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Now they bring you… Five Non-Geeks Tools to Online Evangelism!

Tom Cheyney & Mark Weible. Now they bring you… Five Non-Geeks Tools to Online Evangelism! . In this session you will learn what you need to be doing in the area of technology evangelism and how to get it done! Learn how to engage people in

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Now they bring you… Five Non-Geeks Tools to Online Evangelism!

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  1. Tom Cheyney & Mark Weible Now they bring you… Five Non-Geeks Tools to Online Evangelism!

  2. In this session you will learn what you need to be doing in the area of technology evangelism and how to get it done! Learn how to engage people in evangelistic conversations both online and offline through practical ideas and tips for more effective evangelism utilizing your church website, social media, mobile technology, apps, and webinars. This workshop will help you get your Google on!.

  3. I'm a fan of cool technology. I like Twitter. I watch movieson my laptop. I don’t have a landline. Seeing the church take advantage of new technologies to spread the gospel is pretty cool. It’s actually the latest rage (did you see the Timemagazine article on using Twitter in church?). But for all the technology, what really matters is people. I like Twitter because it keeps me connected to people. …@PlanterDude

  4. As cool as new technology is, what I really like about it is what people do with it to reach others. Online video isn’t what makes invisiblepeople.tvcool, it’s the way Mark Horvath connects with homeless people and shares their story. An impressive use of social networking isn’t what made5 Days in Maywork, it’s the way people gave up their Starbucks and Pepsi for plain old water and then donated to the tune of $3,400.

  5. Technology is definitely cool. It makes so many things easier. But don’t get hung up on the technology. Get hung up on the idea. Get hung up on the people. That’s how technology can help your church.

  6. We must become passionate about leveraging today’s technology to reach others for Christ!

  7. The lack of systematic and technological evangelism training has had a negative impact on church growth, attendance and kingdom building. If the church is going to seek, catch and save this generation, then pastors must adapt and lead the charge. Effective channels of communication are critical to the great commission.

  8. The lack of systematic and technological evangelism training has had a negative impact on church growth, attendance and kingdom building. If the church is going to seek, catch and save this generation, then pastors must adapt and lead the charge. Effective channels of communication are critical to the great commission. D

  9. More than 800 million people use social networks every day to communicate with one another.

  10. The lack of systematic and technological evangelism training has had a negative impact on church growth, attendance and kingdom building. If the church is going to seek, catch and save this generation, then pastors must adapt and lead the charge. Effective channels of communication are critical to the great commission.

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  12. BLAH Web Site Evangelism BLAH Facebook BLAH YouTube Video Uploading and Postings BLAH Webinars, Seminars and Workshops BLAH Mobil Apps Google Twitter Tweets BLAH Blogging BLAH

  13. Five Non-Geeks Tools to Online Evangelism! – Internet Campuses We need to begin thinking about the church going online. Internet Campuses are beginning to pop up reaching a group of people who gather online in an interactive format! Online worship has the capability for group chat, one-on-one messaging, and online prayer. The goal is to leverage todays technology to help connect people not just to content but with each other online. Check out: LifeChurch.tv

  14. Check out YouVersion.com/churches phone app 10 Million are reading scripture at 1 Billion minutes per month!

  15. Check out ChurchOnlinePlatform.com Free Internet app Includes the entire framework for a church online moderated chat, prayer, slides, and more!

  16. Five Steps to becoming a tech-wise evangelistic church! Put together a technology team to make church technology decisions. Include tech-savy minister friendly people. Divide Technology into four areas: communication, relationship building, outreach and worship. Decide how you will use technology for the cause of evangelism. Talk to other churches Buy only what you can’t find free.

  17. Ramp up your Web Site To Do Online Evangelism! The Pitfalls! Relying on inexperienced volunteers. Paying professionals for every change. Creating separate ministry web sites! Maintaining an inward focus rather than an outward focus. Forgetting that for 20 & 30 Something's, your web site is actually your front door to your church! Never updating your web site!

  18. Ramp up your Web Site To Do Online Evangelism! The Improvements! Keep adding new features to your web site that draws those not part of you right now! Assign only one person to be in charge of web management. Be ready to change quickly and often your platform to save money and improve quality! Learn from best practices

  19. Mobile Tools for Outreach Evangelism! Start using your phone to send bulletins, newsletters, calendars, and schedules. Utilize texts and Codes to touch your greater community. Apps are now affordable! But don’t forget Facebook, Google calendar, or Basecamp business app. Checkout: AppMaker, AppBotic, or WordPress!

  20. Outreach Outreach looks different in the digital age Some Churches create apps that reach people Who will never be in physical contact with the church. As one leader said, WE ARE INTERESTED IN USAGE, NOT JUST ATTENDANCE!

  21. Did you know?

  22. 79% of Americans who are active in religious groups are internet users!

  23. Did you know?

  24. 86% of Americans who are active in religious groups are cell phone users!

  25. Did you know?

  26. 75% of Americans who are active in religious groups are email users!

  27. Did you know?

  28. 75% of 18-29 year olds have a profile page on a social network and 1in5 have posted a video online!

  29. MEETUP.COM

  30. Using Meetup.com • Search for Groups • Attend Meetups • Create Meetups • Mom’s Play Group • Outdoor Adventures • Cooking / Photography

  31. Using Google Places • Claim Your Listing • Update Your Information • Add Photos and Video • Ask Members to Write Reviews

  32. More Than a Social Network • An SEO Strategy • Personalized Search

  33. Tom Cheyney & Mark Weible Now they bring you… Five Non-Geeks Tools to Online Evangelism!

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