How to Share Jesus Effectively on Social Media
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This document provides guidance on effectively sharing faith on social media. It recommends using Facebook to mingle with others, sympathize with their struggles, build confidence through helpful posts, and then invite them to faith. Social media allows unlimited communication to spread the gospel quickly globally. The document also references E.G. White in stating that methods should improve and adapt but unity be preserved. The key to viral spread of faith is leveraging existing trust networks through friends and family online.
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How to Share Jesus Effectively on Social Media
- 1. Facebook Evangelism 101 HOW TO SHARE JESUS EFFECTIVELY VIA SOCIAL NETWORKING
- 2. Stephen L. Williams Sr. WWW.STEPHENLWILLIAMSSR.COM FACEBOOK.COM/NECCOMMUNICATION TWITTER.COM/PASTORSLW INSTAGRAM.COM/BAGAFUN EMAIL: BAGAFUN@GMAIL.COM CELL: (860)268-1174
- 3. Our Mission 19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Matthew 28:19
- 4. Method of evangelism MH143 Christ's method alone will give true success in reaching the people…
- 5. Method of evangelism MH143 The Savior mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, "Follow Me.“
- 6. Christ’s Method: MH 143 1. Mingled 2. Sympathized 3. Won their confidence 4. Gave the Invitation
- 7. Our Context Matthew 24:14 (KJV) 14And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
- 8. Reflecting Christ p.216 The Lord will hold both ministers and people responsible for the light shining upon them. E. G. White
- 9. Characteristic of the 3 Angels Messages 6And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people…
- 10. Characteristic of the 3 Angels Messages 7 He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come.
- 11. Characteristic of the 3 Angels Messages 1. Fast – Angels Fly 2. Global-Every nation 3. Urgent – Judgment Revelation 14:6-7
- 12. Characteristic of present approach. 1. Slow 2. Tribal 3. Selective, Trivial
- 13. Rahab’s Story - Joshua 2:10 10For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed.
- 14. Social Media Revolution Social Media is about mingling.
- 15. Social media’s Strength Social Media increases the effectiveness our communication by allowing us to communicate with unlimited numbers of people at the same time with ease and receive instant or on-demand feedback.
- 16. E. G. White. EV 105.1 Methods to Be Improved—There must be no fixed rules; our work is a progressive work, and there must be room left for methods to be improved upon. But under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, unity must and will be preserved.—The Review and Herald, July 23, 1895. {Ev 105.1}
- 17. E. G. White. EV 105.2 Different Methods From the Past—Means will be devised to reach hearts. Some of the methods used in this work will be different from the methods used in the work in the past; but let no one, because of this, block the way by criticism.— The Review and Herald, September 30, 1902. {Ev 105.2}
- 18. E. G. White. EV 105.3 New Life in Old Methods—Men are needed who pray to God for wisdom, and who, under the guidance of God, can put new life into the old methods of labor and can invent new plans and new methods of awakening the interest of church members and reaching the men and women of the world.—Manuscript 117, 1907. {Ev 105.3}
- 19. E. G. White. EV 106.2 Method Determined by Class of People—Let us not forget that different methods are to be employed to save different ones.—The Review and Herald, April 14, 1903. {Ev 106.2}
- 20. E. G. White. EV 128.2 Our Work Judged by Our Advertising—The character and importance of our work are judged by the efforts made to bring it before the public. When these efforts are so limited, the impression is given that the message we present is not worthy of notice.—Historical Sketches, p. 200. (1886). {Ev 128.2}
- 21. You have Considered 4 Social Media Platforms Social networking Microblogging Photo sharing Video
- 22. You Have Decided On Social Media Platforms Social networking (Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+). Social networking is the practice of expanding the number of one's business and/or social contacts by making connections through individuals, often through social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+, in a effort to find people of similar interest.
- 23. Social Media Approach Content Influencer
- 24. Influencer Shares content to influence others. Not necessarily original.
