Today I had a chance to connect with uber innovator and everyone’s favorite digital disciple, @DJChuang. Lately, (or rather for the last couple of YEARS), DJ has been leading a project with American Bible Society regarding quite a unique innovation front for a Bible non-profit — Launching of the .Bible TLD (top level domain). Here’s our […]
Inbox Zero Secret Weapon #2: Streak for Gmail
Your email inbox. Most likely your relationship with it falls into one of two categories: when you think about your email inbox, your thoughts are either neutral, or evil ones. Processing email and Google searching are 2 Life skills that I think should be taught in schools from an early age. But they aren’t. Both my […]
22 INFOGRAPHICS THAT TELL THE STORY ABOUT SNAPCHAT
You know Snapchat is all the rage, but have you tried it out yet? Perhaps you’re not getting the entire picture. There’s some early chatter about how to use it, examples for churches, etc. And you should expect more to come for sure. I pulled together this collection of infographics to help tell the story […]
Interview: Katie Allred on Managing the Church Communications Facebook Group
This week, I had a chance to catch-up with @KatieJAllred in a Facebook Group and outside of it, who is a social media rockstar for the Church and @brentwoodbc church in Tennessee. She facilitates a vibrant community of church communicators on Facebook via a closed Facebook Group. While other similar purposed groups have been around, this one skyrocketed in membership […]
The Comprehensive List of SnapChat Tutorials, How-To Guides & Tips for Churches
SnapChat is the new kid on the block, even though it’s been around for awhile. It hasn’t really been considered as a main platform for churches and most organizations to date — even Jay Kranda and I didn’t include it in the tour of social platforms within our free Social Media Jumpstart microcourse. But today, […]
I’m Interviewing Start-up Entrepreneurs on a New Podcast
Do you enjoy podcasts? Seems like everyone is getting into them. I call it the Netflix halo effect. People are now used to hunting for quality on-demand content to consume. This month, I’m helping to kick off a new podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and the Interwebs. It’s been fun planning and prepping for the […]
The #1 Thing Worship Band Leaders Aren’t Doing Right Now, But Should Be
Hey Worship Band Leaders . . . Here’s a test: DO YOU KNOW THESE TWO (plus @GaryVee) YOUTUBE SUPERSTARS? If you are a worship band leader and you don’t know who these young women are, take a look at this episode of the #ASKGARYVEE Show because after watching, you’ll agree it’s super important to know why […]
Mother’s Day Is Bigger Than You Think
It was a surprise to me when I first heard the research from Lifeway about Mother’s Day and the church. Upon reflection it makes sense, but I think most church leaders aren’t intentional about Mother’s Day as it is Easter or Christmas. But since it is the #1 non-religious holiday attendance Sunday for most churches, pastors should […]
Missional Discipleship Via Social Media
I was recently asked to speak at The Wesleyan Church’s Missional Discipleship Conference Online. Here is my interview segment with Jeremy Summers of their Church Multiplication & Discipleship division. It was an honor to be invited into the conversation. I love what they are doing. Their efforts to build momentum are reflected in the […]
STOP Using Social Media As A Megaphone
You really don’t have an excuse anymore. So just put down the megaphone. You can’t say this is all new stuff and you don’t know any better. Why? Because. . . They are all OLD. Older than you think. Social media is NO LONGER a shiny new fad. Wikipedia launched may of 2001. That’s 15 years […]