Simple Guide to Safe Social Media Use

Basic safety guidelines for the most popular types of social media.

The amount of information available online continues to expand. While most online communication once took place through email or instant messaging services—which were only visible to those to whom the messages were sent—now more and more content is being shared publicly, visible to all.

Facebook, Twitter, and blogs are among the most frequented sites online. Which means these sites can provide considerable benefits for churches. These social networking services do come with certain risks—for individuals, businesses, and churches. Understanding how these websites work—and how they should be used—is the key to avoiding the pitfalls of social media. To read more, click here.