These are the slides that I used for my time with the pastors from The Presbytery of Northern Kansas. Includes 21c culture shifts, organizational ideas and social media tips.

1. Being Church in the 21C
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2. Road Map of the Day
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3. Road Map of the Day
Session 1 - Why
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4. Road Map of the Day
Session 1 - Why
Disclaimers and Intros
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5. Road Map of the Day
Session 1 - Why
Disclaimers and Intros
Why Bother with the 21C Church
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6. Road Map of the Day
Session 1 - Why
Disclaimers and Intros
Why Bother with the 21C Church
Six 21C Culture Shifts
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7. Road Map of the Day
Session 1 - Why
Disclaimers and Intros
Why Bother with the 21C Church
Six 21C Culture Shifts
Session 2 - How: Institutional Fluidity
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8. Road Map of the Day
Session 1 - Why
Disclaimers and Intros
Why Bother with the 21C Church
Six 21C Culture Shifts
Session 2 - How: Institutional Fluidity
Dangers of 21C Church Leadership
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9. Road Map of the Day
Session 1 - Why
Disclaimers and Intros
Why Bother with the 21C Church
Six 21C Culture Shifts
Session 2 - How: Institutional Fluidity
Dangers of 21C Church Leadership
Structures of 21C Church
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10. Road Map of the Day
Session 1 - Why
Disclaimers and Intros
Why Bother with the 21C Church
Six 21C Culture Shifts
Session 2 - How: Institutional Fluidity
Dangers of 21C Church Leadership
Structures of 21C Church
Session 3 - How: Social Media 101
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11. Road Map of the Day
Session 1 - Why
Disclaimers and Intros
Why Bother with the 21C Church
Six 21C Culture Shifts
Session 2 - How: Institutional Fluidity
Dangers of 21C Church Leadership
Structures of 21C Church
Session 3 - How: Social Media 101
Session 4 - Anything else you want to talk about
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12. Disclaimers
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13. Disclaimers
FOCUS: Being church in the 21c is more about approach and
posture than tactics and steps.
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14. Disclaimers
FOCUS: Being church in the 21c is more about approach and
posture than tactics and steps.
KIM: Everyone has to translate for their own context.
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15. Disclaimers
FOCUS: Being church in the 21c is more about approach and
posture than tactics and steps.
KIM: Everyone has to translate for their own context.
BUTT IN: Lots of info and I go fast, speak up.
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16. Disclaimers
FOCUS: Being church in the 21c is more about approach and
posture than tactics and steps.
KIM: Everyone has to translate for their own context.
BUTT IN: Lots of info and I go fast, speak up.
EXPERT: My lens: a congregational pastor, ecclesiastical
wanderer, dad, the place where praxis and theory converge.
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17. Disclaimers
FOCUS: Being church in the 21c is more about approach and
posture than tactics and steps.
KIM: Everyone has to translate for their own context.
BUTT IN: Lots of info and I go fast, speak up.
EXPERT: My lens: a congregational pastor, ecclesiastical
wanderer, dad, the place where praxis and theory converge.
STIPULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS: I use generalities to save
time, but push back if you feel compelled to.
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18. Disclaimers
FOCUS: Being church in the 21c is more about approach and
posture than tactics and steps.
KIM: Everyone has to translate for their own context.
BUTT IN: Lots of info and I go fast, speak up.
EXPERT: My lens: a congregational pastor, ecclesiastical
wanderer, dad, the place where praxis and theory converge.
STIPULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS: I use generalities to save
time, but push back if you feel compelled to.
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/breyeschowpage
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19. Disclaimers
FOCUS: Being church in the 21c is more about approach and
posture than tactics and steps.
KIM: Everyone has to translate for their own context.
BUTT IN: Lots of info and I go fast, speak up.
EXPERT: My lens: a congregational pastor, ecclesiastical
wanderer, dad, the place where praxis and theory converge.
STIPULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS: I use generalities to save
time, but push back if you feel compelled to.
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/breyeschowpage
TWITTER: @breyeschow #pnks #whatever
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20. Disclaimers
FOCUS: Being church in the 21c is more about approach and
posture than tactics and steps.
KIM: Everyone has to translate for their own context.
BUTT IN: Lots of info and I go fast, speak up.
EXPERT: My lens: a congregational pastor, ecclesiastical
wanderer, dad, the place where praxis and theory converge.
STIPULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS: I use generalities to save
time, but push back if you feel compelled to.
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/breyeschowpage
TWITTER: @breyeschow #pnks #whatever
Slides: www.slideshare.com/breyeschow
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21. Who are you?
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22. Who are you?
morning people or night owls
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23. Who are you?
morning people or night owls
ages: under 90, 70, 50, 40, 30, 20
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24. Who are you?
morning people or night owls
ages: under 90, 70, 50, 40, 30, 20
best decade: 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s
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25. Who are you?
morning people or night owls
ages: under 90, 70, 50, 40, 30, 20
best decade: 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s
passions: worship, mission, youth, administration,
ecumenism, justice, pastoral care, preaching, teaching . . .
