Transcript from the 8.16.11 church social media tweetchat. For more information, visit our blog: http://churchmedblogspot.com

1. Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Note Data and transcript from HashTracking.com.
#CHSOCM HashTracking.com Report
525 tweets generated 1,686,574 impressions, reaching an audience of 126,118 followers
within the past 24 hours| Generated Wed Aug 16 2011 23:39:25 GMT-0400 (Eastern
Daylight Time)
Top 10 by number of impressions
1. paulsteinbrueck: 682,740
2. drothamel: 345,462
3. meredithgould: 171,672
4. iamepiscopalian: 109,020
5. mbstockdale: 92,895
6. denise205: 42,402
7. rampracer: 30,618
8. rev_david: 28,353
9. megbiallas: 23,630
10. stephencaggiano: 23,051
Top 10 by number of tweets
1. meredithgould: 46
2. drothamel: 43
3. chsocm: 41
4. rev_david: 39
5. denise205: 37
6. mbstockdale: 33
7. penelopepiscopl: 28
8. amyl_bishop: 21
9. paulsteinbrueck: 20
10. iamepiscopalian: 20
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2. Transcript
Transcript has been edited by chat moderator,
Meredith Gould (@meredithgould).
chsocm: Good evening & welcome to our weekly church and social media () chat.
chsocm: Before starting with guidelines & self-introductions, let us come together in prayer:
Almighty & everlasting God…
chsocm: We give you thanks for this opportunity to share experience & inquiry anchored in faith.
chsocm: We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward
in love & service. Amen.
rampracer: RT @chsocm: We give you thanks for this opportunity to share experience & inquiry
anchored in faith.
rev_david: RT @chsocm: We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as
we move forward in love & service. Amen.
iamepiscopalian: @chsocm Amen, amen.
RevWeb: Amen and amen.
chsocm: Next up: self-introductions. In addition to your church affiliation, please let everyone how
you’re currently engaged with--> chsocm
Denise205: Amen. Good to be back on chat with you all.
chsocm: @Denise205 Great to have you back!!
SteveCassady: Wow. Good Luck! RT @paulsteinbrueck: Starting dual chats with and #getrealchat
Denise205: Work on Web content for a Catholic publisher in Chicago. Following #magis2011 &
#wyd tags this month to see some in action!
chsocm: We will assume tweets during this chat yours & do not represent your church or
organization
MeredithGould: moderating this chat! Sociologist, author, keen on using social media to build
community
rev_david: David. Lutheran pastor in Texas. Involved in SM in my own ministry, and helping our
synod to make use of SM for our work together
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3. StephenCaggiano: #Madman. RT @paulsteinbrueck: Starting dual chats with and #getrealchat
chsocm: Kindly remember that we’re here to share with & support one another. Please use DM or
email to pitch products/services
mbstockdale: have worked for lifechurch.tv doing facebook, currently not employed. promoted
confs using twitter/blogs
rampracer: I write the blog Wheelie catholic on faith and disability issues
iamepiscopalian:@iamepiscopalian serving as the social media curator for The Episcopal Church.
paulsteinbrueck: Founder of OurChurch.Com, primary author of Christian Web Trends
http://t.co/mmFrxR
fsantoni: Frank, here, usually tweet news about via @techreligious. Day job = consult on, among
other things, church & social media
chsocm: What a great group! Already we have regulars in addition to new folks. Welcome, all!
stevepankey: ugh and there's a clogging up my twitter feed to boot. Time to go to bed.
theologybird: Robyn. Episcopal priest with 3 small churches in Montana
AmyL_Bishop: Amy Bishop checking in a little late. @OneGirlRetreat com director,
@IUBloomington senior ad aspiring church com pro!
drothamel: ok, I'm late, but I made it. :-)
mbstockdale: @paulsteinbrueck Hey Paul, my first time here at
Ms_Confucious: Freelancer: marketing, business consulting, social media, publicist. (Hi
@MeredithGould!)
chsocm: @AmyL_Bishop Welcome back!
