Online Mission and Ministry: A Theological and Practical Guide

Online Mission and Ministry: A Theological and Practical Guide

by PamSmith (Author)

Synopsis

Many clergy and churches are now taking to the internet and social media to promote their churches or ministries, but few have thought through some of the difficult pastoral and theological issues that may arise.'Virtual vicar' Revd Pam Smith guides both new and experienced practitioners through setting up online ministries and considers some of the issues that may arise, such as:Are relationships online as valid as those offline? Is it possible to participate in a 'virtual' communion service? How do you deal with 'trolls' in a Christian way? What is it appropriate for a clergyperson to say on social media?

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Publisher: SPCK
Published: 19 Feb 2015

ISBN 10: 0281071519
ISBN 13: 9780281071517

Media Reviews
'A great course - Easy to use with minimal preparation, flexible, imaginative' Revd Richard Harlow
Author Bio
Revd Pam Smith has been the 'virtual vicar' of www.i-church.org since it began in 2004. She was previously a curate in Coventry Diocese. She writes about online discipleship for the Big Bible's #digidisciple blog and tweets @revpamsmith.