Do you wonder what’s next after Facebook and Twitter?
Seth Priebatsch thinks he understands the answer to that question, and if he is right, it will change the “rules” of how we do life, just as Facebook and Twitter have. Watch this Ted video as Seth explains.
Do you think he is on to something?
How do you see this new phase impacting the church and the way we do ministry?
What do you think is “next”?
Think he's right to a point. The Social web sites have really become a huge thing over the last few years. But as invasive as they are, not everyone, including me, finds them a big deal. I don't use twitter, and only marginally use Facebook. And lest you think I am a ludite, my job is in the tech industry and I consider myself very knowledgeable about technology' I'm a geek 🙂
I don't participate more because time really doesn't allow me to. Things like my family, marriage, and people in my life are a little more important.
One place I guess I disagree is that the game infrastructure isn't built yet. I think his talk pointed out that it is built. I think that marketing folks have been using game theory for years to drive us along. And I bite on some things, but not others. I'm a LInkedIn member, but my status is incomplete and I don't care that it is; it will most likely never be complete. I think the danger comes from the upcoming generations. I think we need to spend time helping them learn what's really important and it's NOT the amount of some status bar that you've completed. So I guess I am concerned that we have another challenge for the hearts and minds of our kids, but I think we are savvy enough to be able to guide them and teach them to pick and choose what's important.
The church I attend is a very Bible-based body with solid teaching and loving people. But in today's world it's a little staid. I could see some of the more social and game things being utilized to attract more people and to extend the body-life experience. My wife has started attending a church closer to our home. This has been a wish of her for years, and I, as the leader should have made that move, but wasn't listening to her heart. So she started going to this church and she finally invited me to go with her. Wow… what a difference. They are Bible-based and call all members to be connected and to serve within the body and/or community. They use media during the service to enhance what's happening. They interface with an on-line interactive Bible and notes app so that I can use my iPad during the service to more thoroughly interact with the sermon. They obviously have a web site, but there is so much more that goes on in the name of getting the word out to people and connecting people with people and needs. As I sat there, I thought to myself, this is probably not compatible with the functioning of the church I go to, but there are some parts that would really enhance what we do.
The possibilities are endless, it's just what we do with them.
These are great points Jon. Thanks for sharing in the discussion. I really believe ideas generate this way.
I agree. To extend what I was saying above. The church my wife is attending, Grace Community Church BTW, is very good about using video, graphics, as well as music and song during the worship service. They have the YouVersion Bible during the service so that connected people,like myself, can take notes and follow along on our electronic devices. But it's not all glitz and tech. They are very community oriented and really do push that if you are sitting there in a chair on Sunday you should also be connecting during the week in what ever ways your God given talents help you plug in. So, it's like they realize that the tech is a useful thing, but they don't let it take on a life of its own. Which is what I think we all should do. Use the tech where it's useful, but keep it under control; which is what a lot of today's generation doesn't do.
And as I alluded to about I wish my church would adopt some of the things that Grace is doing. The culture of the church would probably not allow it to extend into some of the areas that Grace has extended into, but I've thought for a long time that we are making an mistake not using some of the tools that are easily and readily available to get the message out more effectively.
Jon, that GCC sounds a lot like our GCC! Thanks!
This needs to been seen and talked about by every leadership team in every church that actually wants to be effectively doing the Great Commission. I would love to see what the other 3 dynamics are, because even these 4 are perfect keys to the church of today. This was an awesome video!
I agree Eldon. Thanks
Sorry, I'm not game! Even with the examples he's given I don't participate in any of those. Looks like I'm going further into the recesses of uncool status!
Yea, me either…I think the thought process here and the ability to move masses of people towards a direction of thought or action…that's where this is important to understand. Thanks Kevin.