Why Facebook and Other Social Networks May Not Work for Your Church

Tags: Administration, Church Growth, Church Profiles, Commentary, Consulting, Research
Type: White Paper
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Think of an open social network as similar to a public square. This is a place where everyone—member, non-member, affiliated, unaffiliated—can gather together. In contrast, a private social network—frequently called a “walled garden”—is only made available to authorized individuals. Both types serve beneficial purposes.

This paper focuses on such aspects of Facebook as: 

  • Moderation
  • Branding
  • Spiritual Functionality
  • Reporting
  • Online Giving
  • Advertising
  • Interest Tags
  • Weekly Event Emails