Utilizing Social Media in your Ministry will give you an overview of what social networks are available, the best tools and practices for each, and how to measure your results. Keep in mind this is an overview and should be supplemented with the training to achieve the maximum result. You can find more information at www.MEPRagency.com or www.KiaJarmon.com.
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Utilizing Social Media in your Ministry
1. UTILIZING SOCIAL
MEDIA IN YOUR
MINISTRY
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2. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ITS USES
BEST TOOLS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR REACH
HOW TO MEASURE YOUR OUTCOME
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3. WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?
• THEY SHOULD INCLUDE
• RECRUIT
• RETAIN
• REACH
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4. MARKETING STEPS
• Identify those you need to reach
• Understand their needs
• Develop programs and ministries that
meet those needs
• Get the word out
• EVALUATE/MEASURE
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5. THE PURPOSE of SOCIAL
MEDIA
• Interact/Engage
• Build relationships
• Publish thoughts
• Cultivate community
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6. TOOLS: SOCIAL MEDIA
• Facebook.com -online connector
• Twitter.com -microblog
• Wordpress.com -blog
• Youtube.com -video
• Spreaker.com –podcast live or recorder
• Flickr.com -photo sharing
• Pinterest.com -story telling via pictures
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7. TOOLS: FACEBOOK.COM
Facebook.com
Create Business Page
Follow The Steps
Vanity URL
Terms:
Like
Share
Tag
Message
Analytics
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8. BEST PRACTICES: FACEBOOK
• Post regularly (1-3 times a day)
• Creator of content vs aggregator of information
• Don’t just sell, ENGAGE
• BUILD relationships with your fans
• INVOLVE your fans
• ASK open-ended questions
• Be GENUINE
• Hootsuite/Tweetdeck
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9. TOOLS: TWITTER.COM
Twitter.com
Create Page
Follow The Steps
Vanity URL
Add Friends
Terms:
Follow (followers)
@
Connect
Retweet (RT)
Hashtag
Direct Message (DM)
Measure
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10. BEST PRACTICES:
TWITTER.COM
• Post regularly (1-3 times a day)
• Creator of content vs aggregator of information
• You have 140 characters but use 120
• Retweet…carefully
• Find like minded people
• Don’t spam
• Be GENUINE
• Hootsuite/Tweetdeck
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11. TOOLS: YOUTUBE.COM
YouTube.com
Create Channel
Follow The Steps
Vanity URL
Terms:
Upload
Tags
Public/Private
Measure
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12. BEST PRACTICES:
YOUTUBE.COM
• Keep videos between 1 & 3 minutes
• Use shortened on FB & Twitter,
youtu.be/JdCAQirclMg
• Tag & list category appropriately
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TOOLS: SPREAKER.COM
Spreaker.com
Create account
Name show
Broadcast/Record
Terms:
Dashboard
Broadcast
Record
Statistics
14. BEST PRACTICES:
SPREAKER.COM
• 15-30 minute podcasts will be most effective
• Promote using Facebook & Twitter (and your
website)
• Check your stats monthly
• Be sure to link listeners back to your main website
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15. Final Thoughts
• Remember:
• Outline a plan
• Produce quality materials; deliver consistent messages
• Engage people through questions, topics, and encouragement
• Measure your results
• Create relationships, cultivate communities
• Recruit, Retain, Reach!
• Be genuine
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