While you can’t have fondue on Facebook, there are many ways that social media can benefit ministries and churches. Here are just a few ideas. Please feel free to add your own suggestions.

Facilitating Communications

One of the most difficult things in nearly any group is communication. Whether a marriage or a country, communication is tough. I don’t know about your church, but at ours (I’m not a pastor but I am in leadership), communication is tough.

We have difficulty making sure everybody is aware of upcoming events. It’s sometimes hard to cast vision. And we aren’t always aware of the needs in the congregation.

Note: As we look at open communication, don’t forget that there are some things that should be kept private. Don’t let the ease of communication on social media push you into inappropriate territory.

Here are just a few ideas on how electronic social media might help facilitate communication (that’s really what it does best). Add your suggestions in the comments. » Read more: Social Media and Ministry