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26. Who are you?
morning people or night owls
ages: under 90, 70, 50, 40, 30, 20
best decade: 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s
passions: worship, mission, youth, administration,
ecumenism, justice, pastoral care, preaching, teaching . . .
childhood faith tradition: presbyterian, non-denom, baptist,
COGIC, catholic, none, other . . .
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27. Who are you?
morning people or night owls
ages: under 90, 70, 50, 40, 30, 20
best decade: 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s
passions: worship, mission, youth, administration,
ecumenism, justice, pastoral care, preaching, teaching . . .
childhood faith tradition: presbyterian, non-denom, baptist,
COGIC, catholic, none, other . . .
distance to ministry: 10 min, 30 min, hour, 2+ hours
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28. Who are you?
morning people or night owls
ages: under 90, 70, 50, 40, 30, 20
best decade: 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s
passions: worship, mission, youth, administration,
ecumenism, justice, pastoral care, preaching, teaching . . .
childhood faith tradition: presbyterian, non-denom, baptist,
COGIC, catholic, none, other . . .
distance to ministry: 10 min, 30 min, hour, 2+ hours
church member longevity?: till the end, >10, >5
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29. Who are you?
morning people or night owls
ages: under 90, 70, 50, 40, 30, 20
best decade: 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s
passions: worship, mission, youth, administration,
ecumenism, justice, pastoral care, preaching, teaching . . .
childhood faith tradition: presbyterian, non-denom, baptist,
COGIC, catholic, none, other . . .
distance to ministry: 10 min, 30 min, hour, 2+ hours
church member longevity?: till the end, >10, >5
technology: email, facebook, texting, blog, twitter, Pinterest,
Instagram, spotify, foursquare, dropbox, Doodle
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30. about.bruce
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31. about.bruce
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32. about.bruce
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33. about.bruce
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34. about.bruce
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35. about.bruce
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36. Are we called to be more?
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37. Are we called to be more?
HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=SAFG4ZY2ITG
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38. Why Bother Seeking 21C?
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39. Why Bother Seeking 21C?
Genesis 17-18 . . . Will a son be born to a man a hundred
years old? Will Sarah bear a child at the age of
ninety?" . . . Abraham gave the best of what he had . . .
Sarah laughed . . .
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40. Why Bother Seeking 21C?
Genesis 17-18 . . . Will a son be born to a man a hundred
years old? Will Sarah bear a child at the age of
ninety?" . . . Abraham gave the best of what he had . . .
Sarah laughed . . .
God is NOT done with us and is continually asking us to
birth new things.
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41. Why Bother Seeking 21C?
Genesis 17-18 . . . Will a son be born to a man a hundred
years old? Will Sarah bear a child at the age of
ninety?" . . . Abraham gave the best of what he had . . .
Sarah laughed . . .
God is NOT done with us and is continually asking us to
birth new things.
Today, what are we being asked to birth?
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42. Why Bother Seeking 21C?
Genesis 17-18 . . . Will a son be born to a man a hundred
years old? Will Sarah bear a child at the age of
ninety?" . . . Abraham gave the best of what he had . . .
Sarah laughed . . .
God is NOT done with us and is continually asking us to
birth new things.
Today, what are we being asked to birth?
Today, what are we being asked to give?
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43. Why Bother Seeking 21C?
Genesis 17-18 . . . Will a son be born to a man a hundred
years old? Will Sarah bear a child at the age of
ninety?" . . . Abraham gave the best of what he had . . .
Sarah laughed . . .
God is NOT done with us and is continually asking us to
birth new things.
Today, what are we being asked to birth?
Today, what are we being asked to give?
Today, what do we need to know/understand?
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44. 21C Culture Shifts
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45. 21C Culture Shifts
Authority and “t”ruth:
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46. 21C Culture Shifts
Authority and “t”ruth:
from a single source of authority to an open source of
discernment.
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47. 21C Culture Shifts
Authority and “t”ruth:
from a single source of authority to an open source of
discernment.
so . . . we embrace our belief that we best discern the will
of God and mind of Christ . . . together.
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48. 21C Culture Shifts
Authority and “t”ruth:
from a single source of authority to an open source of
discernment.
so . . . we embrace our belief that we best discern the will
of God and mind of Christ . . . together.
eg . . . how we explore and discern Scripture, politics,
culture, worship, decision making, etc. changes.
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49. 21C Culture Shifts
Authority and “t”ruth:
from a single source of authority to an open source of
discernment.
so . . . we embrace our belief that we best discern the will
of God and mind of Christ . . . together.
eg . . . how we explore and discern Scripture, politics,
culture, worship, decision making, etc. changes.
Church must flattens authority and open up decision
making processes.
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50. 21C Culture Shifts
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51. 21C Culture Shifts
Mobility and Commitment
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52. 21C Culture Shifts
Mobility and Commitment
from a life-long commitment to “place” to an expectation
of transience and change.
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53. 21C Culture Shifts
Mobility and Commitment
from a life-long commitment to “place” to an expectation
of transience and change.
so . . . we adjust our understanding of time, commitment
and rhythm of the life of a congregation and community.
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54. 21C Culture Shifts
Mobility and Commitment
from a life-long commitment to “place” to an expectation
of transience and change.
so . . . we adjust our understanding of time, commitment
and rhythm of the life of a congregation and community.
eg . . . we change how we perceive a person’s
commitment in terms of longevity.
