By churchblogtheory on July 13, 2009
Help us get 75 more responses to our blogging survey and register for our first book giveaway.
The Social Media Bible: Tactics, Tools & Strategies for Business Success by Lon Safko and David K. Brake is a resource created for businesses trying to gain ground in the social media arena. It is a fascinating and thorough look at the latest and most effective practices. Why can’t we utilize the same strategies for the gospel? A copy would be a great reference for anyone using the internet and social media for evangelism.
Register to win a free copy:
Complete the 3-4 minute survey and leave your email address at the end.
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If you have already taken the survey, send an email to churchblogtheory@gmail.com (the first 25 emails will be accepted). The winner will be chosen next Tuesday and notified by email/direct message.
Blessings in your ministry!
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By churchblogtheory on July 10, 2009
Having trouble coming up with things to write about? Want to avoid becoming redundant or preachy? Want to keep the blog fresh and appealing to today’s readers?
Plinky is a free web based service that offers writing prompts. Some are silly, others introspective, and others are bizarre. Still, some of them are perfect for sharing your everyday walk with Christ. Sign up and try it. You are under no obligation to use their service but you might find it useful.
Here are some interesting prompts you might find interesting:
Parents
Poets
Students
Movie Lovers
Friends
Music Lovers
Share your thoughts with a Plinky audience, import your answers into your blog, and read other people’s response to the same question.
Have fun and let your light shine!
Please let CBT know what you think of Plinky.
Posted in blog | Tagged blog, blogging, CBT, Church Blog Theory, Help, Ideas, Plinky, writing
By churchblogtheory on July 6, 2009
One of the biggest reasons why people don’t start a blog is the thought:
“I’m not a writer!”
Fair enough. Some people aren’t writers. BUT if that is your reason, are you giving yourself a fair hearing? Bailey and Storch in their book The Blogging Church say “people are tired of perfection; they’re looking for authenticity.”
Have you considered their point?
More than likely, you will never write perfectly. If you hold yourself to the standard of a book, magazine, or newspaper, you better get yourself…an editorial team. Everything you read in the professional market is previewed and edited multiple times. Blogging doesn’t have to be perfect! It just has to be real. If the ultimate goal is to share the gospel, people need to see your walk with Christ, not a polished dissertation.
You can do this! If you feel inadequate as a writer (don’t worry, I do too!), here is a quick guide to help with grammar, word choice and general style of writing. Grab a copy, and use as needed.
Strunk and White – The Elements of Style
Blessings in your blogging!
Posted in blog | Tagged blog, blogging, CBT, Church Blog Theory, Elements of Style, Help, writing
By churchblogtheory on July 3, 2009
Please take 3-4 minutes to complete this survey about blogging.
Click Here to take survey
Please share the link with your fellow internet users. Our goal is at least 500 responses. Thank you for your help.
Posted in blog | Tagged blog, blogging, CBT, Church Blog Theory, survey
By churchblogtheory on July 3, 2009
Almost everyone who has spent time online has seen a YouTube video. Maybe it was on a blog, linked in an email or found in a Google search? Hopefully you have seen a video that either makes you think or inspires you in some way. This week, use a thought provoking or inspiring video as a discussion starter on your blog.
1. Search and find your video on YouTube
2. Copy the [EMBED] code in the top right hand corner
3. Open Add New Post on your blog
4. Past the code in your [HTML] pane
5. Write discussion questions and/or request feedback
Here are a few examples that have prompted some great discussions in the past:
Lifehouse Everything Skit
God’s Chisel
Team Hoyt
Please share video examples that you find effective.
Posted in blog | Tagged blog, blogging, CBT, Church Blog Theory, Evangelism, Ideas, Video, YouTube
By churchblogtheory on June 18, 2009
The first 6 months of Church Blog Theory have been exciting. I am happy to announce two BIG changes that will hopefully affect the future success of this ministry.
1. Church Blog Theory has received a generous sponsorship from TheoBloggers and has launched a new website – churchblogtheory.org
2. CBT has begun making presentations to Christians/congregations with the goal of increasing awareness of blogging ministry and assisting people with strategies utilizing blogging and social media to share the message of Christ .
We are thankful to everyone who has supported CBT since its launch earlier this year.
If you are subscribed to our blogger or wordpress.com sites, using one of our sidebar badges and/or including us in your blogroll we would like to ask that you please…
- Change your subscription to http://churchblogtheory.org or subscribe HERE in a feed reader
- Update our address in your blogroll to http://churchblogtheory.org
- Change your badge to the NEW badge
We would love for you to stop by the new site and check out the introduction and theory segments. They have been revised and reflect our aim to engage the internet for the glory of God!
Blessings in your blogging!
Obligated to Him,
Ryan Parsons
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By churchblogtheory on June 16, 2009
Do you have fear of posting? Listen in for 3 strategies to help you end your fear so that you can blog boldly for the glory of God.
Fear of Posting? – March 12th, 2009
[podcast]http://www.lookingfurther.net/cbt/podcast/CBTPod4.mp3[/podcast][podcast]http://www.lookingfurther.net/cbt/podcast/CBTPod4.mp3[/podcast]
Posted in Podcast
By churchblogtheory on June 16, 2009
Interacting with your audience is vital to gaining readers to your blog and identifying those who may be interested in studying the message of Jesus. Additionally, it helps you understand who you are trying to connect with and therefore allows you to tailor your message in the future to reach them with the Gospel.
The #1 way to do this is to read their blogs and comment on posts. However, it becomes a daunting task to visit each of their blogs and read through their posts. It there an easier way? Yes!
Please watch this short video to learn how to utilize a feed reader and begin interacting with your audience.
Posted in blog | Tagged blog, blogging, CBT, Church Blog Theory, Evangelism, feed reader, Ideas, interact, strategies
By churchblogtheory on June 15, 2009
Continuing our discussion of Church Blog Theory, the second concept is the most important. In this episode we discuss the importance of using a blog in personal evangelism.
Theory – Part 2 – February 23rd, 2009
[podcast]http://www.lookingfurther.net/cbt/podcast/CBTPod3.mp3[/podcast]
Posted in Podcast
Twitter is one of the most effective communication tools available in the social media realm today. Also known as “microblogging” Twitter requires that your posts be within a 140 character limit. It is not only accessible by computer or smartphone, but can be updated by and delivered to a cell phone that is text enabled. Twitter integrates beautifully with blogs and Facebook with your most recent “tweet” updating your FB status and showing up on your blog. Basically, it is the social media that helps you tie everything together.
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