How Can Social Media Help the Church

Social Media can reach those groups who do not get their news or information from traditional sources. A person sitting at a computer all day, can be following a Twitter stream can find out about a news event, long before traditional media outlets get it posted on their website. When a church posts an event, they will usually will either but in their newsletter or website, news sources that are probably used by the younger groups. paste the same event in your Twitter Log, and anyone following your church will know about it instantly.
Social Media used as a way to increase the size of your congregations. Trinity Church Wall Street, tweets one of its Sunday Eucharists on Sunday, which is followed by several hundred more members around the world.
Social Media can be a very effective Evangelism tool. With social media, you can carry on live conversations and build relationships with other folks following you, or being part of your social media group. Building relationships builds trust. When it comes to discussing spiritual topics, those who hold your trust, is more likely to involve themselves with you on this matter. Teens and Young Adults use social media as a safe place to feel safe and build relationships.