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The Social Church: A Theology of Digital Communication

by Justin Wise. Moody Publishers, 2014.

Description

This book provides perspective on social media from the viewpoint of Martin Luther and how congregations can make sense of platforms like Twitter and Facebook.

Features

faith-based perspective of social media

Recommended Audience

Christian clergy, lay leaders, social media team

Cost

Purchase as a book or e-book

Practical Applications

  • Gain a unique outlook on social media platforms by revisiting Facebook and Instagram through Martin Luther's eyes.
  • Intertwine social media strategies with faith by sharing this book with social media teams within the congregation.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Tim Shapiro

Tim Shapiro is the Indianapolis Center’s president. He began serving the Center in 2003 after 18 years in pastoral ministry. For 14 years, Tim served Westminster Presbyterian Church in Xenia, Ohio. Prior to his pastorate at Westminster, he was pastor of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Logansport, Indiana. He holds degrees from Purdue University and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Tim’s interest in how congregations learn to do new things is represented in his book How Your Congregation LearnsAfter his extensive work on the Center’s Sacred Space initiative, Tim co-authored the book Holy Places: Matching Sacred Space with Mission and MessageHe has also authored several articles, including Applying Positive Deviance and The Congregation of Theological Coherence.

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