I’ve spent a lot of time involved with social media and ministry, and I feel like it’s been a bit overblown in the past. In my opinion, social media such as twitter, facebook and youtube is going to level out a bit this year. I’m hopeful that ministries will embrace social media as it is a great tool for building community, but too much of a good thing can be a distraction and serve to disconnect people. I’m also hopeful that people will strive more for face-to-face connections rather than being trapped by exclusive online communication.
Just as aol and myspace have gone through culture shifts, I sense twitter and facebook will go through similar phases when it comes to its use in ministry. I truly believe this to be a good thing.
What are your thoughts? How do you see your use of social media ministry changing in 2011?
