Social media for ministry

Pastors and church staff generally have too much on their plates, so how are they supposed to harness the power of social media to spread God's Word?

Well, they can learn a bit on October 23, when a cool event will be happening in Des Moines, Iowa. It's called the BeDeviant Summit. The mission of the summit is to create a network of social web-savvy ministry professionals and inspire them to use social media in their specific contexts.

There will be several presenters, including Justin Wise, the summit's organizer. Here's how to register.

Further clarification from God

If we listen, often God guides us to what we should be doing with our lives. I find it really amazing when He gives us an even clearer focus beyond just a general direction.

Such is the case with Matt Johnston, a native of Alto, N.M. Johnston felt called to be in ministry. While participating in a mission term in England, Johnston felt God clarifying the focus from youth ministry to a higher level of ministry.

The Baptist Standard has the story.