Premier Digital: Online Church as Real Community Bex Lewis
Slides prepared for Premier Digital Webinar on 7th October 2020: https://drbexl.co.uk/event/webinar-digital-church-webinar-online-church-as-real-community/
IPM placing the christian church in a digital ageBex Lewis
See abstract for this conference paper, to be given 8th September 2017: http://drbexl.co.uk/2017/08/18/edit-conference-abstract-inclusive-placemaking-placing-christian-church-digital-age/
#MediaLit15 (https://www.dur.ac.uk/codec/about/events/medialit/), a session designed to give those in/about to go into ministry some thinking points and practical tips on the digital in ministry.
Social Media for Ministry, Chester Diocese, July 2016Bex Lewis
Material prepared for day-long workshop with Chester Diocese by Dr Bex Lewis of Digital Fingerprint, see http://www.chester.anglican.org/event.asp?Page=1287
Premier Digital: Online Church as Real Community Bex Lewis
Slides prepared for Premier Digital Webinar on 7th October 2020: https://drbexl.co.uk/event/webinar-digital-church-webinar-online-church-as-real-community/
IPM placing the christian church in a digital ageBex Lewis
See abstract for this conference paper, to be given 8th September 2017: http://drbexl.co.uk/2017/08/18/edit-conference-abstract-inclusive-placemaking-placing-christian-church-digital-age/
#MediaLit15 (https://www.dur.ac.uk/codec/about/events/medialit/), a session designed to give those in/about to go into ministry some thinking points and practical tips on the digital in ministry.
Social Media for Ministry, Chester Diocese, July 2016Bex Lewis
Material prepared for day-long workshop with Chester Diocese by Dr Bex Lewis of Digital Fingerprint, see http://www.chester.anglican.org/event.asp?Page=1287
Social Media and Christian Community - Episcopal Village Conferencejackmjenkins
An hour-long workshop delivered at the Episcopal Village Conference Northeast (Boston) on March 5th, 2011. This is an updated version of a similar presentation delivered at the Episcopal Village Conference Mid-Atlantic (in Baltimore) in the summer of 2010.
Why should a church move to online communications? If you're a leader wondering whether you should branch out to a website, social media like Facebook and more, take a look at this presentation. Share with your members or community. Beyond Marketing Group, Inc. works with churches to lift barriers of communications. www.awesomeinsight.com
The effective use of social media for evangelism - Isaac Owusu AsareIsaac Owusu Asare
This presentation covers the basics of social media to equip Christians/believers use this greatest communication tool in human history to spread the gospel and contribute to winning souls for Christ. Find out how be effective and be a digital missionary. It covers Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and looks at cases studies of evangelistic use of social media in Ghana and abroad It posits that for social media evangelism to be effective there has to be some sorts of follow-ups.
Church or business and communication are inseparable. The church consists of people and communication is an element of human culture. Business on the other hand also involves transactions between two or more parties, hence the need for communication. Exchange of information (communication) in the 21st century has taken a new form, especially with the introduction of Internet and telecommunications systems into information processing. How can this computer-mediated means of communication be applied in the church and in business? Few ways are discussed in this presentation.
How are Catholics and parishes using social media? This is a critical question. Further, what are the strategies, tactics, and tools used by Catholic communities to build unity, shared values and expand outreach? That is the purpose of this presentation on World Communications Day.
2016 marks the Jubilee for World Communications Day. In the Catholic Church, World Communications Day is an observance of how we use social communications tools in furthering our understanding of the Gospel, our families, our communities, our relationships with each other.
This presentation provides an overview of World Communications Day, beginning in 2006 with Pope Benedict XVI. It is in the Pope’s 2006 message that we have the first reference to social media applications. This presentation includes the most recent message by Pope Francis entitled Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounter. 2016 is also the Holy Year of Mercy. Finally, the presentation concludes with five tips for using social media effectively in church communications.
