Do you have a Worship Leader or Pastor who is partly or completely disconnected from the benefits social media can have on ministry?
Have you ever tried to get your pastor to make some stuff for the record or do something on social media and he said "I can't leave the Word of God and ......."?
Well, here are five steps you can take immediately to get your Pastor interested in using social media.
1. EDUCATE
Educate your pastor about the benefits of social media.
Many pastors may not be familiar with the advantages that social media can bring to their ministry services.
You can highlight how social media can help reach a wider audience, engage with the congregation, and impact lives
2. SHOW REFERENCES
Show examples of Pastors successfully social media in their ministry service.
There are many examples of Pastors who have successfully used social media to impact lives grow their congregations and reach out to their communities.
You can share these examples with your pastor and discuss how similar strategies could be implemented for him.
3. OFFER TO HELP
Offer to help manage his social media accounts.
Your pastor may not have the time or expertise to manage social media accounts.
You can offer to help manage the church's social media presence, including creating posts, responding to comments, and tracking engagement.
4. TRAINING
Provide training and resources. Some pastors may not be comfortable with social media platforms or may not know how to use them effectively.
You can offer to provide training and resources on how to use social media effectively for personal and ministry purposes.
5. START SMALL
If your pastor is hesitant to jump into social media, start small by creating a Facebook page for him or introducing him to using a platform like Twitter or Instagram to share updates about events or services.
Over time, as your pastor sees the benefits of social media, they may become more interested in using it more extensively.
REMEMBER
It may take some time and patience to get your pastor interested in social media, but showing the benefits and being willing to help can go a long way.
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My name is David A. Adeleke, a Church Media Consultant and Digital Media and Communication Strategist.
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