Social Media, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Tumblr (the list goes on and on) is here to stay. No sense in denying it, putting our head in the sand, closing the door and praying the storm will pass. Life has changed and we, as church communicators, managers, ministers, and missionaries, must respond to this change.
I work with churches as they accept this new “norm” and as they launch into the world of Social Media and Digital Communication. The truth is, Social Media is a fabulous way to reach out to your current members and connect with potential new members. It is a great way, as the Bible says, to be a “Voice in the Wilderness.”
One of the biggest issues I run into when working with a church is the issue of “Social Media Management.” There are multiple platforms to consider and juggle, and yes….it can all be overwhelming!
Andrew Epperson, A friend of mine at Lieberman Technologies recently wrote a great Blog discussing the importance of keeping control of Social Media and offered some tips to help in the process!
Take a deep breath and read this article. It simplifies things a bit.