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Sharing the Gospel in a Digital Age

Sharing the Gospel in a Digital Age. What Message?. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” (Romans 1:16). What Audience?.

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Sharing the Gospel in a Digital Age

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  1. Sharing the Gospel in a Digital Age

  2. What Message? “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” (Romans 1:16)

  3. What Audience? “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them everything I have commanded you. And surely I will be with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:18-20).

  4. Multiplying the Voice

  5. Multiplying the Audience • - All Things to All People • “I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some” (1 Corinthians 9:22). • - Casting Out a Wider Net • “Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!’“ (Matthew 4:19).

  6. Social Media Social media are media for social interaction, using highly accessible and scalable communication techniques.

  7. Social Media – 2012

  8. Social Media Available 24/7

  9. Why Use Social Media? • Make relational connections with people • Share opportunities to learn more about Jesus Bobby Gruenewald - Pastor, Innovation Leader at LifeChurch.tv Creator – YouVersion Bible (40 million downloads as of March, 2012)

  10. Why Use Social Media? • Personal help in times of struggle – instant focus group • Be more accessible and connected • “Personalize” you • Grow as communicator, writer, leader, person – believer Brad Powell – senior pastor, North Ridge Church, Plymouth, MI

  11. Before You Begin • Answer Questions: • Why do I want to do this? • What is my message? • Who is my audience? • How much time can I invest? • How do I measure results?

  12. Short Answers • Answer Questions: • Why do I want to do this? • Fill the halls of heaven • Expand the ministry • What is my message? • God so loved. . .

  13. Short Answers • Answer Questions: • Who is my audience? • “Followers,” “Friends,” “Fans,” “Family,” • How much time can I invest? • Know limits • How do I measure results? • Relationships and Connections

  14. Goals Same as personal witnessing… • Develop relationship • Common interests • Respectful • Share information • Too much = you are in a box • Too little = not interesting

  15. Goals • Share the Gospel • Winsome • Inspirational • Continue discussion

  16. Common Social Media

  17. Facebook

  18. Using • Personal • Posts about • Family • Values • Prayer requests • Celebrations • Relationship building • Friends • Reach beyond the circle

  19. DO DO NOT Post so much people are bored “In your face” Rude Trivial Circle the wagons Share Routine TMI Sarcasms Using • Post once or twice a day • Listen • Be respectful • Substantial • Expand your circle • Share • Events • News • Prayers

  20. Timeline Your Faith Journey • Hand of God • God guiding you • Significant events • Video, Pictures • Be genuine • Not just “Church” events --Scott Santee (GlobalSmartFilmNetwork.com/blog.php)

  21. Using

  22. Using • Keep in touch • Prayer requests • Expressions of faith • “Stand by their side” • Frequent • News Ticker

  23. Using • Recommend • Web sites • Videos • Events • Short messages (140 characters or less)

  24. Using • As a search site • Post sermons • Post church information • Create account • Share teaching • Share everyday moments – “You are there”

  25. Blogs

  26. Why BLOG? • Provide valuable ideas • To create further thought • Let others glimpse what’s important • For you • For your organization http://www.thewebexecutive.com/2012/03/the-true-importance-of-blogging/

  27. Using Blogs To give Opinions Reactions Information Position Teaching Witness

  28. Social Media Advantage

  29. The Joy He will bring you a message through which you and all your household will be saved. (Acts 11:14) This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:3-4)

  30. From Here… • Select one of these social media mechanisms • Go to their web site • Open an account • Apply these ideas • Pray that God reveals opportunities!

  31. More LHM Resources Five14 Regional Outreach Conferences Men’s NetWork Project Connect JC Play Zone The Lutheran Hour Para el Camino www.lhm.org

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