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55. 21C Culture Shifts
Mobility and Commitment
from a life-long commitment to “place” to an expectation
of transience and change.
so . . . we adjust our understanding of time, commitment
and rhythm of the life of a congregation and community.
eg . . . we change how we perceive a person’s
commitment in terms of longevity.
Church must adapt to the speed in which lives change,
how time is committed and tasks accomplished.
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56. 21C Culture Shifts
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57. 21C Culture Shifts
Structure and Adaptability:
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58. 21C Culture Shifts
Structure and Adaptability:
from a mindset of methodology and “steps” to a of spirit of
approach and adaptability.
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59. 21C Culture Shifts
Structure and Adaptability:
from a mindset of methodology and “steps” to a of spirit of
approach and adaptability.
so . . . we find ways to institutionalize structural fluidity and
flexibility.
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60. 21C Culture Shifts
Structure and Adaptability:
from a mindset of methodology and “steps” to a of spirit of
approach and adaptability.
so . . . we find ways to institutionalize structural fluidity and
flexibility.
eg . . . Changes how we structure our communal lives:
congregation and councils.
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61. 21C Culture Shifts
Structure and Adaptability:
from a mindset of methodology and “steps” to a of spirit of
approach and adaptability.
so . . . we find ways to institutionalize structural fluidity and
flexibility.
eg . . . Changes how we structure our communal lives:
congregation and councils.
Church structures must be flexible, responsive and
adaptive.
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62. 21C Culture Shifts
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63. 21C Culture Shifts
Spirituality and Public Engagement
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64. 21C Culture Shifts
Spirituality and Public Engagement
from a silent understanding of separating church and state
to an increased move to a public expression of faith and
politics.
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65. 21C Culture Shifts
Spirituality and Public Engagement
from a silent understanding of separating church and state
to an increased move to a public expression of faith and
politics.
so . . . we must reclaim the church’s voice in the public
square
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66. 21C Culture Shifts
Spirituality and Public Engagement
from a silent understanding of separating church and state
to an increased move to a public expression of faith and
politics.
so . . . we must reclaim the church’s voice in the public
square
eg . . . we acknowledge political realities while encouraging
personal discernment.
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67. 21C Culture Shifts
Spirituality and Public Engagement
from a silent understanding of separating church and state
to an increased move to a public expression of faith and
politics.
so . . . we must reclaim the church’s voice in the public
square
eg . . . we acknowledge political realities while encouraging
personal discernment.
Church must equip people to live their faith across all
aspects of their lives: public and private.
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68. 21C Culture Shifts
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69. 21C Culture Shifts
Technology and Community:
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70. 21C Culture Shifts
Technology and Community:
from geographic isolation to global community.
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71. 21C Culture Shifts
Technology and Community:
from geographic isolation to global community.
so . . . we embrace with humility and deliberation new
forms of connection and experiences of diversity.
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72. 21C Culture Shifts
Technology and Community:
from geographic isolation to global community.
so . . . we embrace with humility and deliberation new
forms of connection and experiences of diversity.
eg . . . our understanding and experience of community,
Privacy and Social Interaction is broadened.
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73. 21C Culture Shifts
Technology and Community:
from geographic isolation to global community.
so . . . we embrace with humility and deliberation new
forms of connection and experiences of diversity.
eg . . . our understanding and experience of community,
Privacy and Social Interaction is broadened.
Church must integrate technology where community
and individuals engage with the breadth of human
experience and expression.
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74. 21C Culture Shifts
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75. 21C Culture Shifts
Influence and Social Capital:
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76. 21C Culture Shifts
Influence and Social Capital:
from a monolithic presence and mindset to a niche reality
and opportunity for growth.
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77. 21C Culture Shifts
Influence and Social Capital:
from a monolithic presence and mindset to a niche reality
and opportunity for growth.
so . . . we develop and embrace multiple manifestations of
what it means to be church: theology, style, structure, etc.
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78. 21C Culture Shifts
Influence and Social Capital:
from a monolithic presence and mindset to a niche reality
and opportunity for growth.
so . . . we develop and embrace multiple manifestations of
what it means to be church: theology, style, structure, etc.
eg . . . denominational evangelism strategies will change.
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79. 21C Culture Shifts
Influence and Social Capital:
from a monolithic presence and mindset to a niche reality
and opportunity for growth.
so . . . we develop and embrace multiple manifestations of
what it means to be church: theology, style, structure, etc.
eg . . . denominational evangelism strategies will change.
Church must be able to manifest itself in a multitude of
expressions and experiences.
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80. “Niche” impact on
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81. “Niche” impact on
We must shift from a
monolithic self-
understanding to one that
embraces a niche culture
then...
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82. “Niche” impact on
We must shift from a
monolithic self-
understanding to one that
embraces a niche culture
then...
...develop, discover and
embrace multiple
manifestations of what it
means to be the church.
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83. “Niche” impact on
We must shift from a
monolithic self-
understanding to one that
embraces a niche culture
then...
...develop, discover and
embrace multiple
manifestations of what it
means to be the church.
