Communication is an integral part of our existence as social beings. The exchange of information is a perpetual force on our daily lives. While there are numerous methods, the bottom line is that communication is more than the exchange of information; it is a powerful tool with the capacity to change how people perceive, think, and … [Read more...]
The Integration of Twitter with Religious Experience
ABSTRACT This research looks at the ways in which social media, specifically Twitter, shifts the rhetoric, rituals, and interactions of religionists. Approaching this study from a “soft” technological deterministic viewpoint suggests that technology may have some influence on shaping society; here the focus is on shaping religious communities. … [Read more...]
Building an Effective Internet Ministry Team
I’d like to share with you some tips and tools for building an effective Internet ministry team. To address these topics, I recently spoke with Lonny Nelson, support staff for Adventist Church and School Connect (ACC). He shared some important things you should know about Internet ministry. A misconception about Internet ministry is that you … [Read more...]
More than Words: Communicating for Change
Communication is an integral part of our existence as social beings. Through the exchange of information, shared and received, communication is a perpetual force on our daily lives. While there are numerous communication methodologies and techniques available for discussion, I want to concentrate on one area of communication referred to as … [Read more...]
Mobilizing Social and Political Change
Social media tools like Facebook, Twitter, and SMS messaging, recently used in movements such as the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, and the Vancouver riots have generated conflicting views regarding the role social media play in the outcome of such social and political events. While scholars such as Clay Shirky argue that social media tools … [Read more...]