Book Tour – Pinterest, Instagram, and Other Networks

May 23, 2013 — Leave a comment

Have you considered starting a blog?  Are you curious about Pinterest?  Want to know more about Google+, Instagram, FaithVillage, and several of the other networks that are out there?  In this session we will cover the basics of blogging by discussing various platforms, blogging topics, length of posts, etc.  We will also highlight the social network Pinterest as well as several other networks and why you should or should not use them.

Session Interview with Kenny Jahng, Innovation Pastor at Liquid Church.

Instagram, Pinterest, and the Other Networks – Social Media Guide For Ministry Day 4 from Nils Smith on Vimeo.

If you have not purchased the Social Media Guide for Ministry you can find it on Amazon here.

If you have purchased and read the book if you would please leave a review on Amazon here.

If you have any questions about this session please leave a comment and I would love to answer any question that you might have.

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Book Tour – Twitter and YouTube Techniques

May 22, 2013 — Leave a comment

Twitter and YouTube can both be entertaining ways to pass time but did you know they can also be invaluable ministry tools?  Twitter is an incredibly unique network and requires a unique strategy to be used effectively.  YouTube is the #2 search engine on the internet with 800 million visitors each month so understanding the basics of this network and some video best practices can greatly enhance your ministry by reaching thousands online no matter your group’s size or budget.

Session Interviews with Sean Cannell, creater of YouTube for Churches and Matthew Barnett, Pastor of Dream Center Los Angeles.

Twitter & Youtube Techniques – Social Media Guide For Ministry Day3 from Nils Smith on Vimeo.

If you have not purchased the Social Media Guide for Ministry you can find it on Amazon here.

If you have purchased and read the book if you would please leave a review on Amazon here.

If you have any questions about this session please leave a comment and I would love to answer any question that you might have.

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Book Tour – Facebook Foundations

May 21, 2013 — Leave a comment

Facebook now has over 1 billion users worldwide which can provide great value to almost every ministry or waste a lot of time if you don’t know how to use the platform effectively.  Understanding the capabilities of this network, as well as developing a practical strategy, can translate to very valuable ministry.  I will share tips and tricks for using Facebook both personally and organizationally by sharing his personal experiences and how the Online Church Facebook page has grown to over 250,000 fans.

Session Interview with Jason Caston, author of The iChurch Method and Internet Church Developer at TD Jakes Ministries.

Facebook Foundations – Social Media Guide For Ministry Day 2 from Nils Smith on Vimeo.

If you have not purchased the Social Media Guide for Ministry you can find it on Amazon here.

If you have purchased and read the book if you would please leave a review on Amazon here.

If you have any questions about this session please leave a comment and I would love to answer any question that you might have.

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Book Tour – Social Media Basics

May 20, 2013 — 1 Comment

Social Media Basics

In this session we will discuss the who, what, when, where, and why of Social Media.  We will get down to the basics of where you should begin or, perhaps, begin again.  I will also answer some FAQs when it comes to Social Media in Ministry.

Session Interview with DJ Chuang, host of the Social Media Church podcast.

 

Social Media Basics – Social Media Guide For Ministry Day 1 from Nils Smith on Vimeo.

If you have not purchased the Social Media Guide for Ministry you can find it on Amazon here.

If you have purchased and read the book if you would please leave a review on Amazon here.

If you have any questions about this session please leave a comment and I would love to answer any question that you might have.

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Virtual Book Tour now available On-Demand starting this week!

May 19, 2013 — Leave a comment

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A little more than 2 months ago I released my first book, Social Media Guide for Ministry.  It has been such a blessing to hear so many stories from ministry leaders who have been encouraged by the book and implementing the principles discussed.  In releasing the book we held a Virtual Book Tour and I’m excited to now share the videos from this tour with you to watch whenever you want with whoever you want.  I pray these training videos will be a blessing to you and the ministry that you lead.  Check back here at NilsSmith.com every day this week as a new video will be released daily over the next 5 days.

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“I readily absorb ideas from every source, frequently starting where the last person left off.” – Thomas Edison

Quote of the Week: Thomas Edison

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rightnow Media Customizable Training Library

May 13, 2013 — 1 Comment

I’m pumped up right now about rightnow Media and the feature I am most excited about is the Customizable Training Library.  I have researched for a couple years now how to create a similar platform and to be honest it is too complicated and expensive for me to do on my own.  Luckily rightnow Media made this investment and is making it available to thousands of churches.

Not only is the technology available, flexible, and customizable; but it’s affordable!  It also can integrate a vast collection of training videos already created so you don’t have to create video materials or seek out permission to use others.  This is a plug and play system that is ready to go!  Take a look at this video:

 

What do you think?  Can your church use this tool?

I can’t wait to begin using it for not only new leader training, but ongoing training for our entire team!  This is a tool that I think we will begin using for 2 or 3 things and in the process begin finding 10-12 other uses for it.  I love tools that make you more effective and efficient at the same time!  This tool does just that if used right!

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rightnow Media Leadership Events Library

May 10, 2013 — 1 Comment

I can’t be more excited about rightNow Media and how much it is going to enhance our ministry at Community Bible Church.  One of the lesser known resources of the package is the Leadership Events Library.

I’m a learner and love attending conferences, but am not able to do so for 2 primary reasons: time and money.  It’s challenging to take the time away and justify the cost of the event and travel.  With rightnow Media’s Leadership Events Library you and your entire team can now experience conferences like Catalyst, Echo, Verge, and so many more without leaving your church or even your home.  Take a look at this video:

 

What do you think about this resource?  Do you think you and your team would take advantage of this tool?

I’m thinking about having a video of the week for my team to watch and discuss at our weekly team meeting.  I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!  I’m pretty excited!

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Getting Started with Google Glass

May 9, 2013 — 2 Comments

I can’t wait for Google Glass!  This technology is truly the next game changer and will open up new opportunities that are unimaginable today.  I can’t wait to begin experimenting and will share my thoughts here as I continue to research and dream about the possibilities.  Take a look at this video describing how to get started with Google Glass:

 

 

What do you think?  Are you excited about this new technology? concerned about privacy issues? don’t care?

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