paulsteinbrueck: @mbstockdale Great! Last week was my first...
chsocm: @mbstockdale We're very friendly here. Right, @paulsteinbrueck?
prseanbunger: Sean, ELCA pastor in fort myers working to increase our sm web presence
chsocm: Tonight we’re chatting re: an issue that swiftly emerges when people use social media to
communicate: online presence & etiquette
Anj121: Hello, I'm on vacay in Myrtle beach but couldn't resist . I work for a cath diocese in all
things comm
mbstockdale: good to know! have also led sessions on using social media in the church at
conferences
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4. rev_david: Also, Layla - 4 year old SM savant, and hands down the cutest person here ;-)
penelopepiscopl: @Anj121 OOoh, the beach. Love it.
chsocm: T1:You’re Ms/Mr/Rev/Dr Social Media Manners: what’s your best advice for generating
& sustaining civil discourse online?
Denise205: @Anj121 Hi! Glad to see you here, but isn't vacation a time to disconnect anymore?
MegBiallas: Hi, all. Faith-based / nonprofit communicator in the DC area. Great to meet you all
tonight!
rev_david: T1 - Selling (brand, blog, book, ministry) can't be the primary purpose, or way of
functioning.
MegBiallas: T1: Also, golden rule: treat/tweet others how you want to be treated/tweeted.
mbstockdale: Expect people to be uncivil...and be ready to respond in a teachable way
AmyL_Bishop: RT @chsocm: T1: What’s your best advice for generating & sustaining civil
discourse online?
pinkpaddler: T1: Have a code of conduct a la Sojo.net
paulsteinbrueck: T1: The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do to you.
chsocm: Remember: social media includes blogs, FB, YouTube, LinkedIn
iamepiscopalian: T1: We've been blessed. Our Facebook crowd tends to self-enforce, leaving us to
be the good-cop.
Anj121: @Denise205 been tough this trip with #wyd! And I'm sun tired so I don't mind, I may nod
off with the hour so don't mind me!
rev_david: T1: Conversation & dialogue are the language of social media ...
penelopepiscopl: T1: Listen more than talk. Be very slow to take offense. Don't feel the need to be
right or press your point on and on.
MeredithGould: Don't make Jesus weep.
MegBiallas: @pinkpaddler I LOVE the Sojo rules of conduct.
fsantoni: RT @MegBiallas: T1: Also, golden rule: treat/tweet others how you want to be
treated/tweeted.
Ms_Confucious: T1: For Blog Comments: Clear rules for "engagement"-- making sure that
guidelines for expected behavior are posted.
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5. theologybird: RT @RevWeb: T1-Model civil discourse. Challenge offenders. Block if unrepentent.
// Don't fear the block button.
chsocm: @drothamel Explain "trolls" for folks who might not know
rev_david: 2/2 Ignoring these in favor of "selling" is being the person talking loud & slow so
someone who speaks another lang will understand
rev_david: RT @KtHathSpoken: [like @rev_david] T1 be as welcoming as possible to newbies like
me who don't know all the rules yet, explain 'em
pinkpaddler: @MegBiallas I would link to the Sojo Code but I am not that fast
penelopepiscopl: RT @mbstockdale: Expect to control content, not responses. Use inappropriate
responses as teachable moments for all unless flagrant
rev_david: T1: You don't have to argue with / correct everyone who is "wrong"
chsocm: MT @mbstockdale: Expect to control content, not responses. Use inappropriate
responses as teachable moments. Unless flagrant
Denise205: @pinkpaddler @MegBiallas Can always provide us links later in the week--just tag
them
theologybird: T1: You always have permission to not get mad, or, unless someone is being injured,
to wait to respond until you aren't mad
chsocm: FYI: MT = modified tweet
bobsawyer: I'm sitting in on the chat in my official capacity as webmaster for two Episcopal
churches in the Atlanta area. Evening, all!
RevWeb: @iamepiscopalian Yah and one of those is now posting on our dio twitter acct.
Denise205: @bobsawyer Welcome!
MegBiallas: FYI: Sojo conduct code can be found at the end of any news story on their website.
