through variety, dangers, and capabilities of platforms #chSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:46 FatPastor
9:47
just spent about 20 minutes attempting to follow the #chsocm conversation.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:47 merzberg
9:47
@rev_david already a new challenge for 2014: getting our content in our member's Facebook feed! #annoyed #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:47 justjonlee
9:47
@tmeierontheway This makes so much sense. Thanks for the insight #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:47 BenSutter
9:47
@PrJoshEhrler @RevMindi Also, put a big, "Check in on Facebook" in the bulletin. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:47 rev_david
9:47
@thoward14 Well its Advocacy done in a new fashion #chsocm Making some noise and getting ministry done
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:47 SpiritualGypsy
9:47
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:47 MeredithGould
9:47
@thoward14 @edkay77 @SeanTitus1 Gettysburg (ELCA)...& I'm ok with some people not being 100% in, because I want to push them a bit! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:47 ohxjulie
9:48
T4 - Maybe helping people see that being connected to a technological device doesn't necessarily equal disconnection from community #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:48 thelepper
9:48
#chsocm T4 I see the slow pace of my folks as a bit if a hindrance, but like the tortoise 🐢 we will get there! 😄
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:48 Conductor222
9:48
#chsocm T4 increased resistance - much fear that SM = loss of community
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:48 revdeniseppc
9:48
T4 - Like always, creating/curating content that inspires and challenges people to engage. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:48 crazypastor
9:48
@ohxjulie @edkay77 @SeanTitus1 oh nice! I think it's the place to at least try it. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:48 thoward14
9:48
T4: I expect there will always be the next thing we have to jump on. Also, expect that I have to clone myself to keep up. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:48 nealffischer
9:48
Was at a worship sunday encouraged to tweet during sermon Pastor @dgerrietts scheduled tweets of main points of sermon it was great #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:48 PastorJoelle
9:48
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:48 edkay77
9:48
@crazypastor @rev_david Many people that unfortunately do not always have access to internet, computers #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:48 SpiritualGypsy
9:49
@justjonlee @rev_david I think frequency and consistency w/your posts will help. Also use photos, those get more interaction! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:49 kdunigan
9:49
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:49 PrJoshEhrler
9:49
@BenSutter @justjonlee @PastorJoelle All depends on if you're looking for show quality or 'personal' feel. Can be good either way. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:49 EricFriesen1
9:49
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:49 edkay77
9:49
@bryanrust Everyone's already branding you. Show them Google or Twitter search for your org. Blank? Or bad? Is that what they want? #ChSocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:49 markalves
9:49
@bryanrust Yes! @MeredithGould has one in Social Media Gospel. Also check out "Word Made Fresh". Or -- Come to @DiscipleProj!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:49 rev_david
9:49
RT @ohxjulie - I'm ok with some people not being 100% in, because I want to push them a bit! #chsocm // #preachit
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:49 crazypastor
9:49
T4 Challenges: social media management, how to stay current with changes in platforms/tools. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:49 MeredithGould
9:49
T4 Challenge - Developing a culture of SM engagement. Empowering more SM evangelists that share, comment, check-in regularly. #chSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:49 FatPastor
9:49
Ministry with digital tools will be 1)scheduled, 2)integrated into events, and 3)assumed rather than considered. @chsocm #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:49 bradbridges
9:49
T4: I think keeping up with and managing the multiple platforms. Who's in charge of what and what happens when someone steps down? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:49 thoward14
9:49
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:49 crazypastor
9:49
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:49 SpiritualGypsy
9:50
T4 Getting my people to see its value and use it more. New challenge, same as the old challenge. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:50 boldroastrev
9:50
@rev_david T4: There r challenges as SM matures. 4 some the newness & fun of SM has worn off. Being consistent, strategic is boring #ChSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:50 paulsteinbrueck
9:50
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:50 skenow
9:50
@ohxjulie @PastorJoelle @dgerrietts Preaching Paul, I talked ab communication. asked all to take out devices, gave them msg to share #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:50 rev_david
9:50
Rt @merzberg: just spent about 20 minutes attempting to follow the #chsocm conversation.”/ hang in there!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:50 PastorJoelle
9:50
@MeredithGould YES! I got something right! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:50 skenow
9:50
This -> RT @skenow: IMO, social media is analog, because people are analog. Only the conveyance is digital #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:50 singingcarolyn
9:51
T4: Finding/developing tools to assess effectiveness & engagement of online AND in person. Seeing beyond Sun worship numbers #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:51 revmanda
9:51
T4 - Continue to figure out what parts of soc med are constructive and life-giving, and weeding out the rest #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:51 thelepper
9:51
T4 cont.: Learning WordPress and helping the #chsocm community.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:51 nealffischer
9:51
@skenow Oh please, you're super-smart about this stuff. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:51 MeredithGould
9:51
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:51 rev_david
9:51
@kdunigan last tweet came across weird. Latest change only means we reach ~10% of our page each post. Consistency is key, though. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:51 justjonlee
9:51
@boldroastrev I recommend is starting with a discussion on Outreach rather than Social Media. Outreach asks where are the people. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:51 bradbridges
9:52
T4: Getting people involved on SM who are apprehensive about SM. Helping people see it as a tool and not a hindrance. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:52 tmeierontheway
9:52
@merzberg Tough to keep up in the beginning. Transcript is available on the #chsocm blog.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:52 MeredithGould
9:52
Wow. So many great ideas tonight!! Can't wait to go back to the transcript later #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:52 rev_david
9:52
@MeredithGould knowing and communicating are worlds apart for me, sometimes. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:52 skenow
9:52
T4: Also, remembering your audience. Connect via SM with youth, yes, but don't forget the Facebookers who are parents/grandparents #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:52 thoward14
9:52
@thoward14 I think this issue you raise is going to be a major impetus for having a team oversee a ministry's social media strategy. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:52 bradbridges
9:53
We are very quickly coming up on the hour - this goes by so quickly! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:53 rev_david
9:53
@B_RockW T4. Websites #chsocm // Websites are a challenge in 2014? If so, can you clarify?
