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Understanding and using Facebook and social media effectively
Social media can be a confusing and fragmented communication niche. Facebook, for instance, is an almost ramshackle accumulation of features and counter-intuitive usability options. For example 'Like' means three things depending on context. 'Like' a fan page means 'become a fan'. 'Like' a webpage or blog post means posting a summary on your own Facebook Wall. 'Like' a Facebook post means little, and doesn’t share that post with your friends.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/4542
Christian storytelling - incredibly vital for effective communication
Storytelling is so strategic. The Christian Storyteller releases a monthly story and tips. They also have regular conferences.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/4503
Words matter in effective evangelism: moving 1.48 video clip
Words, images, and loving actions within unconditional relationships, are all means of sharing the good news. Words can kill, or bring life. Unimaginative words, chosen without an understanding of how they may resonate with hearers or readers, may sadly fail.
Creative words can illuminate. Infiltrate barriers. Smuggle meaning to the heart.
This moving video shows the principle.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/4190
Word cloud analysis on Bible, our own words, or evangelistic writing
Word clouds assign size to demonstrate the frequency of word use in text. 66Clouds.com have done this for the entire Bible. What, I wonder, would word-cloud analysis of my spoken words look like? "Me, my, I, no, disagree, but"; or "you, we, us, yes please, thank you, well done"? Scary. And such a word cloud exists.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/3555
The importance of creativity and dialogue for effective idea creation
Steven Johnson offers some valuable insights into ‘where good ideas come from’. He highlights the timescale needed, and especially the cross-fertlization of ideas through discussion and networking.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/2629
Vineyard church website design
How to create church sites that can reach out effectively into the community.
http://internetevangelismday.com/vineyard-church-website.php
Amazing skill of storytelling. Telling stories is key to effective Christian communication
There is a remarkable revival in the ancient skill of storytelling. For thousands of years, societies have valued those with the gifts to 'spin a yarn'.
In the West, there are many amateur storytelling groups, and even some professional storytellers. I have sat completely entranced in the storytelling tent of a local summer festival.
Listen to a 30-minute BBC radio program about the art of storytelling (only online till 16 August). Storytelling is a wonderful skill to learn, and hugely valuable for any form of evangelism or Christian communication.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/2299
Changing Facebook profile names according to your target audience
If your main Facebook page is primarily based around your ministry, and most of your friends are also involved in ministry, then it is not going to be an appropriate environment to build relationships with not-yet-Christians. It is not dishonest to maintain two different Facebook under slightly different names. Here are some suggestions.
http://internetevangelismday.com/facebook-names.php
Contextualization without compromise. Tell the gospel so it makes sense
Valuable explanation from Pastor Tullian Tchividjian of the strategic importance of biblical contextualization.
The ministry of Jesus clearly demonstrates this sort of contextualization.
Today’s popular culture also offers us multiple entry points for effective evangelism.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/1770
Meerkat advert campaign: ComparetheMeerkat.com dating site is effective spoof
Those living outside UK may be unaware of an extremely effective current TV advertising campaign featuring meerkats. The adverts promote insurance comparison service ComparetheMarket.com and feature meerkat ‘Aleksandr Orlov’ (supposedly a rich Russian business person) with strong Russian accent.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/1466