2014-08-06T17:14:31-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/twitter/ http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/12492 2014-08-06T17:14:31-05:00 Here's a wide range of free downloadable ebooks on digital ministry and social media for churches, nonprofits and individuals, evangelism, and more. Plus Microsoft free ebooks on all their software and products. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/12202 2014-05-08T11:24:52-05:00 Helpful infographic from Huffington Post on using hashtags effectively: http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/10322 2013-02-08T11:08:54-05:00 The HooteSuite video below, though it is primarily discussing businesses, clearly explains the importance of social media connectedness at every level in any organization – charity, non-profit, ministry – and emphasizes that in the end, it is just people and relationships. Particularly highlighted in this video: social media needs to permeate through the entire organization, and is not something that is just 'done' by the marketing department. Richard Branson is cited as an example of a CEO who is constantly tweeting. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/9918 2012-12-14T10:59:17-05:00 Social media has changed everything in digital communication. For non-profits and Christian ministries, Eric Qualman chillingly observes in his new video, "The ROI of Social Media is: your business still exists in five years." It is really as stark as this – if your non-profit or ministry does not have an integrated social media strategy (rather than just trying to bolt-on a bit of Facebook or Twitter), you are in danger. Your church will also suffer, though not terminally, if it does not use social media, says Josh Burns. But equally significant – and greatly under-utilized – is this new potential for any Jesus-follower to share faith appropriately across relationships, using social media. YesEIs have produced a new short cartoon video explaining just how simple this it is to use their own curated choices of evangelistic video shorts. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/9728 2012-11-13T10:48:33-05:00 Lagos has a larger population than many countries. And just look at the social networking opportunities in this infographic. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/9684 2012-11-07T11:15:13-05:00 It is rare to find a book about technology with something for everyone, but whether you are a complete Twitter amateur or a veteran tweep, whether you are a lay Christian or a pastor or a church community interested in Twitter evangelism, Paul Clifford's new e-book Tweeting Church: Good News in Only 140 Characters is worth the download for you and your ministry. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/9633 2012-11-02T13:01:39-05:00 The authors are convinced of the incredible kingdom opportunity that social media provide, and they present this potential in an enticing and clear way. Their main focus is on Facebook (including the opportunity to share YouTube clips within it), plus a brief encouragement to blog. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/9457 2012-10-18T11:54:03-05:00 Check the striking message of the first pie chart in the infographic below, based on a study by Buzzplant. Admittedly, the polled sample of churches was relatively small, and only within one country. But… see how churches claim that social media was twice as effective as any other means of connecting to the wider community. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/9353 2012-09-25T12:46:01-05:00 The social media monster is out to get you! How to beat him: - Don't multi-task. Do each thing in time blocks. Then desist completely till its next time block. One at a time: Twitter, Facebook, emails, creative stuff, other responsibilities. - Sometimes even switch off – don't be like the girl at 0:18 in the frieze on the bronze statue at the magnificent rebuilt London St Pancras station. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8820 2012-08-01T12:41:17-05:00 The 'man of peace' concept from Luke 10 is something that many people use, consciously or unconsciously. That is, in an evangelistic situation, an individual who is open and welcoming may be a gateway to others in the community. How does this work in online evangelism?