These are the slides I used during a workshop on the church in the 21st Century focusing on major cultural shifts and social media. Sponsored by the Presbytery of New Covenant, it was held February, 2011 at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Missouri City, TX.
4. Why bother
• Genesis 17-18 . . . Will a son be born to a man a
hundred years old? Will Sarah bear a child at the
age of ninety?" . . . Abraham gave the best of what
he had . . . Sarah laughed . . .
#pbync
5. Why bother
• Genesis 17-18 . . . Will a son be born to a man a
hundred years old? Will Sarah bear a child at the
age of ninety?" . . . Abraham gave the best of what
he had . . . Sarah laughed . . .
• Is God done with us and how does this move and
call us into unexpected territory and adventures?
#pbync
6. Why bother
• Genesis 17-18 . . . Will a son be born to a man a
hundred years old? Will Sarah bear a child at the
age of ninety?" . . . Abraham gave the best of what
he had . . . Sarah laughed . . .
• Is God done with us and how does this move and
call us into unexpected territory and adventures?
• Today, what are we being asked to birth?
#pbync
7. Why bother
• Genesis 17-18 . . . Will a son be born to a man a
hundred years old? Will Sarah bear a child at the
age of ninety?" . . . Abraham gave the best of what
he had . . . Sarah laughed . . .
• Is God done with us and how does this move and
call us into unexpected territory and adventures?
• Today, what are we being asked to birth?
• Today, what are we being asked to give?
#pbync
8. Why bother
• Genesis 17-18 . . . Will a son be born to a man a
hundred years old? Will Sarah bear a child at the
age of ninety?" . . . Abraham gave the best of what
he had . . . Sarah laughed . . .
• Is God done with us and how does this move and
call us into unexpected territory and adventures?
• Today, what are we being asked to birth?
• Today, what are we being asked to give?
• What do we need to understand in order to know?
#pbync
10. Road Map for Today
• Rules and disclaimers
#pbync
11. Road Map for Today
• Rules and disclaimers
• Who’s here today?
#pbync
12. Road Map for Today
• Rules and disclaimers
• Who’s here today?
• What’s going on in the world today?
#pbync
13. Road Map for Today
• Rules and disclaimers
• Who’s here today?
• What’s going on in the world today?
• Social Media, Community and Church
#pbync
14. Road Map for Today
• Rules and disclaimers
• Who’s here today?
• What’s going on in the world today?
• Social Media, Community and Church
• Terms to make you feel smart
#pbync
15. Road Map for Today
• Rules and disclaimers
• Who’s here today?
• What’s going on in the world today?
• Social Media, Community and Church
• Terms to make you feel smart
• Blogs, Twitter and Facebook
#pbync
16. Road Map for Today
• Rules and disclaimers
• Who’s here today?
• What’s going on in the world today?
• Social Media, Community and Church
• Terms to make you feel smart
• Blogs, Twitter and Facebook
• Social Media Discussion Starters
#pbync
17. Road Map for Today
• Rules and disclaimers
• Who’s here today?
• What’s going on in the world today?
• Social Media, Community and Church
• Terms to make you feel smart
• Blogs, Twitter and Facebook
• Social Media Discussion Starters
• Questions, comments and musings
#pbync
18. Road Map for Today
• Rules and disclaimers
• Who’s here today?
• What’s going on in the world today?
