173 – Is Facebook For You?

This week on the WELSTech Podcast we look at examples of WELS congregation’s Facebook pages .

Podcast: Download (42.1MB)

The discussion:

Facebook pages – A question from Cindie Walker about the new facebook page for Cross of Life in Mississauga, Ontario was the spark for Martin and Sallie’s discussion today. Adding a Facebook page to your communication strategy provides a platform for sharing events, announcements and audio/video content, and it also allows members to easily practice “lifestyle evangelism”.

Facebook Pages on the WELSTech Wiki
Get a username (vanity URL) for your Facebook page
Lesley Bergeman from Good Shepherd’s in West Allis, WI shared excellent ides for congregation Facebook pages in the comments of one of Martin’s recent blog post (Good Shepherd’s on Facebook)
- The RSS Graffitti app allows automated posting to pages from Twitter and RSS feeds
Examples:
- Christus, Delavan, WI – Embedded podcast audio
- St. Mark’s, Citrus Heights, CA – Bible class links
- Eastside, Madison, WI – Pastor blogs
- 50+ more examples on the WELSTech Wiki

Interview:

(23:45) WELS on Facebook – Alicia Neumann from WELS Communication Services talks with Martin and Sallie about the content and maintenance of WELS official Facebook presence – facebook.com/welslutherans.

Ministry resources:

(38:44) TableProject.org – a private social platform for churches

Take a test drive at welstech.tableproject.org. Account creation is required, and the “secret code” is welstech.

Picks of the week:

(42:07) Google Chrome extension for right-click image properties via Lifehacker
Targus Presenter

Community feedback:

(46:44) Rachel Arnold from St. Matthews in Stoddard, WI is taking the WELSTech weekly blogging challenge. Follow Rachel’s blog, Chosen by Christ.
Pastor Steve Oldre from St. Peter in Chaseburg and Hamburg, WI asked for recommendations on media for shut-in ministry recordings. How do you share church recordings with shut-ins in your congregation? E-mail WELSTech your solution!
Martin shared links via the WELSTech Diigo Group
- Square Drops Transaction Fee
- Google Cloud Connect

Coming up on WELSTech:

(55:56) Episode 174 – We discuss school administration communication, the focus of Chapter 7 of our current book selection, Leading 21st Century Schools. (Release date – 03/09/11)

The featured artist:

(56:43) We close the podcast with the music of Michael Schroeder (www.michaelschroeder.com and on Facebook) – The One from his CD titled ”Fuel For The Soul”