13 Myths about Social Media and Church #ChSocM

People have been making assumptions about social media since our ancestors first started carving status updates onto their cave walls. Many of them continue to be spread today.

So, last night, in another fun, lively and informative #ChSocM Twitter chat about church and social media, our moderator @MeredithGould asked…

What are the greatest myths/falsehoods about social media & church? 

As my fellow chatters started chiming in with their responses, I immediately thought, “This would make for a great ‘top 10’ post.”  Except that there were 13.  Even better, right?

1. If you build it, they will come. ‏@reckshow
2. The delivery channel solves the content issues and audience engagement. ‏@bfelice
3. We don’t have time to engage in that. ‏@singingcarolyn
4. It’s really only for the young folks. ‏@iamepiscopalian
5. Just being on [social media] is enough. ‏@DawnMGibson
6. It’s either all bad (killing real community) or all good. @JeffKRoss
7. Anyone can do it well. ‏@skenow
8. Social media is just another broadcast communications channel. @Stevefogg
9. Those who use sm in church are being disrespectful & frivolous. ‏@singingcarolyn
10. You can’t/shouldn’t tweet during church. ‏@cmsucks
11. Social media isn’t community; it’s the illusion of community. @paulsteinbrueck
12. Social media is only for seeing what people ate for lunch, not for anything serious. @ChurchWebTips
13. It makes people more isolated instead of connected. @kurtcwiesner

Which is your “favorite” or most irksome myth about social media and church?

Do you have any others to add to the list?

Paul Steinbrueck

Co-founder & CEO, OurChurch.Com

Paul has been the CEO of OurChurch.Com since its founding in 1996, combining his passion for faith and technology to lead the organization.

An accomplished writer, Paul has authored over 2,000 articles on faith and technology, featured on platforms like ChurchLeaders.com, The JoyFM, and his personal blog, LiveIntentionally.org.

Beyond his professional achievements, Paul serves as an elder at Journey Community Church and is deeply engaged in his community through his involvement with the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch and the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce. He is a contributing author of the book Outspoken! Conversations on Church Communication.