• Social Media, Community and Church
• Terms to make you feel smart
• Blogs, Twitter and Facebook
• Social Media Discussion Starters
• Questions, comments and musings
• Contact information #pbync
21. Rules and Disclaimers
• NOTES: All slides posted on Slideshare;
• BUTT IN: Lots of jargon and I go fast, so jump in;
#pbync
22. Rules and Disclaimers
• NOTES: All slides posted on Slideshare;
• BUTT IN: Lots of jargon and I go fast, so jump in;
• EXPERT: I am not saying much new, but speak
from the place where praxis and theory converge;
#pbync
23. Rules and Disclaimers
• NOTES: All slides posted on Slideshare;
• BUTT IN: Lots of jargon and I go fast, so jump in;
• EXPERT: I am not saying much new, but speak
from the place where praxis and theory converge;
• DISCLAIMER: I use generalities to save time;
#pbync
24. Rules and Disclaimers
• NOTES: All slides posted on Slideshare;
• BUTT IN: Lots of jargon and I go fast, so jump in;
• EXPERT: I am not saying much new, but speak
from the place where praxis and theory converge;
• DISCLAIMER: I use generalities to save time;
• FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/brcpage
#pbync
25. Rules and Disclaimers
• NOTES: All slides posted on Slideshare;
• BUTT IN: Lots of jargon and I go fast, so jump in;
• EXPERT: I am not saying much new, but speak
from the place where praxis and theory converge;
• DISCLAIMER: I use generalities to save time;
• FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/brcpage
• TWITTER: http://twitter.com/breyeschow
#pbync
26. Rules and Disclaimers
• NOTES: All slides posted on Slideshare;
• BUTT IN: Lots of jargon and I go fast, so jump in;
• EXPERT: I am not saying much new, but speak
from the place where praxis and theory converge;
• DISCLAIMER: I use generalities to save time;
• FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/brcpage
• TWITTER: http://twitter.com/breyeschow
• #whatthehelldoesheknow, #whatever #pbync
#pbync
29. Who are you?
• morning people or night owls
• favorite decade: 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s 90’s
#pbync
30. Who are you?
• morning people or night owls
• favorite decade: 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s 90’s
• ages: under 90, 70, 50, 40, 30, 20
#pbync
31. Who are you?
• morning people or night owls
• favorite decade: 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s 90’s
• ages: under 90, 70, 50, 40, 30, 20
• presbyterian: lifetime, 30, 20, 10
#pbync
32. Who are you?
• morning people or night owls
• favorite decade: 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s 90’s
• ages: under 90, 70, 50, 40, 30, 20
• presbyterian: lifetime, 30, 20, 10
• other traditions: none, catholic, protestant, other
#pbync
33. Who are you?
• morning people or night owls
• favorite decade: 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s 90’s
• ages: under 90, 70, 50, 40, 30, 20
• presbyterian: lifetime, 30, 20, 10
• other traditions: none, catholic, protestant, other
• geography: 10 min, 30 min, hour
#pbync
34. Who are you?
• morning people or night owls
• favorite decade: 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s 90’s
• ages: under 90, 70, 50, 40, 30, 20
• presbyterian: lifetime, 30, 20, 10
• other traditions: none, catholic, protestant, other
• geography: 10 min, 30 min, hour
• church longevity guess: till the end, >10, >5
#pbync
47. Mission Bay Community Church
• just a reformed church
• traditioned gen y’s (22-35)
• reconstructed church
48. Mission Bay Community Church
• just a reformed church
• traditioned gen y’s (22-35)
• reconstructed church
• city/sf lovers
49. Mission Bay Community Church
• just a reformed church
• traditioned gen y’s (22-35)
• reconstructed church
• city/sf lovers
• “progressive” and “modern”
50. Mission Bay Community Church
• just a reformed church
• traditioned gen y’s (22-35)
• reconstructed church
• city/sf lovers
• “progressive” and “modern”
• open sourced lives
51. Mission Bay Community Church
• just a reformed church
• traditioned gen y’s (22-35)
• reconstructed church
• city/sf lovers
• “progressive” and “modern”
• open sourced lives
• embraced ambiguity
52. Mission Bay Community Church
• just a reformed church
• traditioned gen y’s (22-35)
• reconstructed church
• city/sf lovers
• “progressive” and “modern”
• open sourced lives
• embraced ambiguity
• intuitive diversity
53. Mission Bay Community Church
• just a reformed church
• traditioned gen y’s (22-35)
• reconstructed church
• city/sf lovers
• “progressive” and “modern”
• open sourced lives
• embraced ambiguity
• intuitive diversity
• institutional fluidity
54. Mission Bay Community Church
• just a reformed church
• traditioned gen y’s (22-35)
• reconstructed church
• city/sf lovers
• “progressive” and “modern”
• open sourced lives
• embraced ambiguity
• intuitive diversity
• institutional fluidity
• intentional consistency
57. Cultural Shifts
• Authority and “t”ruth:
• from a single source of authority to an open
source of discernment
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58. Cultural Shifts
• Authority and “t”ruth:
• from a single source of authority to an open
source of discernment
• so . . . we embrace our belief that we best
discern the will of God and mind of Christ . . .
