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Connecting Your Group and Guests on Facebook

By Tony Brooks · Comments (0)
Thursday, August 24th, 2017

To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. 23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. (I Corinthians 9:22-23 NIV)      

Have you ever considered how Facebook can help your class reach new people and share Good News? Here are some ways you can do so:

  1. Advertise a Sunday School page for your church. The Millennials will find you on technology before they come to your church or class. Have a page that highlights every class with pictures, what you enjoy doing together, and what you are studying. They will feel more comfortable coming to your class if they see faces, and know more about the class.
  2. Advertise special fellowship and outreach events. Did you know that you can target groups on Facebook for $5-$10 in your area? I have a church in a small town that used Facebook for advertising a children’s event and gathered between 300-400 people. You can target age groups, affinity groups and more.
  3. Use Facebook to follow up your lesson that week. I have used posts starting Sunday evening through Wednesday to follow up a lesson with more questions, video links and stories so learners will keep reflecting on how the passage applies to life. An added bonus was when they responded. It goes to their news post as well. Of course, this means all of their friends including unchurched get to read them. (Please keep them positive and focused on Scripture!)

If we are to be all things to all people so we might win some, Facebook can be a tool to do just that!

Dr. Tony Brooks is the Sunday School/Discipleship Specialist for the Baptist General Association of Virginia. You can see his weekly blog at: https://bgav.org/sundayschool/
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Using Social Media to Reach and Minister to People with your Group

By Mike Taylor · Comments (0)
Friday, November 4th, 2016

socmedWHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Many are familiar with the idea of making contacts through cards, letters, phone calls, and visits for their Sunday School or Small Group.  We understand the value of a personal touch with face-to-face conversation, but we must not neglect the social media world that exists as well.

Making contact or connecting with those we have on our list is essential. Ask questions. Communicate events and information. Enrich relationships. Despite the proliferation of social media, many groups are still not using these tools connect with those on their ministry list and to others as well.

WHAT DO I DO? Here are a few things to consider when using social media with a group.

  • Understand what types of social media are used by your group so you can be the most effective.
  • Communicate weekly with social media.
  • Use social media to continue the teaching of the previous group experience or to prepare for teaching for the upcoming meeting of your group. This helps with application.
  • Use social media to promote group socials and update prayer requests and ministry needs.
  • If using Facebook, create a group for your group. Here is a video on how this is done and how it can benefit your group for both ministry to the members and reaching new people as well. https://vimeo.com/133695454

Stay in touch with your group. Use social media to complement your personal touch contacts. Doing so will enrich your communication and your care.

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How To Set Up A Closed Group On Facebook

By Jonathan Jordan · Comments (0)
Tuesday, August 9th, 2016

Why is this important?

Many of our group members are on FaceBook.  I know, I know… Sometimes FaceBook is not that great but it can be used as a great ministry tool  We all know how important it is to stay in communication with our class throughout the week.  Love it or hate, depending on the day for me, FaceBook is everywhere.  There is a little known tool that leaders can set up just for your group.  Believe it or not, it’s called “Groups.”  I belong to a ton of them and the interests are vast.  But as the leader can set up a “group” for your Small Group or Sunday School class.  It can be as private as you would like it & you control who belongs.

What do I do?

If you have a FaceBook account look at the top menu – See below

Facebook Tool Box Bar

The small triangle arrow on the right is where you begin.  Click the arrow and you will see a drop down menu.  Under this menu you will see “create a group.”  Once you click the “create a group”button you can set up the group however you would like.

Just a few “rules of the road” for Groups on FaceBook.

  • Keep the group Private- if you are going to be sharing events, details, names etc. in this group
  • You do not have to be “FB friends” with everyone in the group – You just share “group” space
  • If a person leaves your group, delete them from the group

 

The Group will appear on the left hand side of you page.

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Jonathan Jordan is the Groups and Faith Development Leader for the Georgia Baptist General Convention.

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