Archive for Blogging
My PrimeTime America Radio Interivew on Blogging 101 for Pastors
Posted by: | CommentsPaul Butler of the Moody Broadcasting Network’s PrimeTime America radio show recently interviewed me for a segment that aired yesterday about blogging for ministry.
Here’s the MP3 Audio of the 7 minute segment (3mb file) that includes an interview with Pastor Ron Daulphin and myself.
Church Relevance Ranked No. 50 by Advertising Age
Posted by: | CommentsKent Shaffer’s Church Relevance has been ranked no. 50 in Ad Age’s Power Top 150 of media and marketing blogs.
This is HUGE … Kent has ranked higher than some of the biggest blogs out there and is being mentioned among some of the best blogs out there.
Congrats Kent!!!
Blogging Is Not a Four-Letter Word
Posted by: | CommentsI’m sorry … but I had to write that headline to get some attention for the subject and debate it represents.
The concept of blogging has become synonymous in certain circles with those who have abused it to air their church family’s dirty laundry to the world.
The key word is … abuse. Just like any other technology, it has and will continue to be abused. That’s life and the truth.
But that saddens me.
… because blogging can and should be used as a TOOL for ministry. Read More→
Why Church Leaders Must Blog on Their Church Websites
Posted by: | CommentsIn a previous post, I talked about the only two things your church website needs – a good design and a continual stream of great content. I also said that the only two types of content you must have are:
- Upcoming events / news items, and
- Personal blogs of church leaders
In this post, I want to expand on #2 and explain why I feel so strongly that church leaders should be blogging.
Just Want a Quick Way to Keep a Spiritual Journal? Try Tumblr
Posted by: | CommentsTumblr is a new way to have a quick and simple blog.
It’s been compared to a “scrapbook” … it’s kind of like a notepad, where you can just pump out some quick notes.
Pastors, or just believers, can use it to keep a simple spiritual journal. But you can also post photos, links, videos and quotes REAL quickly.
I’m using Tumblr as a new linkblog called Warm Buzz, where I post links and stuff I see on the web that don’t necessarily warrant a full post, or I just don’t have time for a ful post.