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84. 21C Culture Shifts
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85. 21C Culture Shifts
Authority and Truth | From single-source, top-down
authority to equalized and flattened discernment.
Mobility and Commitment | From exclusion determined
by longevity, to inclusion based on gifts.
Structure and Adaptability | From rigid method-based
organizations to flexible and adaptive structures.
Spirituality and Public Engagement | From an assumed
personal faith to a public expression of beliefs.
Technology and Community | From being
geographically bound to being relationally expansive.
Influence and Social Capital | From the monolithic
assumptions to niche expressions.
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86. Questions
Comments
Break

87. Being Church in the 21C
Presbyterian of Northern Kansas
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88. 21C Culture Shifts
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89. 21C Culture Shifts
Authority and Truth | From single-source, top-down
authority to equalized and flattened discernment.
Mobility and Commitment | From exclusion determined
by longevity, to inclusion based on gifts.
Structure and Adaptability | From rigid method-based
organizations to flexible and adaptive structures.
Spirituality and Public Engagement | From an assumed
personal faith to a public expression of beliefs.
Technology and Community | From being
geographically bound to being relationally expansive.
Influence and Social Capital | From the monolithic
assumptions to niche expressions.
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90. Not Just About DOing
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91. Not Just About DOing
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92. 5 Pitfalls of the 21c Church
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93. 5 Pitfalls of the 21c Church
Choosing the ease of method over the difficulty of context.
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94. 5 Pitfalls of the 21c Church
Choosing the ease of method over the difficulty of context.
Creating chaos where there is none, so we can thrive in it.
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95. 5 Pitfalls of the 21c Church
Choosing the ease of method over the difficulty of context.
Creating chaos where there is none, so we can thrive in it.
Romanticizing innovation and devaluing call.
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96. 5 Pitfalls of the 21c Church
Choosing the ease of method over the difficulty of context.
Creating chaos where there is none, so we can thrive in it.
Romanticizing innovation and devaluing call.
Calcifying creativity and believing our own hype.
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97. 5 Pitfalls of the 21c Church
Choosing the ease of method over the difficulty of context.
Creating chaos where there is none, so we can thrive in it.
Romanticizing innovation and devaluing call.
Calcifying creativity and believing our own hype.
Avoiding institutional and organizational structure.
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98. Why we avoid structure
PHOTO BY ROBERT MADEIRA
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99. Why we avoid structure
Most structures are not built for
adaptability
PHOTO BY ROBERT MADEIRA
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100. Why we avoid structure
Most structures are not built for
adaptability
Most structures do not inspire
innovation
PHOTO BY ROBERT MADEIRA
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101. Why we avoid structure
Most structures are not built for
adaptability
Most structures do not inspire
innovation
Most structures are tired and
burdensome
PHOTO BY ROBERT MADEIRA
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102. Why we avoid structure
Most structures are not built for
adaptability
Most structures do not inspire
innovation
Most structures are tired and
burdensome
Structures have been used to control
and marginalize
PHOTO BY ROBERT MADEIRA
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103. Why we avoid structure
Most structures are not built for
adaptability
Most structures do not inspire
innovation
Most structures are tired and
burdensome
Structures have been used to control
and marginalize
Experimenting w/worship is more fun
than developing organizational
systems
PHOTO BY ROBERT MADEIRA
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104. Why we avoid structure
Most structures are not built for
adaptability
Most structures do not inspire
innovation
Most structures are tired and
burdensome
Structures have been used to control
and marginalize
Experimenting w/worship is more fun
than developing organizational
systems
Structure makes real our pastoral
finitude PHOTO BY ROBERT MADEIRA
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105. Why embrace structure
Photo by Kalexanderson
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106. Why embrace structure
when any group of people gathers,
some kind of structure, healthy or
otherwise, will take root
Photo by Kalexanderson
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107. Why embrace structure
when any group of people gathers,
some kind of structure, healthy or
otherwise, will take root
innovation takes place for all other
aspects of church life and culture
Photo by Kalexanderson
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108. Why embrace structure
when any group of people gathers,
some kind of structure, healthy or
otherwise, will take root
innovation takes place for all other
aspects of church life and culture
reflective structures avoid
institutional marginalization
Photo by Kalexanderson
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109. Why embrace structure
when any group of people gathers,
some kind of structure, healthy or
otherwise, will take root
innovation takes place for all other
aspects of church life and culture
reflective structures avoid
institutional marginalization
healthy structures equip
communities to manage polarities
and maintain cultural continuity
Photo by Kalexanderson
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110. What is Institutional Fluidity?
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111. What is Institutional Fluidity?
an organizational structure that
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112. What is Institutional Fluidity?
an organizational structure that
names boundaries and assets,
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113. What is Institutional Fluidity?
an organizational structure that
names boundaries and assets,
- not a free-for-all -
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114. What is Institutional Fluidity?
an organizational structure that
names boundaries and assets,
- not a free-for-all -
embodies vision and culture,
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115. What is Institutional Fluidity?
an organizational structure that
names boundaries and assets,
- not a free-for-all -
embodies vision and culture,
- integrated leadership -
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116. What is Institutional Fluidity?
an organizational structure that
names boundaries and assets,
- not a free-for-all -
embodies vision and culture,
- integrated leadership -
unleashes creativity and innovation,
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117. What is Institutional Fluidity?
an organizational structure that
names boundaries and assets,
- not a free-for-all -
embodies vision and culture,
- integrated leadership -
unleashes creativity and innovation,
- calcification avoidance -
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118. What is Institutional Fluidity?
an organizational structure that
names boundaries and assets,
- not a free-for-all -
embodies vision and culture,
- integrated leadership -
unleashes creativity and innovation,
- calcification avoidance -
and mediates the ebbs and flow of life.
