The number one reason people say they find it difficult to have gospel conversations is they can’t seem to get the conversation started. What if…you could?
In a world inundated with connectedness, what if it were possible to leverage things like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Blogs, YouTube, and the like for the gospel. Would you? We live in a highly connected world. Love it or hate it…Social Media is here and here to stay! I know…I have heard the same things. A man (or woman) stands up and declares that they are unplugged and will only talk by phone. No text, no email, no Facebook. Ten years ago that was a tenable position. Today, it is the equivalent of taking down the mailbox in front of your home.
Now my goal is not to convince you to jump into the fray of social media. In fact, I am betting that if you’re not already there…you’re probably not reading this message J. Instead, my goal is to influence you to maximize this tool for the gospel.
I recently read that an overwhelming majority of millennials believe social media to be helpful, and they receive a huge amount of information/news/perspective from sources on the web. Their “feed” is where they plug in and they can peruse huge amounts of content as they scroll through stories ranging from the latest fashion, gossip, world events, and debuts of the latest technology.
What if…you and I were present in the feed? Well placed and interesting articles, pictures, and memes are great ways to “slow the scroll” in order to catch a little attention. Now, before you declare me a crazy person (which may be true) I am wondering if you could use this instrument of connection for good? Here are a couple of ways that may prove effective:
- Share a Verse. If you use a bible app like YouVersion, there is a graphic of the verse of the day…as well as a way to easily create your own. Be “that guy” who shares a verse a day (just one) in the morning on your Instagram.
- Share and Retweet. At Englewood, there is an event or activity being promoted several times a week. When discipleship classes relaunch, there will be promotion pieces available that you could share.
- Tweet a Takeaway. I usually grab a “nugget” or two every Sunday from pastor’s messages. Tweet it and tag him in it.
- Brag on Someone “status.” Snap a pic or just mention how someone blessed you. For example, a status like, “I LOVE how pastor Jordan loves my kids. @EBCrockymount is blessed to have him.” #EBCkids. We have so many awesome servants here, this one is easy!
- Church Selfie. Grab a friend and snap a fun selfie in your Bible Fellowship Group, with your friends in the EDGE, hanging out at the Café or just coming into the building. Even an after-church lunch selfie with friends that tags the church are wonderful!
These are just five quick ideas of how you can open the door for a conversation…one that might lead to Making Friends Forever at Englewood.
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