Stories tagged with: social media

• FIRST-PERSON: If you've got Jesus in your profile, don't be nasty on your timeline

  by Daniel Darling , posted Tuesday, July 28, 2020 (4 years ago)

  

  As we muddle through the coming election season and a global pandemic that has divided Americans, Christians will be more tempted than ever to abandon civility, Dan Darling says. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: Pause before posting

  by Brandon Porter, posted Wednesday, July 22, 2020 (4 years ago)

  

  Brandon Porter admits he rarely leaves social media feeling encouraged. But he offers some advice to make social media better -- and six questions to ask before posting. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: 'Do nothing' and 'do everything' on social media

  by Art Toalston, posted Wednesday, May 13, 2020 (4 years ago)

  

  Don't buy the stereotypes, Art Toalston says. There is a sea of good people on social media -- with wholesome things to share. And you can be one of them. Read More

• 57 days and counting: Kentucky church has online service streak

  by Mark Maynard/Kentucky Today, posted Monday, May 11, 2020 (4 years ago)

  

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  LOUISA, Ky. (BP) -- Louisa First Baptist Church Pastor Chuck Price didn't set out to break any records when he committed to doing daily online services when the coronavirus pandemic first arrived.

  "We thought it was going to be two weeks," he said. "Now we're on day 57." Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: How do we calculate church attendance on social media?

  by Chris Martin, posted Wednesday, May 06, 2020 (4 years ago)

  

  It is safe to say pastors and churches are more grateful for social media than they have ever been, Chris Martin says. Martin helps church leaders know how to measure their social media audience accurately. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: The perfect time to learn and experiment in social media

  by Chris Martin, posted Thursday, April 02, 2020 (4 years ago)

  

  Since more people than ever are relying on social media to connect with each other, Chris Martin says now is the time for churches try something new and "see what sticks." Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: 3 ways Facebook can be extention of church’s ministry

  by Chris Martin, posted Tuesday, March 03, 2020 (4 years ago)

  

  Social media manager Chris Martin outlines three ways churches can use Facebook to extend the ministry it is already doing in its community. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: 3 common mistakes churches should avoid on social media

  by Chris Martin, posted Wednesday, February 05, 2020 (4 years ago)

  

  Churches should use social media to add an online extension of their in-person, incarnational ministry -- never as a substitute for it, says LifeWay social media manager Chris Martin. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: 3 ways to harness social media to the glory of God

  by Matt Henslee, posted Wednesday, January 29, 2020 (4 years ago)

  

  Before sending on an online message, pastor and author Matt Henslee asks himself: Is this true or false? Does it build up or tear down? Does it amplify or diminish Christ's Gospel? Read More

• SBC DIGEST: IMB using social media to reach young adults; Children's Missions Day cultivates community

  by Staff, posted Tuesday, January 28, 2020 (4 years ago)

  

  Social media proves key to reaching young adults in Latin America; WMU Children's Missions Day cultivates community among volunteers and participants Read More