One the reasons people in ministry most frequently give for not using (learning) social media is “I don’t have the time.” No doubt they are very busy and probably wearing multiple hats. Finding the time is not as easy as it sounds. What often happens to hard workers is that they accumulate jobs. If you are good at what you do—more people want you to help them. What is also…
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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?
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Advantages/Disadvantages to Catholic Groups Using Social Media Websites
Recently, a print journalist sent me a list of questions to answer as part of an article she was writing on the Catholic Church’s use of social media. One of the questions was: What are the advantages and disadvantages to Catholic groups using social media websites? [Social media websites are blogs, Facebook, Twitter….) Here are some of my thoughts as I answered this question.
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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…
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Five Tips to Improve Your Social Media Presence
The use of social media is growing exponentially. For those who are new to this form of communication—it might seem like a free-for-all or a waste of time with little art or purpose. However, social media is having its impact on society and if we want to influence the world (or at least our niche in the world); we need to be using social media. The best way to start…
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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…