2016 has, most definitely, been a year of creative innovation and unexpected change in the Church, Social Media, and Technology space!
To celebrate this exciting year, I’m happy to spotlight my favorite picks for the very best Church and Social Media news, views, and trends of 2016.
Congratulations to all of this year’s truly remarkable church social media innovators, contributors, and colleagues. And, of course, a big “Thank You” goes out to all my amazing social media family, followers, and friends for all your fantastic suggestions, support and encouragement throughout the year. Much Love & Appreciation!
Here’s my ‘Best of 2016 Church and Social Media’ stories:
- 3 Tips to Kick Start Year-End Giving With #GivingTuesday – Church Tech Today
- 3 Tips to Simplify Church Purchasing and Enhance Expense Control – Church Tech Today
- 4 Areas of Focus to Visualize Church Tech’s Next Decade – Church Tech Today
- 5 Best Bible Study Programs on the Market Today – Church Tech Today
- 5 Creative Ways to Use Instagram to Promote Church Events – United Methodist Communications
- 5 Disruptive Church Trends That Will Rule 2016 – Carey Nieuwhof
- 5 Easy Ways For Your Church to Thrive on Social Media – @SocialMediaChurch
- 5 Free Apps You Can Use to Give Back – CNET
- 5 Keys to a Happy New Year – Relevant Magazine
- 5 Reasons to be Thankful for Social Media This Thanksgiving – Sendible
- 5 Reasons to Launch an Online Church Campus in 2016 – Nils Smith
- 5 Reasons You Should Embrace Digital Bible Study – Church Tech Today
- 6 Church Website Essentials – Church Media Tech
- 6 Free Android Bible Study Apps That You Can’t Miss – Church Mag
- 6 Tools for Creating Great Church Apps – Capterra Church Management Blog
- 7 Apps That Changed My Life – Church Mag
- 7 Tips on How to Host a Successful Event for Your Church – DialMyCalls
- 7 Top Church Website Companies – Church Tech Today
- 8 Effective Uses of Twitter for Churches – Thom S. Rainer
- 9 Keys to Maximizing Your Church Facebook Page – Thom S. Rainer
- 10 Blogs to Follow in 2016 – Church Mag
- 10 Predictions About the Future Church and Shifting Attendance Patterns – ChristianWeek
- 10 Reasons Videos Should be on Your Radar in 2016 – Church Tech Today
- 10 Remarkable Achievements of Barack Obama’s Presidency – T. D. Jakes
- 10 Social Media Reporting Apps You Can’t Live Another Day Without – Successful Blog
- 10 Steps to Building an Effective Digital Strategy – Social Media Today
- 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes That Will Challenge You to Take Action – Relevant Magazine
- 34 Best Church WordPress Themes 2016 – ATHEMES
- 70 Most Inspiring Church Websites of 2016 – ShareFaith Magazine
- 77 Of The Best Church Websites in 2016 – Pro Church Tools
- 100 Top Christian Blogs – Redeeming God
- 100 Top Faith Blogs for Christian Women – Women’s Bible Cafe
What favorite Church Social Media stories of 2016 would you like to share with our readers? Would love to hear from you!
Btw, stay on top of the latest Church Social Media news, stories, and trends at SOCIAL MEDIA and MINISTRY NEWS.
Until next time, remember, you can do all things thru Christ Jesus.
Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas & A Blessed, Happy and Prosperous New Year!
Sincerely,
Kenneth Lillard