Gearing Up for the Online Mission Field 1

We are part of a digital revolution, whether we know it or not. Social Media is Word of Mouth on Steroids. 2

I’ve called you to change the game for My glory.

Game Changers Spread the Gospel Exponentially, not Arithmetically 4

“We don’t have a choice on whether we DO social media, the question is how well we DO it.” –Eric Qualman 5

How to Do It Well We don’t need a social media strategy; we need a social, connecting strategy. The media is the vehicle for the message, not the strategy. What Are Umc Doing? 6

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Fishing nets for the Age of Connection 8

Social Media is Tailor Made for Storytelling. 9

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Social Media Galaxy 10

Hitchhiking Guide Personal Insights Power Up Listen Embrace Diversity Be Present Be an Original 11

Hitchhiking Guide Navigational Insights Learn the Culture Organize Your Thoughts Keep it Simple and Powerful You are in a Room with Millions of People 12

An Awakened Heart Online Reflects the Character of God. 13

Resources socialnomics By Eric Qualman 14