- 25. What Voice Will You Use? Social media voice is the perspective or personality we assume as we post.
- 26. We have determined Our Voice Helpful, Personal and compassionate middle age black male, who identifies with life’s struggles.
- 27. TOOLS You Version Bible App EGW App Adobe Suit Hootsuite Amazing Facts Bible Lessons
- 29. Reaching 50 Million 1. Social Media -Facebook, Twitter, 2 years 2. iPhone 3 years 3. Internet – 4 years 4. TV - 13 Years 5. Radio - 48 years
- 30. Using Social Media Attract: Make your website address prominent on your profile. Write articles about God, Conversion, and what you believe. Leverage status updates to attract more people to your website
- 31. Using Social Media Befriend or Connect Use notes and status updates to establish your expertise and give potential converts examples of what a relationship with Christ can do for them.
- 32. Using Social Media Convert Post videos and share status updates to tell stories (Testify) and share Gods goodness in your life and the triumphs it brings. Conversion is best done on your church website
- 33. How to Attract effectively BOD Brand – A customers experience that distinguishes you from someone else. Outcome - Differentiator -
- 34. Viral Evangelism Defined “Viral evangelism uses preexistent social networks to produce an increase in the awareness of the nearness of the coming of Jesus Christ. It is an awareness that spreads like a virus from person to person” – Stephen L. Williams, Sr. 2011
- 38. Google Analytics or Search Twitter
- 44. Three Universals Family Comm unity Tribe: Interes t Transcultural Transhistorical 1. Belong to family 2. Live in neighborhood 3. Join a tribe
- 45. FACEBOOK.COM/JASDA.ORG Tribe or Community? 942 lifelong friends with 500,000 friends Able to follow significant events in their lives. Able to speak to them at leisure and share. Able to invite them virtually and personally to significant events. Able to interact through questions and answers
- 46. Recent Convert Study: 71% A caring Christian friend, neighbor, coworker, or family member, is the single most important factor in seeing a person come to a living faith in Christ.
- 47. 47 Unchurched Study Summary 1. Don’t like us • Get on nerves: 44% • Hypocrites: 72% 2. Confused about God
- 48. 48 I have at least one close friend who considers himself or herself a Christian: 89% 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree
- 49. 49 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree I would enjoy an honest conversation with a friend about religious and spiritual beliefs even if we disagree: 88%
- 50. How Churches Grow Viral Spread
- 51. WHY? WHY IS THE VIRAL SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL THROUGH SOCIAL NETWORKS SO EFFECTIVE?
- 52. 1. Trust Factor
- 53. Skeptical Age 76% of consumers don’t believe that companies tell the truth in advertisments. Yankelowich
- 54. Major Exception THERE IS STILL ONE TRUSTED MEDIUM LEFT IN THE WORLD MY FRIENDS – THEIR FRIENDS – AND ALL THOSE WE COLLECTIVELY RESPECT
- 55. Natural Sharing The early church was not encumbered with the wholly unnatural (unnatural then and unnatural now) experience of forced evangelism; going reluctantly, flinchingly and embarrassingly door to door to encounter people they did not know, to explain a message which the first time often did not make sense, to an audience totally uninterested or unfriendly.
- 56. Transformation The early church spread through oikos evangelism - evangelizing family members who saw the old sinner become the new saint; sharing with the neighbor who questioned how such a difference had come over his old friend, and reaching the guys in the local trade union or the oikos that played tennis together.
- 57. Fragrance In the early church, it was the restoration of balance, the restitution of wrongs, and the fragrance of an enchanting new life that drew so many to the fledgling oikos of God. II Cor. 2:15 “Aroma of Christ”
- 58. •Trust Network You Buddy Family Neighbor Co-worker
- 59. Viral Evangelism unleashed 1. Build a trust network 2. Get to know the families in your community/ world 3. Start a Facebook account and expand your friend network. 4. Involve your children/Youth 5. Run a Facebook Campaign
- 60. Viral Evangelism unleashed Here are 8 must-know essentials for running successful Facebook ads: Have a goal in mind. ... Target your audience. ... Use Eye-catching images. ... Know what to say (and what not to say) ... Don't sound like an ad. ... Leverage A/B split testing. ... Track what you are doing Start Re-targeting.