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119. What is Institutional Fluidity?
an organizational structure that
names boundaries and assets,
- not a free-for-all -
embodies vision and culture,
- integrated leadership -
unleashes creativity and innovation,
- calcification avoidance -
and mediates the ebbs and flow of life.
- rhythm, consistency and calm -
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120. 21C and How We Are Not
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121. 21C and How We Are Not
Undefinable/Describable
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122. 21C and How We Are Not
Undefinable/Describable
Transient and Committed
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123. 21C and How We Are Not
Undefinable/Describable
Transient and Committed
Traditioned and Creative
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124. 21C and How We Are Not
Undefinable/Describable
Transient and Committed
Traditioned and Creative
Technical and Experiential
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125. 21C and How We Are Not
Undefinable/Describable
Transient and Committed
Traditioned and Creative
Technical and Experiential
Focused and Distractible
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126. 21C and How We Are Not
Undefinable/Describable
Transient and Committed
Traditioned and Creative
Technical and Experiential
Focused and Distractible
Maturing and Unsure
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127. 21C and How We Are Not
Undefinable/Describable
Transient and Committed
Traditioned and Creative
Technical and Experiential
Focused and Distractible
Maturing and Unsure
Overextended and Willing
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128. 21C and How We Are Not
Undefinable/Describable ➡ MONOLITHIC AND DEFINABLE CULTURE
Transient and Committed
Traditioned and Creative
Technical and Experiential
Focused and Distractible
Maturing and Unsure
Overextended and Willing
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129. 21C and How We Are Not
Undefinable/Describable ➡ MONOLITHIC AND DEFINABLE CULTURE
Transient and Committed ➡ LIFETIME AND LONGEVITY VALUES
Traditioned and Creative
Technical and Experiential
Focused and Distractible
Maturing and Unsure
Overextended and Willing
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130. 21C and How We Are Not
Undefinable/Describable ➡ MONOLITHIC AND DEFINABLE CULTURE
Transient and Committed ➡ LIFETIME AND LONGEVITY VALUES
Traditioned and Creative ➡ TRADITION WITHOUT MEANING
Technical and Experiential
Focused and Distractible
Maturing and Unsure
Overextended and Willing
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131. 21C and How We Are Not
Undefinable/Describable ➡ MONOLITHIC AND DEFINABLE CULTURE
Transient and Committed ➡ LIFETIME AND LONGEVITY VALUES
Traditioned and Creative ➡ TRADITION WITHOUT MEANING
Technical and Experiential ➡ TECHNOLOGY AS A MEANS TO AN END
Focused and Distractible
Maturing and Unsure
Overextended and Willing
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132. 21C and How We Are Not
Undefinable/Describable ➡ MONOLITHIC AND DEFINABLE CULTURE
Transient and Committed ➡ LIFETIME AND LONGEVITY VALUES
Traditioned and Creative ➡ TRADITION WITHOUT MEANING
Technical and Experiential ➡ TECHNOLOGY AS A MEANS TO AN END
Focused and Distractible ➡ UNDERSTANDINGS OF PROCESS
Maturing and Unsure
Overextended and Willing
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133. 21C and How We Are Not
Undefinable/Describable ➡ MONOLITHIC AND DEFINABLE CULTURE
Transient and Committed ➡ LIFETIME AND LONGEVITY VALUES
Traditioned and Creative ➡ TRADITION WITHOUT MEANING
Technical and Experiential ➡ TECHNOLOGY AS A MEANS TO AN END
Focused and Distractible ➡ UNDERSTANDINGS OF PROCESS
Maturing and Unsure ➡ HIGH OR LOW EXPECTATIONS
Overextended and Willing
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134. 21C and How We Are Not
Undefinable/Describable ➡ MONOLITHIC AND DEFINABLE CULTURE
Transient and Committed ➡ LIFETIME AND LONGEVITY VALUES
Traditioned and Creative ➡ TRADITION WITHOUT MEANING
Technical and Experiential ➡ TECHNOLOGY AS A MEANS TO AN END
Focused and Distractible ➡ UNDERSTANDINGS OF PROCESS
Maturing and Unsure ➡ HIGH OR LOW EXPECTATIONS
Overextended and Willing ➡ UNDERSTANDING OF USE OF TIME
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135. Organizational Elements
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136. Organizational Elements
Terms of service: x years, but w/permission to leave;
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137. Organizational Elements
Terms of service: x years, but w/permission to leave;
How F2F time is used: life-giving work, spiritual study
and big-picture thinking;
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138. Organizational Elements
Terms of service: x years, but w/permission to leave;
How F2F time is used: life-giving work, spiritual study
and big-picture thinking;
How responsibilities are given: projects, areas, and
latitude to shift foci;
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139. Organizational Elements
Terms of service: x years, but w/permission to leave;
How F2F time is used: life-giving work, spiritual study
and big-picture thinking;
How responsibilities are given: projects, areas, and
latitude to shift foci;
How meetings are held: purposeful and creative setting;
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140. Organizational Elements
Terms of service: x years, but w/permission to leave;
How F2F time is used: life-giving work, spiritual study
and big-picture thinking;
