John Saddington (@human3rror on twitter) and Tony Steward (@tonysteward) presenting here at Ministry 2.0 conference all day. Their first presentation was on the questions to answer and the tensions to address in getting your social media strategy, plan, and project out the door.
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I was honored to be invited to participate in Ministry 2.0 again as a presenter. My experience in Austin earlier in the year was fantastic, so I feel privileged to be part of this. What a great opportunity to get to know others interested in Web Ministry and even some solid guys like John Saddington and Tony Steward.
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Jumping into the Church IT IRC channel today, it occurred to me that IRC is the Ham Radio of the Internet. Here is why:
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From the ChurchCIO.com series Blogging Guidelines for Pastors:
Tell Repeatable Stories
People love to listen to and retell compelling stories. Share yours in a way that is meaningful and easily remembered. Provide facts and others tidbits that are reusable in blogs and conversations.
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From the ChurchCIO.com series Blogging Guidelines for Pastors:
Remember the Audience
Readers are from everywhere, but our target audience is local. As you write, think about their context and their needs. They are hurting and hungry, and only some are Christ-followers.
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From the ChurchCIO.com series Blogging Guidelines for Pastors:
Extend the Relationship in Every Post
Start conversations. Realize we are on a journey together, and people want to see and be a part of it. Come alongside those who will allow it and encourage them to join in with us.
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From the ChurchCIO.com series Blogging Guidelines for Pastors:
Write About What You Know and Love
Write things that are important to you. Communicate with passion and then your love for the topic will be contagious. Share your heart’s cry so others may echo it back to us and others.
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From the ChurchCIO.com series Blogging Guidelines for Pastors:
Ask “How Does This Post Help the Reader”?
Resist the urge to be the “subject matter expert”. Provide growth opportunities through interesting and useful posts. Value readers time and attention by trying to inspire and engage.
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From the ChurchCIO.com series Blogging Guidelines for Pastors:
Be Honest and Show Candor
If we mess up, admit to it and share a plan for how we intend to fix it. Show humility and transparency at every turn. Cultivate the grapevine rather than be overrun by it.
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From the ChurchCIO.com series Blogging Guidelines for Pastors:
Be Authentic and Real
Value Authenticity over having it all together and being polished. This isn’t a seminary paper. Include the details of what prodded you to write. Show personality and preference.
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