Why Facebook? • Highly Social • Highly Viral • People will get to know you…your passions, heart, interests and more. • A growing number of people from our church are joining.
Being a Member of Facebook… • It’s a window into others lives. Gives you the opportunity to get to know them, the good, the bad, and the ugly. • Encourages learning, sharing, and discussion. • It is another door into our church and/or your ministry. • It is one form of “Marketplace Ministry”.
Others Are Using Facebook for… “1. Accountability 2. Encouragement 3. Promoting events 4. Solving problems 5. Connecting with new people.” @leslamb (via twitter)
Others Are Using Facebook for‌ Basically just being available for my Sunday school students, past and present, as well as other teens in community, to encourage and show them love...notifying them of church events. Bible studies, informal get-togethers, and small group prayer requests. Also just little comments of encouragement on their wall or notes of praise for their successes (like say they make a part in school play, or i saw them cheer at a game, etc.). A few earnestly seeking agnostic students have initiated some long deep theological convos in the inbox. Oh and guess what? Sometimes students minister back to me!!! I love them all big time! Mary T Howard (via Facebook)
Others Are Using Facebook for… “I use it often for the ministry of encouragement. Occasionally through the private messaging for counsel and prayer.” Clif Cummings (via Facebook)
Others Are Using Facebook for… “We use it for event listings and RSVPs for college events. Crazy calculations to guess attendance based on ‘maybe attending’.” @kerner (via twitter)
Quick Practical Ways to Use Facebook for Ministry • #1 - Join both the Henderson Hills page and group. • Add the people that are fans or members of the group to your friend list. • Send birthday wishes. • When someone says something distressing, write them a message to encourage them. • Post what is happening in your life, be real, transparent…you will be amazed at the response. • Import your Ministry blog feed to your page or group or your own personal profile. • Sharing a note or updating your profile with a scripture can be a HUGE ministry opportunity.
Groups and Pages • What’s the Difference?
Groups and Pages Steps to setting up groups and pages • • • •
Create a new group Add details of the group Add a logo or photos Moderate user provided content
Groups and Pages Steps to setting up groups and pages • • • • •
Set users roles Invite others to join Start the conversation Send messages to your group Promote your group or page
Facebook Ads • • • • •
When should I use them? Are they effective? How much do they cost? Target marketing? Cost Per Click or Number of Impressions…?
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