How responsibilities are given: projects, areas, and
latitude to shift foci;
How meetings are held: purposeful and creative setting;
Assumptions of the group: trusting, honest and
permission giving;
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141. Organizational Elements
Terms of service: x years, but w/permission to leave;
How F2F time is used: life-giving work, spiritual study
and big-picture thinking;
How responsibilities are given: projects, areas, and
latitude to shift foci;
How meetings are held: purposeful and creative setting;
Assumptions of the group: trusting, honest and
permission giving;
How “business” is done by using social media platforms
and other time-saving technologies;
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142. Questions
Comments
Lunch

143. Being Church in the 21C
Presbyterian of Northern Kansas
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144. Symbol of
Unknown
Origin
http://bit.ly/NjFLEi
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145. Social Media Revolution
HTTP://YOUTU.BE/DA5FN_Q10TK
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146. Social Media Revolution
HTTP://YOUTU.BE/DA5FN_Q10TK
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147. SM Assumptions
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148. SM Assumptions
Social Media is simply another medium of
communication & expression: nothing > or <;
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149. SM Assumptions
Social Media is simply another medium of
communication & expression: nothing > or <;
Social Media is the water in which a generation swims
and gives insight into a particular worldview;
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150. SM Assumptions
Social Media is simply another medium of
communication & expression: nothing > or <;
Social Media is the water in which a generation swims
and gives insight into a particular worldview;
Social Media is highly contextually and it will be
embraced at various degrees;
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151. SM Assumptions
Social Media is simply another medium of
communication & expression: nothing > or <;
Social Media is the water in which a generation swims
and gives insight into a particular worldview;
Social Media is highly contextually and it will be
embraced at various degrees;
Social Media demands a high sense of self-worth as it
has a flattening effect on community and the role of
leadership;
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152. SM Assumptions
Social Media is simply another medium of
communication & expression: nothing > or <;
Social Media is the water in which a generation swims
and gives insight into a particular worldview;
Social Media is highly contextually and it will be
embraced at various degrees;
Social Media demands a high sense of self-worth as it
has a flattening effect on community and the role of
leadership;
!!Social Media will not save the church!!
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153. Smarty Pants Terms
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154. Smarty Pants Terms
smart phones, tablets and android, etc.
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155. Smarty Pants Terms
smart phones, tablets and android, etc.
Traditional Media v. Social Media
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156. Smarty Pants Terms
smart phones, tablets and android, etc.
Traditional Media v. Social Media
Web 1.0 v. Web 2.0
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157. Smarty Pants Terms
smart phones, tablets and android, etc.
Traditional Media v. Social Media
Web 1.0 v. Web 2.0
Social Networking
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158. Smarty Pants Terms
smart phones, tablets and android, etc.
Traditional Media v. Social Media
Web 1.0 v. Web 2.0
Social Networking
Open Source Software
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159. Smarty Pants Terms
smart phones, tablets and android, etc.
Traditional Media v. Social Media
Web 1.0 v. Web 2.0
Social Networking
Open Source Software
Cloud Technology
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160. Smarty Pants Terms
smart phones, tablets and android, etc.
Traditional Media v. Social Media
Web 1.0 v. Web 2.0
Social Networking
Open Source Software
Cloud Technology
weB+logs = Blogs, vLogs
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161. Smarty Pants Terms
smart phones, tablets and android, etc.
Traditional Media v. Social Media
Web 1.0 v. Web 2.0
Social Networking
Open Source Software
Cloud Technology
weB+logs = Blogs, vLogs
feeds, aggregators and readers
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162. Smarty Pants Terms
smart phones, tablets and android, etc.
Traditional Media v. Social Media
Web 1.0 v. Web 2.0
Social Networking
Open Source Software
Cloud Technology
weB+logs = Blogs, vLogs
feeds, aggregators and readers
tagging and hashtags
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163. Smarty Pants Terms
smart phones, tablets and android, etc.
Traditional Media v. Social Media
Web 1.0 v. Web 2.0
Social Networking
Open Source Software
Cloud Technology
weB+logs = Blogs, vLogs
feeds, aggregators and readers
tagging and hashtags
Checking In
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164. Smarty Pants Terms
smart phones, tablets and android, etc.
Traditional Media v. Social Media
Web 1.0 v. Web 2.0
Social Networking
Open Source Software
Cloud Technology
weB+logs = Blogs, vLogs
feeds, aggregators and readers
tagging and hashtags
Checking In
QRCode
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165. Smarty Pants Terms
smart phones, tablets and android, etc.