Biblical guidelines for online behavior.
rev_david: @MegBiallas Think you meant @drothamel
paulsteinbrueck: @fsantoni LOL!
Ms_Confucious: Someone posts an occasional rude comment on the FB page I manage and I really
wish the community would give him the "what for".
penelopepiscopl: @bobsawyer Hi Bob! (Bob's really super, y'all!)
MegBiallas: @rev_david Ah, yes. Thank you. cc: @drothamel
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6. RevWeb: @iamepiscopalian Truelove.
MeredithGould: @Ms_Confucious I believe in the community taking responsibility/action for
establishing tone
drothamel: @MegBiallas I knew who you meant. ;-)
Denise205: Know that sometimes it's better to let it go.
fsantoni: RT @mbstockdale: Teach your community how to handle rude comments by modeling
appropriate responses. They will catch on quickly
chsocm: T1a: How do you set a tone online that's in line with your role as rep of church?
duckydumplin: RT @iamepiscopalian: RT @MegBiallas: T1: Also, golden rule: treat/tweet others
how you want to be treated/tweeted. // Yup.
drothamel: @MegBiallas ahhh, yes. Sometimes, those rules are in conflict. When in conflict, follow
the one that gets you in less trouble. :-)
AmyL_Bishop: RT @chsocm: T1a: How do you set a tone online thats in line with your role as rep
of church?
rev_david: @MeredithGould @Denise205 Nope. That's my job ;-)
MegBiallas: @drothamel Yes, good call.
mbstockdale: @Ms_Confucious you can engage 'hosts' to help guide the convo too =)
paulsteinbrueck: Humility goes a long way to setting the tone on your site. Nothing sparks
arguments like arrogance.
rev_david: What he said! // RT @drothamel: T1a: Use the tone that you expect others to use.
Denise205: @rev_david @MeredithGould And note we said not "everyone" ;)
hughmacken: Shout out to / wish i could join tonight / family duties call : )
Ms_Confucious: RT @paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm Humility goes a long way to setting the tone on
your site. Nothing sparks arguments like arrogance.
RevWeb: T1a:I find biblical examples set a good tone.
MeredithGould: @Denise205 Whew!
rev_david: T1a: I think the way I respond to trolls / ppl looking for arguments goes a long way to
setting tone for others.
MeredithGould: @RevWeb Like from Hebrew scripture when God gets fed up and drowns
everyone?? ;-)
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7. drothamel: @RevWeb Yup. Jesus was really good at tone-setting and changing the tone of others.
penelopepiscopl: RT @MeredithGould: @RevWeb Like from Hebrew scripture when God gets fed
up and drowns everyone?? ;-)
rampracer: RT @penelopepiscopl: T1a: Be guided by a spirit of generosity.
skenow: RT @paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm Humility goes a long way to setting the tone on your site.
Nothing sparks arguments like arrogance.
Denise205: For blog comments, we find the moderate first comment approach works. Spam stays
out, so no one thinks it's spammy content allowed.
drothamel: @MeredithGould HAHA! Good one!
rev_david: T1a: Luther on the th commandment goes a long way: (long posts coming)
penelopepiscopl: @hughmacken Hi Hugh - hope you can make it next week. Check for tonight's
transcript on our blog.
drothamel: Giving is the new getting. RT @penelopepiscopl: T1a: Be guided by a spirit of
generosity.
prseanbunger: Approach looking for conversation not confrontation
rev_david: We are to come to the defense (of neighbors), speak well of them, & interpret
everything they do (post) in the best possible light
MeredithGould: RT @prseanbunger: Approach looking for conversation not confrontation
penelopepiscopl: @mbstockdale We'll post it at the end. Stay tuned.
mbstockdale: @rev_david: We’re to come to the defense, speak well of them, & interpret
everything they do (post) in the best possible light || yep
klamach: I like @JamesMartinSJ 's requests when he posts some tough articles "And please keep
the comments non hominem!"
