Dave Adamson

Director of YouVersion Australia | Best-selling author | Digital Ministry Coach | 8th online pastor in the world | Former megachurch pastor | Former TV reporter

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For the first time in human history, we have the technology to literally “go into all the world” in an instant ...

And yet church leaders still insist on using this technology to invite people to events ... instead of inviting them to conversations.

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“You cannot wash the feet of a dirty world if you refuse to touch it.” — @ErwinMcManus

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Pastoral duties today …

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“We grow small trying to be great.” — @RevDaveHarvey

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YOU are God’s most sacred place AND his treasured possession according to Deuteronomy 14:2.

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Most Christians don't need more Bible trivia.

They need better context.

Understanding the language, culture, and worldview behind Scripture changes what you notice on almost every page.

These are some of the books that helped me: https://t.co/lsQkFeMamz

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No one grows from feedback they never get.
Don’t wait until the review meeting.
Coach in real time.

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Hey pastors!
If you think limiting your online presence will fuel your onsite attendance you're living in the past.

Online interaction leads to onsite attendance.

#DigitalChurch #ChurchOnline #OnlineMinistry #DigitalDiscipleship #VirtualSermons #MetaChurch

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"Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine." ~ Lord Byron

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Are you a church leader struggling to get engagement online?

Don't: Focus on building an audience
Do: Focus on building a community

Don't: Just invite people to events
Do: Invite people to conversation

Don't: Just post about your answers
Do: Answer people's real questions

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People spent 2.72% more time per day on social media in 2023 than they did in 2022.

Average global daily social media use went from 147 minutes to 151 minutes last year.

#TheMoreYouKnow #DigitalChurch #ChurchOnline #OnlineMinistry #DigitalDiscipleship

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“Products don’t engage on social media; people do.” — @JeffHenderson

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"Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy." - Isaac Newton

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When I started studying Hebrew, I thought I'd find new information.

What I actually found was a deeper appreciation for things I'd been reading my whole life.

I've put together a list of the books that helped me most: https://t.co/lsQkFeMamz

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EASY: Broadcast Sunday services.
HARD: Use online resources to grow your church.
HARDEST: Use online resources to grow your church's discipleship strategy.

It's not the hardest to DO ... it's just the hardest for leaders to ACCEPT.

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There’s no such thing as a feedback-free ministry.
The only question is:
Are you giving it intentionally, or is your silence shaping people without you?

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Deleting Amazon.

Saw some products on offer that I disagree with.

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The Hebrew word we translate as “humility” in the Bible is “anavah” (ענוה pronounced “an-aw-vaw”), which a rabbi friend once explained was to “occupy your God-given space in the world”.

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CHURCH SOCIAL MEDIA HACK:

You can grow your social media WITHOUT posting any content.
If you're actively helpful in the comments of other people's posts, you will gain new followers.

This should be an incentive for local churches to follow local businesses.

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“Humility is agreeing with God about who you are.” — @djstrickland