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-Even The Pope Tweets?

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For those who continue to make fun of all the Millions ‘Tweeting’ away their lives, now even the Pope tweets.  Pope Benedict XVI sent out a message on Twitter to publicize the launch of the Vatican’s new website-  News.va, The following was the pope’s first message: "Dear Friends, I just launched http://t.co/fVHpS9y Praised be our [...]

-Are You Using Social Media to Bless Others?

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From GMO Blog: “How are you using social media to refresh others?” Quote from article: Will you choose to be a breath of fresh air to the world today? How are YOU using social media in your life to refresh others lives with the grace and truth of Jesus Christ? Philippians 2:15: “Go out into [...]

Evangelism and Social Media

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(Hat Tip to: Digital Evangelism Issues) The OurChurch blog has an article on evangelism and social networking where they evaluate and link to a recent PBS article. John Saddington of ChurchCrunch, was one of those interviewed in the PBS article and points out: “One of the nice things about social media is that it establishes [...]

Pastors: Worship First–Tweet Later

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(Logo via CrunchBase) Earlier this month we posted on a Time article talking about some churches actually encouraging folks to twitter during the services:  “Twittering Away in Church?” Well here is a reaction from other pastors that would rather have their congregations worship first and twitter later: “Pastors: Hear God’s Word; Tweet Later” Prominent evangelical [...]

Twittering Away in Church?

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Here’s a Time article on churches that use Twitter and actually encourage members to engage during worship services. According to the article: “In Seattle, Mars Hill churchgoers regularly tweet throughout the service. In New York City, Trinity Church marked Good Friday by tweeting the Passion play, detailing the stages of Jesus’ crucifixion in short bursts. [...]

“7 ways your youth ministry can use twitter effectively”

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  Found this on PART OF THE GLUE blog—some good suggestions: “7 ways your youth ministry can use twitter effectively” : 1. Information, Information, Information….Use it as a free communication tool that can inform parents, leaders and students of upcoming information. <<Read the Rest>>  

Irish RC Cardinal Urges Prayer by Twitter

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(Image via CrunchBase) Ireland: Cardinal Sean Brady, the leader of Ireland’s Roman Catholics, has urged social network users to start sending daily prayers by text, Twitter or e-mail. The Irish Archbishop told his flock on Ireland: "Make someone the gift of a prayer through text, twitter or e-mail every day. "Such a sea of prayer [...]

Re: "WWJT…What Would Jesus Tweet?"

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(-Image via CrunchBase) Joan Ball Writes: “Imagine my surprise when I opened my email to find that Jesus Christ was following me on Twitter.” What would you think if you found the following message in your Gmail?: “Jesus Christ is now following you on Twitter” Joan thought it was over the top and wrong–she asks: [...]