Denise205: Yes, @rev_david. Assume that intentions are good.
rev_david: @drothamel From ML's small catechism
skenow: T1a: imagine standing at the front of your church while you respond
MeredithGould: @klamach I am regularly horrified & even made nauseated by some of the vitriol I
see posted as comments from Christians
Denise205: @chsocm Yup!
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8. chsocm: T2 What helps you recognize & interpret social cues when using social media for
conversation?
christinaauch: RT @Meredithgould: RT @prseanbunger: T1a Approach looking for conversation
not confrontation
AmyL_Bishop: RT @chsocm: T2 What helps you recognize & interpret social cues when using
social media for conversation?
mbstockdale: @MeredithGould agreed...pharisees comments always bigger problem
rev_david: So are Non-Xns who are listening! // RT @MeredithGould: @klamach I am regularly
horrified & even made nauseated by comments from Xns
hillaryboucher: RT @chsocm: T2 What helps you recognize & interpret social cues when using
social media for conversation?
MeredithGould: @rev_david I occasionally go off about this on my personal blog.
klamach: @MeredithGould agreed!
Denise205: I always like to look at a profile of someone I haven't engaged with before, to try to get
a sense of where he's coming from.
MegBiallas: T2: I examine the TONE of posts from the community. Are they cheerleaders?
Interrogators? etc.
rev_david: The 4 yo says: "'Coconut!" Just sharing, friends :-)
chsocm: T2 During a f-2-f convo, we receive visual cues that are missing on the screen. Are there
other ways to read cue...and cues to read?
drothamel: RT @Denise205: I always like to look at a profile of someone I havent engaged with
before, to get a sense of where hes coming from.
MeredithGould: RT T2 During a f-2-f convo, we receive visual cues that are missing on screen. Are
there other ways to read cue...and cues to read?
penelopepiscopl: @rev_david Tell Layla that coconut goes well with chocolate and almonds.
chsocm: @paulsteinbrueck Does that rewording help?
Denise205: @penelopepiscopl @rev_david I was thinking banana
iamepiscopalian: T2: If my eyebrows crinkle or raise, I think twice about responding to quickly.
And I try to respond to everything.
EdFocus: RT @iamepiscopalian: RT @MegBiallas: T1: Also, golden rule: treat/tweet others how
you want to be treated/tweeted. // Yup.
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9. MeredithGould: @iamepiscopalian So, you keep a mirror at your desk or you just feel the un-love?
theologybird: MT @MeredithGould: RT During a f2f, we receive visual cues. Are there other ways
to read cue and cues to read?
mbstockdale: @MeredithGould lol
Denise205: @mbstockdale Agreed! Post history can help.
rampracer: T2. Experience, ongoing engagement and a willingness to give the benefit of the doubt
to serve people.
mbstockdale: Can also ask for clarification if in doubt.
Denise205: We have to remember that we can always ask for clarification, in the spirit of
generosity and giving benefit of the doubt.
mbstockdale: @Denise205 thinking alike, eh?
drothamel: @mbstockdale on that note, asking a question is often the most appropriate response.
MeredithGould: T2 Speaking sociologically...social media tools seem to be generate their own
culture & language provides cues. 1/2
Denise205: @mbstockdale Seems that way!
Denise205: RT @drothamel: @mbstockdale on that note, asking a question is often the most
appropriate response.
MeredithGould: T2 e.g., the language appropriate on LinkedIn is more formal; Twitter more
informal. 2/2
drothamel: @Denise205 I use that tactic A LOT as a basketball referee.
MegBiallas: RT @MeredithGould T2 Speaking sociologically...social media tools seem to be
generate their own culture & language provides cues.
MeredithGould: RT @Denise205: We have to remember we can always ask for clarification, in the
spirit of generosity & giving benefit of the doubt.
mbstockdale: @drothamel yes! asking question generates clarity and more conversation. It's what
we might do in offline convo
drothamel: @MeredithGould That makes me think of things like emoticons. :-)
MeredithGould: @Anj121 I'm interested in & have been (sort of) tracking how quickly social
media convo convert to phone convos
rev_david: Yes - know your audience. All communities have a short-hand language. (1/2)
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10. drothamel: Also, remember that one of the best social media tools ever created is the telephone.
