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Discussion Points

drbexl — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:56:50 +0000

Board 1: What should a Christian 'be' online?

Board 2: Same Question

Christian values in the (online) space? #Medialit11

drbexl — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:16:21 +0000

The second session of ‘The Digital Revolution?‘ included a discussion about the nature of being involved in the digital space (such a cultural change, but one that has already happened… it’s what people are doing, and the intention of MediaLit11 is to allow people to engage with media issues in a Christian way (*whatever that means).) We look forward to #digidisciple, where we have a number of people prepared to blog regularly on “Living Biblically in a Digital Age”.

Tweet along with #EasterLive

drbexl — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:49:34 +0000

Have you heard of EasterLive yet? If not, check it out, and see the stories that people are posting on the #EasterLive hashtag on Twitter (if you’re not sure how to use Twitter, there’s a great guide here), and last year’s story is being retold on Facebook.

It’s Passover week in 1st Century Jerusalem. A bustling throng of Jewish pilgrims have gathered in the city. But this year a preacher/carpenter from Nazareth is set to turn the tables of history – right before their eyes. This is the Easter story and this is your cue.

By Tweeting your story, the Easter(LIVE) website allows you to showcase your very own Passion Play. Be it a historical and Biblical account or a poetic, visual, musical or creative retelling - it’s up to you. It’s a chance to explore, to learn and be creative. Give it your personal stamp, bring it to life and share it with everyone.

I am having a go on my personal blog… but it’s not too late for you to join in too. Gives a great purpose to ‘having a go’ with Twitter!

Be Salt & Light in the Online World #vsn11

drbexl — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:45:16 +0000

The talk we’re just about to give:

Edinburgh, April 2011 on Prezi

The Social Media World

drbexl — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Social Media (High Leigh) on Prezi

Just starting this session: an introduction to social media for delegates at a Church Administrators event at High Leigh. Audience: larger churches, communications experience, but no social media knowledge assumed. They’ll already have had a lot of insights from Andrew Graystone, but are keen to get ideas from someone who ‘lives’ within the social media space.

The future’s bright, the future’s social? The future’s here! (abstract for #gb11 with @batty_towers)

drbexl — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:11:14 +0000

I’ve already booked to attend Greenbelt for this year, having been for the last couple of years. Sara Batts & I have just submitted an abstract for this year’s festival (August Bank Holiday). We’re well ahead of the deadline of 14th February, and look forward to hearing in due course whether we’re “in” or not!

Abstract

Who would have predicted Facebook’s 600 million+ users? Predicting the future is impossible, but irresistibly fun! What next in a social media world? How can you begin, or improve, your current practices? How can you make the most of the tools available? Come and debate the issues to consider!

Who?

Sara Batts is a PhD student examining how English churches are embracing – or ignoring – the rise of social media. Based in Colchester, Sara has a day job as a librarian in the City so she’s well placed to understand how best to find and provide information online. Blogs, twitter feeds and other social media are second nature and she’s been using the internet for longer than she cares to remember.

Dr Bex Lewis is Blended Learning Project Manager for the BigBible Project/Lecturer in History & Media Studies, with a background in the history of visual communications (Keep Calm and Carry On anyone?). Bex both embraces and encourages the use of digital communications, building her first website in 1997. She has truly found her forte with social media (there’s always something new to play with!).

Simon Jenkins… needs no introduction… but is the founder and editor of Ship of Fools, the irreverent online magazine and community and was project leader on Church of Fools, the online 3D church. Simon has been coming to Greenbelt since about 30 BC.

Internet Evangelism Day (Today)

drbexl — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:34:11 +0000

Internet Evangelism is here again: April 25. It’s both an annual focus day for churches, and a year-round resource guide for all aspects of digital evangelism. Many ideas and strategies for many types of digital evangelism, including mobile phones, social networking, video clips, blogging, church websites and more. See their DEI blog and monthly email Web Evangelism Bulletin.

Further links:

Would Jesus text?

drbexl — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:09:59 +0000

“Filippone, “We found out that about 80 % of this generation will look at your website before they ever look into the foyer of your church.”

Social media, i.e.. Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, blogging etc. .has exploded, looking at the numbers. Facebook alone claims 400 million members, Twitter is expected to go over 26 million adults this year.”

A 16 year old says: “”I use it to communicate with everyone, I look up things. it’s just my way of life.”"

Read full article, and thanks to Pete Phillips for putting me onto this story.