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:53 paulsteinbrueck
9:53
@bradbridges agreed. I just dread another semi-effective committee being formed...there has to be education and guidance #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:53 thoward14
9:53
Just thought of an idea; recruit someone to live tweet sermons on the parish twitter #Chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:53 rev_heather
9:53
.@lindseybbridges Yes. And challenging assumptions on both sides of the gap! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:53 thelepper
9:54
Closing thoughts, parting shots, or smart remarks? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:54 rev_david
9:54
RT @rev_david We are very quickly coming up on the hour - this goes by so quickly! #chsocm // It's so true. We defy physics here.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:54 crazypastor
9:54
RT @Conductor222 RT @rev_heather: Just thought of an idea; recruit someone to live tweet sermons on the parish twitter #Chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:54 crazypastor
9:54
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:54 rev_david
9:54
I am constantly amazed at how quick we burn through an hour on here. Y'all rock #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:54 thoward14
9:54
T4 Personal goal: help people understand that committees probably can't craft communications very well. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:54 MeredithGould
9:54
Time to put the kiddos to bed. Thanks for a great chat #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:54 FatPastor
9:55
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:55 MeredithGould
9:55
@rev_david Closing thought: Make 2014 your best #ChSocM year yet! You can do it with the help of God & the #ChSocM community.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:55 paulsteinbrueck
9:55
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:55 rev_david
9:55
.@crazypastor @rev_david Like the Tardis, but reversed. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:55 thelepper
9:55
@rev_david A great slogan/sign to hang in the Narthex/Gathering Area/Annex "Sinners and Cell Phones are Welcome Here!" #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:55 kdunigan
9:55
@rev_david #chsocm folk may appreciate this. I describe myself as a "Lay friend to clergy." People gasp. Not THAT kind of "lay friend!" smh
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:55 jlupf
9:55
this has been helpful - thanks! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:55 bryanrust
9:55
Just a hunch. 2014 feels to be a pivotal year for SM in churches. Maybe an #Epiphany will happen. Or not. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:55 RevWeb
9:55
.@MeredithGould I might even be able to tie it in with baptism this Sunday, lol! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:55 RevMindi
9:55
RT @paulsteinbrueck:@rev_david Closing thought:Make 2014 your best#ChSocM year yet!You can do it with the help ofGod& the #ChSocM community.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:55 SaraVanderpan
9:56
The #chsocm chat: It's bigger on the inside. @thelepper @crazypastor
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:56 rev_david
9:56
@FatPastor Yes! This is the focus of the workshop I'm doing Sunday after church. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:56 singingcarolyn
9:56
@revdeniseppc And so many people here willing to share knowledge! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:56 MeredithGould
9:56
One of my favorite hours of the week. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:56 JesusOfNaz316
9:56
@tmeierontheway And helping non-SM savvy folks realize they can still keep their beloved mailed newsletters, etc AND do SM #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:56 SeanTitus1
9:56
Tonight's nugget of wisdom comes from the Fonz! “Assumptions are the termites of relationships.” #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:56 nealffischer
9:56
@crazypastor @Conductor222 @rev_heather I had someone live tweet a Theology on Tap session. I want to develop this more. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:56 tmeierontheway
9:56
I should say: I do have permission to announce Seahawks scores during worship #chsocm but I give warning for those taping the game.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:56 RevMindi
9:56
RT @kdunigan A great sign to hang in the [church foyer] "Sinners and Cell Phones are Welcome Here!" #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:56 paulsteinbrueck
9:56
@MeredithGould: T4 Personal goal-help people understand that committees probably can't craft communications very well. #chsocm St. Meredith!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:56 youravgpastor
9:56
This has been awesomeness...just so fast. Woot #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:56 SpiritualGypsy
9:56
RT @rev_david The #chsocm chat: It's bigger on the inside. @thelepper @crazypastor #doctorwho
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:56 skenow
9:56
Therefore it shouldn't be much of a leap to bring #chsocm use into worship.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:56 RevMindi
9:56
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:56 crazypastor
9:57
Let your community rule #socmed, don't let the #socmed rule the community. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:57 EricFriesen1
9:57
@bradbridges I agree with #3 -- digital and social media will be assumed. many people already are at this point. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:57 lindseybbridges
9:57
@justjonlee Great point. The free Facebook page seems to be going away. Find ad $ or some new #ChSocM channels.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:57 markalves
9:57
I enjoyed it. Thanks, all. I'll surely be back! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:57 boldroastrev
9:57
@PastorJoelle I can tweet after, but not during. And what I preach and what I remember having preached not always the same. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:57 rev_heather
9:57
RT @kdunigan A great sign to hang in the [church foyer] "Sinners and Cell Phones are Welcome Here!" #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:57 crazypastor