together
#pbync
59. Cultural Shifts
• Authority and “t”ruth:
• from a single source of authority to an open
source of discernment
• so . . . we embrace our belief that we best
discern the will of God and mind of Christ . . .
together
• eg . . . how we explore Scripture, politics,
culture, worship, decision making, etc.
#pbync
62. Cultural Shifts
• Structure and Adaptability:
• from a mindset of methodology and steps to a
of spirit of approach and adaptibility
#pbync
63. Cultural Shifts
• Structure and Adaptability:
• from a mindset of methodology and steps to a
of spirit of approach and adaptibility
• so . . . we find ways to institutionalize structural
fluidity and flexibility
#pbync
64. Cultural Shifts
• Structure and Adaptability:
• from a mindset of methodology and steps to a
of spirit of approach and adaptibility
• so . . . we find ways to institutionalize structural
fluidity and flexibility
• eg . . . how we structure our communal lives,
congregation, session, presbyteries, synods,
general assembly, etc.
#pbync
67. Cultural Shifts
• Influence and Social Capital:
• from a monolithic presence and mindset to a
niche reality and opportunity for growth
#pbync
68. Cultural Shifts
• Influence and Social Capital:
• from a monolithic presence and mindset to a
niche reality and opportunity for growth
• so . . . we develop and embrace multiple
manifestations of what it means to be
presbyterian: theology, style, structure, etc.
#pbync
69. Cultural Shifts
• Influence and Social Capital:
• from a monolithic presence and mindset to a
niche reality and opportunity for growth
• so . . . we develop and embrace multiple
manifestations of what it means to be
presbyterian: theology, style, structure, etc.
• eg . . . denominational evangelism
#pbync
70. “Niche” impact on
• We must shift from a
monolithic self-
understanding to one that
embraces a niche culture
then...
• ...develop, discover and
embrace multiple
manifestations of what it
means to be the church.
74. Cultural Shifts
• Technology and Community:
• from geographic isolation to global community
• so . . . we embrace with humility and
deliberation new forms of connectionalism and
experiences of diversity.
#pbync
75. Cultural Shifts
• Technology and Community:
• from geographic isolation to global community
• so . . . we embrace with humility and
deliberation new forms of connectionalism and
experiences of diversity.
• eg . . . social media and ministry
#pbync
76. presbytery of new covenant
Break
2.5 hours of talking
about culture shifts and
the future of the church.
twitter: @breyeschow
#pbync
78. Bruce’s SM Assumptions
• Social Media is simply another medium of
communication and expression: nothing > or <;
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79. Bruce’s SM Assumptions
• Social Media is simply another medium of
communication and expression: nothing > or <;
• Social Media is the water in which a generation
swims and gives insight into a particular worldview;
#pbync
80. Bruce’s SM Assumptions
• Social Media is simply another medium of
communication and expression: nothing > or <;
• Social Media is the water in which a generation
swims and gives insight into a particular worldview;
• Social Media is highly contextually and not
everyone will embrace it;
#pbync
81. Bruce’s SM Assumptions
• Social Media is simply another medium of
communication and expression: nothing > or <;
• Social Media is the water in which a generation
swims and gives insight into a particular worldview;
• Social Media is highly contextually and not
everyone will embrace it;
• Social Media demands a high sense of self-worth as
it has a flattening effect it on community;
#pbync
82. Bruce’s SM Assumptions
• Social Media is simply another medium of
communication and expression: nothing > or <;
• Social Media is the water in which a generation
swims and gives insight into a particular worldview;
• Social Media is highly contextually and not
everyone will embrace it;
• Social Media demands a high sense of self-worth as
it has a flattening effect it on community;
• Social Media will not save the church.
