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Free ebooks about church social media and communication
A growing number of free short ebooks are available on social and other media for church ministry. Note the word 'short'. Long books can be great, but a surprising amount of wisdom and practical advice can be condensed into 10-20 pages. It is, perhaps, the 15-minute TED lecture approach, applied to text.
You can read them quickly, and keep them as reference manuals.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/10485
Social media is not optional for non-profits, ministries, companies
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/10322
Free ebook - using Facebook for church ministry
Free ebook: Facebook for Churches is a 32-page quick read loaded with tips, examples and strategies for getting the most out of your church Facebook page.
Whether you're attempting to pick the perfect Timeline photo or trying to figure out what and when to post, this resource will help you.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/9868
Book review, Tweeting Church: Good News in Only 140 Characters
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/9684
Book review: Click 2 Save - The Digital Ministry Bible
Click 2 Save: The Digital Ministry Bible
Keith Anderson and Elizabeth Drescher
Moorehouse ISBN-13: 9780819227744
If Click 2 Save could be summed up in two points, they would be:
If you're not involved in digital ministry, get a move on it!
Once you're involved, strategy matters big time.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/9437
Best social media tip ever: don't multi-task, set time blocks
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/9353
The best guide book to using social media: PLATFORM by M Hyatt
On the strength of other people's experience, I've already blogged twice about Michael Hyatt's new book Platform.
Now I've read it, I can tell you everything they said is true. This really is the best book available on using social media to communicate your message.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/9046
Infographics & book to help non-profits use Facebook and Twitter
Three infographics for the price of one:
- Understanding your audience, strategies to use Facebook and Twitter, what to post.
- More details on best times for posting.
- Good content engages people on social media
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8593
Does social media have a place in the church?
When you hear the word 'church', what is the first thing that comes to your mind? If you are like me, then you may think of your church building or some mega-church that stands out in your mind.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8067
State of social media - Erik Qualman's latest Socialnomics video
Latest incarnation of Erik Qualman's Socialnomics 'state of social media' video. It's also available to download so you can show it in meetings or seminars to explain just how far digital communication extends.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/7175