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STOP TALKING!Listen and set the stage for conversations about God

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2.7 Billion People Online by end of 20135 Billion Mobile Phones by 2017

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COMMUNICATE AS A LISTENER

Create content that generates a buzz

Think of social media as an ongoing conversation

Include thoughtful questions

Shorter and punchier is better

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COMMUNICATE AS A LISTENER

Pay close attention to the audience

Use multiple methods of delivery

Tell a story

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USE PASSION TOPICS

Tackle tough and controversial issues

Stimulate emotion and engagement

Be bold, direct, “tolerant”, diplomatic and sensitive

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COMPELLING LIFE ISSUES

Controversial: racism, sexuality, spirituality, integrity, ethics, religion, tolerance, & politics.

Significance: wealth, poverty, humanitarian, success, position, power, compassion, empathy, self expression, dynamic uniqueness, cutting edge

Relationships: family , love, sex, family, friends, casual relationships, likability, acceptance, tolerance

Purpose: make an impact, execute social change, spirituality, satisfaction, destiny,

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ELICIT A RESPONSE

Create content that begs a response

Write for individuals

Be authentic

Share stories

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ELICIT A RESPONSEProvide a variety of engagement opportunities.

Make it easy for people to reply:

- Encourage comments

- Ask for feedback or reply

- Ask for prayer requests

- Connect these responses to mentoring

- The more immediately you reply, the more likely you are to start a conversation

- Create a safe environment

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SHARE CHRISTRespond as quickly as possible to start a conversation

Engage with them on the issue they responded to

Pray for them

Ask them if they know God in a personal way

Share how they can know Christ

Teach them how to share their faith

Then...multiplication happens

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Wednesday, November 6, 13