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He makes an excellent point, to consider who our audience is when we reach out. ""I have to explain (to church leaders) that there aren't thousands and thousands of Episcopalians out there looking" for a place to worship, Dell said. Instead, congregations must focus on "outsiders," people who weren't raised in a faith community or who are hoping to explore a new denomination, and who are likely to turn to the Internet in their search."

Church Mutual Attorney Kristen Blanford uses her experience in professional liability and the knowledge she has gained through years of working with religious organizations to provide critical information you need to use social media for your ministry. She discusses the risks involved with social media and introduces a Sample Digital and Social Media Code of Conduct that you can customize for your organization. This PDF is part of a webinar that you might wish to listen to as well. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/2202215487736227072

I plan to recommend this to my confirmation classes and my congregation at large.

An interesting take on the topic. Not really 11, many are about how hard it is to sing with the displays. I have noticed that in some congregations we visit. I post this not to endorse the 11, but so that those of us that may be advocating for such technology understand the level of despise that may come with the displays from some members.

Finally! A book aimed at helping non-profits identify usable communication strategies for social media engage based on case studies (i.e. examples). Many congregations and schools forget to sets goals and plan for internal and external communications and nurture let alone plug into the potential of social media to grow the kingdom of the Lord. As I recall, "Engage!" isn't simply the command of a fictional Star Trek captain, it's the command of the real Captain of the stars . . .

If professional quality photos are used by congregations and parochial church schools, this would be a great advertising and pre-evangelism and recruitment tool.

Twitter is being used by our sister congregation in Mexico to reach out to the community

Great congregation introductory video from Immanual, Manitowoc

9/1/17 - A new ebook from Church.mag. Shopping page includes free links to PPT and audio of a church presentation. Save 20% with code "levelup" "Unlike most books on social media which focus on building a following or making money, this guide focus on the purpose, proper use and the possibility of redemptive use of social media. It's a guide for personal use but also for educating a congregation and small group."

While the website referred to in this article (churchrater.com) encourages the consumer approach to churches and leaves room for the devil to persecute the proclamation of the truth, I think it's important for congregations to be aware that it's out there.