A piece from NYTimes on how many churches are trying to embrace social media networks and tools (e.g. Facebook, Twitter), and the tensions they face.
Our Father, Lead Us to Tweet, and Forgive the Trespassers
Experts say there are many degrees of openness for religious groups tuning into social media. Some carefully restrict access and even require proof of membership. Others, like Westwinds Community Church in Jackson, Mich., do not. There, Twitter comments appear on monitors behind the pulpit during services. (Some recent tweets: “Nice shirt, pastor!” and “Jesus is a joke.”)
July 4th, 2009 | Tags: 
