DJ Chaung: “3 Practical Ways to do Ministry Online”

April 27, 2009 in Church,Social Media with 1 Comment

I came cross these words from DJ Chaung on the LifeChurch.tv blog. Ministry taking place online isn’t a question of “if?” but “how and when?” In fact, it’s already happening in so many different ways that most of the church is still scratching there heads asking, “What happened to America Online?”

DJ and the team over at LifeChurch.tv is leading charge and pioneering what online ministry looks. There’s wisdom in them thar hills!

3 practical ways that you can use web tools to do ministry online:

  1. Connect with people where they are. When I’m asked whether to use Twitter or Facebook, I say use the one where the people you know are. Some people use Twitter, and that’s a near real-time way to stay in touch with them. More people use Facebook, and that’s a great way to stay in touch with them. There are great online tutorials available for you to learn how to use these tools effectively. Start with those you already know in person. And, as you become more proficient, use these connecting tools to build new relationships with new friends online.
  2. Actively communicate. While Twitter and Facebook are great for connecting, I find making a video on YouTube and/or blogging to be more effective at telling your story: your thoughts, your feelings, and your life. You can only say so much in a Twitter tweet or Facebook status update. Share episodes from your life, especially when God has made a difference, or when God has opened a new door of opportunity, or a prayer request. Share your life with others, and invite others to share theirs with you. I love what Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 2:8 , “We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well …”
  3. Share your experiences. As you learn what works and doesn’t quite work in your ministry online efforts, share them with the online community here on this blog in the comment section. When you have a burning thought, signal Tony or Brandon to let you write a blog post too. We’re all in this together!

via Leveraging Ministry Online Creates Unlimited Potential for Churches – by DJ Chuang — LifeChurch.tv.

What ways is the church doing ministry online well? Not so well? What are you seeing that is working? That is not working?

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One Response to “DJ Chaung: “3 Practical Ways to do Ministry Online””

  1. Jim May 3, 2009 at 1:38 am #

    these practices should be online and offline as well