Every Idle Word: Eight Cautions for Ministers On Social Media

Social media has become our face to the world. When we use it well, it can be a great tool for ministry and relationships. When it’s done badly it can cause massive, sometimes irreversible harm – to others, ourselves, our churches and the message of the gospel. Some pastors have lost ministry positions because of their negative online behavior. Here are eight rules that help keep me out of trouble as I produce content and make comments on blog posts, podcasts, Facebook, Twitter and more.

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Social media has become our face to the world. When we use it well, it can be a great tool for ministry and relationships.

When it’s done badly it can cause massive, sometimes irreversible harm. Some pastors have lost ministry positions because of their negative online behavior.

Here are eight rules that help keep me out of trouble as I produce content and make comments on blog posts, podcasts, Facebook, Twitter and more.

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