9.10 The irony of the Millennial generation having easy access of information online. Millennials look for real life examples of what they read in scriptures, but don’t always find them.

12.30 The importance of having knowledge but then applying it in a practical way.

14.45 What the church including Generation X & and Boomers do to help the faith journey of millennials through online tools such as social media? The importance of discipleship and relationship building.

21.14 Leadership – what can leaders in the church learn from organisational structure in business. The importance of providing opportunities to serve.

24.00 Ideas for discipleship, bibles studies, church online. Generational engagement on social media with the various platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok & YouTube

30.30 What can churches do to engage with social media if they have not previously. Being where the people are like Jesus. The balance between talking to the multitudes, inner circle and individuals when considering social media and the strategies. A reminder that the church doors are never closed. Bill Boards on highways and social media.

35.32 The problem we face with the focus on events. Adverting on social media – what are the advantages and why more churches don’t utilise Facebook or Instagram advertising tools.

38.00 What does it cost to organise a church social media strategy? The Kingdom Entrepreneur and the need for a marketing budget.

43.00 Advice to leaders in the church about engaging online. The importance of using non-theological language. Not neglecting women in ministry. Finding congregation members to carry out social media objectives.

BIOGRAPHY

Millennial married couple Jarred and Kiara Mason from 'Meet the Masons' fame on YouTube, are the directors of MTM Creative Imaging. Apart from serving the business community and influencers, they are passionate about using technology to reach people to share the good news. The live in Orlando, Florida and have 2 children.

LINKS & FURTHER INFORMATION

MTM CREATIVE IMAGING - If you are a Christian business, ministry or church and need a social media strategy for your church, book an initial discovery call BY EMAILING [email protected] & mention the Healthy Church Growth Show

EPISODE 29 – How to encourage your congregation to be more active - https://anchor.fm/healthy-church-growth-sho/episodes/Episode-29---How-to-encourage-your-congregation-to-be-more-active-em6m7a

SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO EXPLORE FOR CHURCH USE

TIK TOK – mainly for younger people (though used by older age groups too)

SNAP CHAT – Exclusively younger people i.e. Generation Z – teens to early 20s

INSTAGRAM – Loved by Millennials and Generation Z

FACEBOOK – has an older age profile Generation X, Boomers and some Millennials

YOUTUBE – Seems to be universal to most age groups

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