Two weeks ago, I published my 100th post. In the world of blogging that may not seem like a lot, but to me it is an accomplishment. I am writing this blog to encourage people in ministry to use the Internet and social media to support their efforts. We all have to move forward in using technology for mission and ministry. We have to learn with each other and from…
Category: Diocese
12 Posts
-
-
Creating Internet Buzz for Vocations
Sunday, May 15, 2011, was the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. I clicked around the Internet to see how much “buzz” was being created on websites, the “blogosphere” and the “Twitterverse.” What I found was interesting.
-
Is Social Media Free?
Christian Brothers Services (CBS) has posted on its website concise and clear answers to eleven frequently asked questions about social media. I would like to comment on their second question and answer today: Is social media free?
-
Why are Organizations Afraid of Social Media Websites?
For a long time, highly structured, centrally organized hierarchies ran our corporations, non-profits and church groups. The people in power controlled information content and flow. That was how it was and everyone understood it. But a new age is upon us and the old systems are out of sync.
-
Seven Steps to Add Internet Ministries to Your Service Offerings
It is not unusual for people to expect a place of ministry or an organization to have a website. It is not unusual for people to ask if they can follow the ministry on Facebook or Twitter. And of course, all people in service and leadership ministries are expected to have and use email. So why are there so few good parish, diocesan and organizational websites? Why aren’t we using…
-
The Bishops on Social Media
On Monday, November 15, 2010, Bishop Ronald Herzog of Alexandria gave a report on integrating social media into ecclesial communications to the U.S. bishops gathered at their annual meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. The report was another positive sign that more people in responsible positions in the Church recognize the importance of social media for mission. I found a lot of realism in the Bishop’s presentation and would like to draw…