Denise205: @drothamel Would make for a good referee!
MeredithGould: RT @RevWeb: T2: language on blogs and facebook can be very different frm
twitter. Medium can dictate different replies.
rev_david: (2/2) What I say among Lutheran clergy would not work among other friends who are
non-denom / evengelical
rev_david: RT @RevWeb: T2: language on blogs and facebook can be very different frm twitter.
Medium can dictate different replies.
penelopepiscopl: @drothamel True about the phone, but you have to text before you call. So my
teens insist.
rampracer: RT @RevWeb: T2:language on blogs and facebook can be very different frm twitter.
Medium can dictate different replies.
gospelpimp: @drothamel not coffee?
skenow: T2: the "praise publicly, correct in private" rule comes to mind
drothamel: @penelopepiscopl Heheh.
AmyL_Bishop: #BestPractice RT @rev_david: T2: Entering a new SM environment/convo I tend to
observe for a long time before participating.
mbstockdale: @gospelpimp in da house!!!! at
604homesguy:RT @drothamel: Also, remember that one of the best social media tools ever
created is the telephone.
drothamel: @gospelpimp Coffee is in there somewhere, although I'm a hot-chocolate guy, myself.
mbstockdale: @gospelpimp great convo here!
gospelpimp: @mbstockdale supposed to be working, but this caught my eye.
Denise205: RT @skenow: T2: the "praise publicly, correct in private" rule comes to mind
AmyL_Bishop: Tone & language vary greatly by the channel. RT @RevWeb T2 language on blogs &
FB can be very different from Twitter.
drothamel: @mbstockdale @penelopepiscopl texting has its limitations, just like twitter.
rev_david: Two elements when entering a SocMed conversation: (1) audience/community, and (2)
medium. Both need considered.
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11. MeredithGould: RT @rev_david: Two elements when entering a SocMed conversation: (1)
audience/community, and (2) medium. Both need considered.
mbstockdale: @drothamel we do what it takes to communicate to the kiddos
penelopepiscopl: @mbstockdale Yes, mine (21 & 16) won't answer the phone. Only respond to
texts.
MeredithGould: @penelopepiscopl I'm on the verge of that practice myself & I used to LOVE
phone.
theologybird: RT @rev_david: Two elements when entering a SocMed conversation: (1)
audience/community, and (2) medium. Both need considered.
drothamel: @mbstockdale I understand. I usually prefer texts, too; but it just won't work for deep
conversation.
chsocm: Thinking at a broader/higher level...
chsocm: T3 At what point does it make sense to develop social media guidelines for your
church/organization?
theologybird: My college ministry colleagues say email is passe. It's all about texting and tweeting
now. Welcome? to the future
drothamel: @skenow That is one of my very favorite rules.
penelopepiscopl:@drothamel MMMMMM! Chocolate machine sounds wonderful.
MegBiallas: T3 The time is now!
gospelpimp: T3 From the very beginning before it takes on a life of it's own. Habits are hard to
correct.
MeredithGould: @MegBiallas LOL
MeredithGould: RT @gospelpimp: T3 From the very beginning before it takes on a life of it's own.
Habits are hard to correct.
mbstockdale: If you trust your employees, the SM guidelines should not be an issue.
rev_david: Yup. Email is going away. // RT @theologybird: My college ministry colleagues say
email is passe.
rev_david: Missed topic 3. RT?
RevWeb: T3 Begin with SM guidelines. Modify as needed. Keep in mind golden rule always.
MegBiallas: In seriousness: It's time for guidelines people are already talking about you, and you
haven't added your voice to the convo.
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12. chsocm: @mbstockdale But note that churches & ministries often rely heavily on volunteers.
drothamel: T3: Definitely if you have multiple people managing SM channels, and certainly if you
plan on having future users.