9:57
The blind see, the deaf hear because HE tweets RT @JesusOfNaz316: One of my favorite hours of the week. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:57 danayoung
9:58
@rev_heather @PastorJoelle I try to tweet before my sermons, FWIW. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:58 crazypastor
9:58
@SeanTitus1 Amen to that! We can do multiple formats of letters, etc,. And do them well. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:58 tmeierontheway
9:58
Subscribe to our blog & you’ll receive transcripts automagically. churchsocmed.blogspot.com. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:58 rev_david
9:58
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:58 ohxjulie
9:58
RT @rev_david Subscribe to our blog & you’ll receive transcripts automagically. churchsocmed.blogspot.com. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:58 MeredithGould
9:58
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:58 markalves
9:58
@rev_heather schedule tweets of main points, memorable phrases #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:58 PastorJoelle
9:58
@RevWeb @rev_david It would be awesome if your hunch is correct! Praying! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:58 danayoung
9:59
Thanks all! This was fun and enlightening. I'll have to make this a regular part of my week. So many new ideas! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:59 tmeierontheway
9:59
Also: Don't forget to check out the new #chsocm wiki! chsocm.wikispaces.com
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:59 rev_david
9:59
Thanks @rev_david - Nice job as usual. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:59 nealffischer
9:59
Coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer from Compline: #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:59 rev_david
9:59
So great to see new people participating. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:59 MeredithGould
9:59
RT @nealffischer: Thanks @rev_david - Nice job as usual. #chsocm //Ditto and Amen!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:59 RevMindi
9:59
RT @revdeniseppc: #chsocm so much to learn :)// That's half the fun, isn't it?
Tuesday January 7, 2014 9:59 singingcarolyn
10:00
@BenSutter @markalves True. I can only complain about this free service so much. Just feels a bit like bait & switch. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:00 justjonlee
10:00
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:00 rev_david
10:00
Try watching this fast tweet chat roll by while on pain meds..... what at trip! sorry I was only able be a spectator tonight. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:00 embeddedfaith
10:00
@paulsteinbrueck yes. A great website is a great thing but a bad website is a HUGE turn away!!! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:00 B_RockW
10:00
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:00 markalves
10:00
@justjonlee @crazypastor @rev_heather it was NOT odd it was really helpful and kinda cool! Kinda inspring! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:00 PastorJoelle
10:00
The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com within a few hours. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:00 rev_david
10:00
RT @MeredithGould T4 Personal goal: help people understand that committees probably can't craft communications very well. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:00 skenow
10:00
Meeting with web platform developers for step 1 of church website overhaul. On 5 hr/week budget. Prayers needed. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:00 danayoung
10:00
#chsocm a Thank you @rev_david for moderating tonight! Great job! :-)
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:00 Conductor222
10:01
Thank you @rev_david for kicking off our calendar year! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:01 MeredithGould
10:01
@SpiritualGypsy I did that for a while as well. Decided it was time to join the convo. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:01 tmeierontheway
10:01
@thoward14 One way to deal w/the dread is to maintain rights to delete content from church acct. You can't control individual users. #ChSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:01 bradbridges
10:01
@RevMindi You say you want a revolution Well, you know We all want to change the world One mind at a time through #chsocm :)
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:01 nealffischer
10:01
@tmeierontheway Ditto! Interesting stuff here. I need to check in here more often! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:01 SeanTitus1
10:01
We are at the hour, and officially done with the chat. Feel free to stay and keep the convos going during coffee hour. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:01 rev_david
10:01
Thanks @rev_david for leading. Thanks everyone else for engaging. I enjoyed my first #chsocm chat!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:01 thelepper
10:02
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:02 rev_heather
10:02
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:02 skenow
10:02
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:02 RevMindi
10:02
Another rocking #chsocm chat, with the rockstar @rev_david presiding. #howappropriate
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:02 crazypastor
10:02
#chsocm Goodnight & happy rest of your week to everyone!!! :-) 🎶 pic.twitter.com/OQTHNqVf3r
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:02 Conductor222
10:02
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:02 rev_david
10:02
@bradbridges True. I'm also looking at finding individuals with the gifts and turning them loose. Less a formal group. We'll see #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:02 thoward14
10:02
@rev_heather Oh, you have no idea. Thankfully, the church is happy with anything I can offer. :-) #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:02 danayoung
10:02
Social media is such an active part of my church community's existence- IG and Twitter, especially. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:02 mollyebrewer
10:03
MT @rev_david Keep watch, dear Lord, w those who work/watch/weep & give your angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm // Will do.
