The document discusses using technology and social media from a Christian perspective by providing examples of how Christians can use tools like email, blogs, social networks, and podcasting to connect with others, share information about their church, and discuss their faith. It also introduces various technologies and terminology and encourages participants to share how they hope to benefit from the workshop on social media for women of faith.

1. A New Way to Connect:
Technological Communication
Social media for women of faith

2. Goals
Demystify communication technology &
social media
Share faith-based examples
Encourage exploration
Help you get started

3. Introductions
1. Your name
2. Where you’re from
3. Your favorite technology
4.One thing you hope to gain from
the workshop

4. Tools & Terminology
Electronic mail (email)
Blogs / Microblogs
Social network / online community
Podcasting

5. Electronic mail (email)
Lots of free options
Convenient
Answer when you want
Instant messaging available

6. Email
A Christian Perspective
Email prayer chains
Church announcements
Small group reminders
Connect with members and visitors
What else?

7. Blogs/Microblogs
Blog - web log or or online diary
Microblog - web log or diary with short
entries (140 characters or less)
Private or public

9. Blogs/Microblogs
A Christian Perspective
Post upcoming church activities
Prayer requests, praise reports
Request feedback
Post links to insightful articles or sites
What else?

10. Social network
Website / online community
Connect with friends and family
Share updates, photos, videos
Organize events
Mobile access

13. Updates

14. Updates
Photos

15. Birthdays
Updates
Photos

16. Birthdays
Updates
Who’s online Photos

18. http://www.facebook.com/help/?safety

19. Social network
A Christian Perspective
Share joys and concerns
Reconnect with friends and family members
Keep up with members of the congregation
Enhance your relationships (don’t replace
them)
What else?

20. Podcasting
Recorded shows (audio or video)
Download through iTunes or other
services
Listen at your convenience
Topics for everyone!

23. Podcasting
A Christian Perspective
Publish sermons / services (and reach a
worldwide audience!)
Download inspirational podcasts
Listen to the Bible daily
Bible study, prayer and meditation
What else?

24. Advanced technology
Text messaging
Social media tips
Hootsuite
Rules (tags, hashtags, retweets, etc.)
Mobile applications & notifications
Social media etiquette

25. Skype
VOIP
Free communication between Skype
users
Instant messaging, audio and video
conferencing

26. Connect with me!
joyceanndavis@yahoo.com
www.twitter.com/jadintx
www.facebook.com/joyceanndavis
www.joyceanndavis.com