From Social Media to Social Ministry: A Guide to Digital Discipleship

by Nona Jones

Ask new group members a question, or invite them to introduce themselves.

Help members understand what the group is for.

Encourage members to invite friends.

Ask questions.

Tag people in posts.

Comment on posts by members.

Collaborate with polls, docs, events, and Facebook Live.

One of the most basic requirements for your Facebook campus to grow is for people to be made aware of its existence.

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Every week, you have the opportunity to invite people to join your Facebook campus. Use it.

Encourage people to invite their friends and family to join the group.

Create space on your website to invite people to join your Facebook campus by clicking a button that opens in a new window with the URL of your group.

church leaders can fixate on increasing followers, engagement, and attenders without a corresponding fixation on growing disciples.

social media is about marketing. Social ministry is about disciples.