Would You Read a Book on Social Media and the Church?

I’m doing a social experiment. A lot of the content on this site is broadly focused towards churches and digital content. Social media, more specifically.

Social Media and the Church

If you’re reading this post and don’t have an interest in either 1.) the Christian Church, or 2.) social media, please feel to hit the “eject” button and go on your merry way.

If, however, either of those two subjects capture your interest, I’d love your opinion on the following question:

If you were to read a book on social media and the Church, what three problems would it solve?

Please take a few moments (like, literally 60 seconds. I timed myself.) and share a few of your insights below. Here’s what a few folks have said so far:

How to engage with non believers in my community through social media.

How to convince people who don’t use it that it is worthwhile.

Content examples.

Is there anyway it would have a fold-out of the sexiest men in church social media?

(That last one was a real response, by the way. Jokesters.) Add your insight here:

You’re seriously the best. Either way. I hope to reveal the results of your answers soon, and very soon.

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Phil
Phil

Another Social Media and church book... really? Seems that everyone is trying to crack the nugget about how churches should use SM. What about turning it around and think about it from the guy in the pew's point-of-view? I reckon that Social Media works best when it's social, not corporate. No matter how hard St Stevens, All Souls or First Baptist Where Ever tries, they are always going to come across as organisations trying to pitch into the conversation, rather than individuals trying to build relationships. So, I reckon you should write about how would it look if the whole congregation engaged in Social Media in some way? When tweet conversations and Facebook posts all make some reference to life in a community of faith it's going to be way more powerful than tweeting "Join us at Third Presbyterian this Sunday morning when Bob talks about faith in the 'burbs". Besides, church is a community not a company.

Paul Clifford (@PodcastinChurch)
Paul Clifford (@PodcastinChurch)

I'd love to see you explore innovative ways some leaders are using social media. A lot of churches have a twitter presence, but don't know it. I wrote in my book about how to identify and bring their engagement under the umbrella of ministry. Drop me a line, because I'd love to get you a copy of "Tweeting Church" to help you along. Paul

Justin
Justin

Hey Paul! I'd love a copy of your book. Can you email me a copy? JustinMWise @ gmail (dot) com.

Dawn Mather
Dawn Mather

How to blend the old with the new through the help of social media. We have an older traditional church that is trying to step forward to capture new members and get keep both groups engaged in the church.

Justin
Justin

Noted. Thanks for the input, Dawn!

Gina
Gina

How do you engage those in your congregation who use social media without alienating those who do not. I've got ppl who don't even email for heaven's sake!

Justin
Justin

Gina ... How do the non-email folks stay in touch with the church?

Gina
Gina

The non-mail people (mostly elderly but not all), want printed bulletins with all the announcements for their informational reading. They typically call the church office for more information. We accommodate those who don't email by sending them a letter/postcard for specific event information and provide them the opportunity to walk in/phone in reservations or purchase tickets/resources. It's a small percentage of the congregation but we do not wish to alienate those who are computer illiterate.