A quickly prepared presentation to give an insight into the range of projects CODEC (Durham University) is involved in, for a networking event on Digital Humanities
Social Media and Christian Community - Episcopal Village Conferencejackmjenkins
An hour-long workshop delivered at the Episcopal Village Conference Northeast (Boston) on March 5th, 2011. This is an updated version of a similar presentation delivered at the Episcopal Village Conference Mid-Atlantic (in Baltimore) in the summer of 2010.
Why should a church move to online communications? If you're a leader wondering whether you should branch out to a website, social media like Facebook and more, take a look at this presentation. Share with your members or community. Beyond Marketing Group, Inc. works with churches to lift barriers of communications. www.awesomeinsight.com
The effective use of social media for evangelism - Isaac Owusu AsareIsaac Owusu Asare
This presentation covers the basics of social media to equip Christians/believers use this greatest communication tool in human history to spread the gospel and contribute to winning souls for Christ. Find out how be effective and be a digital missionary. It covers Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and looks at cases studies of evangelistic use of social media in Ghana and abroad It posits that for social media evangelism to be effective there has to be some sorts of follow-ups.
Church or business and communication are inseparable. The church consists of people and communication is an element of human culture. Business on the other hand also involves transactions between two or more parties, hence the need for communication. Exchange of information (communication) in the 21st century has taken a new form, especially with the introduction of Internet and telecommunications systems into information processing. How can this computer-mediated means of communication be applied in the church and in business? Few ways are discussed in this presentation.
How are Catholics and parishes using social media? This is a critical question. Further, what are the strategies, tactics, and tools used by Catholic communities to build unity, shared values and expand outreach? That is the purpose of this presentation on World Communications Day.
2016 marks the Jubilee for World Communications Day. In the Catholic Church, World Communications Day is an observance of how we use social communications tools in furthering our understanding of the Gospel, our families, our communities, our relationships with each other.
This presentation provides an overview of World Communications Day, beginning in 2006 with Pope Benedict XVI. It is in the Pope’s 2006 message that we have the first reference to social media applications. This presentation includes the most recent message by Pope Francis entitled Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounter. 2016 is also the Holy Year of Mercy. Finally, the presentation concludes with five tips for using social media effectively in church communications.
A quickly prepared presentation to give an insight into the range of projects CODEC (Durham University) is involved in, for a networking event on Digital Humanities
#MediaLit14 - DigiRev - Media for Ministry Bex Lewis
#Medialit14 is the fifth year that @codecuk have offered an intensive week's training in media and ministry (widely defined, although originally built around those undergoing ordination training). This session will be Tuesday morning, following 'The Digital Revolution'.
A 90 minute (interfaith) session on social media "please leave them fired up to use it" prepared for Coexist, to be held at St George's Centre, Windsor Castle.
The Digital Age: A Challenge for Christian Discipleship #ECSM2014Bex Lewis
In the twenty-first century churchgoing is no longer the ‘cultural norm’ for many in the UK. People don’t actively ignore the church: they don’t even think about it. For churches, websites and social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest have now effectively become the ‘front door’ to billions of digital users. As Sara Batts research has shown us, many churches are finally starting to get that the online landscape is important, but still need convincing that something more radical is needed than a new website, as opportunities have arisen to embrace a more social ministry, where to ‘love your neighbour’ may include those from anywhere in the world.
The ‘digital age’ brings the opportunity for a wider range of voices to contribute to conversations: many online will engage with ‘church’ through their friends rather than formal Christian organisations. In 2010 ‘The BIGBible Project’ emerged to encourage those at all levels of theChristian sector to engage with digital culture, and to consider what this means for Christian communication practices, in a culture in which messages are both ephemerally ‘in the now’, and perpetually available.
Technologies have changed what is possible, and for many churches over the last few hundred years a model of passive, presentation-piece services has been adopted, heightened even more by a broadcast mode of media that we all got used to with the TV and the radio. Social media, however, offers much more space for questioning, and for congregations to actively engage with sermons through tweeting along, checking something on their online Bibles or Google, sharing photos of church activities, or being encouraged to continue discussions hyper-locally throughout the week through a Facebook group.