Traditional Media v. Social Media
Web 1.0 v. Web 2.0
Social Networking
Open Source Software
Cloud Technology
weB+logs = Blogs, vLogs
feeds, aggregators and readers
tagging and hashtags
Checking In
QRCode
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166. SM Platforms
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167. SM Platforms
Google: +, huddle, drive, voice, mail, docs
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168. SM Platforms
Google: +, huddle, drive, voice, mail, docs
Blogging: typepad, wordpress, blogger
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169. SM Platforms
Google: +, huddle, drive, voice, mail, docs
Blogging: typepad, wordpress, blogger
Networks: twitter, facebook, linkedin
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170. SM Platforms
Google: +, huddle, drive, voice, mail, docs
Blogging: typepad, wordpress, blogger
Networks: twitter, facebook, linkedin
Media: last.fm, goodreads, pandora, spotify
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171. SM Platforms
Google: +, huddle, drive, voice, mail, docs
Blogging: typepad, wordpress, blogger
Networks: twitter, facebook, linkedin
Media: last.fm, goodreads, pandora, spotify
Photo: instagram, flickr, pinterest, smugmug
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172. SM Platforms
Google: +, huddle, drive, voice, mail, docs
Blogging: typepad, wordpress, blogger
Networks: twitter, facebook, linkedin
Media: last.fm, goodreads, pandora, spotify
Photo: instagram, flickr, pinterest, smugmug
Video: vimeo, youtube
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173. SM Platforms
Google: +, huddle, drive, voice, mail, docs
Blogging: typepad, wordpress, blogger
Networks: twitter, facebook, linkedin
Media: last.fm, goodreads, pandora, spotify
Photo: instagram, flickr, pinterest, smugmug
Video: vimeo, youtube
Convos: tokbox, skype, hangout, group.me, madmimi, wufoo
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174. SM Platforms
Google: +, huddle, drive, voice, mail, docs
Blogging: typepad, wordpress, blogger
Networks: twitter, facebook, linkedin
Media: last.fm, goodreads, pandora, spotify
Photo: instagram, flickr, pinterest, smugmug
Video: vimeo, youtube
Convos: tokbox, skype, hangout, group.me, madmimi, wufoo
Productivity: dropbox, slideshare, doodle
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175. SM Platforms
Google: +, huddle, drive, voice, mail, docs
Blogging: typepad, wordpress, blogger
Networks: twitter, facebook, linkedin
Media: last.fm, goodreads, pandora, spotify
Photo: instagram, flickr, pinterest, smugmug
Video: vimeo, youtube
Convos: tokbox, skype, hangout, group.me, madmimi, wufoo
Productivity: dropbox, slideshare, doodle
Reviews: yelp, amazon, miso, getglue,
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176. SM Platforms
Google: +, huddle, drive, voice, mail, docs
Blogging: typepad, wordpress, blogger
Networks: twitter, facebook, linkedin
Media: last.fm, goodreads, pandora, spotify
Photo: instagram, flickr, pinterest, smugmug
Video: vimeo, youtube
Convos: tokbox, skype, hangout, group.me, madmimi, wufoo
Productivity: dropbox, slideshare, doodle
Reviews: yelp, amazon, miso, getglue,
Location: foursquare, yelp, places, banjo
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177. SM Platforms
Google: +, huddle, drive, voice, mail, docs
Blogging: typepad, wordpress, blogger
Networks: twitter, facebook, linkedin
Media: last.fm, goodreads, pandora, spotify
Photo: instagram, flickr, pinterest, smugmug
Video: vimeo, youtube
Convos: tokbox, skype, hangout, group.me, madmimi, wufoo
Productivity: dropbox, slideshare, doodle
Reviews: yelp, amazon, miso, getglue,
Location: foursquare, yelp, places, banjo
itsallof.me, about.me, listly
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178. Social Media Impact
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179. Social Media Impact
Authority and Truth | Social media opens up decision
making and equalizes authority
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180. Social Media Impact
Authority and Truth | Social media opens up decision
making and equalizes authority
Mobility and Commitment | Social media systematizes the
speed and rhythms of life
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181. Social Media Impact
Authority and Truth | Social media opens up decision
making and equalizes authority
Mobility and Commitment | Social media systematizes the
speed and rhythms of life
Structure and Adaptability | Social media supports and
encourages structural flexibility
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182. Social Media Impact
Authority and Truth | Social media opens up decision
making and equalizes authority
Mobility and Commitment | Social media systematizes the
speed and rhythms of life
Structure and Adaptability | Social media supports and
encourages structural flexibility
Spirituality and Public Engagement Social media allows for
deeper and wider reach
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183. Social Media Impact
Authority and Truth | Social media opens up decision
making and equalizes authority
Mobility and Commitment | Social media systematizes the
speed and rhythms of life
Structure and Adaptability | Social media supports and
encourages structural flexibility
Spirituality and Public Engagement Social media allows for
deeper and wider reach
Technology and Community | Social Media exposes the
broader human experience
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184. Social Media Impact
Authority and Truth | Social media opens up decision
making and equalizes authority
Mobility and Commitment | Social media systematizes the
speed and rhythms of life
Structure and Adaptability | Social media supports and
encourages structural flexibility
Spirituality and Public Engagement Social media allows for
deeper and wider reach
Technology and Community | Social Media exposes the
broader human experience
Influence and Social Capital | Social media creates broad
niche spaces of community
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185. Social Media Impact
Authority and Truth | Social media opens up decision
making and equalizes authority
Mobility and Commitment | Social media systematizes the
speed and rhythms of life
Structure and Adaptability | Social media supports and
encourages structural flexibility
Spirituality and Public Engagement Social media allows for
deeper and wider reach
Technology and Community | Social Media exposes the
broader human experience
