Looking through today's issue of of The Lutheran's weekly e-newsletter, I saw an interesting article about Campus Ministry's use of Facebook. Two thousand plus years ago Jesus was networking in the ways of the time, so what would he do in the age of computers?

Facebook has allowed people around the world, including religious connections like Campus Ministry, to connect to talk and share about common interests, gather people for events, promote causes, and stay connected with one another.

How could a congregation use Facebook? Maybe connect the young people who are on there anyway. Share photos from recent events. Invite group members to an event. Hold a study-type discussion. Connect committees to discuss outside of meeting times.

Sometimes the way it's "always been done" needs some looking at and sometimes where people already are is a completely new place!

I should add one quick disclaimer though. There was another article in the same e-newsletter on communication. The subtitle is "The gospel is, after all, a message." Many things can complicate a message, so before jumping into any new communication technique, take a moment to consider if it might confuse your audience more than help them.

If you have any comments on using Facebook or any other new technologies, or if anything like this has worked for you, let us know by posting a comment!