#pbync
104. Three Platforms
• To be most effective in building meaningful
community using Social Media
#pbync
105. Three Platforms
• To be most effective in building meaningful
community using Social Media
• be genuine, appropriate, honest, consistent, etc.
#pbync
106. Three Platforms
• To be most effective in building meaningful
community using Social Media
• be genuine, appropriate, honest, consistent, etc.
• interact, link, respond, etc.
#pbync
107. Three Platforms
• To be most effective in building meaningful
community using Social Media
• be genuine, appropriate, honest, consistent, etc.
• interact, link, respond, etc.
• don’t take yourself too seriously . . .
#pbync
108. Three Platforms
• To be most effective in building meaningful
community using Social Media
• be genuine, appropriate, honest, consistent, etc.
• interact, link, respond, etc.
• don’t take yourself too seriously . . .
• Twitter: “Twitter in Plain English”
#pbync
109. Three Platforms
• To be most effective in building meaningful
community using Social Media
• be genuine, appropriate, honest, consistent, etc.
• interact, link, respond, etc.
• don’t take yourself too seriously . . .
• Twitter: “Twitter in Plain English”
• Facebook: “Facebook in Real Life”
#pbync
110. Three Platforms
• To be most effective in building meaningful
community using Social Media
• be genuine, appropriate, honest, consistent, etc.
• interact, link, respond, etc.
• don’t take yourself too seriously . . .
• Twitter: “Twitter in Plain English”
• Facebook: “Facebook in Real Life”
• Blogs: “Blogs in Plain English”
#pbync
111. Three Platforms
• To be most effective in building meaningful
community using Social Media
• be genuine, appropriate, honest, consistent, etc.
• interact, link, respond, etc.
• don’t take yourself too seriously . . .
• Twitter: “Twitter in Plain English”
• Facebook: “Facebook in Real Life”
• Blogs: “Blogs in Plain English”
#pbync
114. Discussion Starters
• Top 10 Reasons we resist social media
• 10 Etiquette for Twittering a Meeting
#pbync
115. Discussion Starters
• Top 10 Reasons we resist social media
• 10 Etiquette for Twittering a Meeting
• 5 Reasons Why I Engage in Social Networking
#pbync
116. Discussion Starters
• Top 10 Reasons we resist social media
• 10 Etiquette for Twittering a Meeting
• 5 Reasons Why I Engage in Social Networking
• When you leave will we still be friends?
#pbync
117. Discussion Starters
• Top 10 Reasons we resist social media
• 10 Etiquette for Twittering a Meeting
• 5 Reasons Why I Engage in Social Networking
• When you leave will we still be friends?
• 3 ways tech is killing your church
#pbync
118. Discussion Starters
• Top 10 Reasons we resist social media
• 10 Etiquette for Twittering a Meeting
• 5 Reasons Why I Engage in Social Networking
• When you leave will we still be friends?
• 3 ways tech is killing your church
• Why twitter is Great for Introverts
#pbync
119. Discussion Starters
• Top 10 Reasons we resist social media
• 10 Etiquette for Twittering a Meeting
• 5 Reasons Why I Engage in Social Networking
• When you leave will we still be friends?
• 3 ways tech is killing your church
• Why twitter is Great for Introverts
• Blogging as Spiritual Discipline
#pbync
120. Discussion Starters
• Top 10 Reasons we resist social media
• 10 Etiquette for Twittering a Meeting
• 5 Reasons Why I Engage in Social Networking
• When you leave will we still be friends?
• 3 ways tech is killing your church
• Why twitter is Great for Introverts
• Blogging as Spiritual Discipline
• Why Social Media Gives Visitors all the Power
#pbync