- 61. Viral Evangelism unleashed These are the different marketing objectives you can choose from. They each correspond to different end goals. If you want more people to click on your website, you’ll run a traffic campaign. if you want to generate sales, you’ll run a conversion campaign. If you want more followers, run a page like campaign. If you want more likes, comments, and shares on your posts, run a post engagement campaign. If you want more people to go to an event you’re promoting, run an event response campaign.
- 67. 1. Create Business Page or Group 2. Create Ad 3. Choose type of Ad
Editor's Notes
- Tom Wolf: Oikos Evangelism- The Biblical Pattern 1. Kinship: Belong to Family Peter B. Hammond, professor of anthropology, Indiana University, observes that "in most cultures the social systems of greatest importance are based on kinship. Human beings everywhere are born into some sort of family. And almost always this family is important in giving them-literally and figuratively-a start in life: producing them, feeding, clothing, protecting, and educating them, and eventually establishing for them a 'place' in society... In most cultures the kin group plays an even more important role [than in America], lasting throughout life as the principal source of the individual's emotional, economic, social-and frequently supernatural-support, and providing the basis for community organization." Dayid G. Mandelbaum, professor of anthropology. University of California, summarizes his findings: "Whatever diversity there may be among social groupings the world over, there are at least two types which are found in every human society. The family is one of them—In every land, among every people, the child is ordinarily raised and nurtured within a family. 2. Community: Live in a Neighborhood The other type of group universal to humanity...is the local community. Just as no person normally lives all his life alone, devoid of any family, so does no family normally live entirely alone, apart from any local group...of neighbors."2 3. Tribe: Voluntary associatons based on common interest. Mandelbaum goes on to point out a third group-the clan-which is also a cultural universal, if one allows for its evolution in the contemporary Western setting. The clan has developed into "...the social units which are extensions of the local group...voluntary associations based on common interests...ranging from trade unions and medical associations to bridge clubs and parent-teacher associations. Each of these groupings is held together by a common interest, an interest arising from mutual participation in the same trades, the mutual enjoyment of a game, or mutual problems in relation to a set of children." The three universal units of societies worldwide, according to anthropological research, are social systems based on 1) common kinship, 2) common community and 3) common interests.
- 1. The Power of Relationships For 71% relationship with a caring Christian friend, neighbor, coworker, or family member, is the single most important factor in seeing a person come to a living faith in Christ.
- Outreach Magazine: March, April, 2008 The Fear, The Herd, the Witness, Ed Stetzer
- Next three slides from Lifeway research with Unchurched. http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/mainpage/0,1701,M%253D200767,00.html
- Spin Room. Last Die Hard Movie- “You don’t really believe the evening news do you?”
- Why Testimonials are so powerful.
- Tom Wolf, Biblical Pattern
- Wolf. Biblical Pattern
- Family: Chances are, you are new to area and you wouldn’t have family in your target area. But your best evangelist are your children. In most communities, school is the hub of community. How can you develop your network in this area? Co-workers For pastors, their co-workers are usually Christians in their core group. You need to learn how to team and use your core groups networks. Example: Someone in core group has a birthday. You host his birthday party, ask him to invite all his non-christian friends. What are other ways? Neighbors 2007 Church Plant Health research indicated one of the growth factors of fast growing churches was “block parties”. If you host a block party in your neighborhood, chances are it will be the first one and greatly appreciated. Prayer walks are also very effective neighborhood penetration strategies. Nobody minds you praying for them. What are so other effective neighborhood strategies? Buddies What are your interests? What are you passionate about? What do you really enjoy doing? Chances are, there are lost people who enjoy the same thing (Frank Scardina- EFCA planter)