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Pastors: How to Start a Blog in Under 5 Minutes!
Orginally published on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 6:29 AM
by Todd Rhoades
Cory Miller has an interesting series going on at his ChurchCommunicationsPro blog that I would recommend for any pastor who is interested in starting a blog. In his first post on in this series, Cory tells church leaders how to start a blog in about four steps and in less than five minutes!...
Click here for Cory’s first post...
FOR DISCUSSION: Why do you blog? (Or, Why DON’T you blog?)
Todd
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 9:34 AM
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 9:35 AM
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 10:18 AM
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Posted by Bernie Dehler of FreeGoodNews.com
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 1:34 PM
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 1:52 PM
Post Your Comments:The problem is not getting a BOLG started, but having the “discipline” to use it effectively and regularly with integrity… YOU KNOW, not just cutting TODD’S BLOG and pasting as your own!!!
That should have said BLOG not BOLG… the other problem with BLOGS is knowing how to type.
Jeff, you’re absolutely right ... the hard part is the discipline (and time), which is why I suggest setting a realistic blogging schedule (once a week or so, 150 words to start, write it like an email to your congregation or audience). This subject is actually my next post in the series.
Also, yesterday, I posted on some questions (prompts taken from Don Whitney’s “Simplify Your Spiritual Life") that could be used too ...
--Cory
I think the real power in a blog is having an interesting topic and allowing feedback of all kinds. Too many pastors are afraid of this, as it may cause “division.” So they end up with something super-sanitized for their fan base of “churchians” to read. Show me a Pastor’s blog that is interesting and allows feedback… a pastor of a church that is large (it’s easier to be risky when the church is small). Then see if they have real and interesting topics, and allow feedback from all views (no censorship from contrary positions).
Todd- your blog is rare. The vast majority don’t allow any critical feedback. I also allow them on my blog. I like intellectual criticism; it helps me to grow, and I have nothing to loose as far as donors/followers, as I don’t actively recruit for them.
Some of the most “divisive” issues are the most important, as it requires applied theology, and it’s divisive for a reason (because the issue isn’t resolved). Divisive issues, therefore, need even more “air-time” than the usual “5 steps to be a better Christian” kind of postings.
...Bernie
Time. I’d LOVE to host my own blog, specifically for the folks in my church… I’m just afraid of the time it will take.
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