The new email popped up in my inbox. I didn't recognize the address so I was tempted to skip past it, but then I remembered I had just signed up for a three week webinar. I got a personal email from the priest running it, and he and I corresponded a bit. It was nice to make that connection, and I went back and forth about asking if he would like to do some joint projects, but thought I'd let that wait for a few weeks. The organization is called TryTank, kind of like a think tank but actually trying out the ideas in real time - seeing what comes out of it. It's nice to see other people doing some innovative ministries.
I was really hoping to add some graphics to my Brief Guide to Christian Storytelling, but the phone was ringing today and didn't get much done other than pick a few things out from Canva. I appreciate the free version because it allows me to do this upfront work while I'm investing more time than dollars.
I am continuing my traffic efforts on Facebook following the advice in Traffic Secrets. The model is pretty simple, and it's respectful. Go on social media, interact with people in groups and pages - especially those who might have your ideal audience. As you build relationships people may migrate to your page or profile, and see the work you're doing - and perhaps be interested in it.
One of the challenges I'm looking at is sheer numbers. Of the 1.5 million Episcopalians out there, only about 10% of them are active on social media. So I don't have a huge number of people to reach - although 150,000 is nothing to sneeze at. We'll see what happens as the weeks go by.
The thing is, I believe in what I'm doing. Storytelling creates a very different way of thinking that will transform the way you look at Church, Evangelism, even Stewardship. In just under a month I've had all these wonderful insights that I want to share with others. I want to see what will happen with a congregation the commits to a year of storytelling. There are more things I want to write, and more resources I want to put in the hands of interested people.
But to do that I need to get the word out - which is hard. That's why I keep asking you to like my Facebook Page if you haven't already. And if you see something you like, give it a share. Just like the pieces of a faith puzzle, every little bit helps.
Tomorrow's a new day, and I look forward to tackling some more work. Until then have a good night, and tell your stories.
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