Influence and Social Capital | Social media creates broad
niche spaces of community
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186. SM Dangers
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187. SM Dangers
Social media as a idol or savior
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188. SM Dangers
Social media as a idol or savior
Social media as a distraction from ministry
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189. SM Dangers
Social media as a idol or savior
Social media as a distraction from ministry
Social media as careless expression
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190. SM Dangers
Social media as a idol or savior
Social media as a distraction from ministry
Social media as careless expression
Social media as overestimated ROI
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191. SM Dangers
Social media as a idol or savior
Social media as a distraction from ministry
Social media as careless expression
Social media as overestimated ROI
Social media as over-and-above face-to-face
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192. SM Dangers
Social media as a idol or savior
Social media as a distraction from ministry
Social media as careless expression
Social media as overestimated ROI
Social media as over-and-above face-to-face
Social media as entry to abuse and bullying
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193. SM Spirituality
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194. SM Spirituality
SM can build up and strengthen the Body of Christ
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195. SM Spirituality
SM can build up and strengthen the Body of Christ
SM allows the church to model a different life
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196. SM Spirituality
SM can build up and strengthen the Body of Christ
SM allows the church to model a different life
SM compels the church to be in the world
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197. SM Spirituality
SM can build up and strengthen the Body of Christ
SM allows the church to model a different life
SM compels the church to be in the world
SM can be a faithful expression of creativity and creation
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198. SM Spirituality
SM can build up and strengthen the Body of Christ
SM allows the church to model a different life
SM compels the church to be in the world
SM can be a faithful expression of creativity and creation
SM provides communal accountability
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199. Effective SM Usage
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200. Effective SM Usage
be you: appropriate, honest, consistent just as you
would in real life (IRL);
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201. Effective SM Usage
be you: appropriate, honest, consistent just as you
would in real life (IRL);
be interactive: engage, comment, respond, inquire, link,
love and like;
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202. Effective SM Usage
be you: appropriate, honest, consistent just as you
would in real life (IRL);
be interactive: engage, comment, respond, inquire, link,
love and like;
be mindful: Most people lurk and observe without every
interacting.
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203. Effective SM Usage
be you: appropriate, honest, consistent just as you
would in real life (IRL);
be interactive: engage, comment, respond, inquire, link,
love and like;
be mindful: Most people lurk and observe without every
interacting.
be humble: don’t overestimate your influence and avoid
delusions of grandeur.
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204. Effective SM Usage
be you: appropriate, honest, consistent just as you
would in real life (IRL);
be interactive: engage, comment, respond, inquire, link,
love and like;
be mindful: Most people lurk and observe without every
interacting.
be humble: don’t overestimate your influence and avoid
delusions of grandeur.
be bold: don’t underestimate your influence as “sparks”
begin meaningful conversations and sustain movements.
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205. Church Use Examples
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206. Church Use Examples
Evangelism/Yelp: Be where people find for other
important living resources.
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207. Church Use Examples
Evangelism/Yelp: Be where people find for other
important living resources.
Pastoral Care/Facebook: Use lists to keep up with the
daily lives of members.
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208. Church Use Examples
Evangelism/Yelp: Be where people find for other
important living resources.
Pastoral Care/Facebook: Use lists to keep up with the
daily lives of members.
Worship/Pinterest: Collect ideas for worship, chancel
arts and other ideas.
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209. Church Use Examples
Evangelism/Yelp: Be where people find for other
important living resources.
Pastoral Care/Facebook: Use lists to keep up with the
daily lives of members.
Worship/Pinterest: Collect ideas for worship, chancel
arts and other ideas.
Admin/Doodle: Group choices that are clear, trackable
and communal.
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210. Church Use Examples
Evangelism/Yelp: Be where people find for other
important living resources.
Pastoral Care/Facebook: Use lists to keep up with the
daily lives of members.
Worship/Pinterest: Collect ideas for worship, chancel
arts and other ideas.
Admin/Doodle: Group choices that are clear, trackable
and communal.
Communication/Group.me: Group texting and
conference calling.
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211. Church Use Examples
Evangelism/Yelp: Be where people find for other
important living resources.
Pastoral Care/Facebook: Use lists to keep up with the
daily lives of members.
Worship/Pinterest: Collect ideas for worship, chancel
arts and other ideas.
Admin/Doodle: Group choices that are clear, trackable
and communal.
Communication/Group.me: Group texting and
conference calling.
Community/Instagram: Connecting for visual people.
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212. Questions
Comments
Break

213. Questions and Comments
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214. Questions and Comments
Questions, Comments, Reflections
Culture Shifts
Social Media and Technology
Structure and Organization
Presbyterian Church Stuff
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