Denise205: @rev_david @theologybird But e-mail remains a top converter for traffic to websites,
and a business tool. So don't count it out yet.
paulsteinbrueck: RT @mbstockdale: If you trust your employees, the SM guidelines should not be
an issue. // I agree. I hate SM policies!
gospelpimp: T3 Be specific & don't leave the gray areas up for interpretations. Do ur part to
ensure that ur staff do not harm in ur name.
mbstockdale: I've worked with volunteers on the fb page. Didn't have written guidelines. more
proactive on behavior discussions
drothamel: @paulsteinbrueck @mbstockdale it depends on the nature of the policies.
Denise205: I think we're using 2 or 3 definitions of guidelines here.
klamach: @mbstockdale @chsocm but what about your members who potentially try to represent
you? had a real experience with this recently
rev_david: T3 I am wary of SocMed policies - I am more interested in principles that guide our use.
bschebs: RT @mbstockdale: @chsocm If you trust your employees, the SM guidelines should not
be an issue.
mirgray: You need guidelines the week before you start. @AmyL_Bishop
Denise205: There are policies for the staff/volunteers that are in-house, and there are others to
publish for community.
chsocm: @Denise205 Good point! Policies about who may tweet for an organization; appropriate
content; who monitors.
gospelpimp: @rev_david I agree with changing focus from policies to principles, but be selective in
staff
theologybird: @drothamel @Denise205 @rev_david I agree, but don't expect the under 30 crowd
to jump on board.
iamepiscopalian: RT @rev_david: T3 I am wary of SocMed policies - I am more interested in
principles that guide our use. // Good comment!
MeredithGould: RT @rev_david: T3 I am wary of SocMed policies - I am more interested in
principles that guide our use.
drothamel: @theologybird True.
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13. AmyL_Bishop: I guess we're talking about 2 kind of policies. Just for #SM users affiliated with the
church and then for admins of church pages.
penelopepiscopl: RT @rev_david: T3 I am wary of SocMed policies - I am more interested in
principles that guide our use.//Agreed.
paulsteinbrueck: @Denise205 I've never felt the need to create SM policies for my staff.
MeredithGould: The words of our faith: It's easier to get forgiveness than permission.
reckshow: @MeredithGould: and remember disclosure abt who is posting/tweeting & whether
they are the official voice of the org.
rev_david: @gospelpimp Ah -- I hear you now
klamach: RT @drothamel: @gospelpimp @rev_david true dat. Not everyone has the temper for
representing an church/org on social media.
jeanalawrence: Set the tone by modeling the behavior you expect and engage frequently.
MeredithGould: MT @skenow: T3 If you trust your staff to lead a ministry, why wouldn't you trust
them with social media?
MeredithGould: RT @jeanalawrence: Set the tone by modeling the behavior you expect and
engage frequently.
mbstockdale: @jeanalawrence good to see you here!
penelopepiscopl: RT @gospelpimp: T3 Remember that one poorly place comment and you can
spend an entire day explaining it.//That can happen anywhere!
drothamel: @skenow those are sometimes different skill sets. One can "lead" a ministry in a
managerial role. One must be exposed on SM.
chsocm: @anitrak This is an hour-long weekly chat...and we're coming up on the hour.
klamach: @skenow @chsocm I would trust them if they made it known, as they would a ministry, I
am sure they would be discussion
Denise205: RT @Anj121: T3 SM policies can protect volunteers & staff not just restrict. It's not
about trust.
AmyL_Bishop: #Truth RT @Denise205: I dont think its as much about trust, @skenow, as it is
about helpful guidelines for consistent messaging.
jeanalawrence: A leader in ministry does not equal a great communicator in the digital space.
Equip them to engage.
betweenthelakes: RT @MeredithGould: MT @skenow: T3 If you trust your staff to lead a ministry,
why wouldn't you trust them with social media?
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14. iamepiscopalian: RT @jeanalawrence: A leader in ministry does not equal a great communicator
in the digital space. Equip them to engage.
rev_david: Party pooper! // RT @chsocm: This is an hour-long weekly chat...and were coming up
on the hour.
theologybird: RT @jeanalawrence: A leader in ministry does not equal a great communicator in
the digital space. Equip them to engage.
drothamel: You wouldn't choose everyone on your staff preach on Sunday, exercise the same
discretion when choosing who will do SM.