The BIGBible Project emphasises that disciples live at all times for God, whenever and wherever, and therefore all Christians need to take seriously their presence both online and offline. This paper will draw from over 2,000 contributions made to the The BIGBible blog, where over 120 Christians from across the ecumenical spectrum have contributed thoughts as to how discipleship is affected (and can affect, particularly behaviours) in the digital age and the digital spaces.
The Relevance of the Paper: According to the 2011 census, Christianity is the major religion in the UK. As a sector it offers an interesting case study of how longstanding faith groups are dealing with the challenges presented by the digital age, institutionally and individually.
Mini Pecha Kucha: Public Engagement Activity Bex Lewis
A mini-pecha kucha (10 slides that auto-move forward after 20 seconds) prepared for #ERA1819, second of three workshops, summarising what we've been up to since the last workshop.
'Left to their own devices' for #PremDac17Bex Lewis
40 minutes on "What is the impact of children having their own devices, and how do we manage this?" at #PremDac17
See more: https://www.premierdigital.info/conference
A session with the diocesan youth workers to consider the digital and the questions that that raises for them in their work - giving young people the best choices, aiding their work, and protecting themselves and their charges.
Raising Children in a Digital Age - Cavendish SchoolBex Lewis
Evening event to be held 16th May, at Cavendish School, West Didsbury. http://drbexl.co.uk/event/manchester-raising-children-digital-age-cavendish-school/
Social Media, Peer Surveillance and Spiritual FormationBex Lewis
A session prepared for AHRC workshop on Religion and Surveillance. Taken a lot of prep, and still feel it needs more. Got me thinking about a lot of things in further layers than in the past ... let's see how it goes! I typically use more slides than minutes so...
Designed to introduce a group of ordinands to the potentials and the pitfalls of social media in ministry - huge topic - 1.5 hours ... let's get that debate going!
For Manchester Diocese ordinands
Experiencing God in a Digital Age (Children/Young People)Bex Lewis
A 20 minute thought-provoking session on encouraging children/young people to experience God online, and how it might impact their wider lives so they are encouraged to be wholehearted for God.
For https://theconversationuk.org/ 24/02/17
How can digital and social media be used by youth leaders?Bex Lewis
Prepared for a Skype presentation, considering how digital and social media can be used by youth leaders (within churches).
Join the online session: https://lukewhyte.mykajabi.com/p/summit
45 minute session at Premier Digital Conference at The Brewery in London, Saturday November 12th: "Can you see me? Who or what do people see through what you create online? How open and vulnerable should we be when creating in the digital space?" http://www.premierdigital.org.uk/Premier-Digital-Conference
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Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
The map views are useful for providing a geographical representation of data. They allow users to visualize and analyze the data in a more intuitive manner.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleCeline George
Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
Building a Presence Online with International Association of Chaplains in Higher Education
1. Dr Bex Lewis @drbexl
Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing
June 2020
The International Association of Chaplains in Higher
Education
Building a Presence Online
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2. "If you want to build a presence in the
social media platform, then you need to
be present."
- @unmarketing
3. http://www.churchgrowthrd.org.uk/blog/churchgrowth/growing_churches_in_the_digital_age
Image: Flickr
For many churchgoing is no longer the ‘cultural
norm’. People don’t actively ignore the church:
they don’t even think about it. Matthew 5:13-
16 calls us to be salt and light in the world …
With literally billions in the digital spaces, the
online social spaces presented by churches
need to be appealing, welcoming, and not look
like they are just an afterthought: they are now
effectively the ‘front door’ to your church for
digital users, and you ignore those spaces at
your peril.
4. How can the church be a leading light within our society, if we are
seen as irrelevant, refusing to engage with the latest technology?
Can we lead by example, and show that we are not afraid to
experiment, not afraid to fail? If we’re not in the digital spaces, the
latest ‘public square’, then we can’t offer an ‘example’ to influence
the wider world. We need to be part of people’s everyday
conversations, and not just arriving when we have a message to
‘sell’. Sharing our everyday lives, in which stories of humour and
vulnerability are particularly powerful, allows us to connect –
including with journalists, who find spaces such as Twitter a useful
hunting ground for stories, and to build up trusted relationships
with potential contributors to stories.
