Stetzer on Social Media

Insighful as ever, Ed Stetzer opened the Ligonier Conference last Thursday with his thoughts on social media. You can find his address here and the videos from all the speakers here.

Stetzer points out some of the reasons for engaging in social media:

1. Social media assists in community
2. Social media assists in communication
3. Social media assists in inspiration
4. Social media assists in introduction

Don't miss this video if you're questioning what's happening with social media at your church and in your home.

Too Much Time on Facebook?

Ed Stetzer summarizes the data on Christian college students and social networking this way:

So what's the outcome? Over half admit that they were "neglecting important areas of their life" due to spending too much time online. Over 12 percent believe that they are addicted to some form of electronic activity. 21 percent felt that their level of engagement with electronic activities at times caused a conflict with their Christian values.

Interesting stuff? How much time do you & I spend on Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, or blogging or some other means of social networking? We need to ask ourselves this question and then ask ourselves if the time we spent was biblically wise or foolish. Are we wasting time or being productive for the Kingdom?

The Church and Socialnomics

This video is worth some consideration. How does the church engage the unchurched in their ministries? How does your church take advantage of the social networking? The whole area of social media needs to be reconsidered and explored deeply. It is isn't going away.



(HT:theresurgence)

The Gospel Coalition Network from The City

Looking for a Christian social networking site? One you could realistically use as a Christian? Check out Adrian Warnock's post about the Gospel Coalition Network from The City. You can connect as a participant or by becoming a member. Join a group and connect to others. I've hesitated joining My Space and Facebook but this I think may be the future for us as believers so I jumped in and joined. If you join, look for me and let's connect.