Click 2 Save: The Digital Ministry Bible

by Elizabeth Drescher

A practical, how-to guide for faith communities that want to reach out and build meaningful relationships through social media. With the advent of the digital age, technology has become a part of everyday life. But while social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube allow people to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and share all aspects of their lives, they also create opportunities for ministries to offer inspiration and support—and extend a welcoming invitation to participate in congregational life before people ever step through the door. Drawing on extensive research and practical experience in church and other ministry settings, Click 2 Save provides useful, how-to guidance on effectively using social networking sites to enrich and expand your connection to your congregation every day of the week.

Genres: Church

208 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2012

Reviews

[Jeff Bobin · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you have been thinking that it is time to connect with the digital world and don't know how to get started this would be a great place to begin.

While some of the information is a bit dated (2010 or so) most of this will really help you see the benefits of a good on line presence. It will show you some of the ins and outs of social media sites like Facebook and Twitter as well as a number of others along with suggested ways to use them effectively.

There is information on hospitality, disciple making and building community. It will help you think of ways to use your on line presence to make connections that can result in new relationships.

I rated it 4 out of 5 because the info like all technology info dated.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent source for the novice Christian techie, or for the techie seeking theologically guidance in their (or their church's) online presence. Very easy to read. Contains how-to's on all the major social media platforms. Also, what-not-to-do's and how to respond to specific negative situations.

I am a Religion & Media student at a Lutheran Seminary and highly recommend this book for rostered ministry persons and lay persons, because whether your individual context realizes it or not, media and technology will be a relevant ministry issue in the years ahead.

[Rick Huemmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good basic resource to get a handle on technology today as it can apply to your personally and corporately.

[Nathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great resource for someone getting started and beginning to understand the importance, involvement and engagement for social media with the church context.