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:03 JesusOfNaz316
10:03
@MeredithGould Thanks! It was - as always - fun! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:03 rev_david
10:03
@rev_david That is classic that you guys have a coffee hour even during the #chsocm chat. Can we have a congregational meeting too? :)
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:03 bradbridges
10:03
.@RevMindi But only coffee flavored coffee, right @rev_david? #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:03 thelepper
10:03
@rev_david Don't plagiarize. A) It's wrong. B) You'll get caught and be embarrassed. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:03 jlupf
10:03
@justjonlee @BenSutter @kdunigan Maybe that's the opening for FB's successor? Or maybe no free lunch? #ChSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:03 markalves
10:03
He walks with me and he tweets with me. // RT @JesusOfNaz316: One of my favorite hours of the week. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:03 rev_david
10:03
@Conductor222 Had to share that one on the church FB page immediately - hilarious! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:03 st_judes_church
10:04
.@jlupf @rev_david actually, good point. Hearing about some churches being contacted over use of copywrighted photos #chsocm be careful!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:04 RevMindi
10:04
@tmeierontheway @SpiritualGypsy Definitely more fun to join in, but observers are always welcome, too. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:04 singingcarolyn
10:04
@thelepper So glad you joined in - thanks for all your insights! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:04 rev_david
10:04
@markalves @BenSutter @kdunigan never a free lunch, but you're right. Does widen the open door for the next big platform. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:04 justjonlee
10:04
@rev_david Thanks for leading the first chat of 2014! Thanks to all who participated! #ChSocM
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:04 paulsteinbrueck
10:04
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:04 bryanrust
10:04
@singingcarolyn Will do! It was fun. Something I will have to get used to - never does this before. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:04 tmeierontheway
10:04
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:04 rev_david
10:05
.@rev_david Thanks! Same Bat-time same Bat-channel next week? #chsocm #batman
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:05 thelepper
10:05
@rev_david @crazypastor Such an ELCA bromance here. Sweet. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:05 RevWeb
10:05
RT @RevWeb @rev_david @crazypastor Such an ELCA bromance here. Sweet. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:05 edkay77
10:05
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:05 rev_david
10:05
@bradbridges @SpiritualGypsy Let's not put the cart before the horse here! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:05 tmeierontheway
10:05
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:05 rev_david
10:06
Thanks @rev_david and everyone - what fun! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:06 revmanda
10:06
@st_judes_church @Conductor222 Maybe we need a humor/meme section on the #ChSocM wiki?!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:06 markalves
10:06
@skenow @MeredithGould The committee/team sets the org acct goal/tweet/strategy. It can influence indiv. accounts, not control them. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:06 bradbridges
10:06
@markalves Maybe we need a humor/meme section on the #ChSocM wiki?! // That would be awesome!
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:06 paulsteinbrueck
10:06
@RevMindi @jlupf @rev_david And every church has enough creative people that you can keep creation rooted in your community. #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:06 EricFriesen1
10:07
@rev_david Thank you sir. Good to be here. Looking forward to doing it again! #chsocm
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:07 tmeierontheway
10:07
Tuesday January 7, 2014 10:07 MeredithGould
10:07
 

 
 
 

The topics:
T1: What are your #chsocm New Year’s Resolutions?
T2: What is the Big Hairy Audacious Goal for your online ministry in 2014?
T3: How will ministry with digital tools look different in 2014?
T4: What new challenges do you see / expect in 2014?

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