Lewis, B. (2017), ‘Social Media Fast for Lent? Not for Me!’, The Medianet,
https://drbexl.co.uk/2017/03/07/blogpost-social-media-fast-lent-not-themedianet/
5. Bex Lewis: Church Times (26/6/20)
‘Theological questions have been raised. Are ‘holy
spaces’ places that have been consecrated for
worship, or is it simply wherever people gather
(including online)? Are ‘holy people’ required to
be physically present for specific liturgies, or can
more be translated online? Submissions to the
Premier Digital Awards show that many churches
have improved their online presence, but the
pandemic has presented new issues.’
8. Online Church?
‘It may be possible to set up an online mega-church
of millions of people but it is more likely that a
long-term online Christian community will be small
and quiet rather than large and exciting, and may
not be understood by the wider Church…the
commonest question I am asked about online
church is ‘What do you do?’ and it is hard to explain
that we don’t ‘do’ church – we are church to each
other, despite the lack of sacraments or a building,
because we are committed to each other’s
journeys in the faith and in Christ’s love.’
Smith, P. Online Mission and Ministry, 2015, Introduction
9. An ‘every member ministry’
[If we are…] means by which God
communicates and reveals himself through his
Spirit, then our blog posts, status updates,
tweets, artistic images, and online comments
should be products of a life transformed by
Christ and indwelled by his Spirit. As restored
image bearers, our online presence and activity
should image the Triune God.
Byers, A. Theomedia: The Media of God and the Digital Age,
2013, 196
10. But the fruit of the Spirit is
love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and
self-control.
Galatians 5 22-23 (ESV)
11. My dear brothers and sisters, take note of
this: Everyone should be quick to listen,
slow to speak and slow to become
angry, because human anger does not
produce the righteousness that God desires.
James 1:19-20 (NIV)
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12. http://bit.ly/SurvSocFaithSocMedia
Phelps-Roper (2017) is an interesting example of managing conflict online. Formerly a
member of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church, she used Twitter to share the
message, typically finding users “the digital version of the screaming hordes I’d been
seeing at protests since I was a kid”. However, when some “friends on Twitter stopped
accusing and started asking questions, I almost automatically mirrored them. Their
questions gave me room to speak, but they also gave me permission to ask them
questions and to truly hear their responses”. Their behaviour fundamentally changing the
dynamic of their conversation, challenged her thinking, and she left the church (marrying
one of her Twitter respondents). Phelps-Roper has left her early conversations visible on
Twitter, because she didn’t want to whitewash her history, with her TED talk drawing
attention back to tweets that might otherwise have become invisible.’
Lewis, Bex. 2018. Social Media, Peer Surveillance, Spiritual Formation, and Mission: Practising Christian Faith in a
Surveilled Public Space. Surveillance & Society 16(4): 517-532.
13. Disinhibition
“.. People find it easy and more
comfortable to ask questions about
faith in a private space online… people
on social media are directly contactable
in a way that has not previously been
so easy; paradoxically there is a
distance offered by the online
environment akin to the screen in the
confessional box” (p18)
Taylor, B. Sharing
Faith Using Social
Media, 2016, Grove
Books
14. Before you post….
Photo by Paolo Nicolello on Unsplash
• God
• Parents
• Younger Kids
• Employers
• Newspapers
• Your worst
enemy
15. Vision & Values
• What is important to
you?
• What do you stand for?
• What do you stand
against?
Photo by Nathan Lemon on Unsplash
17. Theological and Practical Actions & Questions
• How do we role model engaging online with grace?
• Rather than ‘returning to normal’, what can we learn from this
time (asynchronous? access with disabilities? who is left out?)?
• Social media focuses on ‘listen’, so listen …
• What is the cost of not engaging online?
• Where do you need to put your energy? Is there too much on ‘the
Sunday morning sermon’?