AmyL_Bishop:@reckshow @skenow Absolutely! Without a clear concise message #SM users won't
get a clear message of what you believe/who you are.
chsocm: @rev_david We're not there, yet. Just getting there!
drothamel: RT @jeanalawrence: A leader in ministry does not equal a great communicator in the
digital space. Equip them to engage.
reckshow: @jeanalawrence and seek those who have a gift for socm modality to compliment
leaders.
mbstockdale: discretion, training, guidelines, trust
MeredithGould: Communicating effectively via social media involves a skill set that not everyone
has or is able to learn.
AmyL_Bishop: RT @drothamel U wouldn't choose everyone on your staff preach on Sunday,
exercise the same discretion when choosing who will do SM.
penelopepiscopl: T3 Not sure consistency is key tho-diff voices, diff media are better than
corporate sameness, IMHO. IRL church has many voices!
jeanalawrence: @reckshow exactly, find the people that have a knack for communicating your
message well
rev_david: RT @drothamel: U wouldnt choose everyone on your staff preach on Sunday, exercise
the same discretion when choosing who will do SM.
rampracer: RT @MeredithGould: Communicating effectively via social media involves a skill set
that not everyone has or is able to learn.
AmyL_Bishop: And strategy, messaging and storytelling! KEY PRINCIPLES. RT @mbstockdale:
@chsocm discretion, training, guidelines, trust
paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm If u feel the need 4 a SM policy, do u also need an evangelism policy 4
who shares the gospel when in what way???
mbstockdale: thinking a social media guidelines was for all
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15. jeanalawrence: @drothamel good analogy - protect digital communications as you would your
pulpit
rev_david: @rev_david Thank you. Great insights all around! Thoroughly enjoyed the conversation
and the opportunity to learn with & from you!
chsocm: Thanks for a totally great chat! Howz about we conclude with this prayer from Compline:
rampracer: RT @MeredithGould: Transcript of tonight's chat will be posted on
http://t.co/cedKTqG in a few hours
kmullett: Take care to know what is being said about you as you do with selecting who can speak
for you. One you control, the other you don't
chsocm: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your
angels charge over those who sleep.
klamach: @chsocm Thank you Meredith for another hour of great discussion, interacting and
learning.
penelopepiscopl: Don't agree w/"protection." SM is ministry of all kinds, w/all sorts of people
doing it in their own personal way. IRL church does.
kmullett: Because you can't set policy for what other people say. #orm
rev_david: RT @chsocm: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night
& give your angels charge over those who sleep.
drothamel: RT @chsocm: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night
& give your angels charge over those who sleep.
klamach: RT @chsocm: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night
& give your angels charge over those who sleep.
MegBiallas: RT @klamach @chsocm Thank you Meredith for another hour of great discussion,
interacting and learning.
AmyL_Bishop: RT @RevWeb: Good SM catalysts make folks feel comfortable in strange setting
much like a good extrovert at a party of introverts.
RevWeb: RT @chsocm: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night &
give your angels charge over those who sleep.
rev_david: RT @klamach: @chsocm Thank you Meredith for another hour of great discussion,
interacting and learning.
Denise205: Thanks to @MeredithGould for moderating, and thanks to all who contributed tonight!
It's been fun.
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16. skenow: MT @paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm If u feel the need 4 a SM policy, do u also need an
evangelism policy 4 who shares the gospel when/how?
Anj121: RT @Denise205: Thanks to @MeredithGould for moderating, and thanks to all who
contributed tonight! Its been fun.
drothamel: Thanks everyone! This was both valuable and fun, as always.
drdaleschultz: RT @MeredithGould: Transcript of tonight's chat will be posted on
http://t.co/TVtpOMB in a few hours | Important chat.
reckshow: Thanks @MeredithGould for . Glad I got in on a little bit this week, finally!
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